by Dictionary Scoop Our home is our refuge. It takes hard work to make it and keep it a pleasant and cozy place. Vacuuming, mopping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms or the kitchen are probably part of your regular cleaning routine. However, there are certain places or objects that we all usually neglect …
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Researchers Developing “The Pill” For Men
by Kevin Burton A birth control pill for men is one step closer to reality according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. That choir you hear singing “hallelujah!” has both a bass and a soprano section. I dare say everybody is happy about this one. But guys, don’t make space in …
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Singing Good For Baby, Mommy And Daddy
by Kevin Burton Lullabies or otherwise, sing to your baby. It’s good for all involved. That’s the finding of a team of scientists who conducted a recent study. This should be no surprise to anyone. Adding music to just about any setting improves the mood and atmosphere. And who knows, you parents …
I Get My Mushrooms From A Jar Or A Can
by Kevin Burton Aren’t you glad you don’t live in the trial-and-error era of food safety? Time was, nobody knew what was poisonous and what was not. Eat the wrong mushroom and your hunger is satiated forever, but in a most unfortunate way. I suppose that process was also an early call …
Handle These Dangerous Foods With Care
by Dictionary Scoop There are a number of foods that, despite their popularity and many health benefits, can put you in danger if undercooked or consumed in excess. Check out our list of foods that, although commonly eaten, can be surprisingly dangerous. 1-Potatoes Mashed, fried, or baked, potatoes offer endless possibilities. As …
How To Break Ten Bad Health Habits
How To Break Ten Bad Health Habits by Dictionary Scoop The accelerated pace of life can make us overlook our health a little by carrying out some habits that may seem harmless but are actually not good. Today, we identify ten bad health habits you might not even realize you’re doing! 1-Not changing your kitchen …
Honor God, The Creator And Designer Of Life
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) From my late teen years I have been involved in construction. Sometimes as a side job, sometimes as a means to meet and minister to people and sometimes as a means …
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All Honor To The Keeper Of The Seven Bowls
by Kevin Burton Dear Cat Sitter, The worker is worthy of her hire. But you are no ordinary worker. You are most worthy. You are chosen. You are select among mortals. Yours is no ordinary task. This is a venerated trust. Be you ever so steadfast in your appointed rounds. For you, are …
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Money Talks, But Sometimes It Talks Funny
by Dictionary Scoop Some don’t like to talk money, but still, there is no shortage of money-related sayings, phrases, and idioms. Here are the origins and meanings of ten fun expressions about money, 1-Burning a hole in your pocket We could divide most people into two groups: On one side, those who know how to save, look …
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Five Household Items You Need To Clean More
by Matt Fuchs Time Magazine We often overlook the dirtiest items in our homes because grime is invisible (think bacteria) or accumulates too gradually for us to notice. Another factor: our brains tend to tune out the appearance of familiar, everyday objects, in a phenomenon called attentional blindness. This means we’re least likely …
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