The Sahara has mesmerized outsiders for centuries. The world’s largest desert, its size defies imagination: 3.3 million square miles or around 25 percent of Africa. Its scorching heat and size still influence the cycle of …
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Why It Is Time To Visit The Great Barrier Reef?
It’s so large that it can be seen from space, but the Great Barrier Reef is disappearing at an increased rate because of climate change. Rising ocean temperatures, water pollution, ocean acidification and cyclones continually …
Do Green Bags For Produce Work?
Green Bags for produce are a life-saver. These bags are inexpensive, but effective. Find them in your local dollar store and they will double the life of your produce, bread, and cheese. This is especially …
On This Date: Apollo 13 Returns To Earth
Apollo 13 was the seventh manned mission in the American Apollo space program and the third intended to land on the Moon. The craft was launched on April 11, 1970, at 13:13 CST from the …
Why You Need To Visit Venice, Italy
In a severe flood in 2009, you could catch a sea bass while standing in St. Mark’s Square in Venice because water levels had reached 131 centimeters. Venice has long been sinking, but rising sea …
How To Make Homemade Split Pea Soup?
I love this soup because it is so tasty and easy to make. There are many variations, so you can always play around with the recipe. One thing does remain the same – the soup …
J. Paul Getty Museum aka The Getty Center Is A Masterpiece
This architectural masterpiece is L.A.’s visual arts paradise. It houses European paintings, drawings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. It also happens to offer one of the best views in the …
Create Your Girl Sanctuary
With summer around the corner you might be feeling it is time to stop hibernating and do something about your girl cave. Why not spruce up your place with floral fragrance. That’s right, turn your …
Glacier National Park
A little more than 100 years ago, there were as many as 150 glaciers strewn throughout Glacier National Park. By 2005, only 27 remained, and those glaciers are expected to disappear by 2030, if not …
Brass Accents Making A Comeback
Brass made a comeback at home-design and remodeling conventions this year, and the trend is expected to grow. While brass is nothing new, it has gotten a facelift. Highly polished, bright brass hardware and lighting is …