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Some soils have enough nutrients to grow cash crops. Others need some help from fertilizers. Fresh manure serves as fertilizer for growing southwest China’s Giant Panda dung tea.
Most Western marriages begin at a church altar. So why do some couples differentiate between those rites and a Christian wedding? I found out.
by JoHarrington
A sitcom about three priests living on an island off the West coast of Ireland doesn't sound too promising. But watch it and you'll end up quoting it for the rest of your life!
by JoHarrington
I'm crazy about my EasiYo Yogurt Maker! I love yogurt but was always running out. However, this fabulous device means I have it on hand all the time. And its delicious too!
They are household names, and they are also deaf in one ear. Can you name these famous SSD people without being told?
by JoHarrington
In episodes 3, 4, and 5, each an hour long, Stephen Fry visits the (Rocky) Mountains and Plains states, the True West, and the Pacific states.
by Mira
Between 1845-1851, the British attempted a genocide of the Irish by starvation. It's a mistake to think that it's over now. The on-going effects are still felt globally.
by JoHarrington
Permaculture is a means of farming/gardening in harmony with the environment rather than against it.
by frankbeswick
You may be aware of the Kindle Paperwhite, the latest version of which was released this September of 2013. Read this review and you may want one as a Christmas gift.
by Mira
A brief introduction to artists who made such a lasting impression, reproductions of their original works adorn many homes and offices.
History knows it as Custer's Last Stand. It was more like Sitting Bull's Last Stand, along with thousands of Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho. Are they still holding firm?
by JoHarrington
Alternatives to shampoo are gaining popularity because people have tired of toxins in their hair care products as well as the endless cycle of shampoo and conditioner.
Two young royal boys disappeared in the Tower of London. But before we can speculate on the mystery, we need to know the history.
by JoHarrington
All about the beautiful firebird from Russian folklore, the bird with feathers that glow like fire
by jptanabe
How to improve your photo choices for Pinterest, based on science. Reported in Wired magazine. I’ve approximated their perfect photo, using my own dishes and food.
by kimbesa
Zero gravity presents its own challenges, not only for answering a call of nature but other things too. Ingenuity is needed when everything wants to just float away.
by JoHarrington
Chickens have a special place in my collections. The china and dishes that feature roosters and hens are my favorites.
by kimbesa
Writing a masterpiece can be difficult if one of your characters isn't co-operating. What do you do when you've lost control of your character? Let me tell you from experience.
by JoHarrington