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Why Richard III May Not Have Killed the Princes in the Tower
Kathy - You'll find no argument from me there. Henry Tudor had the biggest reason of all. If only he'd had the access, then he'd be suspect number one. Though I do look on in grave suspicion the fact that his mother DID have access.
JoHarrington, on 06/13/2014
Authentic Chinese Food vs. Americanized Chinese Food
You found a liaoning place in upper darby? Don't leave me hanging - which one is it?
Jon, on 06/12/2014
The Disappearance of Richey Manic 20th Anniversary
I haven't! I really want to though. I've heard great things about it.
JoHarrington, on 06/12/2014
Why Richard III May Not Have Killed the Princes in the Tower
Poison is easy to administer. Anyone can do it. Digitalis, foxglove poison, was well known long before the princes in the tower case, and it leaves no outward signs. Furthermore, it could be smuggled into a place as an innocuous drink. Mixed ...
frankbeswick, on 06/12/2014
Why Richard III May Not Have Killed the Princes in the Tower
Definitely innocent! I don't believe he had a reason to have them killed; however, Henry Tudor, Lord Stanley & Duke of Buckingham all had reasons to have them killed.
Kathy Foens, on 06/11/2014
The Origin Of Father's Day Celebrations And Some Cute Gift Ideas
VioletteRose, Sometimes the simplest or most practical gifts are the best ones. That's great that WordChazer's dad has specified gardening gloves. Perhaps there is a trend away from surprises, which may entice as mysteries but also may not be ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
Mira, The wind-sown plants, including trees, which have appeared as if by magic in my yard are beautiful gifts from nature, and I cherish that their windy journeys touched down in my yard.
Hummingbirds are such delights to watch.
Please let me ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
I am happy you got columbines in your yard! It must be amazing to discover new flowers in your yard :-). I hope you will soon get to see hummingbirds there as well.
In the meantime, I'll try to make it to the Botanical Gardens here in Bucharest ...
Mira, on 06/11/2014
The Advantage of Induction Cooking
That sounds brilliant! I love the idea of it - I think the Japanese run one of their railways like this! So much better for the environment. Thanks for a nice article.
KathleenDuffy, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
Dustytoes, Me, too, I also love columbines. I do favor the blues, and even having one, as you have, is such a beautiful treat.
From out of nowhere, some red columbines showed up in my yard this spring. It is such a gift to behold their delicate, ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
The Power of Blue: Three Blue Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds
Mira, Me, too, I agree that all shades of blue are "just wonderful."
It's tempting to cover as many blue-flowered plants as possible because they each have their own distinctive beauty. But narrowing down to three with especially widespread ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
Aquatic Fish-Eating Genets (Genetta piscivora): Non-Ringtails in the Democratic Republic of Congo
VioletteRose, Unfortunately, despite the status of their populations, there is a demand for genets and other fascinating creatures as bushmeat and for medicinal, ritualistic, and other purposes.
Me, too, I appreciate the beauty of the Epulu ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
King Genets (Genetta poensis): Ringtails in Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Liberia
VioletteRose, You're welcome. I'm happy to spotlight genets.
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
Feline Small-Spotted Genets (Genetta felina): Ringtails of Angola, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia
Mira, Videos can be so enjoyably educational and enlightening about nature.
Whenever possible, I include videos, but, sadly, for many of these genets little or nothing is available. The website arkive.org often includes videos but their creative ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina): Spring's Early Snow White Splendor
Cazort, Yes, you generally can count on somewhat similar, even uniform vegetation and wildlife for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Wild black cherry trees are one of my absolute favorite trees precisely for the reasons which ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 06/11/2014