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Honeypot ants, also called honey ants, are found on every continent except Antarctica. The Australian honeypot ant is one of 34 identified species of honeypot ants, and it inhabits arid and … more
“ You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m tellin’ you why…” From infancy we have been taught that gifts are a reward for being good, … more
We don't hear as much about tuberculosis (TB) today as people did years ago, but for centuries it was one of the most feared of all infections. This disorder, often called consumption, usually … more
It has been one and a half months since our pilgrimage group returned from the Holy Land, and yet, people keep coming up and saying how glad they were that we came back safely and how much they … more
Aphids are tiny insects that feed on the juices (sap) of plant stems, leaves and flowers and are found almost everywhere.  Some species are major pests because they are able to reproduce so … more
A sentence in my first column piqued the interest of a fellow co-worker of mine. This led into a long conversation about horror movies and one question that is still racking my brain and needs to be … more
Pumpkin is a type of cultivated winter squash native to the Americas and was farmed by indigenous communities long before the arrival of Europeans.  Today, it is widely cultivated in the … more
It's here again. Black Friday. That day when every retailer in the world solicits your shopping business. Black Friday is the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving and is considered the beginning … more
My favorite question to answer is, “What are you doing later?” Mainly because my answer stays the same — I don’t know, probably watching a movie with my cat. I have seen … more
It should be easy to be thankful, living in the most prosperous nation in all of history, sharing freedoms and opportunities that our ancestors could hardly imagine. And I think Christians should … more
Roadrunners are a bird that looks like a scrawny chicken, but the two species that exist are actually members of the cuckoo family.  They are the most famous bird in the southwest United … more
Soft drinks include a variety of nonalcoholic beverages consumed all over the world as a way to quench one's thirst in a pleasant way.  The soft drink called Coca-Cola (aka coke) and its … more
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