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A Bunch of Fabergé Cut Flowers
How Fabergé’s fine craftsmen made ornamental flowers appear real.
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3 Steps to Save Money When You’re Tempted to Spend
Feeling stressed about finances can also get you off track with your savings.
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Themistocles and the Wooden Wall
The Athenian statesman’s bold strategies ensured Athens’s growth as the epicenter of the ancient world.
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Florence Nightingale: Lighting the Way
This groundbreaking English nurse saved thousands of injured soldiers’ lives and revolutionized 19th-century sanitation in the medical field.
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House Hacking 101: How to Live for Free While Building Wealth Through Real Estate
Most people spend decades paying rent or mortgage payments without building any wealth. House hackers flip the script and get paid to own real estate instead.
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Fernando Cruz Jr. helped shaped Ohio’s skyline. He’s now leaving his mark through family values and policy advocacy.
Imitation: The Most Natural Way to Teach Good Writing
Instead of rules and formulas, the most effective, tried-and-true style of writing instruction begins with reading and imitation.
‘How Firm a Foundation’: A Favorite Hymn Among American Presidents
A song’s everlasting message transcended worship services, becoming a key part of historic events and a symbol of unity.
The Man Who Shaped and Saved the Constitution: John Marshall
To combat political party influences, America’s longest-serving chief justice aimed to unite his colleagues behind the Constitution.
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Gladiolus and Hollyhock
With proper care and fertilization, summer flowering bulbs should bloom without fail.
Sunny Chicken Pasta Salad
Tender sautéed chicken breast is paired with the crisp crunch of sliced celery and the juicy sweetness of ripe summer tomatoes.
One Big, Fat, Wadded-Up Mess and How to Fix It
Having twisted sheets come out of the laundry machine or dryer is annoying, so here is a solution to consider.
From Poverty to Real Estate, a US Marine’s Journey to Civic Engagement: ‘It’s All About Character’
Fernando Cruz Jr. helped shaped Ohio’s skyline. He’s now leaving his mark through family values and policy advocacy.
Mark Twain’s Advice on Growing Old
In a birthday speech, Twain spoke about habits, laughter, and the necessity of savoring peace.
A Big Stick Discovered in Queensland Is Australia’s Heaviest Insect
Researchers have found a huge stick insect in a remote area of high-altitude rainforest. It weighs about the same as a golf ball.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’
A little tin soldier stays true to his beliefs and to a lovely paper doll.
‘The Way Ahead’: A Story Familiar to Vets
This film shows the nitty gritty of a soldier’s training in World War II and the adjustments needed to make it in the military.
Poe’s Tavern: A Little Log House With a Big History
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ Poe’s Tavern in rural Tennessee was the site of momentous 19th-century events.
‘Guess Again’: Matching Wits With a Killer
Rather than being thrilling and edgy, this novel begins in a plodding and seedy way with thrills coming fast and furious, but garishly so.
Imitation: The Most Natural Way to Teach Good Writing
Instead of rules and formulas, the most effective, tried-and-true style of writing instruction begins with reading and imitation.
Building a Safer Streaming Service for Kids: 2 Dads Launch Hopscotch TV
When Dave Harvilicz and Ross Greenberg saw what kids were watching online, they took matters into their own hands and launched a platform parents could trust.
The Transformative Power of Weekly Family Meetings
A simple weekly practice helped Jordan Langdon, once a burned-out mom, transform her marriage and family.
5 Children’s Books That Illustrate Classic Poems
Poetry helps kids develop emotional awareness, language skills, and a love for great literature. These classic books are a perfect place to start.