By Ryn Gargulinski Small and invasive, fire ants are named for their reddish color and, more importantly, their painful bits and stings. A fire ant sting can create an ugly red welt on an arm with a single prick. They…
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Sewing machines have had a short but significant place in history. They led to career changes for some people as well as to creating clothing made for the masses. Learn about the features of antique sewing machines as well as…
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The barometer is one of the more poorly understood, but generally known, scientific instruments. It has been around for centuries, and virtually everyone has seen more than one movie or TV show where “the falling barometer” was mentioned in connection…
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Baseball cards have been a popular collectible for years. There is a wide variety of baseball cards, many of which are not worth much. On the other hand, there a few cards whose popularity has made them very valuable. History…
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Etched engraving can enhance the appearance of mirrors, glassware, windows, ceramics, porcelain, and marble. The art of etching can be accomplished by almost anyone by using stencils and other basic materials. It is important to know there are both caustic…
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People have been using sewn leather to clothe and cover themselves for thousands of years, and in modern times have found many unconventional uses for the material. Leather is animal hides that have been chemically treated for preservation. In order…
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Heat transfer paper is used for making specialty T-shirts and caps. Specialty and marketing printing businesses use heat transfer paper to customize their products. Identification Heat transfer paper is basically a special type of coated paper. Designs can be printed…
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Parcheesi is a classic board game that comes from India. It has some of the classic concepts featured in other games like “Sorry” and “Trouble,” but this is the original that has paved the way. Parchessi is simple to play…
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By John L Men that achieve great height have attracted attention since ancient times. The tallest men in the world since such records have been kept have all eclipsed the 7-foot mark in height, with seven of the men being…
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By Jessica Pestka The sun enables life on Earth as we know it to exist. The sun provides warmth and energy to Earth and keeps it from being just another cold, lifeless planet in the universe. Our sun, as important…
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By Kevin Freeman One of the more interesting developments in video game genres involves the combination of gaming with the hobby of breeding fish. Although fish breeding games are not as exciting as their action-packed counterparts, they can still provide…
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Owls can be heard in the woods in the evening with their haunting calls, but they are rarely seen. Travelling in the woods through the daylight hours though can allow you to learn much about what an owl eats, if…
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