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The summer solstice offers the most hours of daylight all year. According to Space.com, the summer solstice occurs when one of the Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the sun. The summer solstice falls on June 20, 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere.
The longest day of the year and the...
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Mystery of the month
Four weeks ago, you started seeds collected last fall from a swamp milkweed in your yard, and they have not germinated. You used the ideal potting mix and container and kept the potting mix moist and warm. What...
Flag Day is commemorated each year in the United States on June 14. Though Flag Day is not an official federal holiday, the day remains significant nonetheless, as it traces its origins all the way back to 1777.
The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the flag of the United States on June...
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Serious gardeners who want to start large quantities of seeds will benefit from certain investments like artificial lights and heating pads. But for gardeners who are growing a small number of plants or just starting out, materials you...
C.S. Lewis is credited with saying, "We read to know we are not alone." Though reading is often a solitary activity, sharing and discussing books can serve as an even greater reminder that we are not alone. For those who say they do not love to read, they probably just haven't found the right book...
Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in...
Many people anxiously await the first day of summer and look forward to activities that are tailor-made for warm weather. The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice, which marks the official start of astronomical summer. The solstice features more hours of daylight than any day of the...
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones weaken to a point of making them brittle. It may only take a small bump or fall for bones affected by osteoporosis to fracture. The National Institute on Aging says osteoporosis is a "silent disease" because people who develop it may not notice any...
Pecan trees grow in various areas of the central and southern United States. Pecan trees are prized for their delicious nuts. There's debate whether pecan is pronounced as pe-CAN (as in can of soda) or pe-CAHN, (as in con artist), and it varies depending on where you live. However, there is no...
Crafts that require the usage of epoxy resin have exploded in popularity in recent years thanks in part to the relative ease of using this material. Epoxy resin is not a new material, but it has made a resurgence in recent years and might be worthy of investigation by creative individuals who have...
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