It’s that time of year again, when fidget spinners, LEGO bricks and mini-drones (yes, mini-drones) might be topping some holiday gift lists for kids. But toys come […]
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Shop local for Christmas this year
This is the season to be busy. When family gatherings, office parties and other commitments abound, it’s easy to turn to the internet to find special gifts […]
What makes certain types of music sound good?
I’m sure you know that everyone’s taste in music is different. Some people like pop music, while others like rock ’n’ roll and still others enjoy country […]
Highlighting the outrageous cost of insulin, supplies
Toward the end of sixth grade, Adrian Kiger Olmstead developed an unquenchable thirst. “I was always asking to be excused from class to get drinks of water,” […]
Learning what is in a bag of sugar
Preparing for Saint Zita’s bake sale last weekend, I added sugar to my shopping list. In a rush, I stopped at Kroger to get some, instead of […]
Why do some things float in water but others don’t?
To understand the answer to that question, we must understand density first. Density is mass divided by volume. Volume is how many cubic units a 3-D object […]
What are the different types of blood groups and why do they exist?
Our blood is primarily made of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Plasma is a clear liquid containing water, salts, enzymes, antibodies and other […]
Christmas at the Barn runs Nov. 7-10
Eight weeks, y’all — just eight short weeks! My fellow DIYers and yuletide enthusiasts will know that’s how many weeks remain until the big day: Christmas Eve! […]
Why do women live longer?
Typically, but not always, women end up living longer than men in most parts of the world. In present-day United States, men have a 60% higher mortality […]
How birds fly
Sometimes, when I see birds, I imagine what it’s like to be them, to fly in the vast sky, chirp sweet music and see the world from […]
