Many years ago, measles was almost commonplace. Millions of people every year caught the virus. It was very common among children, and while not ordinarily deadly, cases were severe enough for worldwide concern. But everything changed in the early 1960s when the measles vaccine was invented. Almost overnight, the virus disappeared, and cases dropped annually…
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If you’re excited about baseball’s spring training season getting underway, you’ve likely heard about a new development. It’s called ABS and has nothing to do with your car’s anti-lock braking system. ABS is an acronym for the automated ball-strike challenge system. It’s being tested this year during spring training. It could take effect in the…
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Usually, when archaeologists make a major discovery, they find some new dinosaur fossils. However, researchers found something in Egypt that they’ve been searching for for over a century. It’s the tomb of King Thutmose II. It’s the first significant tomb discovery since 1922 when they found the tomb of King Tut. The fascinating thing about…
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Have you ever wondered why your parents went to bed early and woke up early? I’ve been a night owl most of my life, but that’s changing. Now, I go to bed and wake up earlier than I used to. In recent years, I have no longer been able to escape the early-to-bed, early-to-rise lifestyle….
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Everyone loves to be complimented. Sure, some may be uncomfortable for a moment, but having someone say something nice about you is a wonderful feeling. For many, some recognition is more meaningful than other thoughts. One platitude I hear every now and then is that I have a voice that should be on the radio….
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There’s a meme that I see every so often across social media. The meme always starts with the phrase, “how do you say.” Let me give you an example: How do you say you’re old without saying you’re old? That phrase was running through my mind last night as I watched the SNL 50th anniversary…
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We visited Indiana to see some of our nieces and nephews for Valentine’s Day. It’s always a good time, and we never get to spend as much time as we’d like. But one of the greatest feelings is walking into the room and seeing them for the first time in a while. The smile that…
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Over the last few years, water bottles and tumblers have become fashion accessories. First, Yeti was the brand you needed. Then Stanley and Owala were the ones that all the trendy used. I never got past Yeti. I have numerous Yeti tumblers and water bottles. When I find a brand That works for me, I…
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It’s Valentine’s Day, the ultimate Hallmark holiday. While love is on the minds of many, it can also be a frustrating day for many. I’ve long struggled with Valentine’s Day. As a dorky kid, I never enjoyed exchanging Valentine’s cards, and as I got older, it was sometimes a good day and sometimes a bad…
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With all that is happening in Washington, DC, the FBI is hard at work trying to solve the recent burglaries of NFL stars Joe Burrow, Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes. NBA stars Luka Doncic, Bobby Portis, and Mike Conley have also been victims. The experts feel that all of these robberies are the work of…
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