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Paper Usage – Past, Present, and into the Future
Everyone uses paper every day in some form or another. You might be surprised at the many ways paper or the lack of affects your day-to-day life.
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I’m the Famous Dr. Seuss, You Silly Goose
Dr. Seuss was one of the most famous and controversial writers of children's books ever. Was he racist, and if so, would the children even know?
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Hobbies And Collections – Normal Or Strange, But Enjoyable
When I was a kid growing up, there were very few hobbies to choose from. Now, the number of hobbies available is unbelievable.
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Dreams – From Distracting Daydreams to Frightening Night Terrors
Although many theories explain why we dream, not all professionals agree, so let's look at dreams from a layperson's point of view.
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How to Write Numbers – When to Use Words
How to write numbers in English can be confusing. Knowing when to use numbers and when to use words to represent numbers can be tricky for anyone.
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Colours of the Rainbow and Many More Beautiful Shades
How many colours are there in a rainbow? If you Google that question, most sources will say seven, but I only see six. Where did indigo come from?
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DNA – Who or What Is in Your Unique Genes?
People have been aware of DNA and genetics for centuries. Even though the terminology didn't exist, they could see the results of it in their offspring.
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Zombies – the Poor Man’s Vampires
Zombies are fascinating creatures, but there can only be limited variations of mutilated, foot-dragging, brain-sucking used-to-be humans.
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Remembrance Day in Canada – Its Meaning Lest We Forget
Every year in Canada, we recognize November 11th as Remembrance Day. But how many know what the day represents? Well, here is a gentle reminder.
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Dogs Have Jobs in the Community While Cats Sleep
Dogs have been domesticated as pets forever; we even refer to them as "man's best friend". However, they can be so much more than that.
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