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Halloween – From Scary Boos to Way Too Much Booze
Most, if not all, Western countries recognize Halloween on October 31st. Notwithstanding its religious beginnings, Halloween is mainly for kids.
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Superstitions – All in Good Fun, Believe Them or Not
Superstitions are cultural, with their significance often lost to history. So, they seem silly outside their cultures of origin and even within.
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Clowns – What Evil Is Hiding Behind That Painted Face
Clowns are indeed a mystery. They seem to be goodness and happiness personified. But what's underneath the colourful costumes and gaudy makeup?
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Blueberries – Good for Your Health and Your Wealth
Blueberries are a fruit that can be enjoyed throughout the year, whether fresh, frozen, dried or in various desserts or preserves.
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Autumn – Canada’s Most Beautiful Season
Autumn arrived on the west coast of Canada this year at precisely 11:50 p.m. on September 22rd. I slept right through it, and for good reason.
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Comma, Semicolon, or Period – How to Use Each Correctly
A comma, a semicolon, and a period (full stop in British English) have one thing in common. They all represent pauses in speech. However, in writing, they do much more than that.
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Spiders – They Just Look So Disagreeable
It is common for people to attribute human qualities to animals, especially pets or even domesticated farm animals. However, attributing human personality characteristics to insects or insect-like creatures seemed bizarre.
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Sasquatch – Legend, Imagination, and Hoax, but Real?
The legend of the Sasquatch goes back generations. Hey! I see something lumbering through the forest. Is it a Sasquatch? Perhaps, but probably not.
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Money – Is Carrying Cash Still Important to You?
There are so many new ways of paying; is it possible that money will become a thing of the past, or has it already?
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Traffic – It’s Amazing That Guy Even Got a Licence
Traffic these days is horrible. I used to enjoy driving. On the way to work early in the morning, it was just me and my thoughts. No distractions.
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