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Video: 15 of the world’s most beautiful remaining castles

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Throughout much of recorded history castles played a major role in protecting both royalty and supremely wealthy families from attacks by marauding armies and gangs.

Many of the castles of centuries past now stand as stark ruins while others have been completely destroyed by attackers and/or the elements.

However, quite a few of these historic structures are still standing tall against the surrounding countryside, looking much the same as they would have looked centuries ago.  [Read more…]

Life is but a vapor. Make every day count.

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“…For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.“

-–James 4:14

Have you ever walked through a local cemetery and looked at the headstones of the folks who passed on a century or more ago?

If so, you probably saw at least a few that bore your own last name, especially if the cemetery was located in the community where you and your ancestors were from.

Now, think about this… [Read more…]

Why astronomers measure distances using a term that’s related to time

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I’m sure you’ve probably heard astronomers use the term “Light-Year”, but do you know what that term actually means?

The use of the word “year” makes it sound like “light-year” would be used to measure time, but in reality it’s a measurement of distance.

So why is a word related to time used to measure distance?  [Read more…]

Life tip: Always call your mom on your birthday

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If you’re like most people you love getting phone calls from your special friends and family members on your birthday.

After all, it’s a very special day that only comes around once a year.

But guess what? You shouldn’t wait for your mom to call you on your birthday. If you’re lucky enough to still have her around you should call her instead.

Why? Because your birthday is just as special and important to your mom as it is to you.

Think about it for a moment…

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Can you name the highest point in each of the U.S. states?

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As you might imagine, every state in the USA has a highest point. And yes, that even includes the “flat” states.

Can you name the highest point in every state?

How about the highest point in your own state?

Most of the states with the highest points lie relatively close to either the east or west coast thanks to the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges, but there are a few states in the “flat” center that might surprise you.  [Read more…]