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Q&A: Why do people in hot climates eat spicy foods?

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Question from Lawrence:  I was trying to decide what to order at a Thai restaurant the other day and I noticed that most of the dishes on the menu were spicy (as in hot).

That got me to wondering why people from countries with hot climates seem to prefer spicy foods.

You’d think something spicy would be the last thing you’d want to eat if you lived in a place where it’s hot all the time.  [Read more…]

Video: Intrigued by Tiny Houses? Check this out.

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Tiny houses are quite popular these days thanks to their relative affordability and lower maintenance costs.

Some folks are attracted to tiny homes as a means of maximizing their retirement incomes.

Others simply desire the simple lifestyle that comes from not buying (and therefore not storing) a lot of “stuff”.

Most tiny houses end up in places where the owners can have lots of privacy and individual freedom, but others are located in actual tiny house communities, surrounded by dozens of other tiny homes that are inhabited by like-minded owners and renters.  [Read more…]

How’s this for a winter vacation?

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Living (and loving) Life

Most folks love heading south to spend a little time in the sun during the winter, but there are actually many among us who prefer to head north instead.

New England is famous the world over for its breathtaking fall foliage, especially when the leaves are at full peak color.

But truth be told, there’s plenty of beauty up north even after the last of those gorgeous leaves have fallen to the ground.

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Did you know honey will never spoil?

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Living (and loving) Life

I’m sure you’re well aware of the fact that food items will spoil or go bad after a certain amount of time has passed.

But did you know honey won’t spoil or otherwise “go bad”?

Well, it won’t. Ever.

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