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How to prevent getting zapped by static electricity

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Have you ever touched a doorknob, a car door or some other metal object and ended up getting zapped by a static discharge?

I have too, and it’s no fun.

A typical static discharge can transfer 20,000 volts or more from your body to a metal object, resulting in a visible spark and a very painful zap.

That’s literally like getting struck by a miniature lightning bolt!

Luckily, there are several things you can do to prevent the build-up of a dangerous static charge:  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: The incredible beauty of the American Southwest

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The American Southwest is something of a contradiction…

The nearly-barren and extremely arid landscapes that make up much of Arizona and Utah can be unforgiving to both humans and wildlife.

However, those same areas offer some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery on our planet.

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How many gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls each day?

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In my humble opinion, Niagara Falls is one of the most intriguing natural wonders in all the world.

Consider the following, and let it sink in…

According to the official Niagara Falls State Park website, a mind-boggling 681,750 gallons of water goes over just the the Horseshoe Falls section of Niagara each and every second.

Yes, you read that right. Well over 1/2 million gallons flow over just the Horseshoe Falls section of Niagara every second of every day!

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Video: “Orange Blossom Special” (one of my favorite performances ever)

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If you’re a fan of Bluegrass Music (or most any style of traditional American music, for that matter) you’re probably familiar with the timeless fiddle tune “Orange Blossom Special”.

The short video below features Rhonda Vincent and The Rage performing this awesome classic in a way that you’ve probably never seen before – with five fiddlers, including Rhonda.  [Read more…]

The greatest gift I ever received from my dad

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My dad and me.

“The greatest gift is a passion for reading.“
       –Elizabeth Hardwick

My love for reading started when I was little more than a toddler, and it has never waned in all the years since I held that very first book.

It all started with my dad…

Times were hard back when my dad was a child. They were so hard in fact that he quit school after 6th grade to work and help feed his large family.

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