Salvete Omnes! After the Emmy's this weekend, where we have seen actors and actresses honored and pampered, so we're gonna be looking at the life of actors in Ancient Rome and just how different it was for them. Roman mosaic depicting actors and an aulos…

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The 1950s Texas drought was a period between 1949 and 1957 in which the state received 30 to 50% less rain than normal, while temperatures rose above average. During this time, Texans experienced the second-, third-, and eighth-driest single years ever in…

On July 26, 1931, a swarm of grasshoppers descends on crops throughout the American heartland, devastating millions of acres. Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota,

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geographical region in classical Greek literature for the upper Nile and areas south of the Sahara

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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....   A few years ago, I decided to start coin roll hunting, and with $25 I opened an account at the nearest bank that

Swallowing! Everyone is doing it but no one is talking about it. It???s why Speech Pathology Australia introduced Swallowing Awareness Day. Like breathing, swallowing is a reflex and essential to everyday life. Around one million Australians have a s

Although it was nearly destroyed in a lawsuit, the 1922 classic "Nosferatu" helped rewrite the rules of vampire lore.

Tortoise shells are definitive features that distinguish them from other living creatures. While their shells are considered protective armor, many people wonder if tortoises can feel inside them. A tortoise’s […]

The bus service from London in England to Calcutta in India is considered to be the longest bus route in the world

Over the years as a veterinarian, there are certain questions that seem to pop up repeatedly during exams. While many of these revolve around disease conditions, below are some of the most common questions I face that turn out to be just normal cat findings.…

Sad but true. According to a recent research study, science says that tapping a beer on the top or bottom after a drop or shake, won’t pre…

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Asparagus is a perennial crop that produces spears year after year for 10 to 15 years or longer if the plants are given adequate care. Because it remains in the same location for many years, it’s important to select a planting site that’s convenient, as w