global affairs
Can you use essential oils in an oil lamp?
Add a few drops of your essential oil of choice; this will give your lamp a beautiful fragrance once lit. Since I was using the lemon oil lamp in my kitch...
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education insights
What would plasma feel like?
It's a plasma because you've dissociated one or more electrons from each atom, which are now moving fairly freely. The plasma itself will feel l...
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investigative reporting
What does no wrapped gifts mean?
Anonymous, United States. The phrase “no boxed gifts” was unfamiliar to me, so I investigated Indian wedding customs on the Web. As you imply, the phrase ...
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climate
Does plankton have a last name?
Plankton, more commonly known as Plankton (born November 30, 1942, original planned August 21, 1961) is one of the ten main characters of the SpongeBob Sq...
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policy
Does being skinny make you look older?
A thin face is the lead culprit because being slender causes a loss of volume in the face, Guyuron says. "This loss of volume creates jowls and makes wrin...
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investigative reporting
What do they call a nap in the UK?
nap, kip (British, slang), snooze, drowse, take forty winks (informal) What do Brits call a nap? nap, kip (British, slang), snooze, drowse, take forty win...
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culture
What does the Bible say about what we hear and see?
“The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD has made them both (Proverbs 20:12; ESV).” The proverb is a simple axiom, but one well worth remembering as ...
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science
Why do my bed sheets smell?
There's nothing like taking sheets that you're sure are clean out of storage, dressing the bed, and slipping into a musty-smelling cotton sandwi...
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global affairs
Is it too late to save for retirement at age 60?
Perhaps you are wondering if it is too late to start any new retirement investments at age 60? The answer is no. It's never too late to start investi...
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investigative reporting
Does vitamin D interfere with blood pressure medication?
After comparing both individual patient data and the overall findings for each study, researchers found that vitamin D supplements had no significant effe...
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