Most people have received a West African investment scam email. The emailer often pretends to be a wealthy Nigerian widow who needs help getting her inheritance into safe hands. Sometimes, the...
Qi Xi, or Qi Qiao Jie, the Night of Sevens, is a Chinese festival staged the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It celebrates the legend of two star-crossed lovers, represented by the stars...
On the Night of Sevens on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, Chinese who see magpies in flight think of the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, represented by the stars Altair and...
It's a sworn family secret, which I can no longer hold within! Yes, there is a simple cure to those annoying hiccups! I would be letting you into the simple steps of curing your hiccups for life!
Painting gourds for Halloween is a family tradition at my house. They make great decorations, great gifts and lend themselves to great indoor or outdoor displays. Good preparation of the gourds...
On December 16, 1773 - not two years before the full scale American Revolution - Colonists, members of the secret Patriot organization termed the “Sons of Liberty”, and others in the New World...
There is no guarantee that drinking cranberry juice will help you pass this kind of urine test. A variety of factors play into testing results, and some labs will reject urine samples that are too...
Surely you've heard of Bloody Mary, if not now, then in your childhood. "Bloody Mary" is the moniker of the vengeful ghost who can be called upon in a mirror.
The legend of Bloody Mary...
Eventually that time of the year rolls around whe we must sweep, mop, dust and wash our homes. But how long has it been since you have Spiritually Cleansed the area where you spend much of your...
If you are in your twenties there are few things you really consider and even fewer that you even think about. However there is one number that strikes fear into the hearts of all twenty...
Did you know there are things you can look for on the moon that will tell you if rain will be coming soon?
Just look for the following signs:
This article is about your society. Do you understand your society? Do you know the inportance of your society to you? Many may have a problem with this because they feel there is no importance to...
Can't you stand it when those weather people on TV are wrong? They say "plenty of sunshine today." But where's the sun?
All you see is rain, rain and more rain! So much for going...
The legendary creature known as a dragon makes an impressive sight flying through the skies with its huge wings and breathing out fire. As a reptile, dragons begin life as eggs. According to...
Tell your children a story about their ancestors and you are contributing to the folklore of your culture. Folklore includes the oral traditions and stories of a particular culture. Many stories...
Aided by the Internet, urban legends are now spread within seconds instead of generations. However, there are a few easy ways to tell if what you're hearing is true or maybe just a new take on an...
Have you always wanted to read a western book but were afraid to take the plunge? Perhaps I can give you a few tips to help in your reading adventure!
The Leo is by nature warm, generous and affectionate, but at the same time bossy, impatient and intolerant. Living with a Leo, whether as an office mate, a life partner or a friend can be a...
Beowulf is the oldest text written in English. It tells the story of a man, Beowulf, and his adventures in Denmark and Sweden sometime around the sixth century. It’s not necessary to know the...
Breaking a mirror is some seriously bad ju-ju. Seven years of bad luck! Who needs that? Luckily, there are a few things you can to to dispel the bad luck before it takes hold. You do not have to...
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