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Weddings On 09/09/09: A Rush Of Marriages Around The World

Today -- the ninth day of the ninth month of the year two thousand and nine (i.e. 9/9/09) is proving to be a popular day among couples around the world. A wave of weddings swarmed the world today: from China to...

Xin Nian Kuai Le, Eight Golden fishes to wish you

><(((:> ><(((:>><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> ><(((:> Xin Nian Kuai Le, Eight Golden fishes to wish you, Prosperity, Wealth, good...

World's Oldest Person Dies At Age 115

Yesterday the world's oldest person, Edna Parker,"Edna Parker holds a rose that she was given during a birthday party for her in Shelbyville, Ind., in this Friday, April 18, 2008 file photo. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Darron Cummings ...

Sugar seems to be related to all things sweet in life. We call our loved ones...

Sugar seems to be related to all things sweet in life. We call our loved ones "sweetheart," "sugar plum," "honey," and "sweety .

Celebrate World Turtle Day!

Turtles, turtles, turtles…May 23rd is World Turtle Day!  Today we can not only celebrate turtles, but also educate ourselves on protecting them from serious threats.  Sea turtles are one of the most...

Sweden ranks world's best place for mothers

Among the many social benefits of living in Sweden are the long maternity leave and care for new mothers."Sweden has once again been rated as "the best place to be a mother in the world" by a U.S.-based charity in...

World's oldest known person to turn 115

It's truly amazing when you consider that Edna Parker was born in 1893. To get a sense of how much time has passed, check out this list of 1893 achievements. Nabisco invented cream of wheat that year! "Maybe it was a lifetime of chores on the family farm that accounts for...

Couple celebrates 76 years of marriage

Seventy-six years together is impressive to say the least.As someone who's been in a serious relationship for less than two years now, I feel underqualified to comment what makes for a lasting relationship. I...

Ming the clam is 'oldest animal'

"A clam dredged up off the coast of Iceland is thought to have been the longest-lived animal discovered. Scientists said the mollusc, an ocean quahog clam, was aged between 405 and 410 years and could offer insights into the secrets of longevity. Researchers from Bangor...

109-Year-Old Woman Dies in Atlanta

Born in the late 1800's, Emma Rucker survived being widowed at 33, raising 9 children and 2 grandchildren by herself, two World Wars, and the Great Depression. She moved from horse-and-buggy days into the space age. . "Emma Rucker endured a life of sorrow. She never let it...

Natural Skin Care Products

As more people are becoming aware of the effect of pesticides and synthetic ingredients on our environment and health, more women are interested in using natural skin care products. With the increasing demand comes more widely available natural skin care products which may be...

You Know Facial Skin Care Tips For Man?

As a man, young or old, you ought to be concerned with the state of your skin. Many men seem like they could care less about the state their skin. With the Hockey season just starting up, who has time to worry about skin care? If you plan on going down to the pub to catch...

The Secrets To Beautiful Skin

Everyone wants their skin to be the best possible. Here are some ideas and information to help you have radiant, healthy skin. Start a new skin care program now to ensure great results. Background Information Your skin is the body’s largest organ. It weighs between two and...

Can A Missing Mineral Make Us All More Sane?

Scientific Studies of Lithium Supplements In a 1997 study, researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health stated: “We found that long-term exposure to lithium chloride dramatically protects...

At 114, U.S. woman becomes world's oldest person

A Connecticut woman born to former slaves in the decades following the U.S. Civil War has become the world's oldest person, at 114, according to Guinness World Records. Emma Faust Tillman, born near Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 22, 1892, became the world's oldest...

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