Miscellaneous

Are there atheists in the pulpit? More than you think. Some stay, some leave, some try to change what it means to believe, some start atheist churches. How will this affect religion?

Are you a magical thinker or a scientific thinker or both? Do you know what the difference is? Magical thinking has always been part of humanity. Scientific thinking is what moves the world forward.

Toilet paper is something we use every day, but how much do you know about it? You might be surprised at just how many fun facts there are to learn about it. See how many of these you already knew!

We almost never give concrete a second thought, yet it has a major impact on our lives both negatively and positively.

This isn’t about my Cornish holiday; it’s a personal focus on the Celtic Nation of Cornwall, who under EU Law were granted national minority status by the British Government in 2014: Giving them same legal recognition as other Celtic nations in the UK including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Is there an identical copy of you somewhere in the world?

The summer of 1916 was a hot one. People were looking to escape to the beach for family fun and relief from the heat over the July 4th holiday. Instead it turned out to be almost two weeks of terror from an attacking man eating shark

Placer gold hunters usually follow the age old gold prospecting rules by digging in waterways. Here, I share places that have yielded me gold that may not be so well known. Enjoy and good hunting!!

Many Christians take pride in their Bibles and hope they will last a long time. Leather Bibles last much longer than hardback Bibles. Not all leather binding covers of Bibles are alike though. Here is a description of the seven most commonly used leathers in binding Bibles.

Synthetic fiber is manufactured from many chemicals that have a harmful effect on humans and the environment. This article introduces information about synthetic fibers. The information contains the history of synthetic fibers, manufacturing process, uses, and risks to humans and the environment.

Being built on water is one of Venice's charming characteristics, but also the very thing that is threatening its survival. Venice environmental challenges may ruin it or even sink it forever. Global warming is posing new threats to the beautiful Italian city.

In 1982, Derek Walcott admitted that he sexually harassed a student. After becoming president-elect, Barack Obama considered allowing this admitted predator to serve as his Inaugural Poet.

There’s an old aviation saying: “If an airplane doesn’t look right, it won’t fly right.” That doesn’t stop aircraft designers, often with government support, from developing aircraft that don’t look right. Often times it causes many to ask, why?

What better salute to a country’s flag than with a piece of music that reflects the patriotic message that it stands for. This article explores the National March of America: the Stars and Stripes forever Lyrics.

Love 'em or not, squirrels can teach us eight important lessons about relationships, decision-making, finances, self-confidence, and more. What can we learn from these pesky, bushy-tailed rodents?

Everyone loves royal fairy weddings. Scandal often follows those fairy tale weddings leading to heartbreak and disaster. Here are some of those fairy tale weddings which turned into royal scandals followed by divorce.