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Things That Make Me Smile No. 247: When a Generous Heart Comes with Creative Hands

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This is a bit of a long video, but it’s amazing watching the mud house come to life. Plus, we get to see cute puppies greeting their new home. Apparently, these houses are a thing. I found many examples on … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 02-05-2021

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Measurement (History) The Akan used culturally significant statues to weigh gold dust currency from the 15th to 19th Century CE. This is a fascinating way of passing cultural knowledge through … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 11-27-2020

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Disability Advocates (Interesting People) Miss America and Miss Wheelchair Virginia, Camille Schrier and Ryann Kress, are combining efforts to use their public platform to raise disability awareness. They both suffer … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 11-06-2020

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Worship (Archeology) Remnants found in a mithraeum from around 1600 years ago in Italy paint an interesting picture of the worship offered the god Mithras as well as others, likely … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 09-11-2020

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Hummingbirds (Animals) Hummingbirds are fascinating, and this quick video explains a little of why. Despite the title, the video covers a lot more than flying in the rain. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/category/science/why-hummingbirds-dont-like-flying-in-rainy-c/ Cardboard … Continue reading →

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