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6 Questions about the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, answered

December 20, 2019 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

6 Questions about the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, answered

The daylight is in short supply lately with the sun spending less time in the sky, especially here in Chicago when sunset is around 4:20 p.m., meaning twilight starts at 3:30, and by 6 p.m. it's as dark as the middle of the night. The means the Winter Solstice, the shortest day … [Read more...]

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10 Inspirational quotes from Amelia Earhart

July 24, 2019 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

10 Inspirational quotes from Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. She was the first woman and second person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and blazed trails both on the ground and in the sky for women. She was also an author and an activist. I was reminded of her awesomeness when I saw her plane … [Read more...]

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10 simple tips to reduce food waste this Earth Day (and every day)

April 18, 2018 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

10 simple tips to reduce food waste this Earth Day (and every day)

It happens in households across America on a daily basis. Someone opens the fridge, peers inside and declares there is absolutely nothing to eat. Not long after that, fruit that is far past its prime, something moldy and expired condiments end up dumped in the trash.  Americans … [Read more...]

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12 Fun facts about the making of Black Panther

February 16, 2018 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

12 Fun facts about the making of Black Panther

Marvel's Black Panther is playing in theaters everywhere and critics are raving about the film. According to Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of top critics approve of the film. The reviewer on RogerEbert.com calls it "[o]ne of the year's best films, and one that transcends the superhero … [Read more...]

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Happy Lunar New Year! Fun facts about the Year of the Dog

February 11, 2018 Shannan Younger Leave a Comment

Happy Lunar New Year! Fun facts about the Year of the Dog

The Lunar New Year begins on February 16, 2018, and celebrations will mark the start of the Year of the Dog. Here are some fun facts about the Year of the Dog specifically and about Lunar New Year generally.  First, the event is often referred to as "Chinese New Year" but is … [Read more...]

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