Posts by Brian Parton
December 28, 2020
Stone artist: Akie Nakata is an artist who makes her creations out of the unusual medium of small rocks or stones. As a child, Akie, as she is known, loved…
Read MoreAvoiding ticks:
As many people know, ticks can spread Lyme disease. To help prevent tick bites, it’s best to tuck long pants into socks when walking through an area where ticks might…
Read MoreIsland life:
The Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of the Bahamas, is made up of eight large cays, or keys, and many smaller ones. Tourism contributes substantially…
Read MoreImpersonating a pilot:
If you want to get priority boarding on an airplane, try becoming a pilot. Or, as in Rajan Mahbubani’s case, try dressing up as one. Mahbubani, who is from New…
Read MoreDon’t touch!
A fruit that grows on coasts in the Caribbean is called the manchineel. It looks something like a small, green apple, but don’t be tempted! All parts of the plant…
Read MorePlayful feline:
Ahmet Selki of Istanbul, Turkey, used a cat’s antics for inspiration in his job, which is helping to care for homeless pets. Selki noticed a stray cat hovering around the…
Read MoreWeek of August 24, 2020
Customer: “Do you honor any credit cards?” Clerk: “Oh, we honor them all, but we only take cash.” Why is it that your nose runs, but your feet smell?…
Read MoreCreamy fruit:
Cherimoya, nicknamed “custard apple,” grows in South America. Looking like a big artichoke, this fruit has flesh with a creamy texture. The sweet flavor tastes like a blend of other…
Read MoreLots of languages:
The official language of Sweden is Swedish. Official minority languages are Finnish, Meänkieli, Sami, Yiddish, and Romani. Many people also speak English and German.
Read MoreLost and found:
If a beloved pet in Shanghai, China, goes missing, the owner can call Sun Jinren to help with the search. He has been in business for a few years and…
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