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  • 5 Keys to Educational Success in the 19th Century

    5 Keys to Educational Success in the 19th Century0

    The education received by the characters in the Little House on the Prairie books has long amazed readers. How in the world did the Ingalls girls manage to get such a stellar education in the midst of primitive surroundings and a transitory lifestyle in the 19th century? In honor of Laura’s birthday on February 7th, here are

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  • 5 Keys for a Happy Marriage

    5 Keys for a Happy Marriage0

    Sometimes, in places which are known for the inane, you discover a gem. Memes on Facebook are a great example. Neither I nor my husband are prolific “Facebookers”, but we both know what memes are, and they’re mostly stupid. That said, the other day when I gave in to clickbait I found a couple of

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  • 5 Historic Quotes for Veterans Day

    5 Historic Quotes for Veterans Day1

    Many years ago, my little sister was given a school assignment to write a thank-you to a veteran. In her childish scrawl, she sent a thank-you card and picture to our grandfather, who served in World War II. That card hung on his refrigerator until the time our family cleaned out his house following his

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  • 5 Habits That Propelled Rockefeller to Fame and Fortune

    5 Habits That Propelled Rockefeller to Fame and Fortune0

    For many, the name John D. Rockefeller conjures up images of a wealthy but monopolizing oil tycoon. But while many might have an unfavorable opinion of Rockefeller, they would likely be eager to know how to follow in his steps, particularly in regard to money-making. In his work entitled Random Reminiscences of Men and Events,

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  • 5 Forgotten Signers of the Declaration of Independence

    5 Forgotten Signers of the Declaration of Independence0

    On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress made a momentous decision: it voted to “dissolve the connection” with Great Britain. The war had entered a new stage and everyone knew it. “We are in the very midst of a revolution,” John Adams wrote, “the most complete, unexpected, and remarkable of any in the history of

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  • 5 Foods That Can Help Depression

    5 Foods That Can Help Depression0

    Food is one of the most common things we turn to when life isn’t going our way. Something about eating delicious stuff makes the pain or anxiety we’re feeling a little less awful. But, if you’re one of the 350 million people who suffers from depression, you know all too well that it takes a lot more

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