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There are many great things about summer, but dealing with bugs, particularly ticks, is a major drawback. There are a number of reasons why you should avoid tick bites, but the most important is the risk of acquiring Lyme disease. Ticks that spread the Lyme disease aren’t simply a problem in remote areas. You may find them in your backyard, in the park, or in any area with tall grass. This is why taking all necessary precautions to avoid tick bites is of the utmost importance. Luckily, it’s not hard to whip up an all-natural tick repellant spray. Cedar is an odor that ticks find repulsive. Additionally, essential oils of cedar are widely available. Combine fifteen to twenty drops of cedar essential oil with half a cup of water and a splash of witch hazel to create a tick repellent spray...

Have you ever had one of those moments where the past walks right back into your life, uninvited? One minute, I’m wiping down tables at the restaurant I call home, and the next, I’m staring into the eyes of the girl who made my high school years a living nightmare. So, picture this: I’m wiping down tables at the restaurant where I work, just minding my own business. It’s a small, cozy spot where the smell of freshly brewed coffee greets you before you even step inside. A cozy restaurant | Source: Unsplash The regulars come in so often that they know your name, your favorite drink, and probably your life story if they stick around long enough. Today, I’m pitching in with the cleaning because Beth, one of our waitresses, isn’t feeling well. She’s p...

Ginger has been praised for its amazing health effects and is used a lot in traditional medicine. This root is full of bioactive substances and nutrients that can make a big difference in your health if you eat it every day. One of the best things about ginger is that it can help with stomach problems. Ginger helps with indigestion, bloating, and nausea by increasing saliva, bile, and gastric enzymes. This makes it a natural treatment for morning sickness. Ginger can help with digestion, but it can also help with pain because it reduces inflammation. This is especially helpful for arthritis, menstrual cramps, and sore muscles. It helps fight lung infections like the flu and colds because it boosts the immune system. Due to its antioxidant qualities, ginger is very good for heart h...

Sadly, there are many people out there who should never be allowed to own or be near animals. Some year ago, Hayden Howard noticed that something wasn’t right with her dog. Her English Mastiff Jackson had been playing in the backyard while she was inside. When she called him in it looked like he was covered in insect bites. But when she looked closer she realized that the truth was a whole lot worse. Jackson was in fact covered in bullet holes.  ”I was completely shocked, I didn’t know what to think,” Hayden told WXIN. When she realized that Jackson had been shot she took him straight to the vet. When the vet examined Jackson, he found masses of tiny bullets that had been fired from a BB gun.

The forces of goodness aren’t confined to fairy tales. Sometimes, ordinary people step into the role of a guardian angel, bringing miracles into the lives of strangers through their words or actions. These internet users shared their stories of such moments. One day, while working at a fast food restaurant, a woman accidentally left her Louis Vuitton bag on a table. I waited for about 20 minutes, but I remembered seeing her leave, so I grabbed the bag and placed it in the lost and found. I never once peeked inside. A month later, my boss asked, “It’s been a month... do you want that bag?” I agreed and went to the back to grab it. When I unzipped the top, I was surprised to find it empty, except for a piece of paper. I unfolded it and saw that it was the receipt for the bag. On the...

We live in a world today where in most places we can pretty much express ourselves in whatever manner we sit fit (within reason). There are exceptions to the rule, of course, but for the most part, people can experiment with trends, hairstyles, clothing and more freely than at virtually any other time in human history. This is all to the good: no one should ever be persecuted for the way they choose to dress or decorate themselves, just as no one should ever face stigmatism or demonization for opting for a certain piercing or tattoo (providing it’s not hateful or provocative by design). That said, like it or not, there are limits to what the majority of us are prepared to accept as it pertains to body modification and expression of oneself. One man, 35-year-old Anthony Loffredo, m...

Bullying is an issue abhorred all over the world, but it’s a problem that’s unfortunately ingrained in society. It’s important to teach children from the earliest of ages that bullying is unacceptable in any form, and it’s a lesson most parents and teachers strive to hammer home. However, it’s virtually impossible to root it out entirely, so what to do when a child is found to be bullying another? Well, one Texan mom had a rather controversial method of punishing her son after hearing how he’d called other kids in his class “idiots” and “stupid”. The woman, known only as Star, has sent shockwaves around the internet with her choice of admonishment. As per British newspaper The Daily Star, the mom wanted to stamp out her son’s behavior and, having grown tired of his antics, conjure...

Anyone who has ever been by the ocean knows that it can be unpredictable. One thing you should never underestimate is the tide; it can be treacherous if you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The tide can surprise and swallow people and animals in a matter of seconds, and in some cases it can lead to a slow and cruel death. This was almost what happened to an 18-year-old horse named Astro. Astro’s owner, Nicole Graham, and her daughter were riding their horses along the beach near Geelong, south of Melbourne, Australia. But after a while, the horses found themselves on soft sand and the ground below them turned into a muddy death trap. Nicole’s daughter and her horse managed to get escape, but she and Astro sank deeper into the mud. Astro was soon up to his neck i...

Teachers are some of the most important people in our community, and yet they are one of the most undervalued. It takes a special person to dedicate their life to educate others, serve as role models, give advice, and mentor the younger generations. We often hear about how teachers have gone above and beyond to help others and, more specifically, the children in their care. One such hero is Jonathan Oliver – a phys-ed teacher at WG Nunn Elementary in Valdosta, Georgia – who was recognized for his kind act towards a kindergartener while coaching a basketball game. After one of his students came to him for assistance, he was only more than happy to help her. When one of the kindergarteners on Oliver’s basketball team, Kristen Paulk, asked him to help tie her hair back in a pon...

Annie Windley, a 21-year-old from Derbyshire, England, has emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience for those battling eating disorders. Her story is one of incredible perseverance, illustrating the profound challenges and eventual triumph over anorexia—a condition that nearly claimed her life. After years of severe undernourishment, eating just one piece of bread a day, and facing life-threatening health risks, Annie has bravely shared her journey to recovery to inspire others facing similar struggles. The Dark Days of Anorexia Annie’s battle with anorexia began in 2012 when she was just a teenager. By the time she reached her lowest point, she weighed no more than 29kg (63 pounds), a dangerously low figure that left her at risk of severe medical complications, including heart failure...