Skeptics deem Rhine's famous ESP trials a bust. The record says otherwise.
One of my intellectual heroes is parapsychologist J.B. Rhine (1895-1980), who pioneered ESP card experiments at Duke University in the early 1930s. One evening, one of my kids went online to test my judgment—and found it wanting. — Read the rest
Calcium is a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, the normal functioning of the heart and is used by nerves and muscles to help us move. This activity using eggs is a very visual way to demonstrate what happens if you don’t have enough calcium in your diet. Which foods are good sources of calcium? Cheese, milk, fortified plant milks, yoghurt, green leafy vegetables and tinned sardines are all good sources of calcium. What happens if you don’t eat enough calcium 99% of the body’s calcium is found in the bones. If people don’t have enough calcium in their diet the body starts to take calcium from the bones. Low levels...
By Elizabeth Ayoola· Updated October 3, 2022 I don’t know about you, but I grew up in the ’90s eating Pop-Tarts for breakfast and canned SpaghettiOs for dinner. The other day, while I was in BJ’s grocery shopping for my 4-year-old son’s school lunch, I saw those foods from my childhood and more. After the wave of nostalgia passed, I thought about how unhealthy those meals I grew up eating really were. I want my son to eat healthier than I did and I think we’re on a good path so far. I know there are no guarantees and he may still end up eating noodles every day when he gets to college, but a mom has got to try. Today is...
Today’s column is a big stack of picture book biographies! I like these for the way they offer a snapshot into the lives of people who have accomplished some amazing things, and often show young readers a little bit of what things were like when they were kids. Some of these are about well-known figures, and some are folks that I hadn’t heard of until I read these books! Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars written by Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Brooke Smart Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a codebreaker who helped decipher messages; she set up the United States’ first code-breaking unit during the first World War, and also set up the first...
Being a dad is a great responsibility. But it’s also important to have some fun and look good doing it! There are plenty of dads out there who want to step up their style game but don’t know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to turn into a stylish dad. We’ll cover everything from what clothes to wear to how to groom yourself like a pro. So read on and learn how you can become the best-dressed dad around! It All Starts with The Basics Make sure you have a good foundation of clothes that fit well and are comfortable to wear. This includes things like a well-fitting pair of jeans, a few...
