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Should You Wear Underwear When You Get a Massage?

If you're planning to get a massage you may be wondering if you should take it all off or leave some clothes on.

A bookstore that dwells in darkness, literally.

How does one browse in a dark bookstore? Picture row upon row of faced-out books lit like tiny billboards floating in an inky black room, small candle lit café tables as little islands of light bet…

Hey Doc! Why don’t ambulances use their lights and siren anymore?

Doylestown Observer Columnists - submitted by Ken Lavelle, MD, FACEP, NRP, BC-EMS, EMS Medical Director, Central Bucks EMS Recently an ambulance was called to a local high school for a

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What a Baker from Ancient Pompeii Can Teach Us about Happiness

While they weren’t living through a pandemic, citizens of ancient Pompeii weren’t strangers to societal stress.

How to make an Egyptian mummy: Scientists discover original embalming recipe

The ancient concoction shows people were making mummies in Egypt thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

New rules to know about debt collection via social media

The federal government recently enacted new rules that give wide reach to debt collectors, including contacting you through social media. But you still have rights.

Commentary: When is a pine cone not a pine cone?

FARGO — It sounds like an interesting riddle: When is a pine cone not a pine cone? The answer: When it's growing on a spruce.In last week's Fielding Questions, I missed a great opportunity to mention the importance of differentiating between evergreens, which resulted in spruce cones being called pine...

How to Make Pine Cone Spiders

Kids of all ages will enjoy making Pine Cone Spiders. They are the perfect Halloween nature craft for kids!

Going Beyond Pine Cones and Peanut Butter

If you think that the only way your kids can feed your backyard birds is with the traditional pine cones and peanut butter you’re in for a surprise. We have found a seemingly never-ending lis…

Crushing on fruity-fragrant conifers

We love conifers for their clean, crisp, resin-y conifer scent, but did you know that some of these tough, hardy, easy-growing shrubs have foliage with distinctly fruity scents? Here are just five to consider when thinking about what to plant this spring.(Note that these are not for smaller gardens as they get quite large with age, though some can be sheared hard to retain a more compact size. If you have the space, both make excellent evergreen hedges or green privacy screens.)

21 DIY Ways to Decorate With Pinecones This Holiday Season

Put those fallen pinecones to good use with these crafty decorating ideas.

Why the Minnesota DNR Will Pay You For Your Pine Cones Right Now

You might have a bunch of pine cones in your yard right now, but instead of bagging them up or taking them to the compost site, the Minnesota DNR could PAY you for them!

How to Paint Pine Cones for Any Season or Occasion

Customize pine cones for different seasons and occasions by painting them. All it takes is a little prep work to make sure you get the best painting results.

Hooked on Science: Using Pine Cones to Predict Weather

Our "Science Guy" Jason Lindsey and a kid scientist show us why you might be considering asking a pine cone for your work week weather

DIY with Michele Brown: Using pine trees to make something amazing

From pine needles to pine cones, there are plenty of options!