Columns

The benefits to quitting smoking

I’m thankful that I never had the urge to start smoking and that my parents do not smoke nor do my daughters. I’m not by no means condemning my friends and family who do smoke. However, after reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, the health benefits of quitting smoking are endless.

Horseshoe trivia

Did you know that horseshoes were a Roman invention? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you some horseshoe trivia. Horseshoes bring more than good luck and serve as more than a tool for the popular backyard game.

Simple solutions for a better night’s sleep

I am one that requires eight hours of sleep each evening. I can tell the next morning when I don’t get enough sleep, because I’m dragging around with no energy. I know myself, and I know that I cannot have any kind of caffeine intake after 1 p.m.

Chicken soup and the common cold

Chicken soup seems to soothe cold symptoms. However, after reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, some people come down with colds more than once a year. Myself, colds normally attack my system in the winter months. When I do suffer with a cold, I love to eat hot chicken soup.

Six facts about watermelons

Most people enjoy eating a cold watermelon. Myself, I would rather eat a cantaloupe. However, my entire family loves watermelons. Did you know that watermelons can be considered a fruit or a vegetable? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you six facts about watermelons.

The thrills at amusement parks

Did you know that amusement parks sprung up way back in the 19th century? Courtesy of Newspaper Metro, the following are interesting facts and origins of amusement parks, carnivals and fairs. In fact, historians say that carnivals and local fairs have been around since the Middle Ages.

Always remember fireworks safety

The Fourth of July holiday is next week. If you choose to enjoy fireworks, do so safely. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives safety tips when using fireworks. Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer.

How to grill foods safely and healthy

It’s that time of the year to take out the grill. Always make sure your foods are completely cooked. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives tips to make grilling easy and safe. People rely on indoor and outdoor grills to prepare foods all year long.

How to save money on vacation

Many families take a summer vacation. Sometimes getting away from home can become costly. After reading the following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, there are affordable ways to take a vacation. By researching, packing light, planning ahead, etc.

The history of the American flag

Although Flag Day was established as a formal national holiday in 1949, it was not made a federal holiday. Flag Day is only an official holiday in the state of Pennsylvania. This may be fitting because legend holds that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag in Pennsylvania.