In February, Violet and Floyd Hartwig, who married in 1947, died five hours apart at their Easton, California, ranch. They were holding hands when Mr. Hartwig, 90, passed away. Mrs. Hartwig, 89, died five hours later. The couple’s hospice beds were pushed togethe…
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Being a celebrity often brings additional challenges to a relationship. It is not uncommon for high-profile marriages to end in divorce, particularly if both partners are famous. Some unions don’t even last a year. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are two of the best-known ent…
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Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more prevalent in Western culture. Devotees of this lifestyle are motivated by numerous factors. Upbringing, health concerns, treatment of animals and religious reasons are all influences.
Vegetarianism vs. Veganism
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A wedding is one of life’s most momentous events and universally celebrated occasions. Many couples want their big day to reflect their personalities and preferences. This frequently means incorporating religious and cultural traditions significant to them into t…
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April 22 has been recognized as Earth Day since 1970. It was started by U.S. Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The day has grown from a small event to an international movement recognized in 192 countries. Earth Day is a time to celebrate nature and…
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Over six million Americans are Mormons, and there are more than fifteen million believers worldwide. Joseph Smith is credited with founding the religion in the 19th century. Brigham Young led the church after Smith’s death and was instrumental in its expansion. B…
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Oprah Winfrey has been one of the most prominent figures in television for over 25 years. Her TV shows have educated, motivated and inspired millions of viewers. Anything she endorses or disavows, from books to food to politicians (i.e. Barack Obama) typically dram…
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Charles Darwin was a 19th-century British biologist, naturalist and geologist. He is considered by many to be one of the most prominent figures in the history of mankind. His groundbreaking book “On the Origin of Species” was published in 1859. It included sign…
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Scientology was created by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard in 1952. He founded the first Church of Scientology in Camden, New Jersey, the following year. Believers say Scientology is a religion, others refer to it as a movement and detractors call it a cult. …
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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 20 minutes north of Salisbury and two hours west of London. It consists of the remains of a circle of gigantic standing stones, and is one of the most well-known historic sites in the…
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