Maud Stevens and the rise of the female tattoo artist
June 8, 2015, 10:27 a.m. by Douglas MacGowan
It wasn't that long ago that women were forced to wear ink. My how things have changed.
What is deism?
May 21, 2015, 11:24 a.m. by Douglas MacGowan
Deism prioritizes human reasoning and natural laws over a god that has a plan for the universe.
I'm living with cancer, and I'm OK
May 18, 2015, 11:30 a.m. by Douglas MacGowan
Cancer survivor Doug MacGowan chronicles his experiences with a personal phoenix that always seems to rise again.
Who were the Forty Elephants?
May 11, 2015, 3:39 p.m. by Douglas MacGowan
This all-woman gang of thieves and blackmailers terrorized London for nearly 200 years.
What is spontaneous human combustion?
April 23, 2015, 3:07 p.m. by Douglas MacGowan
Possible causes of people burning from the inside out include sunspots and rogue bacteria.
How can a 9th-century 'Leechbook' be relevant today?
April 10, 2015, 2:36 p.m. by Douglas MacGowan
A 1,000-year-old doctors' manual holds the key to an infection that kills roughly 5,000 people a year.
The search for the lost city of Paititi
April 3, 2015, 12:31 p.m. by Douglas MacGowan
Not as well-known as the fabled El Dorado, the Incan city of Paititi has similar legends of a lost city of gold and precious gems.
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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