A Hare, a Fox, an Owl, a Snail: Animal Memoirs Are Going Wild
Books about writers’ dogs and cats are a literary staple. Now there’s a booming subset of memoirs about writers’ ...
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NJ plant shop owner shot dead by husband while on the phone with 911
Pennsylvania State Police said they heard gunshots fired during a 911 call around 10:20 p.m. from a woman who was crying ...
Antiques: The increasing popularity of snuff boxes with collectors
No peeking at the words, just glance at the three pictures on this page and try to work out to what practical use the figures could possibly be put. There's the head of a horse with a slightly ...
Two-day benefit event planned in Stillwater to honor firefighters who fought wildfires
A special benefit event for fire departments that battled recent wildfires is planned for March 29-30 in Stillwater.
Rare roundup: How S.A. officers handle unusual animal calls
Animal Care Services deals with hundreds of "exotic" or neglected animals each year. Many of them end up with rescue organizations.
Polish wine is often excellent. Why is it so hard to find?
Poland is clearly no vinous backwater. Jazzy labels, orange wines and lightly sparkling pét-nats abound, and some creativity had been put into some of the wine names.
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The vine moves Polewards
It’s more a symbol of the westernisation of Poland, a sign that Poles travel widely, once to work and now, much more commonly ...
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On the Origin of the Pork Taboo
The spread of domesticated pigs was slower and more uneven than it was for sheep and goats, which were domesticated ... The skeleton of a baby pig found in the heart of Jerusalem was dated to ...