Looking for a fun family friendly activity this holiday break? Try making edible crystal candy! This flavorful, fun activity is perfect for making a sweet treat that can be customized to whatever flavor and color your heart desires. Bonus they…
Looking for a fun family friendly activity this holiday break? Try making edible crystal candy! This flavorful, fun activity is perfect for making a sweet treat that can be customized to whatever flavor and color your heart desires. Bonus they…
Mistletoe, a plant that has become synonymous with holiday cheer, is also a fascinating organism from a scientific and biological perspective. Scientifically, mistletoe refers to a group of parasitic plants that grow on the branches or trunks of trees. Unlike…
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The British Medical Journal, while one of the oldest and most respected general medical journals, is not a traditional source for Christmas reading. However, tucked within its December 2012 issue is the peer-reviewed article “Why Rudolph’s Nose is Red: Observational…
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December marks the beginning of many celebrations. There is Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, St. Lucia Day, Festivus and New Year's, to name a few. Plus, many people celebrate the winter or summer solstice, depending on which hemisphere you reside…
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