Natural Insect Repellent: Beautyberry Banishes Bad Biting Bugs Not just pretty: chemical compounds in Beautyberry leaves are natural insect repellents. PHOTO: DEREK RAMSEY Warm weather brings out the big three of biting bugs: mosquitoes that transmit West Nile virus, deer ticks that carry Lyme disease and, in warm climates, fire ants that can quickly take over your yard. Instead of using to
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As I walked along the Edgware Road, I felt as though the world was closing in on me. I could no longer hear the sound of busy London traffic, footsteps walking behind me or the buzz of conversation around me. I was anxious just crossing the road. All the sounds I take for granted had gone. I had entered into a world of silence. This unsettling experience occurred a few weeks ago when I agreed t
When you've finished with your morning pick-me-up, and you're ready to get rid of the breakfast rubbish, put your used coffee grounds aside for a simple, smart reuse. Get started, by trying some of these easy-to-follow great ideas from the Hometalk community. 1. Fertilizer For a beautiful, luscious garden, give your flowers a dose of nitrogen-rich coffee grounds. Pamper your plants, like
UFO Sighting: Alien-Like Figure Spotted on The Moon by Google EarthYouTube Screen Shot/wowforreeel Google Earth map spotted a strange image on the moon in July 2014 that appeared to be a shadow of a very large tower or an alien. The rare image was captured in a one minute 28 seconds video, which was later posted on video sharing website, YouTube by a user named wowforreeel. The images on t
The world waits for it to get closer every single year and it is truly a sight to behold, and that is indeed the fantastic Supermoon. Now, the time has come for Supermoon 2014, and sky-watchers need to know the best ways to view the moon and make sure they are ready for the best times to be outside and get a glimpse of it. On Aug. 9, 2014, the Independent revealed some of the info you need to
The body of a two-headed dolphin has washed up on a beach in Turkey this week. The conjoined corpse was seen floating onto the shore in Izmir on Turkey's west coast on Monday by sports teacher Tugrul Metin. The dead dolphin was believed to be a one-year-old calf measuring just 3.2ft in length. The body of a two-headed dolphin has washed up on a beach in Turkey this week It had two heads
August 9, 2014 - Noah's Ark Has Been Found. Why Are They Keeping Us In The Dark? I'm often amazed at our lack of knowledge about history. Ordinary people are hungry for this information, yet the organizations responsible to disseminate these facts seem to have an agenda to keep us in the dark. This is especially true when it comes to our ancient human history. I won't hold you in suspense
It’s paint, it’s blood, it’s poppy flowers! On August 5th, in honor of the 100-year anniversary of the First World War, the Tower of London has something truly incredible planned. Thanks to designers Tom Piper and Paul Cummins, the “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” demonstration will be breathtaking on multiple levels. 888,246 poppies to be exact, will be perfectly displayed aroun
McDonald's on Friday reported July sales results that were much worse than analysts had expected. Following the report, the company's shares traded lower. (Click here for the latest quote.) The fast-food giant reported global same-store sales fell 2.5 percent, compared with the 1.1 percent drop forecast by Consensus Metrix. The dismal results prompted Janney Capital Markets to lower its est