Why Sunset Is Brilliant
The Naval observatory explains sunset colors arise from excess red and orange long waves that travel the long atmospheric path at sunset. Blue and violet light are blocked by the atmosphere and dust, with dust making sunsets more vivid. No sun sets are perfectly colorless.
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Why Insect Pests Flourish From Foreign Home Balance Lost
The article argues most insect pests originate abroad and lack natural enemies in the new land. It notes that in their homeland they are benign, but in America with abundant food and no predators they multiply, illustrating biological laws of reproduction.
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Why Covered Bridges Protected by Roofs Prolonged Bridge Life
The chief purpose of covering bridges was to protect the structure from weather rather than shelter travelers. This protection extended the life of wooden bridges by many years, especially when lumber for roofing and siding was inexpensive.
Lawrence Family Struggles With Changing Fortunes in Clippersville
A Boston Lawrences tale shows a California gold rush era family shrinking from a 4000 acre ranch to a small farm. Elder children labor to fund schooling for Sam and Ariel as Ariel's defiant nights and Gail’s romance with Van Murchison collide with Lily Cass’s fragile situation and Phil’s iron works career.
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Weekend House Party Plans Stir Gail and Van
Gail endures a tense stretch as she contemplates a Los Gatos mountain house party with Van Murchison while scheming to keep his aunt unaware of their true intentions. The group prepares a picnic and enjoys a carefree day, yet the looming lie about the invitation gnaws at Gail.
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It Is The Near Duty Men Should Pursue Now
A Japanese proverb speaks on choosing the path of duty by focusing on immediate tasks rather than distant aims. It urges practical action and attentiveness to present obligations over speculative journeys.
An Age of Love and Simple Pleasures
Quote from John Richard Green about growing fairer with life through love grace tenderness and simple joys like laughter of children friendship fireside chat flowers and music.
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