Cyclone in Calico: Mary Ann Bickerdyke’s Civil War Relief
A 19th century nurse Mary Ann Bickerdyke led Union relief in Civil War field hospitals. She began in 1861 leaving her sons in Galesburg to deliver supplies to Cairo and served under harsh conditions earning $50 a month.
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Chameleon Tongue Equals Length of Its Body
A chameleon can lengthen its tongue to match the overall body length, extending dramatically to capture prey. This remarkable adaptation highlights a precise feeding mechanism where the tongue reaches out rapidly and retracts.
Outlaw Blues Boat Stunt Nets World Record Lore
In a film scene Peter Fonda and Susan Saint James flee Texas police by blasting a Glastron sportboat over a dam. The unmanned craft reportedly sets a world record leap as they vanish downstream toward Mexico. Warner Bros. film Outlaw Blues hits theaters nationwide in June.
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Travel tips for vacation drivers and vehicle prep
Seasonal Nebraska highway safety advice urges vacationers to plan trips, prevent highway hypnosis, and stop every 100 miles. Tips cover driver alertness, regular breaks, car maintenance, trailer towing laws, and safe driving habits to reduce accidents and make travel enjoyable.
Government to Subsidize Family Care for Elderly?
Readers urge shifting federal funds from nursing homes to family care programs. Roma Lowe of Nyack proposes subsidies to families so aging relatives stay at home, noting current policy channels five billion dollars to nursing homes last year and citing alleged abuses and taxpayer costs. Local Texas program shows possible savings by using family caretakers.
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