How to Pick a Christmas Tree This Season
A guide to selecting a Douglas fir or balsam, indoor needle retention tips, and fire safety. It covers identifying firs by buds, needle drop prevention, and chemical/flame retardant treatments, plus external precautions and using garlands and greens for decorations.
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Santa Legend Should Be Explained Says Psychologist
Duke University psychologist Dr. Geldlo McHugh argues children enjoy Santa more when they know he is pretend. He says the true joy of Santa is giving to make others happy and that from the start parents should frame Santa as a wonderful pretend game.
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State Department Origins The Department of Foreign Affairs
The article notes that the United States State Department was originally established as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It outlines the name change to State in the early years of the government.
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Forest Fires Curse Drivers Keep Green Program Cuts Blazes
Western forestry leaders consider enlisting psychologists to tackle stubborn forest fires. Ninety percent of man caused blazes begin within 100 yards of roads and highways, mainly from cigarette butts campfires and debris burning. Chief forester W D Hagenstein says preventable fires have fallen two thirds since 1940 with the Keep Green program across 36 states.
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Photographing Germs Through the Microscope
Scientists describe photographing tiny germs to gauge magnification. By noting lens characteristics and equipment, they estimate how many diameters the image represents, with potential magnifications like 1000. Measuring the image and dividing by magnification yields germ size.
Air Moves With Earth Says Helicopter Cannot Hover In China
The article explains a helicopter cannot rise straight up and hover for 12 hours then descend in China because the rotor blades push air, and the air layer rotates with the Earth. If the atmosphere didn’t rotate with the planet, a constant westerly wind of about 795 mph would occur at 40 degrees latitude.
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Centuries of Coal Supplies Highlight U S Resources
Historical data shows nearly 30 billion tons of coal produced in the United States since 1800 with remaining reserves about eightyfold that amount. The figures underscore vast energy resources and long term supply prospects for the nation.
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Lighting Tips for Safer Homes
Improve safety with bright lighting on stairways closets and dim corners. Install accessible switches and use daylight or cool white bulbs to reduce shadows and prevent accidents.
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