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Remember when President Franklin D. Roosevelt created a national grain reserve to help American farmers during the Great Depression? Well, guess what? There are no more grain reserves held by the U.S. government to protect you or anyone else. Here are more fascinating facts. Did you know? There is now little to no buffer for […]
Welcome back to History in 3 Minutes Podcast. Today we are going to digress and take a look at the topic called “Language”. A language is a symbol system Each language is made up of sounds, gestures, characters, and letters For example, the gesture of a smile is made by flexing the muscles at the sides […]
Droughts out west? Flooding in other areas? Well, folks, that’s because it looks like we are in the beginning of a solar minimum (cycle 25) since December of 2019. Like most scientific issues, there is much debate over the solar cycle. Let’s look at some fascinating facts. Did You Know? It is believed the so-called […]
Do you like to eat pastries, sandwiches, or sweets? Then you might have noticed that wheat prices have been going up. There are several reasons for this product increase. Did you Know? Prices are a result of milling, marketing, and selling Freight costs refers to trucking costs for moving the product Freight costs from farm […]
Happy Labor Day to all the hardworking people that make our families and communities a better place to live. You have made this country strong with your hard-work ethic. You are dedicated and reliable. You do your best work on time. Thank you for always doing your best. You also shine with these other great […]
Have you ever said, “That’s not right! It’s wrong!”? When we analyze history, or anything else for that matter, we need to apply a concept called “cultural relativism”. Here are some fascinating facts about cultural relativism. Did You Know? Cultural relativism means that history or culture should not be judged by the standards of another […]
With all the chaos in the world today, prayer is needed now more than ever. Each year, September 11th has been set aside as a Day of Prayer to celebrate Patriot Day. Prayerful people are happy people. Prayer lifts one’s spirit. Prayer gives hope. Prayers can be given by anyone, at any time, and at […]
Container ships are again waiting off the California coast. As of August 31st, forty-six container ships are lined up at sea, waiting to enter the ports to unload their products. Here are some more fascinating facts. Did You Know? The California ports are key to importing goods from China The California ports account for about […]
Give your dog a special treat and walk around the block on National Dog Day! September 26th is that special time of year for our furry, four-legged best friends. Here are a few ideas to celebrate this special day and weekend – Go for a walk Give your dog a special treat Watch a dog […]
Got to have that one last hurrah before school or autumn begins? September is the month where it seems change is inevitable. Here are a few ideas – Do something fun Take pictures Record your experiences in a journal Cherish good memories Look back and be proud Buy a balloon, let it go, say “goodbye”, […]
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