50+ World

May 19, 2021

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Done in May 1951

News, Headlines, History, Entertainment & Trivia From May 1951: Count Turf Wins Kentucky Derby & Arcaro rides Bold to victory in the Preakness; Restaurant segregation is ruled illegal; Operation Greenhouse…

April 21, 2021

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Jean, the Vitagraph Dog - First Dog Star

A rough tri-color collie named Jean became the first acclaimed movie dog star of silent films, courtesy of her owner/trainer Laurence Trimble, actress Florence Turner "The Vitagraph Girl", and the…

March 7, 2021

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Director Laurence Trimble's Strongheart

Long before movie dogs Benji, Beethoven, Hooch, Old Yeller, and Lassie came to fame on the big screen, Strongheart was the top dog in films and in the hearts of…

February 21, 2021

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Fun Low Impact Hobbies & Sports

Low-impact hobbies and exercise opportunities for health-conscious older adults and seniors, are more plentiful than you might think. You won't need to go to the gym every day or have…

February 3, 2021

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100 Years Ago: 1921 At A Glance

Innovations in fashion, lifestyle, science, and medicine improved lives and delighted people back in 1921. Leisure hours were brightened with entertainment by animals and people who would become household names…

February 2, 2021

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Happy Groundhog Day

Which groundhog do you trust to predict the arrival of spring? (Groundhog / Marmot Photo: Inklein at the English language Wikipedia) Whether you celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd and/or believe in…

November 10, 2020

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Heroic Pigeon Patrols of WWI & WWII

The Pigeon's Flying Corps of WWI also employed dogs and balloons to aid in their wartime message delivery services. This grocery wagon was converted to house a squadron of up…

September 30, 2020

Pets & Animals

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7 Crazy Things Pet Parents Do

It's not a secret that a pet-parent can be obsessed with their pet. Obviously, love and care is just not enough for some pet owners, who go the extra mile…

June 7, 2020

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Confessions of a Bird Watcher

or, How to Stay in Shape Physically and Mentally During Social Isolation "You're going to get more mulch again, aren't you?" My son asked glumly, in response to my brightly-worded…

May 18, 2019

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Foods & Plants Toxic to Pets

Over 700 common house and garden plants (shrubs, trees, perennial and annual flowers), foods, and drinks, are dangerous or toxic to dogs, cats & other household animals. (Dogs Photo: Hannah…