Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin
If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless — like a basic bumblebee even. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host, and that's when things get really gross.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
The U.S. Capitol is one of the most architecturally impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story.
The Watery World of the Monster Anaconda
The green anaconda is the largest of the anaconda species, which makes it arguably the biggest snake in the world.
Which Loan Is Best for Home Renovations: Personal, Credit Card or Home Equity?
A personal loan is a great way to pay for small-scale home renovations, but for bigger jobs, a home equity loan or line of credit may be a better option.
Americans Rely on a Patchwork of Options to Pay for Elder Health Care
Medicare only covers so much. Health care costs can be very high for seniors in the U.S., even with this coverage. We look at two real-life situations to find out how people are coping.
