What Is a Shaman and Can Anyone Become One?
The practice of shamanism has mystical and spiritual connotations, but it's not tied to any specific religion or creed. So, what exactly is shamanism?
Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes
Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
The Gullah Geechee people of the southern coastal U.S. painted their porch ceilings blue to trick the haints — witchy, shape-shifting spirits — into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which everyone knows a haint can't cross.
Why You'll Go Bananas for Mangosteens
Sometimes referred as the 'queen of fruit,' the mangosteen has a soft white interior, a mild taste and is notoriously difficult to find in the U.S. Here's why.
The Heart-breaking End of Legendary Adventurer Sir Ernest Shackleton
A pair of physicians determined that the great British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died from a hole in his heart.
Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History
As the commanding general of the Union Army, he helped save the United States during the Civil War. Grant was clearly a successful military man, but how was he as the 18th U.S. president?
