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107 New ‘Today I Learned’ Facts That Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New

It’s always a good day to learn something new. And thanks to the abundance of information we are constantly bombarded with, both on social media and TV, we don’t need to lift a finger for it. Unless scrolling counts. But how many of these claims, arguments and statements we read are true and how many of them are bogus? After all, we’re constantly reminded to have an inner skeptic in charge of fact-checking things and taking them with a pinch of salt. Alternatively, we can trust the Reddit powerhouse, everyone’s beloved destination for the most random facts, known as “Today I Learned.” With a mind-blowing 27.1 million members, it’s home to a seemingly never-ending collection of specific facts shared by...

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Rotisserie Chicken Flatbread with Hummus

Rotisserie Chicken Flatbread is fast, easy, and prepared on a single sheet pan. With hummus, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this delicious meal is a weeknight dinner star. We’ve all been there. Wandering the grocery store late in the day in search of dinner inspiration. This is the precise moment when a rotisserie chicken flatbread can save the day. Grab a rotisserie chicken (or even better, grab the pre-shredded rotisserie chicken meat), some flatbreads like pita bread or naan, and a few other toppings and a delicious dinner can be ready in 30 minutes.  Easy flatbreads are worthy of a spot in anyone’s regular dinner rotation. Easily customizable, and because they are basically pizza, they are the definition of family-friendly....

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A Local’s Guide To The Best Things To Do, Eat And See In Albany

If you hop in the car and drive about five hours south of Perth (or just an hour by plane), you’ll arrive in the coastal town of Albany—the largest town in the rugged, breathtakingly beautiful Great Southern region.  With a population close to 40,000 people, Albany is big enough to have first-class restaurants, boutique shops and cracking coffee, but is small enough to retain the favourable elements you’d find in a county town, including a small but mightly hub of local businesses that all support one another.  With amazing wineries to farm-fresh produce, coastal walks and cosy cafes to check out, we asked a few locals to show us around and help us hunt down all the best the region has...

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Tortellini Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Corn

If there’s any salad that tastes like summer, this Tortellini Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Corn absolutely has to be it.  Summer Tortellini Salad is very popular at covered dish gatherings – I rarely have any to take home…always a good sign. Please Note: We do use referral links for products and services that Chef Alli loves and recommends. Tortellini Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, and Corn – This easy-to-make pasta salad chock full of cheese tortellini, grape tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, and sweet corn, then all done up with a sweet and tangy vinaigrette dressing. I love the tortellini pasta salad made with Italian dressing, but this one is even better! What Ingredients Do You Need to...

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Time For Planting & Making Biochar

Hello, friends.  Last week, I planted two gingko seeds gathered last year, following these instructions.  It's a bit late to start them, but nothing ventured....  Several loads of laundry were dried on the line.  The peas are up.  Any spots that didn't come up were replanted, but it's looking quite good.  The wintersown containers are starting to germinate, including bachelor's buttons, yarrow and rudbeckia maxima.  Several new containers were planted.  I reviewed which seeds need cold stratification, brought the others in the house, and placed them on the hearth to facilitate germination.  I filled up my car before prices rose further.  J saw it .30 per gallon higher in the next day or two, and I expect it's higher now.I...

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