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23 Foods You Can Eat Past Their Expiration Dates
People often throw away food because of the expiration date printed on the label. Many foods can be safely consumed long after the printed expiration date. The expiration date, or "use by" date, is there to let the consumer know how fresh the product is. However, there is no danger in eating certain foods past that date. The date refers more to food quality than food safety.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
Advent 2025 Begins Sunday, November 30
Preparing Hearts for Christ’s Coming Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2025, ushering in the start of the new liturgical year. Derived from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival,” Advent is a season of anticipation, inviting Christians to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth while renewing their longing for His promised return.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
The Chicago White Sox: MLB's Biggest Sleeping Giant
Chicago is a metropolis that breathes sports the way other cities breathe exhaust or ocean air. Walk through any neighborhood and you can feel the gravitational pull of its franchises. The Cubs are a national pastime unto themselves. The Bears carry a mythology older than most stadiums. The Bulls are still immortalized in murals and bar chatter, even decades after Jordan’s last dance. The Blackhawks have a history that traces back to the Original Six, cemented in grit, tradition, and a fan culture all their own.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in FYI
Unwrapping Christmas: From Ancient Festivals to Modern Celebrations
Christmas, with its glittering lights and festive spirit, is a celebration deeply embedded in history, evolving from pagan roots to a major Christian holiday and a global cultural phenomenon. This journey through time reveals how a simple date on the calendar has become the centerpiece of winter celebrations around the world, marked by unique traditions and a spirit of goodwill. Let's delve into the rich tapestry of Christmas, exploring how it has transformed and what it signifies across different cultures.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in FYI
Pumpkin Pie vs. Pecan Pie: The Great Thanksgiving Dessert Debate
Thanksgiving always seems to come with at least one friendly argument. Some families go all-in on the stuffing-versus-dressing divide. Others spar over canned cranberry versus homemade. But the debate that quietly simmers beneath it all — the one we pretend isn’t serious but absolutely is — is the dessert showdown between pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in FYI
The Nazca Lines: A Mystery That Remains Unsolved
The Nazca Lines, which are located in the desert of southern Peru, have intrigued archaeologists, scientists and travelers for many years. These huge figures drawn on the ground, representing animals, plants and geometric shapes, are only visible from the air, which has given rise to numerous theories about their function and meaning.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in FYI
Stuffing vs. Dressing: The Great Thanksgiving Debate Continues
It happens every year on Thanksgiving. Friends and family gather around holiday tables to feast on turkey and a multitude of side dishes. When it comes to a particular dish, there is always a debate over what it should be called.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
The Golden Rule
Most religions differ in the Deity they worship, their beliefs, their practices, and their sacred writings. However, there is one thing that ALL religions have in common. They all have a Golden Rule or Ethic of Reciprocity. It is often one statement that summarizes the general principles of ethics. The Golden Rule involves a person's relationship with others.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
Suggested Ways to Show Thanks
It is customary for people to state what they are thankful for when they gather around the table for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner on the fourth Thursday of each year. However, every day should be a day for giving thanks. Therefore, we don't have to wait until Thanksgiving Day to give thanks.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
