BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER The etymology of the word “firework” shows that it comes from the Greek word “pyrotechnics,” which means, quite appropriately, “fire art” or “fire skill.” The first fireworks were […]
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER Human hair contains gold. This naturally-occurring element is ubiquitous on our planet. It is found in rocks, soil and water on every continent except Antarctica. Thanks
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER A significant temperature drop occurs during a total solar eclipse. Depending on the location, the temperature can drop dramatically, with the average being ten degrees Fahrenheit
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER Leviticus 13:45-46, New International Version: 45: “Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of
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BY CHARLES BETZLER HERALD WRITER Lightning never strikes the same place twice. This is a dangerous myth. Lightning often strikes the same place twice or in close proximity to the first
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER The origins of the Pledge of Allegiance are found in the “flag movement” of the 1880s. During the Civil War, people suspected of disloyalty were often arrested,
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER SAPULPA –– In the movie “Little Shop of Horrors,” a young florist talks to a man-eating plant named Audrey 2 who talks back. In another movie,
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BY CHARLES BETZLER , HERALD WRITER The month of January is named after the Roman God Janus, who many scholars believed was worshipped as the god of archways and doors. The
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BY CHARLES BETZLER , HERALD WRITER New Year’s wasn’t always celebrated on January 1st. The ancient Babylonians celebrated the beginning of the new year in March about 4000 years ago. They
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BY CHARLES BETZLER, HERALD WRITER Jingle Bells was originally written as a Thanksgiving song. This iconic Christmas Carol sung by millions was first titled “One Horse Open Sleigh” and was written
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