Why are graves “six feet deep”? Who decided that? Well, the simple answer: it started with the plague. The beginnings of the phrase “6 feet under” came from an outbreak of the plague in 1665 England. As the plague devastatingly swept across the country, London’s mayor at the time decreed precisely what was to…
It’s that time of year: horror movie time! Now I think we can all agree that, when it comes to scary movies, people either love ‘em or hate ‘em. Not too many people are neutral on the subject. But for those of us who love terror flicks, the question usually asked by those who don’t…
Gotten your flu shot yet this year? If you have, good on you! If you haven’t…do it! If you’ve ever gotten a flu shot in your life, though, your upper arm probably felt sore for a day or two. And, according to immunologists, that’s just a sign that the vaccine’s doing what it’s supposed…
Crosswalks rarely give you the green light (or, to be more specific, the human-shaped white light) after you press the button, so you’ve probably wondered if those buttons even work. The answer is…it depends. The first thing you should know: crosswalk buttons aren’t designed to be immediate. They just tell the system someone’s…
Let’s be honest: the best part about staying in a hotel isn’t the free toiletries or the crisp sheets on comfy beds…it’s the free breakfast. The best place to start your day is at an all-you-can-eat buffet, after all. But what makes a continental breakfast “continental”. American-style waffles & bagels don’t have anything to do…
I LOVE to eat. Cajun food, in particular, but basically, if it’s high in carbs and/or protein, I love stuffing it into my face-hole. Moderation’s never been my strong-suit. But, now there’s new research to indicate a link between eating too much at dinner & taking in more calories during the day with having a…
Even though we can’t eat out in restaurants right now we can support local restaurants by ordering take out. Check out these local deals! ***Remember the City of Frederick has established curbside pickup parking zones. You do not need to pay the meter to park for 10 min to receive carryout orders!*** Brewer’s Alley- $13…
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It’s time to get your Trick – or – Treat on but the weather is not cooperating! Here is a list Halloween Trick or Treat Reschedules MARYLAND Boonsboro– Trick or Treat is Saturday November 2 6-8pm Brunswick– Trick-or-Treating in Brunswick is being moved to Saturday, November 2 from 6-8pm. Emmitsburg- Trick or Treat has been moved to…