There is a word for the fear of the number 13: Triskadekaphobia

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Sunflowers have long been used to control weeds in field crops. They possess a property called allelopathy by which they produce natural plant toxins around their roots. (Source: NY Times)... posted on Apr 17 2002, 395 reads

Two-thirds of cancer deaths can be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices. The American Cancer Society suggests seven choices: cut out tobacco, hold the fat, opt for high-fiber fruits, vegetables and grains, intake of alcohol: only in moderation, call your doctor for regular checkups, exercise every day, and safeguard your skin from the sun. Source: American Cancer Society... posted on Apr 16 2002, 226 reads

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The U.S produces 19% of the world's trash. The annual contribution includes 20 billion disposable diapers, 2 billion razors and 1.7 billion pens. (Source: E-magazine)... posted on Apr 13 2002, 462 reads

If time travel were possible, each of your actions could have a profound effect on the course of history. Might it be possible?... posted on Apr 12 2002, 310 reads

Points of Light Foundation was started 10 years ago by George Bush, Sr. Read about an everyday hero:... posted on Apr 11 2002, 990 reads

At the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, India, 82-year-old Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy has solved the mystery of leadership: He brings eyesight to the blind and light to the soul. Today, he runs five hospitals that perform more than 180,000 operations each year. Seventy percent of his patients are charity cases; the remaining 30% seek him out and pay for his services because the quality of his wor... posted on Apr 10 2002, 1,881 reads

She was unable to break her addiction to alcohol until she had a vision -- wheatgrass. Now Eva Moen serves up these little green cocktails from a barn in the heart of San Francisco as part of a deeper service.... posted on Apr 09 2002, 476 reads