Author: Eden Crandall
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The Secret History to the Holiday of Love
Valentine’s Day is a widely known and celebrated holiday here in the United States. Whether you have someone to celebrate with, or you celebrate alone, most people do something on February 14. What most people may not know is how the holiday came to be or how some of the traditions we still celebrate today…
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The Lack of Walkability in America
Many places like neighborhoods or the side of the road don’t have sidewalks. This is bad because sidewalks provide a space for people to walk their pets, get some movement, or just get from point A to point B. I hope to show you in this paper how not having a space to walk affects…
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The Worthless Battle Against Leaves
Every year, millions of people pick up a rake or leaf blower and begin the mind-numbing task of collecting the fall leaves. What seems like such a mundane task, something so seemingly unimportant, except to preserve the look of a lawn, is quite complex. In nature, there are a few purposes for leaves. Firstly, the…
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A Short History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a warm and fun holiday celebrated by millions of Americans. Though most people know of pilgrims and the Native Americans, it’s a surface-level understanding of one of the most widespread holidays of our country. Our celebrations’ history may be more interesting than one might think! It all started back in England. Until about…
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Being Part of the Homeschool Herald
The Homeschool Herald is a wonderful group of creative people, all joining together to make a newspaper. Being part of the HH has been a highlight for me and many others. As a Homeschool Herald leader, I wanted to create a source for anyone in the Herald, new or seasoned, to look at for help.…