The $100 Christmas

Article Abstract:

A writer and Methodist believes that the Holiday season and Christmas bring out the worst in people in terms of ostentatious consumption and materialism. The writer started a drive in his local parish pledging not to spend more than $100 on gifts each Christmas.

Economic aspects, Finance, Gifts, United Methodist Church

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A lawn time growing

Article Abstract:

A group of Canadian and Australian scientists have developed a chemical that slows the normal growth rate of grass by a third. The chemical is a variation of the class of plant hormones known as gibberllins, which control plant growth.

Innovations, Growth, Grasses, Plant growth inhibiting substances

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A wartime Christmas

Article Abstract:

German and British soldiers stopped fighting and celebrated Christmas together in 1914. They exchanged gifts of food, sang carols and played soccer. However, the war resumed on Jan 1, 1915, and lasted until Nov 11, 1918.

History, World War I, 1914-1918

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