Lily Anderson
Lily is a mother, wife and writer. She has settled happily into the role of an American ex-pat in the UK and thinks writing about herself in the third person is swell.
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Proselytizing Vegetarians and Vegans Are a Turn-OffWhy proselytizing vegetarians and vegans turn more people against their cause with their rhetoric.
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The Milky Way's Black Hole Found Eating AsteroidsWe all know that there is an enormous black hole lurking deep in the center of our Milky Way galaxy, but what does that mean to us? For right now, it means it's busy obliterating asteroids whenever it can.
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Plant Your Own Night and Moon GardenDream of a deliciously sweet garden of the night. Imagine the full moon hanging high overhead, and the intoxicating and dizzying aroma of night-blooming flowers glowing brightly through the dark shadows of the night.
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Brean Down: The Inspiration Behind Dion Fortune's Novel the Sea PriestessDion Fortune, founder of the Fraternity of the Inner Light, was so inspired by Brean Down that she wrote an entire book - The Sea Priestess - based on it.
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Why Old Books Smell Nice: Chemical Composition DiscoveredI'm not the only one who is enchanted by the mysterious and alluring smell of old books. A team of international chemists has described the scent of old books and published their findings in a scientific journal.
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Otzi the Iceman Has World's Most Ancient BloodThe oldest blood cells anywhere in the world that we know of have been found on the 5,300 year old Otzi the Iceman. Otzi the Iceman is the spectacularly preserved mummy that was found in 1991 in the Otzal Alps between Austria and Italy.
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Excited Baryon Xi(b)* Spotted at Large Hadron ColliderOn April 27th, it was announced by the Compact Muon Solenoid collaboration that the neutral Xi_b baryon has been spotted at the Large Hadron Collider in an excited state.
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Encouraging Art and Creativity in Your ChildI'm a huge lover of art, and before my son was born I'd read every book possible on encouraging art in children. While encouraging art is and should be a natural parenting instinct, there are some things you can do to help your children enjoy art.
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Vacation Amongst the Wonders of the Hoh Rainforest on the Olympic PeninsulaIf you happen to be contemplating family vacations this summer, visiting the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State should be somewhere on your list. There are few more beautiful sights than the Hoh Rainforest.
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Early Human Ancestors Were CannibalsIf new research holds up to scrutiny and peer-reviewed scientific study, it is now believed that our early human ancestors, today known as Homo antecessors, were actually cannibals.
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Get Ready for May 5th's Supermoon - the Largest of 2012Make sure you look out your window this Saturday night on May 5th, because as of 11:35 p.m. EDT we are set for a supermoon - the biggest and fullest looking moon we will have in the year 2012.
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All About Magical Runes and Secret WritingWhether you're into magic or not, runes are very delicate and interesting things. Runes can be Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Anglo-Saxon and the word rune itself is derived from Middle English and can be roughly translated to "secret writing."
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Visit Midnight in Paris Shooting LocationsIf you enjoyed the Woody Allen film Midnight In Paris and happen to be heading to Paris for a vacation, why not visit the filming locations Allen chose for the film while you're there too?
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Visit Waterlow Park in London, EnglandLondon is sure to be busy for the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. For families flying in or for tourists who just want to take some time away to relax and clear their heads, Waterlow Park in Highgate, London is the perfect tranquil setting.
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Wake Up Inside a Lucid DreamHave you ever longed to wake up inside your dreams and control them? Read on to find out how you can become aware that you're dreaming while you're dreaming.
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Take a C.S. Lewis Vacation: Investigate Sites Associated with HimIf you're visiting England and enjoy C.S. Lewis through his Chronicles of Narnia, his Space Trilogy or his books like Mere Christianity or The Screwtape Letters, why not spend part of your vacation investigating some of the sites associated with him?
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Explore Magdalen College at Oxford UniversityIf you're on vacation and happen to visit Oxford, Magdalen (pronounced Maudlin) College is a must-see. C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien used to spend many happy hours here.
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Celebrate Beltane on May 1stLots of people celebrate the 1st day of May each year and refer to it as May Day, but how many people know the real history of this day?
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Things You Probably Never Knew About "Little House on the Prairie"One of my favorite shows growing up was Little House On The Prairie. Did the cast members have their own favorite episodes and what were they? Delve into a fun world of Little House On The Prairie trivia.
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How My Genealogy Led Me to Eleanor of AquitaineI found that I was related to a host of illustrious souls, the most notable being Eleanor of Aquitaine, who had given birth to many children, including one of my distant ancestors, King John, the man who had signed the Magna Carta.
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2 Unusual Places to Visit in SeattleEven though there is nothing technically unusual about these two places, they aren't talked about as often as the Space Needle. But they are fun and relaxing places to visit if you happen to be visiting Seattle.
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Do Neutrinos Really Travel Faster Than the Speed of Light?In what would seem to be a case straight out of science fiction, last September a team of researchers appeared to observe neutrinos travelling faster than the speed of light. But is that really possible? Could Einstein have been wrong?
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How Big Will Pinterest Get?If you haven't heard of Pinterest yet, don't worry. You soon will. Created in March 2010, it's one of the fastest growing websites in the history of the internet.
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What Are Leap Days and Leap Years and Why Do We Have Them?You may have woken up this morning and glanced at your calendar to find that yes, it's still February even though yesterday was the 28th, a day which normally signals the end of the month. This month, however, we have a leap day.
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Spring Flowers for Your GardenIf you live up North and are anything like me, Spring is the time of year you come alive again. Another thing that also returns to life are our Spring flowers. Here are some ideas for flowers that look staggeringly gorgeous in your yard when they blossom.
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How to Keep Small Children Occupied and Happy when TravelingKeeping children happy when traveling is a lot easier than you might imagine. Since I've traveled often with my child I've become something of an expert in how to keep kids happily occupied.
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Enjoy a Day Visiting Parliament Hill in London, EnglandParliament Hill is one place not many tourists know about or ever think to visit in London. It offers them not only a fantastic view of downtown London, but also affords them leisurely strolls along country-like fields that are nice when you need a break.
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How Many Dark Matter Galaxies Will We Find?There was exciting news back in January that a dark dwarf galaxy had been found 10 billion light years away. This particular galaxy happens to be a satellite galaxy and is only the second such galaxy to be discovered so far away.
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The Father of Surrealists: Comte De LautreamontComte de Lautreamont was the first of the Surrealists. He wasn't actually aware of this as the word Surrealism was coined in the next century after he had died, but the founder of Surrealism, Andre Breton, declared him the father of Surrealists.
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The History of King Ashurbanipal and the Library of NinevehThe oldest surviving library collection of cuneiform tablets, including the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, is all down to King Ashurbanipal of Nineveh, last of the Assyrian kings, who ruled from 668 to 630 BC.
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Are Neanderthals Responsible for World's Oldest Cave Paintings?Were Neanderthals or Homo sapiens responsible for the 43,500 year old seal paintings found in Malaga, Spain in the Cave of Nerja?
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A Walking Tour of Artistic Montmartre, ParisHave fun in Montmartre, Paris and discover Le Bateau-Lavoir, where Picasso, Cocteau, Matisse, Apollinaire and Utrillo resided, see Sacre Coeur and track down the homes of Tristan Tzara, Van Gogh and see the Dali museum called Espace Salvador Dali.
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Have Fun Collecting Antiquarian BooksAn article about how to collect antiquarian books - Oxfam, Alibris, Amazon and antique markets and fairs are all wonderful places to collect ancient books about the Victorian era or any other era you're interested in!
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Breastfeeding Past Infancy and into ToddlerhoodThis article discusses the many pros of extended breastfeeding and brings up the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Katherine Dettwyler. Extended breastfeeding provides optimum health of babies and toddlers.
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How Much DNA Do You Share with Neanderthals?We share 1% to 4% of our DNA with Neanderthals. How much Neanderthal DNA do you have? Companies like 23andMe are now testing our DNA and can tell us how much of our DNA came from Neanderthals.
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Why French Parents Aren't Superior to American ParentsThis article seeks to dispel the myth that there is any such thing as superior parenting. Discussing Amy Chua and Pamela Druckerman, I talk about how French parents are not superior and Chinese mothers aren't superior either.
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A History of Cosmetics in Ancient EgyptAncient Egyptians were the first to use makeup in 4,000 BC. Learn more about eyeliner made of galena, kohl or green malachite and discover how Egyptians mixed, applied and wore makeup.
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The Clothing and Fashion of Ancient Egyptian WomenLike every other civilization, Ancient Egyptians had their own ideals when it came to beauty and fashion. This article discusses Ancient Egyptian clothing, wigs, hair, sandals and jewelry.
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Secrets of Ancient Egyptian PerfumesIn the arid climate of Ancient Egypt, perfumes were highly regarded by all. Egyptian perfumes were noted for their intensity throughout the world and were highly sought after.
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See the Magical Stone Circles of Avebury, EnglandVisit Avebury, Silbury Hill and these beautiful standing stones and stone circles, plus the West Kennet Long Barrow, an ancient burial chamber.
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George MacDonald: The Secret Inspiration Behind C.S. LewisGeorge MacDonald was a huge influence on C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton and Lewis Carroll and has inspired many with his Christian-based fiction, fairy tales and novels.
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Visit the Neolithic Settlement of Skara Brae on the Island of Orkney, ScotlandVisit the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae on the Island of Orkney in Scotland.
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The Curious Life of Pre-Raphaelite Muse Jane Burden MorrisJane Burden Morris was a Pre-Raphaelite muse and inspiration to William Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
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Enjoy a Family Holiday in Vienna, AustriaEnjoy a holiday in Vienna. See Mozart's old house, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Rathaus and the Naturhistorisches Museum.
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Mudlarking Along the Shores of the Thames in London, EnglandEnjoy a spot of mudlarking along the Thames in London, England and find ancient artifacts alongside its banks. Roman coins, Roman nails, Tudor tiles and clay pipes are just a few of the things you'll find.
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Make Reading Fun with Rain Gutter BookshelvesWhy every child should have rain gutter bookshelves. A wonderful way to enjoy books! Easy and affordable, rain gutter bookshelves encourage children to read.
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Visiting the Ghost Town of Bodie, CaliforniaThis is about visiting the ghost town of Bodie, California, famed for its gold rush inhabitants.
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Enjoy a Day Out at Queens' College, CambridgeVisit Queens' College, Cambridge for a relaxing stroll alongside the River Cam and take in the Mathematical Bridge, Old Court and Old Hall.
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Making Music with Your Baby, Toddler and ChildAn article about introducing your baby, toddler or child to the joys of music and music making with guidance about what musical instruments to have around the house.
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The Lost Dayat the world's rim in the primal, vanished light a hesperidean grove lies
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My First Visit to Yellowstone National ParkThis article is about my first visit to Yellowstone National Park where I encountered lots of geysers, Old Faithful and hot springs like the Morning Glory Pool.
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Attachment parenting made easyThis is an article that discusses attachment parenting and deals with issues like breastfeeding, co-sleeping and carrying your babies.
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Enjoy a Day Out with Your Family at Balboa Park, CaliforniaTake the family out for a fabulous day at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. There are museums, gardens and fabulous restaurants to help you have fun through the day.
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A Quick Guide to the Myers-Briggs Type IndicatorThis article is about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and is a quick guide to finding out more about your personality type.
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Experience a Wonderful Winter Holiday in Salzburg, AustriaThinking of traveling abroad for Christmas? Head to Salzburg, Austria for a wintery holiday getaway and enjoy their amazing Christmas Markets.
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Why I Love Bum Genius DiapersThis article is about why I enjoyed using cloth diapers, specifically Bum Genius Diapers. Easy to use, better for the environment and less costly than disposable diapers, Bum Genius Diapers are the way to go.
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Baby Gear Parents Don't Really NeedPregnancy is a busy time for parents-to-be. Many parents create lists of things to buy, only to find out that most baby gear is totally useless and unneeded.
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Parenting Books You Can't Live WithoutMy favorite books about parenting - books I can't live without.
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A Moment Captured in Time: San Francisco Video Footage Shot Days Before Great Earthquake of 1906A Trip Down Market Street Reveals Ghosts of San Francisco's Past pre-1906 Earthquake
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Have Fun Tracing Your Family's AncestryTracing the ancestry of your family is easier than you may think. Here is a guide that explains just how to get started.
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Summer Holiday in IstanbulIf you love history coupled with a stunning location, why not visit Istanbul this summer?
