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Notes from Ness (August 1)

Monday’s MLB schedule featured just 10 games, but three separate teams scored 15 runs, the D’backs, the Marlins and the Twins. It was the first time in 70 years that three teams scored at least 15 runs in a game on the same day with 10 or fewer major league games played. The last time…

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The most popular fruit in the world

It’s probably safe to say that when asked which fruit is the most popular in the world, most Americans and Canadians would respond with apples or bananas. That answer would be normal, but far from accurate. To the amazement of most Americans, mangoes are consumed worldwide by a factor of three to one over bananas…

Home Kitchen

The 5 most popular marble countertops

When it comes time to choose a natural stone countertop for your kitchen or bathroom, it’s no wonder that marble is at the top of many homeowners’ wish lists. The timeless beauty of marble has been displayed for centuries in some of the world’s most famous buildings, the Parthenon, and sculptures, Michelangelo’s David. In modern…

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7 things to do in Muktinath and Mustang

Nepal’s topography remains uneven across the country, but it is beautiful in its own way. From having steep snow-capped mountains in the north to having hills accompanied by terraced crops in the middle and plains in the extreme south, it is evident that the landscape of Nepal is very extensive and is very different from…