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The Art & Science Behind The Perfect S’more
If you love spending weekends in the mountains like I do, you know that everything tastes better when it's cooked over a campfire. When I'm in the city, I would never choose to eat Beanee Weenees or Easy Cheese on crackers, but in the woods, suddenly that stuff is a gourmet meal, and it tastes delic ...
Commercialism Illustrated: The Room Adorned With 100,000 Dollar Bills
With the economy in a state of uncertainty at the moment, it's very interesting to me to see how people choose to spend their money. I like to write about it sometimes, not from the perspective of judging whether or not I agree with it, but more from the standpoint of just being an observer.
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10 Insects That Look Like Aliens
I know a lot of ladies are squeamish when it comes to bugs. I'm not one of them. Since I grew up in a small town in rural South Carolina, I've seen it all. I can hang with wildlife that would make most grown men shiver. I'm not saying that to brag, but rather to tell you that it has to be a really, ...
Study Finds Americans Love Their Gadgets More Than Family
Hmm... I'm not so sure I even want to be writing this article because it's kinda sad. Of course, that is assuming this information is true. Sometimes when we see these studies, the information is based on a survey of a very small group of people in an isolated area of the country, so the results can ...
Science: What Your Eye Color Reveals About You
Did you know that no two people have the exact same eye color? It's true! Did you know that every person who has blue eyes comes from the same ancestor? Everyone with blue eyes has a very specific DNA difference. Many of us know that when most babies are first born, their eyes are a hazy bluish colo ...
5 DIY Treatments For Bad Hair Day Emergencies
Why is hair so much fun to write about? It's silly really, but it always makes me smile. Maybe it's because it's so ridiculously irrelevant compared to what's going on in the world today. But you know what? Sometimes the little things in life matter too, and hair is kinda a big deal. Well, unless yo ...
Age Is Only A Number: The 100-Year-Old Pageant Winner
I love writing about old ladies. They are just so cute and full of wisdom. They are special people in the world, and if you have to opportunity to listen to an old lady's stories, you've truly been given a wonderful gift. In some countries, elderly people are treated with kindness and respect. That ...
Human Photography: Harley Davidson Fans In Raw Form
I grew up in a very conservative Christian family in a small town. I never even left the country until I was an adult. In my hometown, everyone knows everyone. My uncle is the chief of police, and there are no strangers. Back when I was growing up there, tattoos were considered extreme and only the ...
Top 10 Worst Places To Lose Your Smartphone
I've noticed that there are pretty much two categories of people. There are those who are always on time for everything, they never lose anything and they somehow seem completely organized all the time. My mother falls into this category. Then there is another group of people who are usually running ...
How To: Recycle & Reuse Items For Your Garden
We are big fans of reusing and recycling at Bit Rebels. The whole concept of giving a second life to something that might have before been considered trash is becoming more and more popular. Several years ago when well known artists started making things with trash, their creations usually looked ki ...
Photography: Intimate Drive-By Pictures Of People & Their Cars
I write about photography a lot. I love it! Lately though, I've really been getting into a specific kind of photography. I don't know what it's called, but it's where the pictures are spontaneous and unplanned. I like pictures of people who didn't expect to be photographed on that day, and as a resu ...
Photography: Squished Up Faces On The Tokyo Train
We have a train here in Atlanta called Marta. Marta stands for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. It's awesome because for about two bucks, you can get anywhere in the city without having to drive in traffic. Sometimes when I get on Marta it's crowded, like during rush hour, but for the m ...
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Deadly Combination Of Smartphones & Driving [Infographic]
Do you get distracted by your phone when you are driving? It's been in the media a lot over the past year, and apparently, a lot of people do. It's not just smartphones that distract us from driving. Whether it's a cup of coffee, a burger, or even an excited dog in the passenger seat, it's easy to g ...
Men vs. Women: Online Shopping Trends May Surprise You
We all know the popular stereotype that women shop way more than men. Personally, that is something I can't relate to since I really, really don't like shopping; however, almost all my girl friends love it, so there must be some appeal there.
As it turns out, times are changing, and so are the tr ...
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Spectacular New York City Photography [10 Pics]
I love living in a big city. I grew up in a small town, and I always knew from the time I was a little girl that I was destined for a big city. The moment I was old enough to relocate, I did. To me, one of the most beautiful aspects of living in a large metropolitan area is standing right in the mid ...