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Trap and kill: How soap stages its bubbly attack on dirt — or viruses It probably began with an accident thousands of years ago. According to one legend, rain washed the fat and ash from frequent animal sacrifices into a nearby ri... by Ferris Jabr The New York Times - March 30, 2020

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! Organic? I hear that word a lot these days Have you ever noticed this happening? You learn a new word or hear an unusual name or learn some bit of history. And suddenly that word or topic is all over the... by BERNADETTE KINLAW Special to the Democrat-Gazette - March 30, 2020

Banished from the gym? Internet groups are ready to welcome fitness buffs I've spent my career helping people get healthy in one form or another. I have been a personal trainer, fitness center owner, university professor and an execut... by Matt Parrott - March 30, 2020

OLD NEWS: Price of mice was no joke in April 1920 Arkansans definitely did play April Fools' jokes in 1920. by Celia Storey - March 30, 2020

A clean shaven face helps with respirator fit The recently issued order shuttering all nonessential businesses through at least April 19 in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, has left ... by Adam Tschorn Los Angeles Times (TNS) - March 30, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday Mars marches into Aquarius with the agenda of doing some good in the world. by Holiday Mathis - March 30, 2020

READ TO ME: Sturdy girls star in these folktales from many lands Myriam Sayalero shares 14 stories in which smart, desperate girls and women save themselves or their families and, typically, land a virtuous prince in the proc... by Celia Storey - March 30, 2020

MASTER CLASS: Here’s a back to old-school routine to do at home Now more than ever, people are looking for home-based workout options that require little equipment, can be done in almost any home and are simple. In some ways... by Matt Parrott - March 30, 2020

Fitness centers shift their focus online to support clients Fitness enthusiasts are thinking outside the gym during coronavirus pandemic. Gyms, yoga studios and CrossFit centers around the country are fueling the drive t... by KELLI KENNEDY The Associated Press - March 30, 2020

Arkansas PBS will air daily school lessons for kids Arkansas PBS will change its weekday schedule between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. beginning Monday to broadcast educational programs tied to the state curriculum for pre-... by Celia Storey - March 28, 2020

PHOTOS: Once glorious Showplace of the South, an Arkansas gem, at risk of ruin This is the seventh part of a series on the seven structures Preserve Arkansas spotlighted in its 2019 list of the state's most endangered historic places. See ... by CARY JENKINS Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - March 23, 2020

Dancing the hula involves 'talking' with your hips When you think of a hula dancer, what do you picture? A female dancer, most likely young. Long, flowing hair, a warm, inviting smile and softly swaying hips. Bu... by Dana Mackenzie The New York Times - March 23, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday The warrior energy is strong with the Aries new moon around the bend. It's an ideal time to explore the link between anger, fear and control. by Holiday Mathis - March 23, 2020

READ TO ME: Clueless monster parents expect kid to eat bloobarsh Who could resist a steaming bowl of "frizzle frazzle hotchy potch," "mushy gushy bloobarsh" or "picklefishy verp"? This kid. by Celia Storey - March 23, 2020

OLD NEWS: There are pro headline writers, and then there are geniuses Bad news made boring. by Celia Storey - March 23, 2020