The holidays are full of family, friends and food, and as we gather together, even the table itself becomes an important part of the festivities. While rediscovering old ways and finding new ones to make this holiday special, consider the setting and decoration...
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Table
 Setting the table for a special dinner isn't as difficult as it may initially seem. We do not want to intimidate guests by being too formal, yet some rules do apply. The following diagram shows a full-blown table setting for a fancy dinner party. Adjust it as necessary to... |
Telescope
 Long ago, people could find their way in the outdoors without a compass—at night or during the day, using natural directional signs. Here are some pointers for the next time you are camping, hiking, or just outdoors. Don't get lost! |
Thermometer
 The holiday crunch has begun! Visit this page often for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday recipes. It's a helping of tradition from now until the end of the year! |
Tides
 The Moon's orbit periodically grows rounder and then more oval; it is never a perfect circle. The point at which it is nearest Earth each month is called its perigee (this varies throughout the year). The point at which the Moon is farthest from Earth each... |
Trees
 Late winter is a good time for pruning some trees and shrubs, as wound closure for plants begins in the spring. Pruning deciduous plants in the winter promotes fast regrowth in the spring, as most plants are dormant during the winter. It's also... |
Weather
 There are many weather blunders—some are world-class! Here are three examples of how computers confused the forecasters and confounded the public. |
Weather History
 Here are seven occasions when weather may have changed the course of American history. |
