Homemade eggnog, Mercury retrograde ends, bright planets

Daily Newsletter for Thursday, December 6, 2018

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Heap on more wood! the wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.
―Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832)
Thursday, December 6, 2018
340th day of the year


Janine Turner (actress) was born on this day in 1962.
Phillip Berrigan (priest who fought Vietnam War and nuclear weapons) died on this day in 2002.
 
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Homemade Eggnog

Eggnog (non-alcoholic)

This homemade non-alcoholic eggnog recipe is a rich and creamy holiday drink for both adults and children.
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Hurricane Season Ends

2018 Hurricane Season Summary and Facts
The official 2018 Hurricane season ended on November 30. How did it go? Here’s the summary of what happened versus the forecast—plus common questions and answers about Earth’s most violent storms.
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How To Fix Your Fatigue (Do This Every Day)

There are 3 so called “super foods” that might be draining your energy, making you fatigued, causing you to gain weight, and lowering your metabolism. Watch the video.
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December's Bright Planets

December 2018 Night Sky Guide
Which planets can be seen in the night sky? In the Sky Watch for December 2018, Bob Berman highlights December’s planet conjunctions, meteor showers, and more night sky wonders.
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Etched Porcelain Night Lights

Porcelain artwork that comes alive with detail and shadow when lit from behind!
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Poinsettias and Poison Myth

Poinsettias: Unlikely Christmas Plants
Ruby-red poinsettias signaled Christmas to me as a child, especially growing up in balmy southern California. But why is it a classic Christmas flower in North America? And are the plants poisonous?
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Chala Cell Phone Cross Body Purses

Fun and functional! Choose from different characters including a bee, butterfly, owl, songbird, rooster, cardinal and dragonfly. Perfect size for carrying most cell phones, cash, ID, and a few credit cards. Very nicely made and features adjustable straps.
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Mercury Retrograde Ends

Mercury Retrograde Dates 2019
Find out when Mercury will be in retrograde motion in 2019. Plus, we’ll explain the meaning of Mercury Retrograde and how it may influence your life.
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Peterson's Songbird Coasters

Set of four coasters featuring the exquisite artwork of avian artist Roger Tory Peterson.
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