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Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

Hacking the farm: How farmers use 'digital agriculture' to grow more crops

Climate Corporation aims to take the guesswork out of farming. The company offers a slate of "digital agriculture" tools that provide a real-time look at what's happening on the farm.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

10 Facts About George Orwell's Animal Farm

(via Mental Floss) On August 17, 1945, legendary British author George Orwell—who also penned 1984—published Animal Farm, a satirical allegory

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Stable Vices and Cognitive Function in Horses

Horses have minds of their own, frequently expressing strong opinions and, in some cases, developing undesirable habits, like weaving or cribbing. According to a recent study*, these behaviors, commonly referred to as vices or sterotypies, result from cognitive abnormalities that, with more research, could finally be treatable.

George Michael helped a generation realise it was okay to be gay

George Michael was an inspiration for those who found it difficult to express their sexuality, especially in a time when being LGBTQ was stigmatized.

Why I Will Continue to Celebrate George Washington, Despite His Flaws

It took decades for Jews to achieve real equality all through the United States, but it might not have happened without George Washington’s bold and unequivocal pronouncement.

George Monbiot is wrong to suggest small farms are best for humans and nature

Monbiot has criticised ecomodernism for endorsing agricultural modernisation, but this is the way to feed a growing urban population and free up land for rewilding

65 George Carlin quotes to make you laugh, then think

The world loved him for the way he could find humor in almost anything, and these George Carlin quotes about life and politics will make you think. Ready for a laugh? You’re in the right place! There are few who are as influential as the great George Carlin. What he has contributed to American culture, […]

Life with Horses: The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback

A love of horses doesn't go away just because we get older. But the way we ride (and fall) does change a bit.

Curious About Shapes and Colors With Curious George

Curious about Shapes & Colors with Curious George - Kids play with shapes, colors, patterns, with sorting, matching, and practice fine motor skills.

Who Was George Eliot, Really?

Did you know that George Eliot was a pen name for – gasp! – a woman? And that wasn’t the only thing the Middlemarch author was doing against the grain.

Teach Your Horse a 'Whoa' You Can Trust

Gain the confidence that comes from knowing your horse will stop in response to your voice and weight alone. Clinician Sandy Collier explains how.

The Most Important Lesson George Lucas Taught His Student Are These 3 Words

Dave Filoni worked under the mentorship of George Lucas for over 10 years. Filoni was a major part of the STAR WARS television series,…

Horse-riding can improve children's cognitive ability

Recent research published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during horse-riding lead to the activation of the sympathetic nervous...