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Russian 'space troops' are not prepared for battle with aliens, says official
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What Christian women really, really want
"When forced to choose their top priority in life, Christian women overwhelmingly pick family over faith, according to a survey from Barna Research. Five times more women chose 'being a mother or parent' than chose 'being a follower of Christ,' as their most important role in life."
The New Old-School Birth Control
How effective can natural family planning be if done in a well-informed way? "The study’s researchers found this to be 98.2 percent effective—comparable with the pill, and a far cry from the 82 percent effectiveness rate of the withdrawal method."
Birch For Breakfast? Meet Maple Syrup's Long-Lost Cousins
"Americans have a longstanding love affair with maple syrup ... However, it isn't the only tree syrup that's available to drizzle on your short stack or sweeten your latte."