Lily Whyte

Toilets are valuable but often overlooked tools of modern day life. The history of toilets is rarely the topic of conversation in schools. Dr. Bindeswar Pathak of New Dehli, India, has filled this void by founding the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets.

Monroe, Michigan's Ninth Annual Custer Week will come to a close on Sunday, October 7th with the reenactment of the 1864 Wedding of George Armstrong Custer and Elizabeth (Libbie) Bacon.

The Sawyer Homestead in Monroe, Michigan will be the site of a meeting between U.S. General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee this weekend as the city continues its Custer Week Civil War Celebration.

Pyrotechnicians from Ace Pyro LLC will be in Monroe, Michigan on Saturday, October 6, 2007 to put on a historic fireworks display as the city celebrates its Ninth Annual Custer Week.

The Monroe County Historical Museum in Monroe, Michigan will open a special Civil War Artifacts Display on September 29, 2007. The display is slated to run through the entire month of October.

Artist Andy Amato's exhibit entitled "Custer and the Civil War" will be featured at Mainstreet, Inc. at 118 E. Front St. during Monroe's Ninth Annual Custer Week. The exhibit will be viewable from 10:30 am until 1 pm Monday through Friday or by chance October 1-7, 2007.

Renowned author and historian Tom Carhart will appear at the Monroe County Historical Museum on Saturday, October 6. He will present "Custer at West Point and Gettysburg" at twelve o'clock noon at the museum which is located at 126 S. Monroe St.

Monroe, Michigan will welcome President Abraham Lincoln portrayer Joseph W. (Bill) Ames as the city celebrates General George A. Custer and Michigan's participation in the American Civil War.

The on line collection of the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices is a no-frills clickable voyage through the interesting and sometimes disturbing world of medical history.

Hand-held vibrating devices, often billed as "personal massagers" can be found in many mail-order catalogs aimed at the elderly. Not necessarily a sex toy, the vibrator has a rich American history as a home medical device.

As Monroe prepares for its 9th Annual Custer Week with a week full of fun and educational activities for residents and visitors, it seems fitting to take a brief look back at the history of the event.

Custer Week 2007 will be filled with fun and educational activities for the whole family to enjoy. Following is a list of things to do in celebration of General Custer and Michigan's Civil War history.

Visitors from all over the United States are expected to gather in the small city of Monroe, Michigan to join Monroe residents this fall as they celebrate General George Armstrong Custer and Michigan's role in the Civil War with the Ninth Annual Custer Week.

Would you like a short, sweet way to let others know you have been praying for them? I have devised a quick, easy way for you to do that: prayer cards.

I recently read an interesting article entitled Interview with a Pagan. In this interview, the Pagan believer stated that the bad behavior of professing Christians had turned her away from Christianity.

How can I be saved? Why do so many different types of people claim to have received salvation through Jesus Christ? What does the Bible say about salvation? This article will answer those questions.

The Phobia List is an on line listing of phobias compiled by Fredd Culbertson. The list, which Mr. Culbertson explains started as a lark, is a fascinating compilation of phobias.

This article deals with herbal home remedies for coughs that can be smoked.

Business cards are a great way to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ in a non-intrusive way.

If you are looking for a frugal way to baby your face, you may want to consider a DIY glycolic acid peel.

Looking for a way to put a little spice in your home school? You and your children may enjoy making cookbooks that are not only educational but useful and fun.

Anyone can collect fine art, but it takes a certain kind of genius to collect and display art "too bad to be ignored."

The wearing of a headcovering for religious purposes in America is not limited to Muslims. Many Christian women cover their heads either full-time or for prayer. Where does this "tradition" come from?

The people at Innovations Extreme take inflatables very seriously. They have designed many inflatable structures, the most interesting being the Inflatable Church.

The first thing most women think when they hear about reusable cloth menstrual pads is, "Yuck!" But reusable menstrual pads are superior to disposable pads in many ways. This article takes a look at a few of those ways.

This article gives some common-sense tips to help you choose a caregiver for your elderly or disabled loved one.

If you are worried about the pet food poison scare, you may want to try preparing some homemade pet food recipes.

This article focuses on where to find modest Christian clothing for women and girls on line.

If you have ever moved to a new town or neighborhood, you know how stressful it can be settling in. If you have new neighbors and want to give them a warm welcome, here are a few ideas to get you started.

Saying "I love you," to our children is important. Equally important is showing our children that they are loved. We can do this by demonstrating to them that we value their opinions, that they can trust us, and that we will treat them fairly.

This article attempts to explain why some Christians, including myself, are apolitical. This is rare in today's Christian culture, but those of us who take a Biblical stand on this topic do exist outside of Amish communities.

Have you ever seen a disturbing auction on Ebay or similar online auction site? DisturbingAuctions.com has an impressive collection of the world's most disturbing auctions ever.

There has been much talk about the dangers of second hand cigarette smoke of late. But there is another lesser known habit that endangers perhaps 33% of Americans.

Dear non-Christian, As a Christian, I feel that you may have some misconceptions about me that I hope to be able to clear up in this letter.

If you're looking for something a little different for this year's vacation, why not take a tour of the United State's tiniest churches?

If you are going to be traveling through Houston, Texas anytime soon, you may want to visit the National Museum of Funeral History.

The recent murders of two young white people in Knoxville, TN, allegedly committed by black assailants, have angered some whites who plan to rally in Knoxville in memory of the victims.

If you have ever watched a General George Armstrong Custer documentary or attended a Veteran's Day parade in downtown Monroe, Michigan, chances are that you have seen Steve Alexander in action.

If you are looking for ways to incorporate Christ into your homeschool this Easter, read on. Following are a few ideas to get you started.

People sometimes question the wisdom in homeschooling high school age students but there is no reason to give up on homeschooling just because your child is entering high school.

Children attending traditional schools usually get yearbooks each year. But what kinds of things can a homeschooling family do to preserve special memories?

It's easy to let things pile up when we homechool. These homeschool organization tips may help.

Although few of us would want to skimp on our children's educations, homeschooling need not be terribly expensive to be effective.

Fresh green beans from your garden can be preserved quickly and easily for enjoyment all year round.

There are some Bible verses that are universally known and quoted by many people of different faiths and belief systems. Many have become common expressions of speech used by people all over the world.

What do most people think of when they imagine angels? A deeper understanding of the word angel is gained when one looks at the original languages.

Are artificial sweeteners really better for your kids than good old-fashioned sugar?

Have you ever thought about what sort of coffin you are going to be buried in?

The major news stations in the United States may be focused on Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears, but the Internet is abuzz with the news that "we, the people" want to know.

If you have ever wondered how women and the world in general throughout history have dealt with delicate subjects such as menstruation, read on to learn more about MUM, the Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health .

Modern American women are overlooking one of the most useful pieces of clothing ever invented: the apron.

If your child is to be hospitalized for any length of time, it will take some planning to prepare yourself and your family for the change in environment.

Introduce your preschooler to a new word each morning at breakfast and define it for him.

Remember the good old days when there were party lines and soda shops? Me neither, but wearing vintage gives a girl the chance to experience a small part of history.

Pregnancy is usually a time of joyful anticipation. But when ultrasounds or other prenatal tests detect a possible congenital defect or illness, joyful anticipation can turn to fear and worry.