4 Tips For A Safe Fourth of July
Essential safety tips from Texas A&M AgriLife experts to help you avoid accidents and injuries while celebrating the Fourth of July.
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Category: Lifestyles
Staying Strong After 50: The Lifelong Benefits of Exercise
A look at the physical, emotional, and social benefits of exercise for adults over 50, with details on a free local program designed to support healthy aging.
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The Inaugural Wienie 500 Races into the History Books [VIDEO]
Oscar Mayer made history at the Indy 500 Carb Day with the first-ever Wienie 500 race, featuring six Wienermobiles speeding around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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May 20, 1873: The Day Blue Jeans Were Born [VIDEO]
A look back at the day Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received the patent for blue jeans, launching a fashion revolution with the creation of the iconic Levi’s 501®.
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Sergeant Reckless: America’s Greatest War Horse [VIDEO]
During the Korean War, a small but fearless horse named Reckless defied her instincts and charged into danger, becoming the only horse in U.S. history to earn the rank of staff sergeant.
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