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Length of Doctors' Lab Coats Have Special Meanings
It is a universal sign that doctors wear white lab coats. One study found that 72 percent of hospital doctors and medical students wear white coats, and most wear them at least 75 percent of the time. They do so for four main reasons:
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
23 Foods You Can Eat Past Their Expiration Dates
People often throw away food because of the expiration date printed on the label. Many foods can be safely consumed long after the printed expiration date. The expiration date, or "use by" date, is there to let the consumer know how fresh the product is. However, there is no danger in eating certain foods past that date. The date refers more to food quality than food safety.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
Advent 2025 Begins Sunday, November 30
Preparing Hearts for Christ’s Coming Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2025, ushering in the start of the new liturgical year. Derived from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival,” Advent is a season of anticipation, inviting Christians to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth while renewing their longing for His promised return.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in FYI
The Chicago White Sox: MLB's Biggest Sleeping Giant
Chicago is a metropolis that breathes sports the way other cities breathe exhaust or ocean air. Walk through any neighborhood and you can feel the gravitational pull of its franchises. The Cubs are a national pastime unto themselves. The Bears carry a mythology older than most stadiums. The Bulls are still immortalized in murals and bar chatter, even decades after Jordan’s last dance. The Blackhawks have a history that traces back to the Original Six, cemented in grit, tradition, and a fan culture all their own.
By Lawrence Lease3 months ago in FYI
