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Nerd knowledge: What is a Heat Dome?
July 9, 2023
Exceptionally hot and dry conditions that last for days or weeks are caused by high-pressure systems that force the air downward, preventing them from rising and cooling.
Creek County Master Gardener: Summer Watering
July 6, 2023
Summer has made it to Creek County and although there has been recent rain, plants will need more attention to moisture needs to thrive.
How to avoid being scammed
July 5, 2023
Modern-day scam artists have easy access to an enormously large pool of potential victims. Don't be one! Learn everything about how to avoid phone scams, email scams, even romance scams.
Nerd Knowledge: The science of fireworks
July 4, 2023
The first fireworks were developed in China around the second century, and to this day, they still follow almost the same chemical formula as they did centuries ago.
How to avoid storm-related scams
July 1, 2023
Large-scale storm events tend to bring out the scammers. Here are ways to spot the scammers and how to avoid them.
Creek County Master Gardeners attend international conference
July 1, 2023
Creek County Master Gardeners learned a lot about new trends in gardening, and how to grow their participation! Read the full story here.
Avoiding the most common types of scams
June 29, 2023
Scammers are hitting hard with new technology, finding ways to take advantage of folks using their kind hearts or lack of understanding. Beware!
Nerd Knowledge: What is Quantum Computing?
June 28, 2023
Although quantum computing is still in the experimental stage, companies are attempting to develop quantum computers to develop new drugs, find cures for illnesses, and perhaps design the next great engineering marvel.
Did you know these facts about newspapers?
June 24, 2023
Even the first newspapers—actually made of metal or stone—contained many of the same kinds of content we see today, including daily news and obituaries. Read more interesting factoids about newspapers inside!
Hot weather makes you appreciate these facts about air conditioners
June 14, 2023
Did you know that air conditioning was invented to help dry ink? Check these and more neat facts about air conditioners.