7 secrets hidden in our national monuments

You'll find everything from time capsules to ancient symbols hidden in these seven beacons of American history--if you know where to look!

by Deborah Long |September 26, 2013

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7 normal parts of early childhood (that now I realize could have killed us)

It’s pretty remarkable, when you think about it, that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far. Especially when you consider those extremely unsafe practices that our parents subjected us to that would be frowned upon today.1. No car seatsMondadori/Getty ImagesMost of us went home from the hospital lovingly cradled in Mom’s arms as she sat in the passenger seat of the family car. Granted, Dad probably drove more cautious

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7 normal parts of early childhood (that now I realize could have killed us)

It’s pretty remarkable that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far.

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The big Medicare mistakes to avoid in your first year of coverage

Medicare has many rules and guidelines, so it’s sure to throw you a curve ball or two every now and then. And it turns out mistakes are most common in a beneficiary's first year of coverage.Rather than learning the hard way, however, you can stay in front of what not to do by getting a handle on Medicare’s rules now and avoid the common errors altogether.So here below are some of the most common mistakes people make within their fir

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Here’s what happens to your body when you stop showering every day

Taking a daily shower is as common as drinking a cup of morning coffee and brushing your teeth, but it’s a habit that could be worth breaking, experts say.Some two-thirds of Americans shower every day. People say their daily showers help them wake up and keep them clean, especially following exercise or exertion or in hot and humid weather.Two-thirds of Americans shower every day.“When it comes to concerns about health, however,

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Here’s what happens to your body when you stop showering every day

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