Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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"Let's Talk Turkey"
Over the years, I have learned some interesting things about the bird that ends up on many tables on Thanksgiving Day. Even though the turkey is the centerpiece on most people's dinner tables on Thanksgiving Day, it was not the meat that was eaten on the first Thanksgiving. The 53 pilgrims and 90 Indians ate venison, goose, and duck when they met to celebrate a fruitful harvest.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Hamburger Helper is a Classic Inexpensive Staple
The packaged pasta brand "Hamburger Helper" was introduced by General Mills in response to a meat shortage and rising meat prices in the 1970s. In 2005, Food Network rated it third on its list of "Top Five Fad Foods of 1970."
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Feast
What RIP or R.I.P. Means
RIP stands for Rest in Peace, a phrase commonly used to honor the deceased. It originates from the Latin phrase Requiescat in Pace, which means May he/she rest in peace. This term is often inscribed on tombstones and used in various contexts to express respect and hope for the deceased's peaceful rest. In modern usage, "RIP" has also been adopted in social media and everyday speech to express sympathy or acknowledge a loss, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
The End of the Penny: Myth, Memory, and Meaning
On November 12, 2025, the United States Mint made its final circulating penny in Philadelphia, closing the chapter on a coin first authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792. For more than two centuries, the penny has been part of everyday American life—used to buy candy in the 19th century, tossed into fountains for luck, and saved in jars across generations.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Woman Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million For Having Affair With a Married Man
TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million to her manager's ex-wife after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection. The North Carolina woman will have to pay that amount after a jury found her liable for having an affair with a married man and destroying the Durham couple’s marriage.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
