Composting food scraps into nutrient-rich dirt in just 24 hours
Fertilizers have been in fashion for a long time. We know that ancient Romans and Egyptians fertilized crops and scientists have found evidence that…
Month: January 2022
The lion’s roar and other cat facts
House cats can’t roar. They can be plenty loud when they feel like it, but they can’t actually roar. On the other hand, their cousin the lion can’t purr….
Wacky fruits that might tickle your taste buds (or put you in a coma)
Apples. Oranges. Bananas. In any given year, about 65 percent of Americans will eat at least one banana. Sixty-three percent will have had apples and 51…
Shoplifting goes online
Google shoplifting, then read past the first page of results. You’ll see stories about shoplifting gangs targeting stores all over the country, and nobody…
The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn’t know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in,…
Is your knee pain coming from your back?
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts of the body that may seem…
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…
Choose the perfect area rug
If your living room or bedroom are looking a little tired these days, don’t start planning to redecorate just yet — an area rug might be a quick and much…
Bread in a bag: An edible at-home science experiment
If you’re looking for a fun, educational, kid-friendly activity to absorb the kids on a dreary winter afternoon, bread might be the answer. With just a…
Ice dams can damage walls in the attic and living space in the house
Step outside the day after it snows and see how your roof looks. If you see that snow has melted on one or more parts of the roof, watch out! You could…