The Fat Facts: Busting common food myths
Fat has had a rough few decades. Blamed for everything from belly bulge to blocked arteries, it became the dietary villain of the 1980s and ’90s, and the…
Month: April 2026
Potato-crust quiche makes a lovely Easter brunch
Quiche, the savory custard pie, is usually attributed to French cuisine. It actually originated in the old kingdom of Lothringen, which was ruled by…
Concussion should be called a brain injury
When a doctor diagnoses an injured person as having a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it sounds pretty serious. The patient often receives more careful…
Safe set-up, storage of a home air compressor
Air compressors are some of the most helpful pieces of equipment a handyman can own. But using them inappropriately can lead to injury and damage to your…
Compressed air: Less than 30 psi is key for safe cleaning applications
It’s commonly called Industry’s Fourth Utility. Compressed air powers many industrial tools because it’s often less expensive and more convenient than…
Want a refund? First, try asking
There’s a good chance that you spend more — way more — than you think you spend on subscriptions. In a subscription-heavy economy that willingly…
What to do with your tax refund this year
If your refund feels bigger than usual this year, you’re not imagining it. According to CNBC, the average 2026 federal tax refund is running about 14…
Tackle your credit card debt
Credit card debt among Americans is higher than ever at $1.3 trillion, which averages out to more than $10,000 in high-interest debt for every single…
Lake cow bacon almost happened
In 1910, America had two problems: a meat shortage and a plague of water hyacinth choking the waterways of the South. A congressman from Louisiana had one…
The cat who outlasted six prime ministers
At 10 Downing Street, British prime ministers come and go. Larry the Cat just stays. On February 15, Britain’s official Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office…