Average body temperature is not what you think
The average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Everyone knows that, right? According to a new study published in September in JAMA…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
Health insurance perks you may be missing
Did you know that your health insurance might cover more than just clinic visits and medical procedures? Many health insurance plans offer a variety of…
Use good-for-you ginger in bread or tea
If you’ve puzzled over uses for those knotty-looking ginger roots in the produce department, just put one into your shopping cart. Then check your…
Low tire pressure can be dangerous
Taking proper care of the tires on your car not only saves money, it could save your life. Here’s some advice from the Rubber Manufacturers’ Association:…
Celebrating? Choose your ride: taxi, designated driver, or police car
By presidential proclamation, every December is designated National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month. It is the most popular month for…
Rules for using space heaters
On cold winter days, it can be nice to have a little extra heat in the house. Space heaters will do the job and do it safely — if you remain aware of…
It’s not a safety feature: Why don’t the back windows go down?
You have noticed, of course, that the back windows on most cars don’t go down all the way and you probably thought that was so kids and pets couldn’t jump…
One great way to buy a car: Buy a rental
Few things are as stressful as putting a chunk of money in a used car. You don’t know its history. You don’t know how it was maintained. You might not…
How to get the biggest bang for your buck in remodeling
When it comes to remodeling, there are plenty of suggestions about where you should put your money and how much you can expect to get back on it. Some say…
How safe is transferring money?
Transferring money is faster than ever and very secure in many cases, but consumers should still exercise caution. Very safe transfers: * Between accounts…