The short history of anti-perspirant
Humans have always smelled a little funky, and we’ve always been self-conscious about it. For thousands of years — long before modern indoor showers and…
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.
Enjoy a day at the zoo
The best zoos in the U.S. aren’t just places for people to see animals up close — they protect and care for some of our planet’s most vulnerable…
Make your diamonds sparkle again
Your diamonds can sparkle like new with this simple technique: Mix three parts water to one part ammonia and immerse the diamond in the solution. Use an…
How to soundproof a room for privacy
If you are experiencing sound transfer from one bedroom to another, or from the family room to a bedroom, it’s time to consider soundproofing. The…
Safe food handling and practice
Planning a family picnic? Check out these safe food practices from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Poultry: More than 60 percent of raw poultry…
Check load capacity of cabinets
If you are thinking about new kitchen cabinets, one important factor to consider is the load capacity. Shelves should have a 50-pound load capacity and…
Keep swimmer’s ear away
If you plan to spend a lot of time in the water this summer, have some over-the-counter ear drops handy. Swimmer’s ear is a common complication from water…
10 questions about liberty
Here are 10 questions designed to see if you know what the original patriots thought about liberty. The questions are worth a possible 15 points. A…
July is National Parks and Recreation Month
Scientists say that there is a link between the time spent in nature and how healthy you are. So if there is a park close by, gather your friends or your…
Scary: What happens when you get your wind knocked out
The medical term for it is phrenospasm, but we usually say ‘we got the wind knocked out’ of us. One hard hit to the chest or abdomen, for example, can…