Avoid nosebleeds from nasal sprays
Prescription nasal steroids such as Flonase, Nasonex, and others are often more effective than antihistamines for stuffy noses due to fall allergies. But…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Could AI actually threaten humanity?
Could artificial intelligence, long a science fiction bogeyman, pose an existential threat to humanity? Many believe so, and some weeks ago, dozens of…
AI boosts imposter scams
Beware of imposter scams A scam where you hear the voice of your loved one! Imposter scams are already bilking people out of money, but now, with the help…
Dolly’s really big pie
At Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you can buy some pie or a lot of pie, including a really big pie. In fact, you can buy…
Yeerrr out! The story of Goose Goslin’s omission
Leon Allen (Goose) Goslin was named to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968. A great player, he hit left and pitched right. In the 1924 World Series, Goose…
Hot dog burgers?
You gotta love the hot dog, July’s favorite grill and campfire food. Slap that tube on a bun, cover with pickles and mustard, and enjoy. Can there be…
Here’s how to praise and do it effectively
Whether you want to show appreciation for good work to someone who works for you or someone who works with you, the right words can be hard to find. Here…
A bunch of T. rex walked the earth
A new study has cut the number of Tyrannosaurus rex that roamed the earth to just 1.7 billion individuals that lived about 68 million years ago. The…
Social media canine stars
Some of the biggest influencers on social media aren’t girls with purple hair and nose piercings — they’re dogs. These days, you don’t have to have a…
Your car might repossess itself
Imagine this. You’re running late for work. After you throw on your shoes and stuff your laptop into your bag, you rush out the door, angling for your…