OJ offers lots of health benefits
At least 170 phytochemicals have been identified in orange juice. Orange juice also contains vitamin C, carotenoids and fiber. A study published in the…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Prevent drowning
Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death in children. The National Safety Council says: 1. Never leave a child alone near water, even…
How much do Americans save?
At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Americans hoarded cash. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in April 2020, Americans were saving…
Emergency savings
About one in five Americans didn’t save any money in 2021, according to the MagnifyMoney Savings Index. About 18 percent of respondents admitted to…
Easy savings
The average American could save $300 per month just by not eating out, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you do eat out, skip the drinks and…
Into the metaverse: the virtual future
If you follow tech news, you may have heard the term metaverse tossed around in recent months. In October 2021, the company that owns Facebook and…
One flaw made Tesla’s autos easy to steal
Physical keys are so 20th century. Many carmakers are doing away with keys, instead opting for digital systems that allow you to start a vehicle with a…
Scientists uncover thriving ecosystem in hidden subsurface antarctic waterways
The final frontier is space, right? Turns out that we’re still learning a lot about Earth. New technologies allow us to explore the greatest depths of the…
Don’t forget to pack …
For boating: Soda crackers. They calm stomachs. For camping: Local emergency numbers. In some remote areas, 911 doesn’t work. For hiking: A bandanna. Soak…
Things that won’t exist in 10 years
* Cable TV, but companies may start offering online options for viewing. * Alarm clock. Replaced by the phone. * Home landline phones, replaced by…