See the stars at these events in August
Although people live their whole lives under the sky, they may never truly see the glory of the Milky Way, and it’s all because of light pollution. You…
Category: General Interest
Houseplants that pop
Are you looking for a quick way to add some life and color to your space? There are more than 10,000 species of houseplants available commercially today,…
WWII letters delivered at last
About 80 years ago a World War II serviceman named Marion Lamb was regularly writing home to Jacksonville, Arkansas. In 2024 some of those letters were…
Pirate became prince in the world’s tiniest nation
At first, he just wanted to be a pirate — a radio pirate, not a sailing one — but the UK government messed with him and he went full royalty. It all…
The fastest language
If you have ever heard people speaking in a language you don’t know, you probably thought they talk very fast. And they probably think the same thing…
New predator stalks runways
Alaska is getting a new predator with some amazing skills. You might think the land of moose and bear has plenty of amazing predators already, but this…
Risk: What’s safe and what’s dangerous
It’s healthy to put your fears in perspective with real world risks. David Ropeik of the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis can help. Individual risk will…
How to be a good pet grooming customer
The best pet grooming customers usually end up with the best grooming service. That’s what pet groomers told Reader’s Digest recently when they all agreed…
Vehicles with the highest mileage and longest life
If you want to keep your car well past the pay-off date, follow the recommended maintenance schedule. If you want to keep it until it’s an antique, buy a…
Why do we drive on different sides of the road?
If you decide to take a drive in the United Kingdom, remember that the locals drive on the left (wrong?) side of the road. Ever wonder why most countries…