Unique design gives soda cans three superpowers
Take a look at the bottom of your soda can. You’ll notice that the bottom is indented and concave, with a little ridge that encircles the indentation….
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The Alex Trebek Jeopardy stamp
If you choose the Jeopardy category “Forever Stamps for $100,” you could find yourself asking a Jeopardy question about the number of people honored by a…
The new 73-cent stamp
The US Postal Service has introduced its new forever stamp, and it costs 73 cents — a five cent increase over January 2024’s stamp. Part of the increase…
‘Otis’ is still the sign of safety
One invention alone is responsible for the modern city full of skyscrapers that twinkle in the night sky: the elevator. Before the elevator, buildings…
Thank a sailor for these phrases
We may be future colonists of Mars but with the way we talk, you would think it’s still the 18th century. Sailing ships were the cutting edge technology…
How one man invented the road trip
Wally Byam was a country boy from Oregon, but by the 1920s, the Stanford grad was living working in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. He yearned to…
Diamonds lose a little of their sparkle
A diamond is forever, but some are wondering if diamonds may, in fact, be going out of style. In jewelry, the Big Four precious stones are diamonds,…
Hydration: The water, salt, potassium connection
Keeping your body hydrated by taking in enough fluids is an important part of good health. But even if you don’t drink the recommended eight glasses of…
Ask the Expert: Loan for rehab
We have the chance to buy a relative’s house but it will need substantial rehab. What mortgage options do we have? One option is the FHA 203(k)…
One day is best for listing your home
The absolute best time to list your home for sale is (DRUM ROLL), anytime you are ready. But is there an actual best day? It depends who you ask. A lot of…