Volunteer to show your love for animals
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, and it’s a great time to volunteer some time and energy to helping our furry friends. Here are a few ways…
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New material: Stronger than steel, lighter than plastic
For a long time, choosing materials often meant trade-offs. Iron is durable, but susceptible to rusting and also heavy. Glass is light, but cracks and…
Streaming makes gaming possible without consoles
For many months now, finding a PS5 or Xbox Series X has been difficult. Scoring even the venerable, but aging, Nintendo Switch can be tricky. Fortunately,…
‘Baby Shark’ began around campfire
YouTube’s most listened-to song — Baby Shark — has 10 billion views, but the catchy tune with the simple lyrics started out as a campfire song. South…
Would a Pakistani person like Bob Ross? Cultural reaction videos soar in popularity
You hear a song you love and what’s one of the first things you want to do? Share it with a friend, of course. That’s the very human impulse that started…
Top videos snag billions of views
In the 1960s and 1970s, CBS News drew 27 to 29 million viewers every night in a time when most people could count the available channels on one hand….
Dirty finances: Crypto money laundering on the rise
By now, you’ve likely heard of bitcoin and other so-called cryptocurrencies. These assets have become hot investment vehicles in recent years, especially…
Pet ownership keeps you smart and happy
Owning a pet for a long time keeps you sharper and happier, a study has found. People who own pets seem to keep a sharper mind compared to non-pet owners,…
Clearing out the house? Delete your email and text messages
As you downsize and sort through those old mementos, you’ll consider what items will mean something to the kids or grandkids and which means something…
Punch needle: Fun projects with less hand stress
It’s an ancient technique that’s good for beginners or embroidery experts. Thepunch needle technique is great for art projects or decorations on pillows…