Wet dog shaking? Why he does it
One of the world’s great questions has finally been answered by Georgia Tech researchers: Why do dogs shake when they’re wet? Their article, titled “The…
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Drones search and find lost pets
A dog breaks his leash and takes off across a park, quickly disappearing from view. What do you do? You run, walk, call, search, but to no avail. A dog…
Confusing geography
Two Chinas, two Koreas, two Sudans, and don’t call it Turkey anymore. Maybe you were just too busy to read the news when Eswatini retired their old name….
Medicare does not cover obesity drugs — yet
Medicare and Medicaid may soon cover GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic that are being used to treat obesity. But there is no coverage as yet. Currently, these…
Maybe the kids have a good idea here?
“You just got rekt by a pensioner, boy.” Translation: An old guy beat the stuffing out of some kid in a video game. And, that’s who video games are for,…
Focus on the spare bedroom when planning for guests
Decorators say there is a disturbing trend among homeowners nationwide: They are using their spare bedrooms for storage instead of creating a comfortable…
Cleaning traditions from the world’s tidiest cultures
“No little rag cleaning!” That was the motto of many a German grandma who knew that, to be thorough, you had to get down on your hands and knees and…
Design a pantry for your new home or part of your remodeling project
One aspect of your new home plan requires a very personal touch from you. The pantry is a most-important adjunct to your kitchen. Here are some tips from…
Little known facts about Abraham Lincoln
, Abraham Lincoln was 6 feet 4 inches tall, at a time when most men in the United States were about 5 feet 6 inches. His size 14 shoes had to be custom…
Groundhog Day: Check Phil’s weather prediction!
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s groundhog extraordinaire, will again stick his head out of his den. The nation awaits his verdict….