Heatwaves have been making their way across the globe leaving many of us hot, sweaty, and sticky. Not all of us enjoy the luxury of air-conditioning. So, we have to make do with what we can. The obvious runner-up would be a fan. However, studies have shown that this option might not be the most...
With inflation in full swing, its not surprising to see people trying to pinch their pennies. Recently a UK man decided to test all of his household appliances to see how much his electricity they use on standby. The hope was to reduce his electricity bill. To to do this he bought a electricity power...
Last year a study took the internet by storm. No, the study did not reveal a groundbreaking cure for cancer or how to end world hunger. What the study did show, however, was that a large percentage of American kids believe hot dogs, bacon, and other foods come from plants. Yes, you read that right....
A new study finds that sharing articles on social media makes people think they know more about the topic than they actually do. For instance, when a person shares a news article, they feel like they are knowledgeable about the subject, even if they had only read the headline and not the article itself. “Sharing...
Eggs are a staple food. They are nutritious and can be cooked in so many ways. However, they can also cause food poisoning if handled incorrectly. And Salmonella is not a fun time. It can involve symptoms like fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea lasting for four to seven days. This is why many people...
If you’ve never had problems with your tonsils, you’ve likely not given them much thought. For some, however, their tonsils can be the bane of their existence. One of the most common issues people experience with their tonsils is tonsil stones. If you’ve ever noticed yellowish-white spots at the back of your throat, you’ve had...
When you go to sleep at night, do you prefer a room that’s toasty warm or one that’s fresh and cool? If you prefer the latter, then you’re in luck. Science says that sleeping in a cold room is beneficial for your health. Fan users beware, however, as this does may not have the same...
About half of the waste produced worldwide every year can be attributed to construction, demolition, and renovation, and there are about one billion tires that are thrown away annually around the world [1]. Experts, governments, and organizations are looking for ways to cut down on this waste by moving toward what is known as a...
Toenail fungus is no fun. It looks gross, feels gross, and is uncomfortable. It will also make you feel self-conscious wearing sandals or going swimming, not to mention as with any infection, can become dangerous if left unattended. What exactly causes nail fungus and how can you get rid of it? This is everything you...
We’ve all been there – that salsa that’s been sitting in the fridge for a while or that food item that looks and smells fine but is past the date on the packaging. Do you eat it or throw it away? We all seem to have different opinions on eating “expired” food. We’re here to...
A man who decided to hack LinkedIn “just for fun” scraped the personal data of 700 million users and sold it online earlier this month. Known by the name Tom Liner, what he did isn’t technically illegal – the information is all public-facing. It begs the question, however, of how secure our personal data is...
Any member of the LGBTQ+ community will tell you that one of the most challenging things you face is when someone gets your pronouns wrong. For cis-gendered people, this can be hard to understand. We should all try and learn the impact that misgendering someone has on their self-confidence, sense of self, and overall health...
