The right to bear arms isn’t just a constitutional issue — it’s a women’s rights issue. Author and commentator Katie …
Seniors, loneliness and why we should help
There’s an epidemic of loneliness stretching across the world. Self reliance shouldn’t mean toughing it out and going it alone …
Silent Cal. The forgotten President.
Sandwiched between progressive avatars Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and FDR, Calvin Coolidge gets little acclaim. But Coolidge historian and biographer …
The Peculiar History of Arthurdale ~ A failed experiment in Socialism
Here we sit in a branchy row, thinking of beautiful things we know, Dreaming of deeds that we mean to …
Trees save cities money. How? And how much?
We calculated how much money trees save for your city For a megacity, Tokyo is rich in trees. gillyberlin/flickr, CC …
Would you eat lab-grown meat?
This company studies the molecular properties of non-animal products like beans and finds the ones that mimic animals. It also …
How to dig a well
This is how you build a well when the SHTF. This guy uses the clay dirt around the hole and …
Ever wondered about those second cousins, once removed?
Here’s how it works!
CHART: The countries most polluting our oceans
A team of researchers in the United States and Australia led by Jenna Jambeck, an environmental engineer at the University …
Johns Hopkins Performs First Total Penis and Scrotum Transplant in the World
Many soldiers returning from combat bear visible scars, or even lost limbs, caused by blasts from improvised explosive devices, or …
Hero senior dog stays with toddler for 15 hours in forest.
Meet Max, a deaf and partially blind 17-year-old Blue Heeler from Queensland, Australia. These dogs are known for their loyalty …
The Time Rock & Roll Saved Free Speech
Remember this? In the 1980s, a group of well-connected “Washington Wives” attacked artists like Prince, AC/DC, Madonna, and Def Leppard for …
War on Waste: Beeswax Food Wraps
Plastic wrap is handy (although a b*tch to get off the roll). Those plastic zippy bags play havoc with the …
Dolly Parton – America’s National Treasure
Did you see this? It’s the press release for the announcement that Dolly’s charity had donated its 100 millionth book …
Man attacked by shark, snake and bear – says “parents grateful I’m alive.”
Wow, what’s next, a lightning strike? Carried off by an eagle? Last week a Colorado man was attacked by a …
SNAKE ENCOUNTER: How big are your cojones?
This is from the Alabama National Guard’s Facebook page. It probably makes most of us cringe. But not this guy. …
Samsung invents see-through trucks
Samsung’s “safety truck” has a wireless camera installed on the grill that displays what’s in front of the vehicle on …
North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.
Wildlife biologist Steve Barlow thought to himself: What if I could invent a birdhouse that can easily be added to …
Let’s go to the movies! Animated true story from WWI
The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history — Sgt. Stubby — and the enduring bonds …
Andy Griffith and a life lesson for the entitled youth
It’s funny how a show we all thought cute because it reflected our everyday lives and moral values has turned …
Teachers receive mini baseball bats to fend off shooters
Despite a community-wide survey which voted 70%-30% to permit willing teachers to arm themselves, local school officials have come up …
Looking for a dream home? Just press PRINT
When it comes to 3D printers, size isn’t an issue. A Chinese company called Winsun has used giant 3D printers …
Planning a road trip? Use these tools
As I head off on another road trip I remembered I wrote this back in January. So I updated it …
Income tax: Less than half of our tax burden
You probably know about property, payroll, and sales taxes, but there are also lots of hidden taxes. Kristin Tate reports …
Robobirds! The scarecrows of the sky!
These robotic birds are like scarecrows in the sky. They can we used to keep real birds away from sensitive …
How to make the best compost (Just add pee!)
How to make the best garden compost – totally for free No matter how rich your soil, if you want …
Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend
Dogs are a big part of their owners’ routines – which makes their loss even more jarring. Frank T. McAndrew, Knox …
Summer travel: 3 common credit card myths busted
As temperatures rise, so do the number of Americans planning to get away. In fact, three-fourths of consumers plan to …
VIDEO GUIDE: Growing veggies from scraps
Love this! How to have everlasting veggies! I did this two years ago with some green onions and I now …
WEIRD: Listen to rhubarb grow!
Rhubarb grows really fast, about an inch per day. And because it grows out from a ‘crown’, the stalks are …