A lot has changed since the first pocket watches of the 16th century, but the watch industry is still one built on slow gains and not one reliant on an ever-changing conveyor belt of new pieces. That’s not to say there haven’t been changes in recent years, especially now a new upstart has been chucked […]
While most fast foods are based on cheap, unhealthy ingredients, many fast-food establishments now offer healthy alternatives. Some major chains even focus exclusively on providing healthy fast food. These can be life-savers when you don’t have the time or energy to cook a healthy meal. Here are 10 fast-food restaurants that have some healthy options […]
One of the biggest expenses of backyard upgrades are the hardscape materials: the wood, stone, brick and concrete used for patios, walkways, retaining walls and more. There are a number of high-impact, minimal material projects that can give your yard the “wow” factor for less money. With savvy hacks and shopping strategies, these ideas and […]
Rates of obesity worldwide have nearly tripled since 1975, and the prevailing belief is that city living is to blame. But a major study that covers 112 million adults suggests that weight gain in rural areas is responsible for much of this increase. Members of the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration — an international group […]
The nineties resurgence has hit full throttle in the Men’s Fashion World. If this thought fills you with more dread than the final scene of Se7en, fear not. They say hindsight is 20:20, and luckily, that means we’re now able to see through the ‘eclectic’ clobber and dodgy hairstyles to pick the good stuff buried […]
As the number of measles cases in the United States has surged, some officials are encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated sooner rather than later. Normally, kids would get their first measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine when they’re about a year old, but given the rise in cases, babies in areas with ongoing measles […]
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission (July 20th, specifically, for the actual date of the Moon landing itself), and Lego is already gearing up to celebrate with a new Apollo 11 Eagle Lunar Lander Set, developed together with NASA. The set isn’t the first lunar lander from Lego — the […]
It’s Summertime, and few things sound better on a hot sunny day than a cool refreshing Frappuccino from Starbucks, right? Well, if you’ve ever wondered if your Starbucks barista secretly hates making your drink, we’ve got bad news: if you’re ordering a Frappuccino, the answer is probably yes. Here are some of the reasons why: […]
While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it can sometimes get a little repetitive and boring. Unless you spice it up with a little ginger. This versatile superfood hosts a bevy of health benefits, from treating nausea to reducing muscle pain. But what makes it really super? It’s easier to rely on […]
While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it can sometimes get a little repetitive and boring. Unless you spice it up with a little ginger. This versatile superfood hosts a bevy of health benefits, from treating nausea to reducing muscle pain. But what makes it really super? It’s easier to rely on […]