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Why your car's power windows aren't all automatic
It's the very definition of a first-world problem: Some of the power windows in our cars operate with a single touch, while others require a constant press. Let's find the origins of this plague on society.<p>One-touch window closing is called "express-up" in regulatory language, and is regulated …
Administrative LawTo Raise Exceptional Children Teach Them These 7 Values
Any fact or bit of knowledge we teach a child might be obsolete when they are adults but values endure through all changes.<p>8 min read<p>Opinions expressed by <i>Entrepreneur</i> contributors are their own.<p>To parent our children to be exceptional we must allow our children to experience "optimal levels of …
ParentingA Florida man died of bacteria that can cause flesh-eating disease after eating raw oysters — here's how concerned you should be
A 71-year-old man in Florida died on July 10 after being infected by bacteria that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness and rarely flesh-eating disease (necrotizing fasciitis) from eating a contaminated raw oyster, according to local news reports.<p>The man ate the bad oyster at a Sarasota …
FloridaThe Stuff That Helps Leeches Get Their Fill of Blood
You might think you know leeches: Go for a swim in the wrong shallow lake, and you’ll emerge covered in sleek black bloodsuckers that have decided you’re their next meal.<p>But inside a leech, fascinating things are happening.<p>The slimy creatures manufacture a wide portfolio of substances that help …
TurtlesVietnamese Food Truck Saigon Le Vendeur Starts Slinging Banh Mi in Downtown Austin
<b>Saigon Le Vendeur</b>, the newly minted Eater 38 food truck, <b>opened</b> its <b>second location</b> in downtown Austin. The Vietnamese truck will be found in the corner lot at <b>Congress Avenue and 3rd Street</b>, taking over <b>Snap Kitchen</b>’s space, which is now <b>closed</b>, as noted by an eagle-eyed tipster.<p>Chef and owner Tebi …
Sustainability50 Dinners That Require Almost No Clean Up
One-pot meals, sheet pan suppers, foil packet dinners and skillet recipes have come to save the day.<p>Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac<p>I’ve been working to …
CookingMigrating Arctic Geese Are Confused, Exhausted By Rising Temperatures
Each spring, barnacle geese migrate more than 1,800 miles from the Netherlands and northern Germany to their breeding grounds in parts of Russia above the Arctic Circle.<p>The journey north usually takes about a month, and the geese make multiple stops along the way to eat and fatten up before they …
GeeseSamsung's foldable phone will reportedly have a 7-inch screen
The Wall Street Journal’s Timothy Martin reports that Samsung’s highly anticipated foldable phone will arrive early next year with a flexible 7-inch screen and a secondary display bar on the exterior of the device.<p>At that size, Samsung is veering into tablet territory – but because it’s foldable, …
Productivity AppsCardiac arrest resuscitation drug has needlessly brain-damaged thousands
The main drug used to resuscitate cardiac arrest victims has needlessly left thousands of people with brain damage, according to a major new trial.<p>Adrenaline, which paramedics inject when CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and electric shocks are failing to work, barely improves the chances of …
MedicineAdorable prefab nursery in Greece mimics a tiny urban village
For design collective KLAB Architecture (Kinetic Lab of Architecture), one of the biggest challenges with public buildings in Greece is the lack of …
ArchitectureHere's why a Bugatti Veyron oil change costs $21,000
Approximately 99.99 percent of the human population will be aghast at the notion that a car's service could cost upward of $20,000, but if you need to change the oil on your Bugatti, your options are limited. Here's why it costs that much.<p>Royalty Exotic Cars, a company that specializes in renting …
Sports CarsLebanon preparing to legalize growing cannabis, says House speaker
<b>Beirut (CNN) —</b> Lebanon's parliament is preparing to legalize cannabis cultivation and its production for medicinal use, House Speaker Nabih Berri told US Ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard on Tuesday according to Lebanon's official news agency.<p>Berri offered no timeframe for the move, which …
CannabisTourist dies after meteotsunami hits Spanish island
A German tourist has died after a meteotsunami — a small tsunami — hit Spain's Balearic island of Mallorca on Monday.<p>The 53-year-old man was swept away by a wave while walking with his family near Cala Egos, near the southeast coast.<p>Main beaches were closed in Mallorca and Menorca after being hit …
WeatherAustralian scientists develop 'world's first' melanoma blood test
Scientists from Edith Cowan University say the new test could help doctors detect the skin cancer before it spreads.<p>Researchers in Australia have developed the "world's first" blood test for melanoma in early stages, hailing it as a breakthrough that could increase survival rates from the deadly …
CancerPart of Grand Teton National Park near Yellowstone supervolcano closed after massive fissure opens
A 100-foot crack at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming have prompted officials to close certain areas to tourists.<p>Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point are now closed to tourists due to a possible safety hazard and park rangers are initiating a risk assessment, according to a statement from the …
National ParksUndercover police storm Melbourne hair salon following truck theft
Undercover police have stormed a hair salon in Melbourne, punching a fugitive as they forcibly arrested him. Officers swooped on the man after he …
CrimeAn old bungalow is transformed into an award-winning home with a modern extension
Los Angeles-based Edward Ogosta Architecture has breathed new life into a 70-year-old bungalow by adding a modern extension fitted with massive …
Culver CityChanging Fluids On Bugatti Veyron Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
The dealer apparently charges $21k for this service. Doing it yourself doesn't look easy.<p>What happens when your Bugatti Veyron needs an oil change? …
Sports CarsCorning's new Gorilla Glass 6 will let your phone survive multiple drops
Klutzes, rejoice. Your next smartphone should be able to survive multiple drops.<p>On Wednesday, glass maker Corning unveiled its newest technology, Gorilla Glass 6, which it says should survive repeated drops from heights of 1 meter (3.28 feet). In its tests, the glass lasted through 15 drops, twice …
Gorilla GlassSilence in the deep: Inside the HMS Ocelot stealth submarine
For 29 years, Her Majesty's Submarine Ocelot quietly patrolled the Atlantic. Many of her missions are still classified to this day, nearly 30 years removed from her decommission in 1991. For months at a time, her crew of 69 men would stealthily listen and track enemy subs and ships using advanced …
MilitaryBasil-Garlic Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
"I was tired of the same old chops, and decided to try something new... WOW! These chops are fantastic!! They are great for casual entertaining or …
RecipesIs Shellfish Healthy? Here's What the Experts Say
With all the talk about the disease-fighting, life-extending superpowers of the Mediterranean diet, a lot of people are trying to cram more seafood …
NutritionThe 15 Best Islands in the World
The 15 Best Islands in the World<p>By on<p>These destinations, voted tops by T+L readers, will inspire some serious wanderlust.<p>© rmnunes/Getty Images<p><i>This</i> …
CitiesAston Martin unveils 'sports car for the skies' at airshow
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - James Bond would love it. Aston Martin, maker of the luxury sports cars favored by the fictional British spy, has now come up with a futuristic personal aircraft it has dubbed "a sports car for the skies".<p>Aston Martin unveiled the three-seater hybrid-electric …
Military Aircraft2018 is only halfway over, but a troubling climate change trend is already apparent
Earth is in the midst of a 40-year-long accelerated warming trend spurred on by human-caused climate change, and 2018 isn't helping.<p>Scientists at …
Global WarmingA Russian Warship Was Discovered with an Estimated $130 Billion in Gold on Board
A sunken Russian warship estimated to contain 200 tons of gold bullion and coins was discovered about one mile off the coast of the South Korean …
Russian Government35-Room Waterfront Mansion Within Commuting Distance of New York City
<b>Listing of the Day</b><p><b>Location:</b> Mamaroneck, New York<p><b>Price:</b> $18.95 million<p>Aptly named "All View" by its original 19th-century owner, this 35-room brick …
New York CityBikini Airline Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX Planes
VietJet's CEO became Southeast Asia's first self-made female billionaire. The airline is a discount carrier flying narrowbody aircraft mostly …
AviationBest exercises for men by age: What to focus on in your 30s, 40s and beyond
So-called men’s fitness often means lifting weights or punching a bag, but experts will tell you that as we age, our bodies need different types of …
Exercise7 Fascinating Habits Serial Killers Often Display When They’re Young
It's interesting to consider what makes a serial killer, and whether or not they show early warning signs as kids. In many cases, "serial killers …
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