Billion Dollar Solar Power Plant Flames out, Costing Taxpayers Millions
A $1 billion solar plant has flamed out worse than a Kardashian relationship. According to a Bloomberg report, the Crescent Dunes plant located outside of Las Vegas has generated far more controversy than power since it opened in 2015. Built with technology that was outdated even during its construction, the solar power plant has become a giant...
Doritos Locos Tacos Changed Everything — And 8 Other Fast Food Items That Changed The Game
From french fries to burgers to shakes, most fast-food chains stick with the staples. But over the years, major brands have released innovative items that have transformed the fast-food-industry. Let’s take a look at nine items that revolutionized the way we think about fast food. 1. McDonald’s Supersized Menu If you believe that bigger is...
Prioritize Self-Care with Daily Discipline
When it comes to taking care of yourself, most of us have it all wrong. Self-care is viewed as a luxury—something afforded only after you have exhausted yourself taking care of those around you in the workplace and at home. From helping a colleague finish a project on deadline to making sure the dog is...
If You Want to Get Rid of Sore Muscles, Maybe Skip the Ice Bath
Ever tried to bend down and tie your shoes the day after deadlifting? That stiff, sore feeling – officially known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) – can leave you hurting and regretting those last few reps. Many professional athletes and average gym-goers alike turn towards the tub to get rid of the pain, but...
Do Not Answer Phone Calls From These Area Codes, Here Is A Scam Phone Numbers Guide
The next time you get a phone call from a number you don’t recognize, you may want to think twice about answering. On the other end of that suspicious line could very well be a scammer seeking to steal your private information such as your credit card or Social Security numbers. While many people fall...
Why You Can Hear Sounds Farther Away in Colder Weather
When cold weather hits, nature almost seems to pause and give way to complete silence. During those winter months, it seems like you can actually hear the sound of paws trekking across a fresh blanket of snow (for instance) from much farther away than normally. That’s because you actually can. In fact, while sound may...
Should You Eat Before or After You Exercise?
Whether it’s steady state vs. HIIT cardio or powerlifting vs. bodybuilding, everyone has an opinion when it comes to working out. One of the most hotly contested topics might be whether you should eat before or after you exercise. Well, science has found the answer. A group of researchers from the Universities of Bath, Birmingham,...
That Red Juice in Your Meat Isn’t Blood
There’s something perfectly primal about cutting into a piece of steak cooked to rare perfection. But while some salivate over the flowing juices, others freak out over the perceived presence of blood in the meat. Just like you should do with your meat after it’s done cooking, it’s time to put that myth to rest (resting...
Why Your Phone Struggles for Service on Airport Tarmacs
Whether you have just boarded your flight or just landed at your destination, one things is for sure: Your cell phone service sucks. Unfortunately for passengers sending a “taking off” or “just landed” text from the airport tarmac, the message never seems to reach its destination in a timely fashion. From a logical perspective, perhaps...
Don’t Throw Away Those Expired Medications Just Yet
When it comes to expiration labels, don’t believe everything you read – at least when it comes to medicine. Many of us casually throw away medicines past their expirations as if they were poisoned. Luckily, science says that many medicines retain their potency well after their expiration dates. Of course, there are exceptions to the...
Learn How To ‘Unsend’ Emails When You Accidentally Click ‘Send’
There’s no worse feeling than realizing you have made a serious typo in an e-mail to your boss right after you hit send. But before you start taking the walk of shame and handing in your resignation letter, you will be ecstatic to learn that there is a solution to silly mistake. A number of...
The Story Behind the Secret Apartment in the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower may be one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Beyond its magnificent beauty, this popular tourist attraction holds something invisible to the naked eye: a secret apartment. Anyone who has visited the Eiffel Tower can testify to its breathtaking views overlooking...
Ancient da Vinci Notebook Found to Contain First Known Records of the Laws of Friction
Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous painters in history, but a new discovery shows the Italian artist also knew a thing or two (or twenty) about science. In fact, after a professor took a deep dive into da Vinci’s notebook, he discovered the first written records demonstrating the laws of friction. Nearly...
Fall Asleep Faster with the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique
It’s no secret that sleep is essential for managing stress. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle to make it through the night uninterrupted and are left with a constant craze for caffeine to compensate. Whether your mind is racing over tomorrow’s test or your car insurance bill due next week, there is one way you can regain...
Company Sues Disney for Slogan Used in Frozen 2
From The Lion King to Toy Story 4 to Aladdin, there has been no shortage of successful Disney films this year. That success has translated to billions of dollars for the movie-making titan. In fact, seven of the ten top-grossing films of the year are Disney flicks, and Frozen 2 is well on its way to...