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Three Reasons Why Our Prescription Bottles are That Burnt Orange Color
Those burnt orange or amber toned prescription bottles are standard. We've all seen them, picked up our own prescription in them, and finally thrown them away. No matter where you pick up your prescribed medication, 99% chance they come in an orange plastic bottle with a child-proof white top. But...
These Are The Best Reviewed Distilleries In Eastern Iowa
Iowa is the land of "fields of opportunity". That was actually on our "welcome" sign for a long time. It's now "Freedom to Flourish", but fields grow corn and corn makes whiskey so, we're gonna stick with it for this story!. Hit up any town in Iowa that has a...
Another Historic Cosmic Event Is Happening Today In Iowa
Something is in the water for 2024. Why is everything this year "historic" or "once-in-a-lifetime"? We have cicadapocalypse going on, we had the anticlimactic eclipse, some of us saw the Northern Lights, and we're on the lookout for the blaze star. Today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of...
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Iowa DNR Fines Eastern Iowa Golf Course For Possible Unsafe Drinking Water
When you walk into a business where people eat and drink, you enter that business trusting that what you're eating and drinking is safe. This golf course is required to treat its drinking water for bacteria and nitrate contamination but the Iowa DNR believes there has been a lack of reliable data that proves the course's drinking water has always been safe.
Sriracha is Turning From Red to Brown on Store Shelves; Here’s Why
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
Eastern Iowa Man Sentenced to 255 Years for Heinous Crimes
WARNING: The content of this article mentions multiple instances of sexual abuse. An Eastern Iowa man was sentenced to 255 years in prison earlier this week. 47-year-old Daniel C. Jones of Clinton, Iowa was found guilty of multiple charges including sexual abuse. Due to the nature and number of the...
Man Thinks Fellow Plane Passenger With ‘Disgusting Cough’ Should Be Kicked off Flight
A man on Reddit is sharing his thoughts about wanting another passenger kicked off of a plane due do their cough. The man prefaces his post by sharing what airline he flew through. "I am sitting on an idling Scoot Airlines (budget Singapore fleet) from Singapore to Greece… a +12hr...
The One, Full-Proof Way to Tell if a Watermelon is Truly Ripe
Ugh, we've all been there. So excited to bite into that luscious, juicy, sweet watermelon. Summer at its best for sure. Then, after all the excitement and hoopla, your watermelon moment is that light pink, dull-tasting bite that makes your heart sink. While there are several things we've all been...
Docuseries to Explore ‘The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal’
The three-part docuseries Nothin But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal will debut on the Paramount+ streaming service later this year. The series is based on the book of the same name, released by Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock in 2021. Bret Michaels, Stephen Pearcy, Nuno Bettencourt and Dave "Snake" Sabo are among the musicians who were interviewed for the program.
Today in Iowa History: Iowa City’s First Steamed Into Port
It was on this day: June 20, 1841 – The Steamboat Ripple arrives at Iowa City (Thanks to Our Iowa Heritage) From April 21, 1823, when The Virginia became the first steamboat to navigate the upper Mississippi, until 1860 when railroads dominated, riverboats were the primary mode of long-distance travel in the Western United States.
Man Bribed to Attend Sister’s Wedding Takes the Cash and Leaves After Nasty Relative Drops Slur
A man on Reddit is asking if he is wrong for leaving his sister's wedding but taking the bribe he were paid to attend. The man prefaces his story by saying that he did not get along with their brother and have been no contact with him since the brother left their parent's house.
Ariel ‘Judges’ Disney World Guest for Eating Salmon at EPCOT Restaurant
A Disney World guest felt "judged" by one of the most popular Disney Princesses when they ordered seafood at a restaurant in the EPCOT theme park. The awkward moment went down at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall located in the Norway pavilion of EPCOT. "I was at Akershus for the Princess...
How Slash Avoided Being Lazy With His New Blues Album
Slash is all good with technology. But he's seen the negative side of it creeping in to how albums are made these days. "You've got a lot of bands that don't even actually go to the studio to record a record," he tells UCR. "I can name a dozen of them."
Donald Sutherland Dead at 88
Donald Sutherland has passed away. He was 88. Deadline reports talent agency CAA confirmed Sutherland died in Miami, Fla., on Thursday (June 20) following a long illness. His son, fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland, also confirmed the acting legend's passing via social media. "With a heavy heart, I tell you that...
Should This Heartbroken Man Propose to His Girlfriend Who Doesn’t Want to Get Married?
A man is torn about whether or not he should propose to his girlfriend after they both previously expressed they never saw themselves being married. "We've been together for approximately two years and we've discussed everything between heaven and earth. Values, future, kids and marriage. It was pretty early on in our relationship and she asked me if I've ever 'met anyone I wanted to marry.' I told her 'no, I've never felt that way' and I 'don't think i want to get married.' Then I asked her the same thing and she basically gave me the same answer," the man wrote on Reddit.
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police In Iowa?
Dealing with law enforcement can be a stressful and overwhelming experience at times. Let's say that you hear knocking at your door one evening. You look out the window and see what appears to be a police officer standing outside. You have no clue why this officer is there, and...
Scorpions Biopic Will Chronicle Band’s Rise to Stardom
Scorpions are the latest rock band to get the biopic treatment, as the upcoming Wind of Change will tell the story of the German rockers’ rise to stardom and bid for global unity, Deadline reports. The film takes its name from the 1991 power ballad that became Scorpions’ biggest...
Chef Gordon Ramsay Finally Tastes the #1 Ranked Pizza in the Country
New York style thin crust pizza and Chicago deep dish style pizza are givens. Everyone has heard of them and most likely tasted some version of them whether it was actually in New York or Chicago or not. Then there are the much lesser-known styles that maybe you've heard of...
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