The Independent

Who knew cracking open a plastic bottle could ruin your week? This once simple act now comes with a side order of drama. Try to sip from your bottle and you’ll find yourself doing unfortunate facial contortions as it pokes into your nose or prods your chin. If you’re really unlucky, you’ll catch some rogue liquid in the lid, which will then inevitably catapult all down your top, leaving you looking a bit like a sad, soggy toddler who’s still finessing their motor skills. Attempt to snap the thin attachment connecting the cap to the bottle rim to avoid repeating...

The new plastic bottle lids are driving us mad for a good reason

ScienceAlert


Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.
Scientists have recently found a simple and effective means of removing them from water.



					
			

A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran tests on both soft water and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals), adding in nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) before boiling the liquid and then filtering out any precipitates.
In some cases, up to 90 percent of the NMPs were removed by the boiling and filtering process, though the effectiveness varied based on the type...

There's a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Our intuition whispers to us that actual combustion, in which gas temperature quickly jumps up by 2,600 degrees Celsius soon after ignition, must be the biggest source of heat flowing into the cylinder head. Exhaust Port Heat. But actual experiment shows that half of the cylinder head’s heat inflow is...

Keeping Heat Out of the Cylinder Head

Mens Journal

"The best darn pocket knife on the planet."

Gerber's 'Rugged, Strong, and Durable' Utility Knife That's 'Perfect' for Daily Carry Is Now Just $14

New York State

Who: A New York man has filed a revised class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola and its subsidiary Simply Orange Juice Co. Why: The plaintiff says the company sells juices that contain PFAS, otherwise known as forever chemicals. Where: The Simply Orange PFAS class action lawsuit was filed in a New...

Revised class action says all Simply Orange juice products contain PFAS

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Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are available from shelters around the Kansas City area, just click on the respective links and that'll kickstart your journey to getting a new feline family member.

Five amazing, adoptable cats and B1G1 free kittens!

“Take it all in all, I do not believe anybody on Earth has it worse than an Emperor penguin.” So says Apsley Cherry-Garrard in “The Worst Journey in the World.” Maybe not, but a close second? A hot day in your RV, with no ice to put in your drink. Ice is nice, but if you don’t have an ice maker in your RV refrigerator, here’s how to make a portable ice maker work for you.

Tips for RVing with a portable ice maker

J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Hanover, MA

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

The Hilltop Athletic Association in Kingston will once again host the weekly Kingston Food Truck Night on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 8 pm for the third consecutive year. The South Shore Food Truck Association, consisting of 29 local small business owners who operate mobile food vendor trucks and serve the South Shore of Massachusetts, has organized the event to offer the best mobile food options for the community!

4 Tasty Food Truck Festivals You Won't Want To Miss

Plymouth, MA

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

A rarefied $53,000 scotch for well-heeled spirits collectors. The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky just launched one of its rarest-ever releases, The Balvenie Fifty Collection, which celebrates 50 years of whisky craftsmanship at the storied Speyside distillery. Beginning with the just-released First Edition, The Balvenie will offer only 125 bottles globally of each edition over the next three years, with The Second and Third Editions launching in 2025 and 2026.

The Balvenie Unveils 50-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Healthy 

Maybe you’ve heard about the increasing research that’s suggesting too much exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, could increase cancer risk and disrupt hormonal harmony. Meanwhile, another substance used in plastic packaging, bisphenol A or BPA, has been linked to high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.

This Food Packaging “Significantly” Produces Microplastics in Urine, Says New Research

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Your iPhone battery is only as good as your charging habits. With that said: the better care you take when charging your phone, the more your phone will reward you with a longer-lasting battery.
Sounds easy, but what are the actual mistakes that can ...

3 Charger Mistakes That Drain Your Battery—And What to Do Instead, According To An Apple Employee: Charging In Extreme Temperatures & More

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

He knew nine languages, published around 150 works and was friendly with the founding fathers of America. However, in Britain, Joseph Priestley is perhaps best remembered for his science - especially in Wiltshire, where he captured oxygen 250 years ago this month. Priestley spent seven years in Wiltshire, in quite...

Mint and a mouse: How oxygen was first captured

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Missouri State

La Plata, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Lester and Norma Dent House is at 225 N. Church Street in La Plata, Missouri (Macon County). The house, also known as the House of Gadgets, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1990.

Historic Lester and Norma Dent House in La Plata, Missouri: home of popular pulp fiction writer

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SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker saves space and money!

The SodaStream Terra is without a doubt one of my favorite RV kitchen accessories. Why? Because I am a bona fide fizz fiend! While I don’t...

SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker saves space and money!

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