You already know that loud noises can damage your hearing. You might not know, however, that headphones and earphones can damage your hearing more than huge boom boxes, car stereo speakers, construction equipment, and rumbling motor vehicles, according to the Stony Brook School of Medicine. The reason that headphones and […]
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The Truth About the Food Guide Pyramid
The United States Department of Agriculture has been telling Americans how to eat since 1894, when it issued its Farmers' Bulletin that said men should eat a diet comprised of protein, carbohydrates, fats and "mineral matter." For the latter part of the 20th century, the granddaddy of dietary guidelines was […]
Positive and Negative Effects of Contact Lenses on the Eyes
When I finally decided to make the switch to contacts three years ago, I thought that I’d be done with the annoyances of not being able to find my glasses and not being able to see in the morning. Plus, I was just starting a new job and thought that […]
Surprising Things in Your Yard that Require Maintenance
Yard maintenance requires continual attention. There are obvious tasks like cutting the grass, pulling weeds or changing sprinkler heads that need to be done on a regular basis. However, some surprising things in your yard also require maintenance. It is important to monitor these items to keep your yard shining. […]
The History of Hair Transplants
Have you ever wondered how we evolved from powdered white wigs of our ancestors down to the hair follicle transplant surgery available today? The answer is not that our ancestors had less hair than we do (they didn't) or that it has become less fashionable to want to cure balding, […]
Finding Data on Improperly Wiped Hard Drives
A hard disk drive stores data on metal discs that have been coated with a magnetic material. This material can hold a magnetic charge, which the HDD’s actuator arm can read as a zero or one. An HDD retains data even when it’s powered off, allowing it to store data […]
Student Loans: Which Loan Can I Consolidate?
College can be some of the best years of your life. For many young people, it is a time to gain independence, make friends and prepare for your future career. Higher education can teach you the skills you need to land your dream job, but for most, a college education […]
The Origin of Cufflinks
Before the advent of cuff links, stylish men had to hold their cuffs together with ribbons or ties. Ready for something more stately and decorative, men were thrilled when jewelry designers created cuff links. First comprised of small chains linked to gold or silver buttons, cuff links entered the fashion […]
How to Achieve an Eco-Friendly Fireplace
Conventional fireplaces can certainly heat up a home, but not in the most energy-efficient or eco-friendly manner. Although, you could try to have it replaced with a more energy-efficient model or have an insert built into the opening, you may not have the right finances at the moment to make […]