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28Apr/130

Revive Old, Smelly Wooden Spoons with a Few Simple Tricks

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Over time, wooden spoons absorb the various foods they come in contact with and start smelling funky. Luckily, it is possible to de-stink them and extend their lifespan.

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30Jan/130

Surprised Scientists Find Lifeforms Six Miles Above Earth’s Surface

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For the first time, scientists have found lifeforms where nobody thought it was possible: floating in the troposphere, the slice of the atmosphere approximately four to six miles (eight to 15 kilometers) above Earth's surface. And not just a tiny few, but lot: 20% of every particle in that atmospheric layer are living organisms. More »
17Dec/120

Use Paper Towels Instead of Hand Dryers To Better Fight Bacteria

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A lot of dryers sell you on how hygienic they are since you never have to touch them. However, a recent study suggests that paper towels are in fact the more hygienic choice. More »


19Nov/120

Keep Your Kitchen Free of Cross-Contamination and Keep Your Dinner Guests Healthy and Happy

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With the holiday season in full swing, many of us will be faced with the task of preparing meals for friends and family in small kitchens. The folks at America's Test Kitchen have some tips to help keep that food safe and your kitchen clean in the process. More »


3Oct/120

Researchers Discover Bacteria That Produces Pure Gold

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The gold you see in the photo above was not found in a river or a mine. It was produced by a bacteria that, according to researchers at Michigan State University, can survive in extreme toxic environments and create 24-karat gold nuggets. Pure gold. More »
25Sep/120

All That Gross Bacteria on Your Toothbrush and Pillowcase Isn’t a Big Deal [Health]

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You know how everything is killing you? It's not. You've likely heard claims about gross (and possibly dangerous) bacteria invading your body when you flush the toilet, wash your pillowcase irregularly, or just go near a kitchen sink. Even if they're true, they're nothing to worry about. More »


19Apr/120

Clean or Replace These Things Regularly, Because If You Haven’t Noticed, They’re Absolutely Vile [Cleaning]

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When's the last time you replaced your pillows? Or cleaned your keyboard? You're using things every day that are perfectly fine (where "fine" is defined as "functional"), but that, frankly, are absolutely gross. More practically, they're also likely to contribute to illness in small ways that add up over time, or make you feel worse when you finally do get sick. Here's a list of things lurking in your home or office that you may or may not know are secretly filthy and need to be cleaned or replaced, stat. More »