by Ally Hirschlag and Martha Henriques BBC (Part 2 of 2) Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and deep into meat and vegetables. But if we take certain steps, we can eat less of them. Kitchen utensils The starting …
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Without Knowing It, You Eat A Lot Of Plastic
by Ally Hirschlag and Martha Henriques BBC (Part 1 of 2) You can’t see them, but they are there, hundreds of miniscule particles of plastic lurking in your steak. As it cooks in a hot pan, these unwelcome guests liquify, oozing into the meat before solidifying again as it cools down on your …
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Include These Spots When Cleaning House
by Dictionary Scoop Our home is our refuge. It takes hard work to make it and keep it a pleasant and cozy place. Vacuuming, mopping the floors, cleaning the bathrooms or the kitchen are probably part of your regular cleaning routine. However, there are certain places or objects that we all usually neglect …
Diving Down Deep For Facts About The Sea
by Dictionary Scoop Although Earth’s oceans cover over 70 percent of the planet’s surface, they still remain largely unexplored. Shocking natural phenomena and alien-looking creatures populate their waters, baffling both scientists and explorers. Dive with us to explore the depths of our seas as we uncover ten intriguing facts that will leave you …
Real Estate Boom Or BOOM! Real Estate?
by Kevin Burton You’ve heard by now several variations on the old real estate saying, “location, location location.” This takes the cake. And it’s not April Fool’s Day, so I guess this is supposed to be serious. Some real estate professionals have begun to highlight the best places to buy houses for …
Smoke On The Water: The Lake Erie Fire
by Kevin Burton Lake Erie catching on fire was one of the storylines of my Ohio upbringing. I laughed about it in passing, but never sought any of the details. Turns out those details were more than a little fuzzy. The fire was actually on the Cuyahoga River, which leads into Lake Erie. …
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