We’re fracking the hell out of the U.S.A. Can a president slam on the brakes?
U.S. Route 285, cutting through the Texas-New Mexico border, is perilous. Lines of speeding trucks lugging oil and fracking tanks gouge big cracks in the narrow...
‘Name the film, but wrong answers only’ meme is cinematic comedy gold
Before your favorite films hit the big screens, they probably had a working title that, while technically accurate, could’ve made it a very different movie if...
Humanitarian travel: Photo workshops that give back
My first trip with The Giving Lens (TGL) was to Morocco in 2016. I’d never heard of the organization before that and hadn’t ever been on...
Prime Day sale competition heats up with Target, ebay joining the mix
Target just announced a massive two-day summer sale. It’s called Target Deal Days, and it’s going down on July 15 and 16. If that sounds familiar,...
Instagram just put ads in one of its last ad-free places
We knew this day would come. On Tuesday, Instagram announced that it will begin using the Explore tab as a way to show ads to users....
Why the Loudest and Coolest Buses in the World Are in Nairobi
You can’t think of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, without thinking of Matatus—colorful, privately-owned buses that about 70 percent of Nairobi citizens rely on to get...
Video Piracy Rates Drop Sharply, But For How Long?
For many people, on-demand streaming services have become the standard for watching movies and TV-shows. In many countries, the idea of ‘on-demand’ video was popularized by...
How Do Bone Conduction Headphones Work?
AfterShokz If you haven’t heard of bone conduction headphones, then prepare yourself for something weird. They’re ultraquiet, they don’t sit on (or in) your ears, and...
Best Printers and All-in-Ones for Your Home Office
FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock.com Most home offices have very different printing needs and budgets than larger offices. For the most part, color printing is not something you’ll probably use...
Dress Code Guide: What Does Black Tie Mean?
Viorel Sima/Shutterstock Have an invitation to a black-tie event in hand and want to be sure you’re properly attired? We’re here to help. Black tie may...
