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Two paramedics debunk first aid myths
Is cleaning a wound with alcohol a good idea? How about sucking out the venom from a snake bite? Butter on a wound, anyone? In this Science Insider video, two seasoned NYC EMTs debunk 12 first aid myths. Image: Screengrab READ THE REST
Evidently blowing on video game cartridges did not help
We practiced cartridge blowing with the ATARI 2600 as well. I also remember that pulling a cartridge out of a powered up machine could kill it. READ THE REST
The Creature from the Sandpits, a teenage prank that's endured for 60 years
In the 1960s in a small Southern town, high school student Clay Jennings Desmond and his friend were "out frogging at the sandpits" when Clay decided to scare his pal. The Creature from the Sandpits was born, its reputation spread across the land. Sixty years later, the monster still lives in the heart, minds, and… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your adventures have to stop. Whether it's a business trip or weekend galavanting around town, broadening your world can be… READ THE REST
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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Nothing's worse than trying to find that random image someone sent you, however many months back, frantically searching through email threads for something that looks familiar. Not only is that stressful, but it's… READ THE REST
Study for a perfect score and help kids in need by purchasing this portable monitor
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Studying has become incredibly unconventional, starting with doing everything online and continuing with giving textbooks the axe. So if you're ditching the stacks for a more modern way to focus on your… READ THE REST