The World's Deepest Submarine Rescue

The rescue of Roger Chapman and Roger Mallinson. Then the cable was covered with more mud. It was also uncomfortable. We had to kneel, with our heads by our knees. That decision would later prove to be a life-saving one. Divers assist the pilots of Pisces III to disembark from the submersible. Weighted down by sea water, the submersible began to sink. The pilots immediately closed down all the electrical systems which left the sub in total blackness....

June 23, 2023 · 2 min · 411 words · Phillip Turner

You Can Make This Bananas Foster In Just 10 Minutes

Bananas foster has a reputation of complexity. In fact, bananas foster is a peak of dessert perfection due to its simplicity. Its nothing more than sliced, soft bananas bathed in a warm butterscotch-rum sauce. The bananas add texture and flavor, but the sauce is poetry. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and youve made a flawless dessert. To make it, start by adding butter and brown sugar to a large frying pan....

June 23, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · Jason Rodriguez

Seven Things You Need to Start Backyard Camping

My daughter finally broke a generational curse. The same was true for my older kids. A tent You need a tent, of course. Choose your site carefully. Fold it under so that the tarp doesnt stick out from under the tent. Heres a basicbrush and dustpan set. An air mattress Yeah, Im old. (Pro tip: blow it upafteryou put it in the tent.) A basicair mattress you could inflate with a hand pump....

June 22, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Stephanie Ramirez

10 Podcasts That Will Make You Better at Life

Remember when we talked aboutbonkers podcasts to listen to on those days you want to learn absolutely nothing? Well now its time to get your brain back in working order. Look at you, improving yourself already! Bills positivity is contagious; he is basically Ted Lasso embodied. (Once, Brandon changed the frequency of the white noise. This podcast could change your life. Be a better parent:Is My Child a Monster? Be a better member of society:Were You Raised By Wolves?...

June 21, 2023 · 2 min · 218 words · Peter Avila

15 of the Most Common House Styles in the U.S. (and How to Tell Them Apart)

And this extends to the most fundamental of possessions: Our homes. Ranch The Ranch-style house is one of the most popular and easily identifiable. The homes were named after a common storage container for salt back in those days. It was probably built in the Greek Revival style. And since were Americans, we took that very literally. Its essentially a way of making the Ranch-style house work in a more densely populated area....

June 21, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Joshua Jones

It's Not a Submarine (and Why It's Driven With a Video Game Controller)

Right now, five people are possibly trapped in a private submersible somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. They have less than 20 hours of air left as of this writingassuming theyre still alive. About an hour and 45 minutes into the dive, communication between the submersible and its mothershipPolar Princeceased. Who is onboard the missing submersible? Shahzada Dawood,a Pakistani businessman. Suleman Dawood, Shahzada Dawoods son. Stockton Rush, OceanGate, Inc.s CEO and founder....

June 21, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Brian Smith

Six Fancy Knife Cuts to Make Your Dishes Look a Little More Grown-Up

The pressure from that giant knife block your mom gave you could be overwhelming. Then cut the plank straight across with parallel strokes to get thin, long rectangles. Slow cooking, stewing, or braising break down the structure and youll lose the veggies to the sauce. Add julienned beets and carrots to salads, or deep fry julienne potatoes for crispy haystacks. Chiffonade One of my favorite cuts is the chiffonade. Its common to chiffonade leafy greens and wide herbs into a graceful tangle of tumbling strips....

June 21, 2023 · 2 min · 420 words · Kevin Moran

'Crip Up the Kitchen' Author Jules Sherred Wants Your Kitchen to Be More Accessible

Its something we were missing. Theyve been done the same way for 60 to 100 years. But [I said] I know what needs to be done,trust me. And somebody let me do it. A lot of your recipes involve the Instant Pot or air fryer. What do you like about these appliances? Because you put everything in it, set it, and forget it. You dont have to worry about remembering to stir things....

June 20, 2023 · 4 min · 843 words · Melinda Floyd

Five Types of Garden Hoses (and Which You Should Choose)

Heres what my experience has taught me about which hoses are worth buying and when. The material is cheap and will split easily, no matter what the label promises. Its highly sensitive to environmental conditions, from high heat to below-freezing cold. Otherwise, these are a one- to two-season hose.Pros:Cheap.Cons:Everything else. Can you run over it?In my experience, you definitely cannot. It was not, Im ashamed to admit, as thrilling as the commercial promised....

June 20, 2023 · 2 min · 295 words · Teresa Nguyen

The Dwarves of Wrocław

The city of Wroclaw is famous for its charming market square, stunning old houses, and majestic churches. Participants demonstrated by marching through the streets wearing orange cone-shaped hats and passing out candy and flowers to bystanders. Eventually, these dwarves became a symbol of the movement and the city itself. The movement disbanded in 1989, the same year Polish Communism crumbled. As the years passed, more sculptures began appearing on the streets of Wroclaw....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Phillip Anderson

15 of the Best Video Game Remakes Ever Made

Luckily, the video game industry is obsessed with remaking the games we grew up with. These days, its not uncommon for older titles to resurface as an HD port or full-on remake. In some cases, these games are entirely reimagined as new experiences. The 15 games on this list do exactly that. While some changes to the case are contentious among fans, theres no denyingReunionsgameplay is superior. A full 3D remake of the game launched a year later, in 2020....

June 16, 2023 · 3 min · 477 words · Antonio Peters

Koshō is the Citrusy Umami Bomb You’ll Want to Put on Everything

Yuzu kosho is like sunlight on your tongue. Some foodie friends and I noticed it in a soy dipping sauce at dinner in New York. It was a completely new and unique taste none of us had experienced before. The waiter smiled, Thats the kosho, he explained, clearly used to doing so. Thus began my obsession. you could make your own on any scale youd like, easily. Pulse the two together in quick bursts, for eight seconds or so....

June 16, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Tammy Smith

Orzo Is the Pasta of the Summer

Dont think about it too much and just enjoy it. The transmutability of orzo is what makes it so useful. Like its little brother, ditalini, it maintains its strength in soups, never going limp. Double down on the cheese, and youve got a new alternative to macaroni. Id argue that the better plan is to use orzo in soups. It just seems to melt into the soup with a silky mouthfeel....

June 16, 2023 · 2 min · 338 words · Stephanie Smith