The Kopp–Etchells Effect

KoppEtchells Effect seen on a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Photo:Lance Cpl. Akeel Austin/Wikimedia Commons Yon asked the pilots but nobody seemed to have a clue. But they did have their own theories. But this theory has a problem. A static discharge does not produce a shower of sparks as seen in these pictures. These materials work great under normal battlefield condition, but the desert is a harsh environment....

January 24, 2022 · 1 min · 127 words · Julia Price

The Witches of Paisley

She would become as stiff as a corpse and be senseless and motionless. Gallow Green, the place where the witches were hanged. Photo:Paisley Scotland/Flickr Upon questioning, Christian began naming her tormenters. Of these, seven people were summoned to appear before a commission in Paisley. Despite their protests, all seven were found guilty of witchcraft and were condemned to die. The remaining six were hanged and then burned on the Gallow Green in Paisley on 10 June 1697....

January 24, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Nathan Schneider

What Pornhub's 2021 Search Trends Say About Us

What this says about us, as people, might be illuminating. And it turns out last year, according toPornhubs 2021 Year in Review, we mostly wanted hentai. All hail Hentai! It was the top search that defined 2021, according to Pornhub. According to Dr. Laurie Betito, clinical psychologist, sex therapist and director of thePornhub Sexual Wellness Center(? Given the state of reality last year, its not surprising we wanted porn thats far removed....

January 24, 2022 · 2 min · 380 words · Denise Jones

How to Effectively Navigate the Health Care System, According to Reddit

Fortunately,the subreddit r/medicine has tipsfor navigating this whole situation. (So, take the 8 a.m. or the 1 p.m. if you have the option.) The same goes for any information you’ve got the option to write down. Its full of things that arent true. Its missing things that are important. Because of that, relying on the chart for any past history is a bad idea. Theres a reason you get asked the same questions over and over, unfortunately....

January 20, 2022 · 2 min · 351 words · Jennifer Simon

What You Really Need to Survive a Blackout

Chances are pretty good youll have to deal withat least one extended blackout annually, according to the government. Everyone knows the basicshave some flashlights, fresh batteries, and candles on hand. But generators have a lot of disadvantages. A water-powered pump Power outages can happen any timebut they occur most often during a weather event. These pumps hook up to your municipal water supply and use water pressure as a power source....

January 20, 2022 · 2 min · 296 words · Brenda Johnston

Why You Should Stop ‘Gamifying’ Your Health and Fitness

In a roleplaying game, you earn experience points as a metaphor for real-life experience. You earn fake money because its meant to mimic the concept of real-life money. Youre given a quest because, in real life, people work hard in pursuit of goals. Games have these metrics and structures because the game istrying to imitate real life. Real life doesnt require fake metrics. You dont need to rack up XP, because youre gaining actual experience....

January 20, 2022 · 3 min · 469 words · Allison Tapia

7 Tech Habits You Should Build (and the Best Apps to Get You Going)

Well work towards building good real-world habits, but what about the hours we waste doomscrolling in bed? Weve rounded up our recommendations below, but take things on your own time. Just like with every habit,you should start smalland aim to grow over the long run. Once enabled, you need a unique, 6-digit code that regenerates every 30 minutes. If youre using an iPhone, you might just use thebuilt-in password managerto generate and auto-fill one-time passwords....

January 19, 2022 · 2 min · 351 words · Justin Davis

Ask for the Menu, and Other Ways to Make Your Next Hospital Stay More Tolerable

No one likes to stay in a hospital. In other words, bring your own stuff. This includes: Bedding.Bring pillows, sheets, blanketsanything thats important to you for a decent nights sleep. Snacks.Unless youre on a restricted diet due to surgery or a condition, bring some comfort food. Having a favorite snack or a healthy option can make a big difference in your mood and overall experience. Entertainment.Dont rely on the tiny television mounted on the wall for entertainment, for gods sake....

January 19, 2022 · 2 min · 350 words · Ryan Jones

How to Kill an Old Tree Stump in Your Yard

Have you ever tried getting rid of an old tree stump only to be left, well,stumped? (Sorry, sorry.) Luckily, theres also no shortage of solutions for you to get the job done. The best method to get rid of a tree stump depends on your timeline. Left alone, most stumps will take years to naturally rot and decompose. There are several home remedies that will accelerate that timeline to a few weeks or months....

January 19, 2022 · 3 min · 542 words · Jermaine Rodriguez

The Ancient Egyptian Obelisks of Rome

The city of Rome has thirteen obelisksthe most in any cityout of which eight belonged to ancient Egyptian dynasties. Erecting an obelisk on Peter’s Square in Rome. It eventually broke or were taken down. Due to missing pieces, the new obelisk was 4 meters shorter than the original. It was brought to Rome by Caligula in the year 40 for the spina of the Vatican Circus. The obelisk was discovered in 1587, broken into three pieces, together with the Lateran Obelisk....

January 19, 2022 · 1 min · 171 words · Joshua Williams

The Easiest Ways to Shrink Large Image Files on Your Mac

Here are a few ways to quickly do it on your Mac. you might reduce the file size quite a bit by reducing the resolution. To do it, bring up the image in the Preview app and clickEdit. Here, choose the JPEG format, and reduce theQualityslider till youre happy with the file size. it’s possible for you to use Previews Export tool to export the image in a different format....

January 19, 2022 · 1 min · 183 words · Melody Neal

What You Need to Know Before You Pick Up a Barbell for the First Time

Whats the difference between a barbell and a dumbbell, anyway? The barbell is the one where the handle is a long bar. The word dumbbellprobablycomes from the idea of using a weight that looks like a bell, but is silent. Other weights that have bell in the name are named after their shape. What lifts do people do with barbells? You load whatever plates you want onto the ends. These are great for squats and deadlifts....

January 18, 2022 · 4 min · 844 words · Matthew King

AeroPress Recipes Every Coffee Enthusiast Should Know

TheAeroPressis on the geekier side when it comes to manual coffee brewing. Note: In an effort to keep this list global, well be using the metric system. So the degrees are in celsius, and weight in grams, and the water is measured in milliliters. What size should you grind your coffee? Your grind should be finer than a pour-over or French press, but not as fine as Espresso. Somewhere in the middle is the right spot....

January 17, 2022 · 4 min · 768 words · Kelly White