Via Cava: The Cave Roads of Tuscany

Via Cava in the town of Pitigliano, Italy. It is also possible that the Via Cava is much older than assumed. We do not know what Via Cava was used for. They might also have served a defensive function against invaders and wild animals. At later times, small shrines and crucifixes were carved into the rock walls. Related:The Sunken Lanes of Europe Photo credit:oltrelautostrada/Shutterstock.com Photo credit:Assia Carannante/Flickr

July 17, 2019 · 1 min · 67 words · Lonnie Johnson

How to Make a Living From Your Hobby

Turning a hobby into a job doesnt mean flipping a switch labeled make money. It takes years to ramp up, and you gotta make and promote your work strategically. The work that you share is the work youre going to get. You cant count on future clients or hiring managers to figure out what work you might like best. You have to make it obvious. Maller thinks it was those agencies who first found him....

July 16, 2019 · 3 min · 635 words · Benjamin Hill

Should You Pay for TSA Precheck, Global Entry, or Clear?

You consider throwing money at this problem. How do you know if its worth it to spring for an expedited security screening service? Lets run through your options and what itll cost you to keep your shoes on. TSA Precheck TSA Precheck is a government program that provides expedited security screening at most U.S. airports. Your electronics and toiletries can stay in your bag, too. Its worth noting a major drawback to Precheck: Some airports only offer TSA Precheck during limited hours....

July 16, 2019 · 2 min · 282 words · Eric Jones

Beautiful Siberian Lake is Actually a Toxic Waste Dump

Local residents of Russias third largest city has begun calling the lake Siberian Maldives. Aside from the casual selfies, some have hired professional photographers for fashion and wedding shoots. There have been organized tours to the lake as well. One woman who filmed a dreamy video on the lake soon paid a price. After visiting, my face was covered with a small rash,she said. She also complained of a dry throat and nose....

July 15, 2019 · 1 min · 120 words · Kelly Todd

Dresden’s Tobacco Mosque

It was named after the tobacco-growing area centered around a small town called Genisea located in modern Greece. Zietz imported tobacco from the Ottoman Empire and manufactured Turkish blend cigarettes in his factories. As the business grew, Zietz decided to build a new factory. Back then, Dresden prohibited the construction of factories within the city which can be easily identified as factories. In other words, the factories had to be disguised....

July 15, 2019 · 2 min · 257 words · Anthony King

How to Fall Asleep on a Plane

Whether youre flying for business, pleasure or obligation, chances are youwouldnt mind a little extra sleep. Traveling takes you out of your usual environment and schedule, and often means extra-early mornings or late nights. If youre taking a red eye, its going to run havoc with your sleep schedule. Here are our favorites. Instead, lean forward onto the tray table, especially if youre in the middle seat. Lean forward and sleep on it like you did in elementary school at nap time, Laurie says....

July 15, 2019 · 3 min · 465 words · Amber Davis

How to Get a Refund From an Airline

Everyone has at least one story of a flight that was not great. You sat on the tarmac for hours only to return to the terminal. Your flight got suddenly, inexplicably canceled. However your travel plans have been wronged, you are displeased. You need a new flight, ASAP. Should you approach the counter? Call the customer service number? Take it to Twitter? We asked a few frequent flyers their tactics for getting help when the best laid travel plans go haywire....

July 15, 2019 · 2 min · 300 words · Robin Romero

Teach Your Kid to Fix Stuff Around the House

Together we fixed windows, installed faucets, and rewired appliances. Even though we did it all out of necessity, I enjoyed doing projects with my mom. But for me and Mom, it was all about saving cashand having fun doing it. (And I dont want them tossing stuff into a landfill just because its not working properly.) Best of all, Ive discovered some of our most memorable and meaningful experiences together have involved doing DIY....

July 15, 2019 · 2 min · 303 words · Jessica Freeman

Before You Take a Mail-In DNA Test, Brace Yourself for Family Secrets

I was just curious to see if I would find anything a bit interesting, Greenberg says. As Greenberg and the other woman began communicating, their shared story took shape. Then I started getting panicky emails from her, Greenberg says. And just like that, Greenberg lost the half-sister she never knew she had. Im really frustrated, says Greenberg, achild and family psychologist in Connecticut. Im a curious person who loves peoples life stories....

July 12, 2019 · 2 min · 255 words · Henry Maxwell

Emotional Intelligence: The Social Skills You Weren't Taught in School

How much of what you learned in school do you still remember? Even more importantly, how much of it do you actually use on a daily basis? These skills can be valuable, but youll never get them in a classroom. In this guide, well look at what emotional intelligence is, and how to develop your own. What is emotional intelligence? Measuringemotional intelligenceis relatively new in the field of psychology, only first being explored in the mid-1980s....

July 12, 2019 · 5 min · 943 words · Mark Sanchez

Productivity 101: An Introduction to The Pomodoro Technique

Enter: the Pomodoro Technique. Best of all, its easy. Lets break it down and see how it’s possible for you to apply it to your work. Weve definitely discussed the Pomodoro Technique before. You even voted ityour favorite productivity method. However, weve never done a deep dive into how it works and how to get started with it. So lets do that now. What is the Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Techniquewas invented in the early 1990s by developer, entrepreneur, and authorFrancesco Cirillo....

July 12, 2019 · 3 min · 510 words · James Marsh

A Beginner's Guide to BitTorrent

Even if you dont care about how BitTorrent works (you should! First, lets talk techbriefly, we promise. What is BitTorrent? BitTorrent is not a program. Its a method of downloading files using a distributed peer-to-peer file sharing system. The programs that you use to download files via the BitTorrentprotocolare called BitTorrent clients. If youre still confused, lets try a simpler approach. There are many BitTorrent clients to pick frommany. (Incredibly popular client, andveryeasy to use....

July 11, 2019 · 2 min · 339 words · Amy Morales

The Six Types of Friends Parents Need

At the risk of sounding like a social opportunist, Im always looking for a good friend-fit. These are the types of friends Ive found useful since becoming a parent. The Border Collie There is usually one person in a group who plans all the playdates. Astoundingly, they feel joy instead of dread when hosting a holiday cookie party or summer pool party. They are friendly, enthusiastic, and herd groups of people togetherlike a border collie....

July 11, 2019 · 2 min · 327 words · Erik Brooks