The Mines of Messines Ridge

It was 1916 and the First World War was in its second year. Capturing these ports became a major objective for the British army. The crater at Spanbroekmolen, also known as the Lone Tree Crater or the Pool of Peace. At Lille University’s geology department, 20 km away, the shock wave wasmistaken for an earthquake. It was rumored that the sound of the explosion was heard as far away as London and Dublin....

October 26, 2018 · 2 min · 371 words · Darryl Page

This Is Why You're Not Having Sex

We are, as a society, having much less sex than we used to,according toTime. Reporter Belinda Luscombe delved into research that indicates people everywhere are just not entertaining themselves by fornicating anymore. What are we coming to? The supply side of the equation is solved, only demand remains a riddle. When fewer people are coupling up in stable, shared homes, theres less sex happening. But even married folk, Luscombe admits, may be having trouble getting it on....

October 26, 2018 · 2 min · 366 words · Peter Ellis

The Best St. Louis Travel Tips From Our Readers

Hahaha the city has an arch. OK, thats enough fun. Its time for the best St. Louis tips from Lifehacker readers. And we have a trolley-load. I have a feeling everyone will dump on St. Louis, saysInimoy. If you dont live here, you cannot appreciate the innate midwesternness it brings. Eat and Drink Imos pizza is, um, controversial. (Sugarfire was just ok.) Get the ribs and burnt ends at either....

October 25, 2018 · 2 min · 296 words · Keith Grant

These Facts Could Save Your Life, According to Reddit

On the upside, one persons anxiety-provoking tip might be another persons life-saving knowledge. Over on r/AskReddit, useru/luciflerfatherdemanded to know, What fact could probably stash your life? Some of the answers were pretty surprisingapparently death can find us anywhere. Dont take the regulator out of your mouth because after you vomit the natural instinct is to inhale. The puke will blow out of the exhaust valve with your bubbles. We did a discovery dive and were not taught about this....

October 25, 2018 · 3 min · 467 words · Bonnie Hardin

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge: The World's Longest Sea Crossing

The worlds longest sea crossing connecting Hong Kong with Macau and Zhuhai opened this week in China. The undersea tunnel was built to avoid disrupting shipping lanes. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge lit up in Hong Kong. Despite the billions spent in tax payers money, the bridge will not be opened for public transport. Only private shuttle buses and freight vehicles will be allowed to use the link. Private cars will only be able to use it after applying for a special permit....

October 24, 2018 · 1 min · 137 words · Amanda Moran

I'm Mailchimp Co-founder Ben Chestnut, and This Is How I Work

If youve ever listened to a podcast, youve heard of Mailchimp. (Mail…kimp?) Ben reveals the email habit that ran his early hiring policy. Im always asking why, and making sure people understand the why behind decisions and strategies. I grew up in a small town in South Georgia. My father was in the military, and my mother ran a hair salon out of our family kitchen. My mother worked very hard....

October 24, 2018 · 3 min · 608 words · Jesus Nichols

How Does Money Laundering Work?

Youre likely familiar with money laundering as a concept from your favorite TV show or the news. But it turns out its not an activity restricted to gangs or white collar criminals. Its a lot more common than that. Anyone, in theory, can launder money, and plenty do. (ThisYoutube compilationdoes a good job breaking it down.) Youre taking dirty money and cleaning it. Layering: The next stage involves moving the money around to obscure its original source....

October 23, 2018 · 2 min · 323 words · Michelle Stout

How to Give a Lazy Blowjob

In honor of Evil Week, Im here to teach you how to give a lazy blowjob. Here are some ways to give a great blowjob, the lazy way. The further they get themselves along their path to orgasm, the less work you have to do. This is a challenging position that gets uncomfortable quickly. Instead, try lying on your back, and having your partner straddle your face. Tell your partner to stay still, and let you do the work....

October 23, 2018 · 3 min · 509 words · Mrs. Tami Rhodes

Michigan’s Massive Copper Boulders

The boulder was said to be five tones in weight and as large as a house. And it was made of solid copper. It reallywasmade of solid copper. Curiously, no effort was made to relocate the treasure until nearly two centuries later. A 19-ton piece of native copper displayed at the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Technological University. It was far smaller than legends claimed it to be....

October 23, 2018 · 1 min · 165 words · Jason Jackson

Morocco’s Abandoned Movie Sets in The Desert

The Michael Douglas classic The Jewel of the Nile was their first film. Everything is very close by. Hotels are close by. People are very movie friendly and very efficient. Even National Geographic used one of his sets to film the mini-series Killing Jesus. Morocco is also one of the safest countries in the Middle-East. Technical crews in Morocco are well sought after – builders, painters, extras, electrical resources. The city of Ouarzazate....

October 23, 2018 · 1 min · 132 words · Tiffany Stone

How to Fact Check Candidates' Claims on Pre-Existing Conditions

What Are Pre-Existing Conditions? (you’re able to see exactly what insurers were looking for onthis old app.) And one underwriting manual showed that simply beingoverweightresulted in a 25 percent premium increase for some plans. The surcharge for diabetes would be $5,600 per year. Thats what the plans would revert to if the ACAs provisions are overturned. (Large and small group plans would face worse outcomes.) The Trump administration has declined to defend the law in court....

October 19, 2018 · 2 min · 230 words · Tyler Garrett

How to Use Your Own Photos as Your Apple Watch Wallpaper

First, verify to transfer the photos you want as a background from your iPhone to your watch. To do this, initiate the Photos app on your iPhone. Browse through your Camera Roll and other albums. Next, pop swing open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap on the icon at the bottom for Face Gallery. Swipe down to the Photos section and tap on the Favorites album. At the Photos screen for this album, tap on Add to add the album to your watch....

October 19, 2018 · 2 min · 344 words · Andrew Burns

Chindōgu: The Japanese Art of Unuseless Inventions

You have definitely seen a chindogu. A 360-degree camera hat for taking panoramic pictures. Chindogus are not exactly useful, but somehow not altogether useless either, says Kawakami. He has another word for these silly little contraptionsunuseless. The Eye Drop Funnel Glasses was one of the first product to feature in the magazine. Kawakami claims that he actually uses this tool to hydrate his eyes without the medicine rolling down his cheek....

October 18, 2018 · 2 min · 337 words · Adam Richardson