The Farmer’s Almanac was once used to also serve as toilet paper. They drilled a hole in the corner so it could hang in an outhouse.
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Shakespeare became wealthy by hoarding…
Shakespeare became wealthy by hoarding grain, and reselling at inflated prices during a period of famine. He used the profits for money-lending activity and was pursued by authorities for tax evasion and was prosecuted for hoarding grain.
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Johnny Carson caused a nationwide…
Johnny Carson caused a nationwide toilet paper shortage in 1973 by claiming on national TV that there was a toilet paper shortage.
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Hoarding toilet paper is an example…
Hoarding toilet paper is an example of “zero-risk bias”, which is where people prefer to try to eliminate one type of superficial risk entirely rather than do something that would reduce their total risk by a greater amount.
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Viruses
1 Viruses are not alive: They do not have cells, they cannot turn food into energy, and without a host they are just inert packets of chemicals. 2 Viruses are not exactly dead, either: They have genes, they reproduce, and they evolve through natural selection. 3 Scientists have been debating this issue since 1892, when […]
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A Lack of Paid Sick Leave Days Exacerbates Flu Season and Coronavirus Fears
Coughs, colds, the flu, and infectious diseases such as the coronavirus aren’t just contagious, they require you to rest. So staying home when you’re sick is important.
Unfortunately, an estimated 20 million Americans go to work while sick every year because their job doesn’t provide sick days.
Other precautions include washing one’s hands for at least 20 seconds, because sanitizers are only second-best.
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U.S. workplace law may be exactly the reason why illnesses such as the flu and coronavirus spread so quickly.
Many countries around the world offer sick leave because it’s the law, but the U.S. doesn’t. Many top companies only extend this courtesy to workers that are well-educated and paid highly. Low-wage workers typically don’t have this benefit.
Restaurant servers, customer service representatives, even people who work at warehouses that ensure your items are shipped after you order them online—all of these occupations tend to be low-wage. They typically don’t offer paid sick leave that allows workers to stay home and prevent infecting others.
Considering the high cost of living, low-wage workers usually can’t afford to stay home even if their job allowed them unpaid days.
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Even if you work at a high-paying job that offers you this necessary perk, you likely eat out, get gas, or buy coffee from places that employ people without sick leave.
For everyone’s safety, it’s important to make sure people can stay home without worrying about their finances.
How would you make sure people can prevent infections of airborne diseases?
Your ideas and suggestions are welcome in the comments section!
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Why Not Make Oatmeal With Coffee Instead of Water?
Oatmeal fans, Twitter is about to change your life.
If you’ve been living under the impression water is the only liquid you can use for making your daily oatmeal, you could not be more wrong.
What else do you usually have for breakfast? Why, coffee, of course. So, is there any reason you couldn’t combine your oatmeal with your coffee for one turbo-charged morning entree?
The answer is nope.
Oatmeal, but coffee instead of hot water. Discuss…
— Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) February 18, 2016
Of course, there were some skeptics.
@Kantrowitz Water? I’m sure you meant milk.
— ????? ??????? (@leftnotracks) February 18, 2016
But, it seemed as if the rebellion had already started.
@Kantrowitz I do this literally every morning with instant oatmeal and cinnamon. Sometimes I add a square of chocolate to make "mocha"
— Candace René (@cantdancebryan) February 18, 2016
People were riffing. It got a little crazy.
@crupicrupicrupi that is friggin brilliant!
— Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) February 18, 2016
The combos were flying.
@Kantrowitz Enjoying oatmeal x double espresso, right now. With toasted coconut + cranberries. Cc @jasonwstein pic.twitter.com/XzsGwILCR3
— andy (@adnys) February 23, 2016
I mean, how far can we go with this?
@originalYoni everything is in play, it seems
— Alex Kantrowitz (@Kantrowitz) February 18, 2016
Maybe a little too far.
@Kantrowitz @darth and serve it in a used peanut butter jar.
— Kashif Sheikh (@mksheikh) February 18, 2016
A serving of this would certainly get you going in the morning.
@PriestOfStEs @Kantrowitz I was thinking of inventing a coffee/oatmeal burrito with a side of metamucil, just for you.
— DCGomez (@AllThingsNatSec) March 15, 2016
But while a few people weren’t on board…
@Kantrowitz @darth Tried it, I don't recommend it.
— Andrew Laurence (@atlauren) February 18, 2016
…others were all about it.
@Kantrowitz omg you have changed my life more than you could ever know.
— Sᴀᴍᴜᴇʟ Aʜɴ (#WorldSeries Champ Edition) (@whosahnfirst) March 17, 2016
And, that’s what Twitter does. It brings people together to brainstorm brilliant breakfast ideas for the betterment of society.
Can you even imagine the technological advancements we would have by now if people were powered in the morning using coffee to make oatmeal?
We’d be on Mars today, people. All use of fossil fuels would be eliminated. No more wars. Food and medicine a human right.
Imagine!!!
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Cool Design Ideas for Homeowners With Limited Space
Many of us live in small spaces and space is at a premium, which means we have to get creative with what we do with all of our stuff.
That’s where folks on the Internet come in. All of these people offered up design ideas about how to get the most out of your space.
Take a look and see if any of these ideas interest you!
1. Cool bunk beds.
2. Slide-out pantry.
A Slide-Out Pantry in 6 inches of Space from SpaceSavingFurniture
3. Grab a seat!
University library has a wall where you can quite literally take a seat from SpaceSavingFurniture
4. Saves a lot of space.
5. Never seen this before!
6. More space under the stairs.
7. Like a jungle gym.
8. Every little bit helps.
Handlebars that flip sideways to save space. Cool idea. from pics
9. Staircase cupboard.
10. Murphy-style table.
11. Washer and dryer in the closet.
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12. Playroom, bedroom, and a closet all in one room.
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13. Tucked under the bed.
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14. Saving A TON of space.
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15. Storage beneath the benches.
Photo Credit: deMilked
Those are all really cool ideas, I think!
What about you? Do you have any great ideas that people can use in their houses or apartments?
Share them with us in the comments!
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Cool Design Ideas for Homeowners With Limited Space
Many of us live in small spaces and space is at a premium, which means we have to get creative with what we do with all of our stuff.
That’s where folks on the Internet come in. All of these people offered up design ideas about how to get the most out of your space.
Take a look and see if any of these ideas interest you!
1. Cool bunk beds.
2. Slide-out pantry.
A Slide-Out Pantry in 6 inches of Space from SpaceSavingFurniture
3. Grab a seat!
University library has a wall where you can quite literally take a seat from SpaceSavingFurniture
4. Saves a lot of space.
5. Never seen this before!
6. More space under the stairs.
7. Like a jungle gym.
8. Every little bit helps.
Handlebars that flip sideways to save space. Cool idea. from pics
9. Staircase cupboard.
10. Murphy-style table.
11. Washer and dryer in the closet.
Photo Credit: deMilked
12. Playroom, bedroom, and a closet all in one room.
Photo Credit: deMilked
13. Tucked under the bed.
Photo Credit: deMilked
14. Saving A TON of space.
Photo Credit: deMilked
15. Storage beneath the benches.
Photo Credit: deMilked
Those are all really cool ideas, I think!
What about you? Do you have any great ideas that people can use in their houses or apartments?
Share them with us in the comments!
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If You Have a Small House with Limited Space, You’ll Want to Look at These Design Ideas
Many of us could use some lessons on how to get the most out of the space in our homes.
The clutter builds up, the walls start closing in, and before you know it you’re basically a hoarder.
Okay, that might be a little extreme, but we could all use some extra space.
Hopefully, these ideas will inspire you to do some home improvement projects in your humble abode.
1. Tuck that bed away.
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2. Headboard with bookshelves.
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3. Frees up a lot of space.
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4. Shelves and a bed built into the wall.
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5. Kitchen utensil board.
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6. Headboard drawers.
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7. Hang the board games.
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8. Shelf/small computer table.
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9. A mini vanity table using picture ledges.
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10. Genius way to organize your shoes.
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11. Storage boxes for your fridge.
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Impressive! I think I need to implement some of those ideas into my house.
What do you think? Do you have any additional ideas for folks who are looking to maximize the space in their homes?
Give us your feedback in the comments!
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