The safety and efficiency of roundabouts has been hotly contested in countries that have been wary to embrace them, such as the United States. People have argued that roundabouts are more confusing than signal lights, and consequently lead to more frequent accidents. While it is true that roundabouts can be confusing for first-time users, officials argue that once people have …
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Top 5 Bike-Friendly Small Towns
Most lists of the top bike-friendly towns include major metropolitan areas, but small towns, those with a population under 100,000, actually pull in higher percentages of bike commuters. Small towns have the advantage of smaller road grids, easier commutes, and local government support. The most bike-friendly small towns are typically college towns where bicycling is considered by college students as …
Efficient Men’s Shirt For Summer: Renewable Wool, Non-Wrinkling, Made In USA
Ibex makes shirts from renewable merino wool (from New Zealand). Ibex clothing is sewn in the USA (only tiny faction of the shirts sold in the US are actually constructed here). I like merino wool because it keeps you cool in the summer, and unlike cotton or synthetics, merino does not retain odor, and it does not wrinkle. The polo …
Two Books That Examine The Causes Of Cancer, And Offer Practical Advice
There are many books on cancer, but there are surprisingly few books that examine the causes of cancer.
Glycerin: An Underrated Natural Moisturizer
Glycerin is perhaps the best natural humectant (moisturizing substance). It absorbs an amazing 50 percent of its weight in moisture from the air. This makes it an excellent aftershave — just a rub a little on your skin for the moisturizing effect. Glycerin is created when a vegetable oil like olive oil is mixed with an alakli. The result is …
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The Best Places To Trade-In Your Electronics, DVDs & Books
Recently, I tested trading-in some of my old books, electronics, DVDs and CDs that were gathering dust on my shelves. I was able to free up some shelf space, and in addition I received some cash and credit (about $600 total). All of these trades went smoothly, the most laborious part was packaging all the items in a box, and …
Bone Char: A Very Effective Filter
Bone char — the name is perhaps…uninspiring, but it’s one the most underrated water filtering substance I’ve encountered.
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The Best LED Flashlights
In A Nutshell Update: We have more newer article over here — The Best LED Flashlights Of 2015 Here are the best LED flashlights of 2014: The brightest keyring-size LED flashlight: Fenix LD01 — 80 lumens — costs around $40 The best standard-size LED flashlight: Fenix TK11 R5 — 225 lumens – costs around $75 The brightest LED flashlight that …
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Bidet Seats: More Efficient Than Toilet Paper
Bidets are those devices that spray water (and sometimes air) on your posterior. They are more hygienic than toilet paper, and save you money in the long run. In Japan, high-tech bidets called Washlets are now the most popular electronic equipment being sold — 60% of households have them installed. In Venezuela they are found in approximately 90% of households. …
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Alpaca Wool Blankets: Amazingly Warm And Inexpensive
Alpacas have been bred in South America for thousands of years. Their wool is a soft, durable, luxurious fibers. Alpaca wool is similar to sheep’s wool, but it is warmer and has no lanolin, which makes it hypoallergenic. Here are some alpaca wool blankets I’ve personally tested: Alpaca Blanket Made In The US If you are looking for an alpaca …
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