Marcel Kuhn
10 Everyday Inventions That Came from the U.S. Heartland
The Television Remote Control – Zenith Corporation, Chicago The Television Remote Control – Zenith Corporation, Chicago (image credits: unsplash) Eugene ...
7 Common Food Habits — That Are Technically Unsafe
Eating Undercooked Eggs Eating Undercooked Eggs (image credits: unsplash) Cracking open a runny egg and dipping toast into the golden yolk feels comforting, but it comes with a hidden danger: salmonella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in every 20,000 eggs in the U.S. is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. …
The Forgotten Wars That Changed America’s Borders
The War of 1812: When America Nearly Lost Its Northern Frontier The War of 1812: When America Nearly Lost Its ...
6 Things You Store in the Fridge — That Should Never Be There
1. Bread: The Silent Dry-Out Culprit 1. Bread: The Silent Dry-Out Culprit (image credits: pixabay) Most people toss bread into the fridge, thinking it’ll stay fresher longer. Shockingly, the opposite is true. According to food scientists, cold temperatures actually speed up the process called “retrogradation,” making bread stale and dry in just a day or …
8 Everyday Meals That Contain Banned Ingredients in Europe
Breakfast Cereals and Artificial Colors Breakfast Cereals and Artificial Colors (image credits: unsplash) Colorful breakfast cereals like Froot Loops and Cap’n Crunch are a staple for many American families. What’s surprising is that these cereals often get their rainbow look from artificial food dyes like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40. These very dyes …
7 Things That Are Illegal to Burn in Your Backyard (But Still Burned Anyway)
Plastic Containers and Packaging Materials Plastic Containers and Packaging Materials (image credits: unsplash) Every weekend, millions of Americans toss plastic bottles, food containers, and packaging into their backyard fire pits without realizing they’re breaking federal and state laws. The EPA strictly prohibits burning plastics due to the toxic dioxins and furans released into the air, …
8 Most Affordable Countries Where $1,000 a Month Goes Far
Vietnam: The Emerald Paradise Where Your Dollar Stretches Like Magic Vietnam: The Emerald Paradise Where Your Dollar Stretches Like Magic (image credits: pixabay) In Vietnam, $1,000 monthly transforms you into royalty without the crown. A comfortable apartment in Ho Chi Minh City costs around $300-400, while street food meals run just $1-3 each, making dining …
Why American Accents Are Disappearing—And Where They Survive
The Great Leveling: How Mass Media Homogenized American Speech The Great Leveling: How Mass Media Homogenized American Speech (image credits: ...
The 9 Most Underrated Performances Ever—Did You Catch Them?
Adam Driver in “Paterson” (2016): Quiet Genius Hidden in Plain Sight Adam Driver in “Paterson” (2016): Quiet Genius Hidden in Plain Sight (image credits: wikimedia) Adam Driver is a household name thanks to blockbusters and high-profile franchises, but his role in “Paterson” is a soft, slow-burning masterpiece that went under the radar. In this film, …
These 10 Scientific Breakthroughs Were Made by Mistake
Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine Penicillin: The Mold That Changed Medicine (image credits: unsplash) It’s almost unbelievable that the world’s first antibiotic was discovered because of a messy lab. In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from a two-week vacation to find that a mold called Penicillium notatum had killed the bacteria in his petri dishes. …
