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When Mr. Coffee Was The Must-Have Christmas Gift For Java Snobs
Few coffee aficionados are putting a Mr. Coffee machine on their wish list. But 40 years ago, it would’ve been at the top. The appliance revolutionized the quality and speed of home brewing.
Wonder Woman’s U.N. Job Comes To An End
The news broke this week: Her controversial tenure as honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls will conclude on Friday.
U.S. Kids Far Less Likely To Out-Earn Their Parents, As Inequality Grows
“It’s basically a coin flip as to whether you’ll do better than your parents,” a Stanford economist says.
Going Bare Down There Can Boost The Risk Of STDs
Next time you get a Brazilian wax or do a little manscaping you may be getting more than you bargained for. Banishing hair downstairs may increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
Uber Now Tracks Passengers’ Locations Even After They’re Dropped Off
Its latest update prompts users to allow Uber access to their location, even when the app isn’t in use. Uber says the move will improve service and safety, but it raises worries for privacy advocates.
6 Potential Brain Benefits Of Bilingual Education
Kids are showing reading gains in dual-language classrooms. There may be underlying brain advantages at work.
Scientists Say Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Made Earth’s Surface Act Like Liquid
The asteroid smashed into Earth. And from miles under the Earth’s surface, rock hurtled upward to a height twice that of Mount Everest and then collapsed outward to form a ring of mountains.
When The Kids Go Vegan, It Can Be A Recipe For A Stressful Holiday Meal
For parents with kids on special diets, be it vegan, paleo or gluten-free, holidays can mean more anxiety than fun. The solution lies in working together with their children to plan the perfect meal.
How You Can Stop Antibiotic Resistance (And Still Eat Bacon)
“This is an avoidable disaster,” says one expert. And there are at least three things you can do to help.
Can’t Hurry Love: Rare Snail Finds Romance After Global Search
A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.