technology trends

Are knee bars allowed at white belt?

Turning towards the knee is illegal. The positions from which white belts may perform the straight ankle lock are the straight ashi garami, outside ashi ...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

environmental reporting

Why are laundry pods better?

Jennifer Ahoni, principal scientist at Tide, takes that one step further and says pods not only perform better because they are measured correctly, but a...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

science

How far can a person hike in one day?

Taking this average pace and applying it to an 8-hour hiking day (not including rest breaks), it is possible for an average person to hike between 16 – 2...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

policy

Is left field behind first or third?

Left Field: Left fielders stand in left field, in the outfield between second and third base. They catch fly balls and are the last line of defense. Cent...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

public affairs

Who is the best sniper of all time?

Nicknamed "White Death," Simo Häyhä tallied 505 kills, far and away the highest count from any major war. All of Häyhä's kills of Red Army combatant...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

global education

What is fear of future called?

"Dreading the future, or more commonly known as anticipatory fear, is quite common and can be quite debilitating in extreme cases," says Anderson. "Peopl...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

history

Can cats live into their 20s?

A cat's life expectancy will depend on many factors, including health, diet and their environment, but the average lifespan for a domestic cat is ab...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

policy

Is California Safe?

California is in the lower half of states in terms of safety when you look at statewide crime rates. The Golden State's violent crime rate of 4.47 i...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

technology trends

Does WD-40 clean brass?

We like to use WD-40. It is not only very easy to use, but is also quick and very effective. All you need to do is coat the gold and brass lamp with a la...

Published: Jan 23, 2026

policy

Do you walk with a limp after hip replacement?

Many people who have undergone a total hip replacement have had a significantly altered gait pattern, or limp, for some time prior to surgery. Besides re...

Published: Jan 23, 2026