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Here’s why Americans drive on the right and the UK drives on the left

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Conestoga, PA (CNN) — I drove out to Pennsylvania’s rural Amish country to see a man about a wagon. I was looking to nail down the answer to a question I’ve had since 2015 when I traveled to England on a work trip. Back when I was motoring through London, very carefully, in … Tiếp tục đọc

Theft on board airlines is more common than you think

Passengers should stow their carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment across their seat rather than one directly above to allow for a direct line of sight, say travel experts. SINGAPORE: Three people were the victims of in-flight theft last weekend after a fellow passenger allegedly stole around S$31,000 (US$23,260) on a Scoot flight from Vietnam … Tiếp tục đọc

Tea bags, takeaways and hot dogs linked to high levels of forever chemicals

By Euronews Green What we eat and where we eat it could impact the level of forever chemicals in our blood, according to researchers in the US. They asked more than 700 people across two groups a series of questions about their diet including how frequently they consumed certain foods and beverages – like dark green vegetables, … Tiếp tục đọc

Boiling, Filtering Water Can Get Rid of Microplastics, Study Finds

A new study finds that boiling and then filtering tap water can remove up to 90 percent of microplastics. Minute particles of plastic, no larger than a grain of sand, have been found in every corner of the globe, from the bottom of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Mediterranean, to the clouds floating over Mount Fuji, in … Tiếp tục đọc

Gustav Klimt portrait found after almost 100 years

By Bethany Bell / BBC News in Vienna A painting by the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, that was believed lost for 100 years, has been found in Vienna. Portrait of Fraulein Lieser once belonged to a Jewish family in Austria and was last seen in public in 1925. Its fate after that is unclear but … Tiếp tục đọc

This one common device is destroying sperm count, doctors warn

By Andrew Court Want super strong sperm? Sorry, fellas: you’re going to have to freeze. Doctors are urging men to turn off their car’s heated seats if they want to stay fertile, for fear that the popular feature could increase the temperature of the testes, adversely impacting sperm production. Heated seats are becoming increasingly common … Tiếp tục đọc

Dragon, Cow or Monkey? USPS Chinese New Year Stamp Sparks Blowback

Written by Han Li As the Year of the Dragon approaches, not everyone is happy about the new Chinese New Year stamp issued by the United States Postal Service. Since 1993, the USPS has released a stamp featuring each year’s zodiac animal. However, this year’s Year of the Dragon design—showing a three-dimensional bright yellow animal face … Tiếp tục đọc

Elon Musk Married And Divorced The Same Woman Twice ..

Jeannine Mancini Elon Musk, currently the richest man in the world and the entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has a history of multiple marriages and costly divorces. He even married and divorced his second wife, actress Tallulah Riley, twice. His relationship with Riley began in 2008 when they met in a London bar, leading to … Tiếp tục đọc

Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

Even just one or two drinks can have a big impact starting at a certain age. By Leigh Weingus “Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick to moderate drinking, however, we usually feel pretty … Tiếp tục đọc

It Just Got Harder For Car Dealers To Scam You

New FTC regulations, called the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule, are supposed to make life easier for car buyers. By Andy Kalmowitz The Federal Trade Commission has announced new regulations, called the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule, that are meant to stop car dealers from screwing customers with hidden fees and other bait-and-switch pricing tactics. Oh, happy days! … Tiếp tục đọc

Top 25 Cars That Hold Their Value the Best – and the 25 Worst

Electric vehicles are the worst at holding their value, while hybrids, sports cars and trucks depreciate the least By Iseecars Summary: All cars are holding their value better in 2023 compared to 2019 as a result of reduced new car production during the pandemic and constrained used car supply today. Prior to the pandemic, the … Tiếp tục đọc

The Napoléon that Ridley Scott and Hollywood won’t let you see

Critics have been raking Ridley Scott’s new movie about Napoléon Bonaparte over the coals for its many historical inaccuracies. As a scholar of French colonialism and slavery who studies historical fiction, or the fictionalization of real events, I was much less bothered by most of the liberties taken in “Napoleon” – although shooting cannons at the pyramids did … Tiếp tục đọc

How Fast You Need to Walk to Get Real Health Benefits

Walking is one of the more accessible forms of exercise. Not only can you do it without special equipment or memberships, you may even already get your steps in without formally considering it to be a workout. But how fast do you have to walk for it to “count” toward improving your health? New research may have … Tiếp tục đọc

Henry Kissinger Is Dead at 100; Shaped Nation’s Cold War History

The most powerful secretary of state of the postwar era, he was both celebrated and reviled. His complicated legacy still resonates in relations with China, Russia and the Middle East. By David E. Sanger. David E. Sanger covers the White House and national security. He interviewed Dr. Kissinger many times and traveled to Europe, Asia … Tiếp tục đọc

Fodor’s Travel xếp Vịnh Hạ Long vào ‘No list 2024’

Tạp chí du lịch Mỹ Fodor’s Travel đã bất ngờ xếp vịnh Hạ Long – kỳ quan thiên nhiên thế giới nổi tiếng của Việt Nam được UNESCO công nhận – vào danh sách “No list 2024”. Theo báo điện tử Nhà báo & Công luận dẫn công bố của Fodor’s Travel cho biết, nguyên … Tiếp tục đọc

Brad Pitt’s son Pax seemingly calls him ‘a f–king awful human’

By Brianna Sainez Brad Pitt’s friends broke their silence regarding Pax Jolie-Pitt’s claims that the Bullet Train actor was a “terrible and despicable person,” calling it a “disappointing” smear. “Brad has great respect for all of his children and it’s depressing to see this dragged up,” sources close to Brad, 59, told The Sun on Wednesday, November 22. “It’s frustrating … Tiếp tục đọc

Angkor Wat becomes the 8th wonder of the world

Angkor Wat, in the heart of Cambodia, has beaten Pompeii in Italy to become the eighth Wonder of the World. For those who don’t know, Eighth Wonder of the World is an unofficial title given to new buildings or projects or designs, among others. So, Angkor Wat is a huge temple complex and a UNESCO … Tiếp tục đọc

Why 2024 will be the year of the solo traveler – and what it means for you

Christopher Elliott, Senior Contributor If you’ve ever thought about taking a vacation on your own, you’re not alone. A new survey by tour operator Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) and Solo Traveler suggests 68% of participants identify themselves as independent travelers. It’s remarkable a shift from the past, when single supplements — which routinely doubled the price of a cruise … Tiếp tục đọc

This sleep trick may be the most important for a long life

Sleep boosts health in many ways, but do this and you might live even longer By Lois M. Collins If you’re only going to change your sleep habits in just one way, set aside the advice that you need to get eight hours of sleep a night.  While getting enough sleep has proven health benefits, … Tiếp tục đọc

Global study names world’s booziest nations

By Peter Aiken, Fox News Britain beat out most countries to rank high on a list of the biggest binge drinkers in the world, sitting behind only Romania and surprise No. 1 Denmark. “Nearly one in five adults (19%) reported heavy episodic drinking at least once a month, on average across 29 countries in 2019,” the … Tiếp tục đọc

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