Home & Garden

Why Did Whirlpool and General Electric Make “Sabbath Mode” Appliances?

Home Appliances, Kitchen & Dining, Major Kitchen Appliances, Small Kitchen Appliances / November 25, 2021

There are many types of consumer products that cater to different ideologies and traditions. Organic chocolates, vegan burgers, even KFC’s double-down burgers have a halal-approved version. But did you know there are also appliances designed to cater to religious rituals? Some appliances are programmed with Sabbath mode. This feature attracts practicing Jewish consumers with machines […]

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What is the Green Legacy Hiroshima?

Ecology & Environment, Gardening & Landscaping, Military, Sensitive Subjects / November 24, 2021

On August 6, 1945, during the Second World War, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. More than 200,000 lives were lost then, but did you know there are about 170 trees that survived and are still thriving even after the nuclear bombing? The Green Legacy Hiroshima initiative was established

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What Are Solitary Bees?

Animal Products & Services, Home & Garden / November 18, 2021

When we think of bees, the image of a furry yellow buzzing bug comes to mind. We also associate them with hives and living with a colony of bees. But did you know that there are bees that do not live within a colony? Solitary bees are bees that don’t need a hive to survive.

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Can You Own A Flamethrower in the United States?

Construction & Power Tools, Home Improvement / November 13, 2021

Flamethrowers have gained an infamous reputation of inciting fear and tormenting enemies. But did you know that the laws in the United States are not strict with the ownership of these weapons? In the U.S., flamethrowers are perfectly legal to own. They are considered tools instead of firearms. Out of all the states, only California

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What is so Fascinating About the Jabuticaba Tree?

Food, Gardening & Landscaping / October 14, 2021

Trees are some of the amazing things on our planet. They don’t move, but they are classified as living organisms. In addition to this, they are highly beneficial to humans. But have you heard about the Jabuticaba tree? What makes it so unusual? The Jabuticaba Tree or the Brazilian Grape Tree is unique for growing

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Why Was The Murphy-Bed Invented?

Home Furnishings / October 12, 2021

With minimalists interiors making their way in today’s market, we really have to pay homage to the geniuses behind the idea of space-saving furniture. William Lawrence Murphy first patented the Murphy bed in 1911, and this nifty piece of furniture is still being used today. But did you know why Murphy even invented the bed

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Are Clovers Helpful to Our Gardens?

Gardening & Landscaping, Home & Garden / September 1, 2021

Clovers were quite prominent on gardens before the world war. Most people didn’t mind them, and they seemed to have been very beneficial. But why do we consider them weeds nowadays? Clover seeds were part of the lawn seed mix. They were extremely helpful in keeping gardens healthy. Then when petrochemical-based weed killers were made,

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What Was the History of the Modern-Day Toilet Paper?

Home & Garden / July 30, 2021

Paper, in general, has been used for hygienic purposes since the 6th century. By the 14th century, it became a mass-produced product. However, it wasn’t until the 19th Century when the modern toilet paper was created. But did you know they weren’t splinter-free until the 1930s? Up until the 1930s, it was common to have

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When a 400-year rare old Japanese bonsai tree was stolen, the bonsai master gave out instructions on how the thief could care for the plant so it doesn’t die, as he felt it was his child.

Gardening & Landscaping / March 14, 2021

Bonsai thief steals $118,000 of tiny trees from garden, including 400-year-old juniper Hong Kong (CNN)A bonsai thief has stolen seven tiny trees worth at least 13 million yen ($118,000) from a garden space in Saitama prefecture near Tokyo. The loot included a rare 400-year-old shimpaku tree, a star of the bonsai world, which was due

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Cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn’t cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn’t harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource.

Gardening & Landscaping / March 9, 2021

Cork oak Evergreen tree up to 26m tall. Bark deeply fissured and corky, up to 15cm thick in places. Leaves weakly lobed with a slight point at the tip, up to 4cm long. Each tree has male and female flowers (monoecious). Acorns solitary or paired and are deeply cupped by the upper scales. Pollinated by

Cork flooring and wine corks are created using the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The tree isn’t cut down. The bark is harvested & begins to regenerate quickly to be harvested every 7 years. The Cork Oak isn’t harmed & is therefore a sustainable resource. Read More »