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12 Dishes You Should Beg Your Local Chinese Restaurant To Serve

If you're sick of General Tso's and crab rangoon, nudge your local Chinese joint to add these to the menu.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

6 Things You Shouldn’t Touch at the Grocery Store

Regardless of protective measures, don't touch these six things at grocery stores at all costs in order to keep yourself and others safe.

Here's How Often You Should Shower, According to Science

Showers are one of the greatest pleasures in life. Stinky? Take a shower. Stressed out? Take a warm shower. Tired? Take a cold shower. Frisky? Take a

What to Eat on the Road When the Convenience Store Is Your Only Option

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to shop smart buying food at dollar stores

With rising inflation and food costs, Jennifer Westhoven shows you how to cut your next grocery bill without compromising your health.

The Casual Science Behind Preparing Wheels For A NASCAR Pit Stop

When it comes to preparing a wheel for a NASCAR pit stop, the goal is a lot like the reoccurring theme Goldilocks kept stumbling upon—the glue holding lug nuts on the wheel can’t be too brittle or too syrupy. It has to be just right, or else it could become a competition disaster.

This Is Awesome: Watch a Pit Stop Recorded Using Thermal Imaging

As if the stopwatch ballets commonly referred to as pit stops weren’t interesting enough to watch already, BMW has gone and made it more fun by an order of magnitude through the use of thermal imaging. The wheels and tires are preheated, hence their red glow. The crew’s all blue, save for hints of red […]

Fun Facts for Pit Stops

Use these past fact morsels to start up a conversation during your next pit stop or get together with your sled buddies.

Heads Up: Make Sure Your Fire Pit Is 10+ Feet Away From Your Home

Nothing beats the warmth and relaxing ambiance of an outdoor fire pit. When the sun goes down, you can relax around a fire pit with your friends and family. When setting up your fire pit, however, you should check to ensure that it's at least 10 feet away from your home. Placing your fire pit closer to your home could result in a structure fire.Fire Pits Can Reach Temperatures of Up to 1,000 DegreesTo say fire pits get "hot" would be an understatement…

The dos and don’ts of fire pits

Many homeowners relish any opportunity to retreat to their backyards, where they can put up their feet and relax in the great outdoors. That retreat-like escape is made even more relaxing when sitt…

What Not to Burn in a Fire Pit Infographic

You know what's not safe to burn in your fireplace, but with a fire pit outdoors, what's safe to burn and what isn't? What Not to Burn in Your Fire Pit

Want a Fire Pit? Here's What You Need to Know

Fire pits make your patio or outdoor room usable year-round. But be sure you choose the right kind. Here are some tips:Gas or Wood-burning?Gas fire pits can be used on porches with roofs, they don’t produce smelly, air-polluting smoke or messy ashes, and you’ll never need to hunt down firewood. While they’re tidy, they also [...]

Myths and Facts About Pit Bulls

Pit Bulls are one of the most maligned and misunderstood dog breeds in the world. Learn some Pit Bull myths and facts and if adoption might be right for your family.

Ideas for How to Utilize Your Fire Pit During Spring

Here are some unique and innovative ideas on the best ways to utilize a fire pit during the spring season.

Maintaining a Fire Pit During Winter

These are some maintenance tasks you'll want to perform for your fire pit during winter.