Rube Goldberg's Granddaughter is Asking You to Build a Machine That Drops a Bar of Soap into Your Hand
The annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest will be open to international video submissions from engineers of all ages until May 31st.
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Family Cheers Up Neighborhood By Spending 6 Hours Coloring Each Brick of Their House With Rainbow Chalk
Although it took the little English family 6 hours and 40 sticks of jumbo chalk, their brick house has now become a source of cheer for the community.
Taking Hot Baths Every Day is Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke or Heart Disease
Similarly to how sauna bathing has been linked to some surprising health benefits, this new study says that regularly taking hot baths is good for you too.
Free Appliance Repair Helps in Tough Economy
Amid tough economic realities in Michigan, one website is doing its part to help consumers save money. RepairClinic.com offers free repair help on their website, including detailed drawings of each of the appliances, along with careful how-to explanations for most major appliance repairs.
Electric Car Share-Rental Program Launched in Baltimore
A new car sharing/car rental program, called AltCar, has been launched in Baltimore, Maryland with a fleet of all-electric battery-powered cars.
DOW Unveils Groundbreaking Solar Shingles
The Dow Chemical Company today unveiled its line of DOW Powerhouse Solar Shingles, revolutionary photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials.
Colorado Encouraging "Green" Construction
Governor Ritter wants Colorado to be the example for the rest of the nation when it comes to green technology and energy efficiency giving thirty seven communities across the state a grant from the governors energy office to encourage the building of energy efficient homes.
Chase Volunteers to Lower Mortgage Rate at No Cost to Homeowners
We got a FedEx delivery this week containing an offer from our mortgage company (Chase) and we are taking advantage of it with the result that our interest rate and monthly payments will drop; our interest-only loan will now become a principle-paying 30-year fixed; and, the best part, there are absolutely NO charges involved. No closing costs or fees.
Autoworkers Transform Rust Belt Factory into Wind Power Assembly Line
Innovative backyard wind turbines are the result of years of Silicon Valley research yet they are being manufactured in former auto plants by former auto workers.
Man Who Loves Cats Transforms Home into Feline Playland - And You Can Too (For Charity)
This man has been using his colorful cat palace to raise money for a feline disease that was previously incurable until now.
Growing Up Surrounded by Books Could Have Powerful, Lasting Effect on the Mind
This new study shows that teens who grew up around books had a lot of the same mental capabilities as university students who weren't exposed to books.
States Now Helping People With Foreclosure Programs
As the Obama administration prepares its $75 billion plan to help as many as four million people avoid foreclosure, states are stepping up their own efforts to halt the rise in foreclosures, like the 600 attorneys who volunteered to help New Jersey homeowners facing foreclosure in an unprecedented state-sponsored effort to keep people in their homes.
Stressed-Out Americans Only Get 43 Minutes of 'Me Time' Per Day, But Solution May Lie in Their Backyards
If you want to get more healthy relaxation time, this new survey says that you should start going out into your backyard.
New Study Finds Best Material for Homemade Face Masks May Be Two Fabrics Combined
The ACS study found that tightly woven cotton sheets combined with two layers of chiffon or silk filtered out the most aerosol particles—between 80-99%.
Couple Remodeling Bathroom Finds Amusing Hidden Message From Former Owners
The former tenants of the Monney home clearly had a sense of humor – and a strong sense of home decor.
Bored in Quarantine, 15-Year-old Transforms Her Bedroom Wall into 8-Foot Climbing Structure
Erin Sloan says that she hopes her homemade project will help to smash gender stereotypes in the rock climbing community.
As Weather Gets Warmer, Here Are 6 Tips to Save Water on Your Lawn and Gardens
After 2019 was the hottest summer on record, keeping your lawn green and saving water resources can be as easy as following these 6 tips.
For Your Health: Use Hand Sanitizers Without Triclosan
As vast amounts of hand sanitizer gels are being used to prevent the spread of the flu virus or possibly the H1N1 virus, be wary of the ingredient Triclosan, if you are concerned about compromising your immune system – and you care about our environment.
Doctors Join Together To Change Ethiopian's Life
A new US citizen from Ethiopia, and volunteer doctors who performed reconstructive procedures that would heal a decades-old injury, its lingering pain and emotional distress.
Here's Why You Should Start Washing Your Clothes in Cold Water
Cold water isn't just better for your clothes and wallet – it's also way better for the environment.
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