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Amazon's Bestselling Contactless Thermometer Is on Sale

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Amazon's Bestselling Contactless Thermometer Is on Sale

Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now

A road trip may be the safest way to travel during a pandemic.

Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now

Bad Blood: The Hidden Horror of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

A doctor draws blood from one of the study’s subjects.

Bad Blood: The Hidden Horror of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

A wine window in Florence's Via Santo Spirito.

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

Why Researchers Believe a 'Crappy' Coronavirus Test Can Help Fight the Pandemic

Cheap tests may be the key to fighting coronavirus.

10 Facts About the Racial Disparity in COVID-19

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‘Maskne’ Is Irritating Face Mask Users. Here’s How to Deal With It

Face masks can lead to skin irritation.

Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus

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Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go

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9 Expert Tips for Safe Road Trips This Summer

It took them a while to agree on which podcast to listen to.

Do Carbon Filters in Face Masks Offer More Protection Against Coronavirus?

Cloth face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus. But do they need filters, too?

The FDA Has Recalled Dozens of Hand Sanitizer Brands Due to Possible Toxicity

Not all hand sanitizers are safe to use.

Zappos Is Now Selling Single Shoes and Mixed-Size Pairs, Making Its Offerings More Accessible

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Joshua Tree National Park Closes Two Campgrounds Due to ‘Aggressive’ Honey Bees

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12 Facts About Richard Simmons

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Seniors in a North Carolina Assisted Living Facility Are Looking for Pen Pals

Seniors in nursing homes are hoping to develop new friendships with pen pals.