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Airplane Water Quality Is Even Worse Than Previously Believed
A study of 11 major and 12 regional airlines found that airplane water quality is getting harder to swallow.
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The Reason Why Ships Are Often Painted Red on the Bottom
No matter the color of a vessel, the hull below the water line is often painted red. The reason has something to do with worms.
A Hazardous History of the Slip 'N Slide
The popular backyard toy has been a hit with kids since 1961. Unfortunately, it had catastrophic consequences for adults.
5 Expert Tips for Surviving a Shark Attack
Sharks rarely attack humans, and not all shark encounters are fatal. Still, some of these strategies could help you avoid becoming chum.
Report: American Beaches Are Brimming With Bacteria
Runoff from urban areas and even sewage pollution is making hundreds of public beaches unsafe, according to a new report.
Canned Aquafina Water May Be Coming to a Store Near You
PepsiCo is looking to cut down on plastic waste by transitioning to canned water with its Aquafina brand.
High Levels of Arsenic Found in Bottled Water From Whole Foods and Dr Pepper
The bottled water brands Peñafiel from Keurig Dr Pepper and Starkey from Whole Foods were found to contain arsenic levels that exceed safety limits.
The Reason Why It Was Once Technically Against State Rules to Sell LaCroix in Massachusetts
Everything is fine now, but the state of Massachusetts once wanted LaCroix to comply with its regulations or face a possible fine and banishment from store shelves.
Environmental Group Lets You Kayak European Waterways for Free in Exchange for Picking Up Trash
Instead of spending money to rent a kayak, you can explore European rivers for free while using your time to help the environment.
Why Heated Concrete Can Explode Like Popcorn
The common building material doesn't burn, but it can explode like microwaved popcorn. Using state-of-the-art thermal imaging, scientists now understand why.
You're Probably Not Washing Your Reusable Water Bottle Enough
They're good for the environment, but reusable water bottles can become reusable bacteria bottles in a hurry.
Lake Erie Now Has the Same Legal Rights as a Person in Toledo, Ohio
According to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, the great lake has a legal right "to exist, flourish and naturally evolve" in Toledo, Ohio.
The Best Way to Shower, According to Experts
If you're soaping up all over, you're doing it wrong.
Innovative New Device Uses the Air to Create Drinking Water for 100 People a Day
It can be powered by cast-offs like coconut shells and wood chips.
Pipe Dream: The Wacky Plan to Pump Antarctic Ice into Australia
Horse-powered cars, bombs with cat flaps, self-steering golf balls: Arthur Paul Pedrick may not have been the world's most successful inventor, but he was undoubtedly one of the most creative.
This Fire Hydrant Provides Free Drinking Water to Dogs and People
And firefighters can still use them.
Mild Dehydration Could Mess Up Your Concentration
Even a mild case may cause foggy thinking.
15 Secrets of Commercial Divers
The pay is great, so long as you don't mind the sharks, dead bodies, and occasional risk of being sucked into a vacuum.
IKEA Is Recalling Its New Dog Water Fountain Due to Suffocation Risk
The dome-shaped water reservoir poses a suffocation hazard if dogs manage to get their snouts stuck in it.
Why a Dripping Faucet Makes That Maddening 'Plink' Sound—and How to Stop It
Scientists have found a hack to help you quell the sound until the plumber comes.
15 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Pool Lifeguards
Lifeguards deal with everything from dangerous chemicals to poop emergencies. But they're also not above occasionally peeing in the pool.
The CDC Makes It Official: Public Pools Are Disgusting
From 2000 to 2014, a number of "diarrheal incidents" led to thousands of pool-goers getting sick.
Think You're Dehydrated? This Skin Test Will Tell You in Seconds
If you fail the test, it's time to visit the water cooler.
Here's Why the UK is About to Ban Q-Tips
It's not because people are sticking them in their ears. (Don't do that.) It's for another reason entirely.