Month: November 2023

What happened to Washington’s wildlife after the largest dam removal in US history

The man made flood that miraculously saved our heroes at the end of O Brother Where Art Thou were an actual occurrence in the 19th and 20th century — and a fairly common one at that — as river valleys across the American West were dammed up and drowned out…

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26 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2023): Camp Cookware, Bike Accessories, Outdoor Apparel

Give your favorite adventurer a gift that lets everybody know their happy place is the Great Outdoors. Source

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18 Best Tech Gifts for Kids (2023): Tablets, Speakers, Smartwatches

Your child has spent years watching you tap away on your phone or laptop. Give them a turn with an age-appropriate device of their own. Source

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16 Gift Ideas for the Home Chef (2023): Vitamix, Cookbooks, and More

From the real everyday pan to the best Instant Pot, we have ideas that will keep the curious cook in your life tinkering away. Source

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The best apps and tools for managing your money online

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 14, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, you’re my favorite, so happy you’re here, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)  I also have for you a rundown…

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Lang The Well Mineralizing Water Filter Review: Convenient but Finicky

Lang’s machine filters your tap water and adds healthy minerals to it, precluding the need to buy wasteful bottled water. Source

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