What Are The Yellow Grids On Telephone Poles For?
While driving past a telephone pole (especially at night), you might have seen a yellow grid design on its side. What are ...
Did your tree get struck by lightning? With care, you could save them
Lightning can injure a tree in many ways but it doesn't have to mean the end. Here's what you should look for and some tips to save your tree.
I took the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 XL into the woods, and its off-ground storage was a revelation
The Copper Spur UL3 XL is the larger version of the standard three-person Copper Spur backpacking tent. It offers a more ...
Chicago Bears Q&A: When did they last invest so much in the O-line? How high is too high to draft a RB?
The initial wave of NFL free agency has passed, and the Chicago Bears continue to fill out the roster for coach Ben Johnson’s first season while looking ahead to next month’s draft. General manager ...
What's the difference between NRG, Reliant and CenterPoint? How the Texas power grid works.
The deregulated Texas electricity market has three separate segments: retail electric providers, transmission and ...
Where to see cherry blossoms in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, springtime tips
If there's one spot in Paris not to be missed when looking for beautiful Japanese cherry trees, it's the Jardin des Plantes ...
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I’m a Hiking Expert, and These Are My 10 Favorite Tricks for Cutting Down Pack Weight — From $11
Get ready for a more comfortable hike — without the back pain. I’m no ultralight hiker. I’m all for lightweight hiking gear, ...
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The Subversive Love Songs of Lucy Dacus
One morning in January, I met the musician Lucy Dacus at the Cloisters, the medieval-art museum at the northwestern tip of ...
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Mark Lorenzoni: Milestones and memories as Charlottesville 10 Miler celebrates 50 years
1976: CTC members Max and Jenny White (first champs) along with James and Karen Beaver coordinate the inaugural running of ...
The one-day walks in Wales that every hiker needs to try at least once
One of the best ways to experience the varied landscapes of Wales is by walking some of its lovely, well-trodden routes ...