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The 8 Best Paint Sprayers Give You Even Coverage—and Fast Results
We tested the best models out there to help you maximize efficiency and save time on your next project.
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4h ago
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The 8 Best Countertop Ice Makers for Pounds of Ice on Demand
These handy small appliances ensure there’s a continual supply of cubes to keep your drinks cold.
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26h ago
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The 7 Best Nugget Ice Makers to Get Soft, Chewable Ice at Home
We tried out the best versions that sit on your countertop and churn out several pounds of ice per day.
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26h ago
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The 8 Best Cheap Washing Machines for Fresh Laundry on a Budget
If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.
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28h ago
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The 6 Best Retractable Hose Reels to Keep Your Garden Tidy
Tired of wrestling with a tangled garden hose? A retractable reel makes cleanup a whole lot easier.
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9h ago
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<b><strong>Three Men Tried to Fly a Hot Air Balloon to the North Pole. The Journey Went Horribly Wrong.</strong></b>
A daring 1897 balloon expedition to the North Pole ended in a crash, a desperate fight for survival, and a cause of death that scientists still can't explain.
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32h ago
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Archaeologists Just Found an Ancient City Beneath the Desert—and Bodies with ‘Golden Tongues’
Two discoveries reveal a hidden Byzantine settlement and sealed tombs containing gold amulets.
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27h ago
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Workmen Dug Up a Rotting Chest—and Uncovered the Largest Viking Treasure in England.
Legends of treasure buried near a riverbank turned out to be more than just myth.
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28h ago
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Healing Crystals Really Can Alter Your Mind, Research Shows. Here’s the Evidence.
Studies have challenged conventional wisdom and even revealed an unexpected psychological effect.
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30h ago
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LG C6 4K OLED TV Review: A Small Upgrade to a TV Titan
A brighter panel and higher refresh rate are welcome improvements to one of the most recommended OLEDs, but last year’s model might still be the better buy.
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33h ago
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A Fire in an Alpine Tunnel Killed 39 People—and Ignited a Fiery Debate
The Mont Blanc tunnel fire in March 1999 exposed significant engineering problems.
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24h ago
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A Plane Vanished With 31 People Aboard. Sabotage Could Be to Blame, Air Vice Marshal Claims.
An investigation examined mechanical failure and human error—but reached an unsettling conclusion.
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29h ago
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Air Conditioning Saves Lives. Scientists Think It Also Might Doom Us All.
Well, maybe not ‘doom.’ But a new study argues that air conditioning should be a last-ditch solution.
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3h ago
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BougeRV’s Tent Air Conditioner Can Really Help on a Hot Day—Just Don’t Expect a Miracle
It kept the nights cool, but it’s not a daytime match for an intense heat wave.
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America’s Forgotten Tornado Apocalypse Left 500 Dead. Scientists Say It Could Happen Again.
The midwestern U.S. is the epicenter of tornadoes on Earth, but the spring of 1896 showed the world just how powerful these cyclones can be.
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28h ago
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Residents Were Visiting Their Local Beach. They Discovered Mysterious Orbs that Fell From Space.
Australia is a magnet for space debris. The latest arrival is a cluster of pressurized fuel vessels, or “space balls” from an unidentified spacecraft.