In recent business blunder news, the Adidas marketing team is recovering from an awkward faux pas after sending what was supposed to be a congratulatory email but instead ended up referencing and making light of a national tragedy. After the Boston Marathon, this year’s runners received an email from Adidas with a subject line that…
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This Oregon Company Produces Honey Infused With Cannabis
UPDATED 1/15/21 We all know that buying locally produced honey supports both local businesses and the environment, since bees are an essential part of our ecosystem and play a crucial role in the pollination of our crops and foods. And while North Dakota lead the way in honey production in 2013 with 33 million pounds…
A Nice Game of Curling in Russia — Played in Their Cars
Only in Russia can you see a game as simple and easy as curling be taken this far. But in this game hosted in the Urals city of Ekaterinburg, the normal stones sliding across the ice have been replaced with cheap and fragile Okas cars. The principal, surprisingly, remains pretty much the same. Four teams…
According to the U.N, Working From Home Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Think that working from home is one of the best perks of any job? Well, it may be time to think again. Many employers and employees believe that working from home is a great way to boost productivity, have a flexible schedule, and spend more time with family. However, a new study, titled “Working Anytime,…
LED Lighting on Roads Could Have Serious lmpact on Wildlife
There are plenty of risks that come with driving, but one of the most serious risks is night travel. Not only are headlights blinding in the rearview, but flourescent street lights aren’t always enough to prevent a collision. While LED street lighting might seem like an incredible idea, new data suggests that it could have…
Odd Trend: Men Get Stuck in Ductwork All Across the Country
Over the past couple of months, a number of adventurous souls across the country have learned the hard way that the stunts you see in spy movies don’t always work out in real life. More specifically: very few fully grown men can squeeze through a building’s ductwork and make it out unassisted — let alone…
Sen. Hassan Grills Betsy DeVos Over IDEA During Her Confirmation Hearing
Betsy DeVos inarguably challenges the status quo when it comes to education reform. While many politicians and American citizens alike were enraged when President-Elect Donald Trump announced the multi-billionaire as his pick for Secretary of Education, it was her confirmation hearing that set so many over the edge. DeVos, a Republican, and an advocate of…
Malicious Software, Hackers Present New Threats For Google Account Holders and Cell Phone Users
People across the world rely on email accounts to keep in constant contact with others. And while we’d like to think that access to these accounts is secure due to the safeguards we’ve put in place, nothing could be further from the truth. A study conducted in 2013 found that an average of 82,000 new…
Buying a Home in 2017? Prepare for These New Changes to the Housing Market
Potential home buyers, be prepared. 2017 is shaping up to present a whole new experience for those looking to purchase a house, especially for the one-third who are first-time home buyers. First off, their mortgage rates will likely be higher than usual, thanks to president-elect Donald Trump. Just this week, mortgage agency Freddie Mac reported…
Mounting Evidence Reveals Wisdom Teeth Removal May Not Always be Necessary
While it’s common for adults to have their wisdom teeth removed, mounting evidence now suggests that the painful introduction to adulthood may not be necessary in a lot of cases. The most commonly given reasons for removing wisdom teeth are that there’s only room in the mouth for 28 teeth and the possibility of future…