Latest articles and news for June 15, 2023
You probably sharpen your knives wrong: Popular knives sharpening mistakes
If you don't sharpen your knives regularly, you can make your cooking more annoying, or even potentially dangerous. But even sharpening them regularly won't help unless you do it properly.
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You don't need too many decorative pillows in your living room: Interior tips
Decorative pillows can make your living room look cozy and cute, but they can also create some additional problems. If you don't want to have high-maintenance decorations, or don't like the idea of creating visual clutter, then you probably shouldn't buy too many of these pillows.
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How to prepare garden beds in your greenhouse: Make sure your plants are comfortable
A good greenhouse can significantly benefit your overall gardening experience and make your plants grow better. But you should know how to prepare your garden beds in your greenhouse before planting anything there.
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Why healthy food tastes bad: How to start liking tasty food
While researchers from Natural Library of Medicine explore the connection between taste of nutrient-dense and nutrient-low foods, most people just subconsciously know that "healthy food tastes bad". It's especially hard to teach children to opt for healthy foods, because fast food is often designed to taste and smell just perfect for our brains.
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Too much alcohol can damage your brain cells forever: The new study shows terrifying results
A study published on Science Direct claims that long-term alcohol drinking can irreversibly damage your brain. While some negative effects can go away after you stop drinking for a while, others may stay with you forever.
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Why you should organize your garage: Make your life easier
A garage is often seen as a "safe space for a man", where he organizes everything the way he wants, or doesn't organize at all. Sometimes garages also work like storage for things you don't need in your house anymore.
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Why wooden furniture can look outdated: State and Style
Wooden furniture can be expensive, elegant, reliable, and almost timeless - but it can also look outdated. Modern interior designers still like using wooden furniture in their projects, but style and condition play a huge role in what they choose to use.
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Eggplant watering mistakes: Things you might be doing wrong
Eggplants aren't the most capricious garden plant, but you can make a few mistakes while taking care of it. Even such a simple thing as watering can be done wrong, so you need to know how to water your plants right to get a good harvest.
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Why some animals can sleep while standing: How they never fall down
Have you ever wondered why some animals and birds sleep while standing? While it's almost impossible for a human to sleep while standing, animals like horses and some birds see no problems with it.
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Why woodpeckers don't have brain damage: Nature is amazing
While most animals can suffer brain damage after they hit their head, it surprisingly doesn't affect woodpeckers. Woodpeckers have a unique adaptation that protects their brains from damage while repeatedly pecking at trees.
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Eating not enough flavanols can make your memory worse: New research encourages you to eat more fruits and vegetables
The newest study made by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard claims that older people with low flavanol consumption performed poorly on memory tests. It indicates a link between a low-flavanol diet and widespread age-related memory loss.
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Why you probably shouldn't have a fox as a pet: Instincts and dietary needs
Foxes have evolved to survive in the wild and possess characteristics that make them not really suitable as pets. While they look adorable, they are really high-maintenance, and non-specialists can't normally create perfect conditions for them.
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Walking improves memory of older adults: It's beneficial for both body and mind
Exercising is helpful for both body and mind, and it's true for people of all ages. The latest study published in IOS Press claims that physical activity can decrease dementia in older people.
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Meringue baking mistakes: Fix them to bake a perfect dessert
Meringue is a nice dessert that consists of only a few ingredients, so it usually seems that it's easy to cook it. In fact, it's not always the case - you can still make a few mistakes that can ruin the recipe.
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Why your tomato plants are ill: The most popular plant illnesses
Every gardener wants its plants to be thriving and strong, but it's not always easy to achieve. Tomato plants can become ill because of many reasons, including pests, infections, or just improper care.
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How dog's breed impacts its personalty: Specific dogs to specific purposes
Most dog breeds were created to serve very specific purposes, like hunting, guarding, searching. Selection has influenced dog's characters as well, so breeds are often tightly connected with pet's personality.
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You probably don't need a white interior: Impractical and high-maintenance
White or light gray interior designs are still pretty popular, but they tend to look better in pictures than in real life. These designs turn homes into living places that require lots of your time and effort to stay white and clean.
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You probably need a steamer: The benefits of having a steamer at home
If you don't have a steamer, then you probably need one, because steamers are actually very useful. They are perfect for delicate fabrics, and they are very fast to use.
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The way you speak to your newborn baby impacts its brain development: Everything matters
Parents and babysitters can influence newborn babies a lot, but the newest research published on Science Direct shows that the impact is even bigger than we thought. The way you talk to a child and how often you do it impacts their abilities, because it helps them develop some parts of their brain faster.
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Mayonnaise making mistakes: Fix them to get a perfect home-made sauce
Home-made mayonnaise usually tastes way better than the one you can buy in a supermarket. But even though it consists of just a few ingredients, you still can make a few mistakes that will ruin your sauce.
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