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Gear

Save up to 30% on portable power banks, charging bricks, cables, and other essential accessories during INIU’s spring sale

INIU makes affordable charging accessories and the prices have dropped even lower during this spring season sale.

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NASA

Even astronauts get constipated in space

NASA packed laxatives on Artemis II for a reason.

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Outdoor Gear

REEF celebrates 21 years of the iconic Fanning flip-flop with updated Spring/Summer styles

Step up, and on, your summer game with REEF’s 21st-anniversary Fanning flip-flops—now with fresh styles, still with the classic built-in bottle opener.

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The Home Depot Just Started Its Biggest Sale of the Season—Here Are 50+ Deals Worth Grabbing

The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale runs April 9–22, 2026. Here are the best deals on Milwaukee, Ryobi, DeWalt, Weber, and more—before they sell out.

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Moons

The 5 hot sauces aboard Artemis II are kinda weak

Don’t expect any ‘Hot Ones’ entries on the menu.

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Tech Hacks

Samsung Galaxy phones now support Apple AirDrop. Here’s how it works.

It’s now easier to move files from Android to Apple devices.

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What exercises will keep my aging joints healthy?

Walking deserves a special mention.

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Fossil Fuels

It’s illegal to pump your own gas in New Jersey. But why?

The Garden State’s decades-old law is rooted in safety, science, and jobs—but how risky is pumping your own fuel?

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