How to Prepare for a Solar Flare Hitting Earth (Because It'll Probably Happen)

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How to Prepare for a Solar Flare Hitting Earth (Because It's Probably Going to Happen)

An explanation of what solar flares are, why they happen, what effect they have on earth, and what a regular person can do to prepare for one hitting the planet.

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This Is the Only Way to Bypass Google Maps' Divisive New Color Scheme

Google recently updated Google Maps with a new color scheme, and some people don't love it. You don't need to live with the new colors, but the alternative isn't ideal either.

Apple Is About to Make Texting an Android Phone Suck Less

Apple has made the surprise announcement it will be adopting the RCS standard late next year.

The Best Ways to Attract Cardinals to Your Yard This Winter

Cardinals don’t migrate—they stick around during the cold months, and with the right strategy, you can attract them to your yard.

The 21 Best Oscar-Winning Movies on Netflix Right Now

Here are the best Academy-Award winning movies that are currently streaming on Netflix.

Pommes Aligot Are the Cheesiest of All Mashed Potatoes

This Pommes aligot recipe is for the cheese and potato devotees. It's 43% cheese by mass. It contains so much cheese that it behaves like cheese.

10 of the Best Podcasts to Listen to This Thanksgiving

If you're having trouble focusing on what to be thankful for during a stressful year, podcasts are there for you.

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Why the FDA Keeps Recalling Eye Drops

The FDA has recalled a number of eye drops to stop using from a variety of retailers, including Target, CVS and Rite Aid. The agency warns that eye drops made by one manufacturer may have bacterial contamination.