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Signs You Can't Tolerate Beer
We've all had bad hangovers, or times when we drank a little too much and ended up spending the night wrapped around a porcelain throne. Sometimes, however, the negative side effects of alcohol aren't your fault, especially if you only had one or two drinks. A wide variety of allergic reactions can be traced to alcohol, and no alcohol is the root of more allergic reactions than beer. Beer contains a variety of ingredients, especially grains, which are linked to numerous allergies. If you experience any of the following signs you can't tolerate beer, you may find that a simple switch from beer to wine makes your drinking life far more enjoyable.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Proof
Major Changes to Car Companies You Never Saw Coming
The automotive industry is constantly evolving. The competitive nature of automotive manufacturing makes it a perfect arena for industry titans like Fiat Chrysler, BMW, and Toyota to develop new, vital, and novel technologies in their efforts to corner the car market. Some changes to car companies have come about in response to increasing safety concerns, while others have come about as a result of unexpected technological developments. Here are some of the most unexpected developments in the auto industry in the past few decades.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
Best Study Tips for Visual Learners in College
Many educators have attempted to define the countless different learning styles, but one of the simplest and most popular is Neil Fleming's VAK model. VAK stands for Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic. In simplest terms, visual learners comprehend best when seeing things, auditory learners understand best when they hear something, and kinesthetic learners need to physically feel something to fully grasp it.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Education
Best Wireless Earbuds to Buy in 2018
Whether you like it or not, wireless earbuds are entering a heyday. Apple removed the headphone jack from their latest iPhone, and it's only a matter of time before other smartphone manufacturers follow suit. This new era of Bluetooth headphones has been controversial, but there's no denying it's the way of the future. Whether you want truly wireless earphones for working out or you don't have a choice because your phone doesn't have a headphone jack, these are the best wireless earbuds for any purpose.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in 01
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10 Ways to Make Your Wedding Eco-FriendlyTop Story - August 2018
My wedding day was the greatest day of my life because of what it represented for my future, but the year of planning leading up to the big day was absolute hell. Wedding planning is a seemingly unavoidable nightmare, as you have to deal with logistical and creative decisions while mentally preparing yourself for potentially the biggest day of your life. While you can always hire a wedding planner, the final burden of decision-making will often still rest on you.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Marriage
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Best Classic Cars of the 50s Top Story - August 2018
If you ask me, the 1950s was the first golden era of sports cars. The post-World War II period invited technological advancements, stronger motors, faster cars, and a wide variety of never-before-seen features. Design-wise, car manufacturers weren't afraid to be ostentatious or reservedly creative. While the 1950s saw the unfortunate demise of some automakers, like the Packard Motor Company, the decade was a period of massive growth and improvement for most car manufacturers, from Chevy and Ford in the United States to a variety of European makers including BMW and Jaguar. If you enjoy reading about classic cars as much as I do, take a look at the best and most classic cars of the 50s.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
How to Make Wine from Grape Juice
The tradition of making homemade wine from grape juice dates back at least to prohibition-era United States, when winemakers would sell blocks of concentrated grape juice with instructions to dissolve them in a gallon of water and a warning: "do not place the liquid into the cupboard for 21 days as it will turn into wine." This warning was actually, of course, poorly-disguised instructions for households to make their own wine during an era when all manner of alcohol was outlawed. This allowed several vineyards to survive the duration of prohibition until they could sell real wine again, and the packages were vague enough that investigators couldn't prove that the grape blocks were intended for anything other than non-alcoholic grape juice.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Proof
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10 Things You Should Never Say to a VeteranTop Story - August 2018
In the United States, there are over two million military services members including active and reserve forces, but there are more than twentymillion living veterans, with the oldest among them having served in World War II. Many of these veterans were conscripted, but most volunteered to serve their country. All of them are equally deserving of our thanks as a nation. While many retired service members appreciate gestures of gratefulness, many people cross the line with inappropriate questions or misguided statements that can offend the men and women who served our country. If you want to avoid making them feel guilty or uncomfortable, here are some things you should never say to a veteran.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Serve
Lifehacks for Removing Stickers
Stickers, tape, and anything else that leaves sticky residue can be a huge pain in the neck. Thrift stores and discount outlets like TJ Maxx have a knack for putting their price stickers in the most obnoxious, inconvenient locations on every item they sell, making it impossible to ignore them. You may also run into annoying sticker residue if you like to reuse old jars and other containers in your home. Luckily for you, I've amassed a collection of lifehacks for removing stickers from any surface. From obvious to surprising, these lifehacks will help you remove that sticker one way or another.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Lifehack
Luxury Sports Cars That Never Made It to the USA
The world's most iconic sports cars come out of European manufacturers. In particular, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom are home to some legendary luxury car manufacturers. This isn't an issue for supremely wealthy Americans, who can generally import whatever they want from wherever they want. As the world's largest trade destination, the United States generally has it pretty great when it comes to experiencing all the luxuries the world has to offer. A few special cases exist, however, of luxury sports cars and some car brands that never made it to the USA. In some cases, these cars never made it past the prototype stage, or the cars weren't street legal in the United States. Regardless of why, here are some of the most impressive luxury sports cars that have never made it to the USA.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Wheel
How Smoking Weed Can Cause You to Dream Less
If you've just recently started smoking weed, you may or may not have noticed a decrease in your ability to remember your dreams. On the flip side, if you're like me and hardly ever remember your dreams, you make notice that they return if you take a break from smoking marijuana. Personally, I've never cared too much about whether I remember my dreams or not, but your mileage may vary. If you ask me, its a worthwhile trade-off for the other effects smoking weed has, namely a refreshing, deep sleep. But why does weed have any effect on our sleeping habits?
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in Potent
Why Do Governments Hate Bitcoin?
Whether or not you have tried your hand at owning or using Bitcoin, or whether you even know what cryptocurrencies actually are, the sheer amount of media buzz surrounding the crypto market is enough to let you know that Bitcoin will become valuable in our society. Despite this undeniable importance, it's not difficult to see that the governments of the world—especially in the countries where cryptocurrencies are most popular—are nervous about the skyrocketing success of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick6 years ago in The Chain