This Gum Drop Cookie recipe I am sharing with you today is for an old family favorite. These are cookies that I used to make every year for the holidays when my children were growing up. They loved them. I did too! I use butter in them which makes for a lovely crisp edged cookie, … | Continue reading
A viral TikTok takeaway spot in Berlin has angered locals in the Bergmannkiez neighbourhood because of the vast amounts of litter that customers leave in their wake. Munchies... | Continue reading
The bottom of the ocean might feel like another world, but the marine ecosystem is a vital part of our world, and one that lives depend on. New Netflix documentary explores world's most underestimated natural marvel — and stresses why we need to save it first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading
Under the IRA, you can earn up to $1,600 when you weatherize your home. You can get massive tax credits for replacing your old windows — here's how to collect first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For getting ideas, or sharing answers, some #GiftFilter posts currently in AskMe: ">Gift for the guy who has everything? ❖ Fantastic gift (basket)? ❖ Rubik's Cube and Rubik's Cube Adjacent Gift ideas? ❖ Sewing/fashion gift to inspire a creative, crafty tween? ❖ High Quality, Inte … | Continue reading
"Air mobility has the potential to change our sense of distance and time." Toyota completes inaugural international test with flying car of the future: 'Marks a significant milestone' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers developed a method to study DNA methylation in ancient non-skeletal tissues, revealing epigenetic changes in the brain tied to human evolution. New research presents an innovative approach to reconstructing DNA methylation patterns in non-skeletal tissues from ancient … | Continue reading
"Probably the best aspect, aside from instant heat, is cleaning it." Pro chef shares unbelievable appliance that could revolutionize your kitchen — and you can get $800 to upgrade first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Boosting U.S. economic competitiveness and creating good-paying jobs." Officials make promising commitment that could change the future of construction materials: 'To make US manufacturing the ... most competitive in the world' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
As two recently released books seek to uncover the truth behind the life of the late Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, Stephanie Phillips delves into both texts to reveal why O’Connor was more than the stereotypes ascribed to her For years when I was younger, I was consist … | Continue reading
It’s an early departure for Bristol City with Burnley Football Supporters Club this morning, and a bit dreich out there. Planted in: #Football #Burnley FC Thanks for reading this post via RSS. Reply to this post by email | Continue reading
A large segment of Australians with eating disorders are neurodivergent, facing unique challenges due to differences in sensory processing and dietary habits. Research advocates for specialized treatments that honor these differences for better care outcomes. It’s estimated that … | Continue reading
One of the pitfalls of subscribing to Kindle Unlimited is discovering the good books available to download. The Amazon Bookstore on the Kindle e-reader and the website don’t do an excellent job of recommending good books. The company has recently unveiled a new Discover tab on Am … | Continue reading
A study by NordPass has revealed the most common passwords in the Netherlands and most of them can be cracked in less than a second. Furthermore, according to the password manager... | Continue reading
"Definitely a fun citizen science project!" Gardener shares stunning images after experimenting with 'difficult' seeds: 'Wow that's incredible' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
It’s been a miserable rainy week with loads of cloud cover here in Brisbane, Queensland. And you know what, the naysayers were right, sometimes the sun don’t shine. Or at least, doesn’t shine enough. This week, for the first time in months, I have had to use grid power to ... [co … | Continue reading
A Cirba Solutions battery recycling and materials recovery facility in Lancaster, Ohio, will create battery-grade metal sulfates and lithium carbonate once it’s up and running. These will then become the raw materials for cathode active materials (pCAM) and cathode active materia … | Continue reading
Plans are underway to install wooden-framed parking canopies in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie (Gard) as part of a future communal self-consumption initiative. BoucL Énergie was chosen to construct photovoltaic canopies on the municipal car park on Chemin de la Carrierasse. The municip … | Continue reading
"I'm always on the lookout for one." Shopper thrilled after coming across never-before-used dream find at local thrift store: 'This is a big deal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Researchers using XMM-Newton and Chandra telescopes have linked X-ray emissions from 21 distant quasars to rapid supermassive black hole growth in the early Universe, challenging conventional physics with findings of super-Eddington accretion rates. A recent study published in As … | Continue reading
Kia’s going on a bit of an EV news sprint. It’s got three EV stories out in the past week, in a time that has been quite an EV news drought among legacy automakers (for several months). There’s nothing revolutionary here, but the company keeps stepping forward. Interestingly, eac … | Continue reading
"[Is there] something we should be aware of?" Homeowner met with warnings after considering hasty landscaping decision with unintended consequences: 'Unless you have explicit proof ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Huddled masses, yearning to be free Enslaved to needs of you and me Grow our crops, tend our fields Underneath hard men who refuse to yield. Packing impulsive desires Things they can’t afford to acquire Into mails, swift to ship As technocrats crack the whip. Clean our homes, por … | Continue reading
The Sims 4 continues to add more paid content, and but this time, the latest pair of Kits, mini-DLCs with a hyper-specific theme, is created by the life sim game’s own custom content creators. In other words, modders. (Custom content, CC, is what mods are called in The Sims commu … | Continue reading
The partnership is far from the first time the two companies have joined forces. Tesla and Uber launch new combined program worth $2,000 for drivers — here's how you can take advantage first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Farming Simulator 25 is out now and it’s already sold more than 2 million units worldwide in its first week. In that same week, on Steam, Farming Simulator had 135,000 players online participating in agricultural, forestry and animal husbandry activities the game offers. The Farm … | Continue reading
"Bring this video evidence to court." Driver shares frustrating video after stranger randomly vandalizes Tesla: 'File a police report' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Binge drinking in early adult years fundamentally changes how the brain's neurons communicate, in what scientists equate to a faulty gas pedal in a car that needs more pressure applied to "go." What's more, it remains unchanged for decades, raising the risk of developing Alzheime … | Continue reading
"The park has rules for a reason." Yellowstone tourists take risk after illegally venturing dangerously close to scalding hot springs: 'Turn them in' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"These are things I want to be extremely mindful of coming in contact with my body." Woman shares shocking details about popular H&M items after closer inspection: 'This is not it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stores play a big part in the problem because of marketing tactics. Parent sparks controversy online after sharing photo of gift for their child's lost tooth: 'Even the Tooth Fairy has fallen prey ...' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Sam Adams, on Bluesky [sic]: funny how all the “Bluesky is an echo chamber” opeds sound exactly the same Mary Gillis, the Beaverton: So imagine my surprise when instead of welcoming me with open arms and the thousands of new followers I was expecting, Bluesky shunned me. Why? Bec … | Continue reading
They have been recommended by everyone from professional chefs to home cooks. Homeowner sparks debate after considering next-gen kitchen upgrade: 'What are your thoughts?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. | Continue reading
From chic home upgrades to spa-worthy self-care finds, this list is just what the doctor ordered for cheap (shockingly under $25) products that feel luxurious. | Continue reading
"A treason [to the process]." Damning recordings show top official at UN conference discussing detrimental business deal: 'A serious breach of the standards of conduct' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Donald Trump ended weeks of Billions-esque drama on Wall Street and Palm Beach by finally settling late Friday on a nominee for Secretary of the Treasury, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. In contrast to the quick and instinctive picks for major posts like secretary of defense, s … | Continue reading
Google's AI overview has taken a pretty significant amount of criticism since it debuted earlier this year. Google user baffled by AI search results after asking simple question: 'No way to distinguish bad data from good data' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Derek Berg Along Avenue B at Tompkins Square Park... | Continue reading
Dave Winer, OG blogger, podcaster, developed first apps in many categories. Old enough to know better. It's even worse than it appears. | Continue reading
Large pickup trucks take up an egregious amount of space on the road, and they pose a danger to the environment. Parent frustrated after coming across hazardous parking trend on neighborhood walk: 'This should be immediate license revocation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Aztec death whistle’s scream-like sound evokes fear and symbolizes mythological deities, linking modern and ancient audiences. Its unique design creates haunting effects for rituals. Many ancient cultures used musical instruments in ritual ceremonies. Ancient Aztec communitie … | Continue reading
"One of my ideas was to till out all the grass and just let the property be all dirt." Homeowner in search of maintenance-free yard for future tiny home receives expert advice: 'Would that be an issue for resale?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Amazon and Kobo are running Black Friday promotions for lots of their latest generation e-readers. There is some good deals to be had, and now Pocketbook is heavily discounting 9 of their e-readers. There is a great mix of colour e-readers, e-notebooks and traditional black and w … | Continue reading
It’s the end of another week already, and I’m ready to share some of the top cleantech stories of the past week. The biggest stories of the week center around Chinese EV companies, and that’s probably going to be the case more and more. Check out the latest hot news out ... [cont … | Continue reading
TL;DR: Save over 50% on this lifetime Rosetta Stone subscription ahead of Black Friday through December 1. Did the election leave you feeling like you desperately need a vacation to reset your mind? You're not the only one. Whether you've booked your solo trip to Tokyo or have an … | Continue reading
"It's always wild how once you start looking for [it], you see so much of it." Hiker makes troubling discovery in crevices along popular hiking trails: 'These are just a few ... I found' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"What is wrong with some people?" Gardener shares pictures of beloved plants one month after neighbor dumped bleach water on their garden: 'So frustrating!' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading