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  • You Should Probably Never Eat Sprouts, Like Ever

    You Should Probably Never Eat Sprouts, Like Ever

    Alfalfa sprouts, clover sprouts and bean sprouts are delicious, in my (and possibly only my) humble opinion. But, like lettuce, they are prone to contamination and served raw. A while back, the U.S. was caught up in a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to clover sprouts served at Jimmy John’s, a U.S. sandwich franchise.


  • Yes, Hand Sanitiser Expires

    Yes, Hand Sanitiser Expires

    By now, most of us have grown accustomed to the hand sanitiser life. You press a button before stepping into a lift? Sanitise. Pick up groceries at the supermarket? Sanitise. You walk around the block and touch nothing? Who are we kidding? You’ll probably still sanitise afterwards. Living in the age of a global pandemic…


  • How to Safely Dispose of Old Petrol

    How to Safely Dispose of Old Petrol

    If you’ve been storing petrol (hopefully not in plastic bags or other random containers), it’s important to know that it can go bad, and after a while you won’t want to put it in your car or lawnmower. But you shouldn’t dump it in the street, either. Here’s what you need to know about safe…


  • Does Walking Really Count as Cardio?

    Does Walking Really Count as Cardio?

    Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of the many people who added daily walks to my routine during the pandemic, and they improved my life so much I don’t intend to stop. But does walking do enough for your…