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10 Revolutionary Discoveries That Were Made More Recently Than You Think
Some scientific ideas are complex, and we only learn about them in school when we’re old enough to handle the details. Others are seemingly straightforward — stuff that surely our cave-dwelling ancestors took for granted. But many of these things took a surprisingly long time to figure out — things like germs, vitamins, and continental…
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How to Eat Prawn Tails and Heads (and Why You Should)
When it comes to eating animals, most Australians seem to favour muscle and flesh over innards, heads, tails, tendons, and anything that isn’t, well, muscle and flesh. That’s too bad, because those are some of the best bits with the most flavour, particularly in the case of prawns.
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How to Crumble Soft Cheese Without Making a Smeared Mess
I take wedge salads seriously and treat every ingredient with the respect it deserves. I’m usually not opposed to a store-bought bacon bit or tub of pre-crumbled blue cheese, but that all changes when I build a wedge. I cook and crumble bacon, pull some chives from my garden, and crumble blue cheese that I…
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Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Major Home Repairs (and How to Prioritise Them)
Paying for major home repairs, such as a leaky roof or broken water heater, definitely isn’t the exciting part of homeownership. If you’re going to spend money, you’d probably much prefer to do something fun, like upgrading your outdoor space or remodelling your kitchen.