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Oh Fuck, Your Eyes Can Get Sunburned
The sun can wreak havoc on a lot of things, from your car to your skin. Did you know that even your eyes are susceptible to damage from UV rays? They are. We don’t usually call that “an eye sunburn,” though; we call it photokeratitis. But it’s effectively the same thing, and it’s bad news.…
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How to Never Lose Another Umbrella As Long As You Live
It’s a fundamental fact of human life that we lose about 100% of the umbrellas we buy. Just about everyone has experienced that moment when you’re six blocks away from the restaurant and the rain starts to fall, bringing to mind a crystal clear image of your umbrella on the floor under your table. This…
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12 of the Biggest Fitness Mistakes I’ve Made (and How to Avoid Them)
I’ve been through plenty of phases in my fitness journey, from a casual exerciser to a marathon runner, to a competitive (if mediocre) weightlifter. Along the way I took a lot of bad advice and failed to follow good advice. Here are some of the biggest mistakes I made, and how you can avoid making…
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Why Older Running Shoes Probably Won’t Last, Even If They Haven’t Been Worn
You’ve probably heard that you should replace your running shoes when the cushioning wears down, which tends to be after 300 to 500 miles (500-800km) according to most manufacturers. But it turns out there’s another problem with old shoes, even if you haven’t been running in them.