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Have an old packet of seeds and don't know if they will still grow? Put 10 on a damp paper towel; if fewer than 7 sprout, it may be time to replace them- Bought peaches that are still hard? Put them in a paper bag to speed up ripening instead of refrigerating them
- Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and place it inside the refrigerator or freezer with the door closed for 24 hours to tackle lingering odors
- Fridge still smells after cleaning? Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and leave it inside for 24 hours: This little-known trick targets lingering odorsDeep cleaning your refrigerator is vital for eliminating odors and maintaining food hygiene. Consider soaking cotton swabs in vanilla essen...25 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruitHarvested tomatoes can continue to ripen thanks to the ethylene gas they emit. For the best results, arrange them in a paper bag with venti...24 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- ‘Our passport is absolutely useless’: Entrepreneur says he pays Rs 1 crore in taxes but gets no international benefit, post goes viralAn X post by Hyderabad entrepreneur Jitendra Emmani has sparked discussion over the international mobility available to Indian passport hol...23 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- 7,400 volts changed this Illinois farmer's life in seconds. Now he is warning others about a danger above every fieldWhat began as a typical day on the farm spiraled into life-threatening chaos for Cody Conrady in Illinois when his equipment hit an overhea...20 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- No self-rising flour? Mix 1 cup flour, 1¼ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt; this 3-ingredient blend makes a substitute for 1 cupBakers need not fret if they are out of self-rising flour; a quick blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt can serve as a perfe...17 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projectsClear Creek in Arkansas has seen remarkable recovery since battling E. coli contamination back in 2006. Persistent water quality checks and...31 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- Voles V/S moles: The lawn damage clue most homeowners get wrongHomeowners often confuse mole and vole lawn damage. Moles tunnel underground, creating mounds. Voles create surface runways and gnaw on pla...13 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Why Your Lawn Looks Torn Overnight, And It Might Not Be a DiseaseOvernight lawn damage, characterized by holes and loose sod, is typically caused by animals like skunks digging for grubs, not disease. Thi...06 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- Why Pouring Boiling Water Into Your Yard Drain Can Quietly Make Things WorseA clogged outdoor drain signals a larger stormwater issue, as runoff from impervious surfaces carries debris and overwhelms drainage system...05 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- How Long Cooked Chicken Really Lasts in the Fridge Before It Turns RiskyCooked chicken leftovers can be deceiving. Experts warn that appearance and smell do not indicate spoilage. Bacteria can grow even when foo...28 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Is That Hole in Your Yard a Snake Den?A hole in your yard doesn't automatically mean a snake den, as snakes rarely dig their own. They prefer pre-existing burrows made by mammal...25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- The Freezer Mistake That Ruins Food TextureFreezing food changes it at a microscopic level. Slow freezing creates large ice crystals, damaging food cells and altering texture permane...18 Apr, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Who is Kelly Loeffler, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration in Donald Trump's Cabinet?US President Donald Trump has chosen former Senator Kelly Loeffler to head the Small Business Administration. Her background in business an...18 Mar, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
- New module could give prosthetic arms delicate sense of touchNew York, April 28 (IANS) Losing an arm need not mean losing all sense of touch as researchers have developed a new sensory control module ...28 Apr, 2018, 05.07 PM IST
- Sam Pitroda to get honorary doctorate from Univ of IllinoisTelecom technoczar Sam Pitroda, who is also the advisor to Prime Minister on infrastructure and innovation, has been selected for honorary ...28 Apr, 2010, 02.32 PM IST
- Caterpillar Inc signs MoU with IIT-MadrasCaterpillar Inc. has signed a Memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of technology, Madras for potential future co operation bet...18 Dec, 2006, 07.00 PM IST
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