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The shark fin on your car serves an important purpose

If you’ve ever looked at the roof of a modern car, you’ve probably noticed a sleek little fin perched up there. You might be surprised to learn that the shark fin isn’t just a design ...

Hidden smartphone tricks you probably didn’t know about

Smartphones are packed with handy features that can make your life easier, and many of these are often hidden in plain sight. From simple shortcuts to settings that enhance functionality, these lesser-known tricks can make ...

Mum furious after child blasted by teacher for writing in cursive

Since technology replaced pens and papers in classrooms, cursive has become to many students the same as Egyptian hieroglyphics. Despite many schools eliminating cursive from its curriculum, the artform is making a slow comeback with ...

Can you identify this strange tool that has stumped the internet?

Human history has long been preserved by scribe, and it’s hard to image ancient pieces like the Bible, the Declaration of Independence, or Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” (1818), were penned on papyrus or parchment by hand. ...

Mom defends going through kids’ phones because she pays for them

As a parent, you’re never going to get everything right. However, at the same time, there’s no harm in always trying your best when it comes to guiding your kids to make the right decisions. ...

Little metal device baffles online users

There was no greater feeling than racing through a quiet neighborhood at night time, the echo of your pedals bouncing off the streets, and your wheels casting a soft light guiding you safely back home. ...

The history of this mysterious cleaning item is uncovered

When I saw a photo of this object online, I had no idea what it was! A lot of times the internet brings you face to face with something completely peculiar and you are left ...

Apple Watch calls 911 after man crashes his bicycle and falls unconscious

Bob’s Apple Watch called 911. He had set up the device’s fall detection, which alerts emergency personnel if the watch detects a hard fall and the wearer remains immobile for 60 seconds. Once emergency services ...

Mom tracks daughter’s phone after she misses curfew, when she finds her she calls 911

“The lack of response was out of character for her,” Macy’s mom, Catrina Alexander said, according to WFMY. Not only was the lack of response strange, but according to the Find My Friends app, Macy hadn’t moved ...

Mom’s important appeal shows why we should put our phones down

The digital age It seems we have entered a modern and digital era which has given our kids such easy access to all types of new technology. Children and teenagers have become so attached to ...