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Almost as long as people have been around, we’ve come up with ways of preserving our food. Some of the oldest methods involved storing foods in boxes of salt, or submerging them in jars of honey. People in early civilizations also figured out that food lasts longer in a cold environment. After all, we’ve been keeping vegetables in root cellars for millennia. Then, in 1804, …

Electrical power is one of the foundational building blocks of modern life. For one thing, it allows us to use basic appliances like refrigerators. But over the last few decades in particular, electrical devices have become more and more prevalent. Smartphones are so ubiquitous that if you don’t have one, people will look at you funny. People rely on them not just for communication, but …

When manufacturers create a laptop, they design it to appeal to as broad an audience as possible. This only makes sense. They want to maximize their sales, without creating hundreds of niche laptop models. And generally speaking, they do a good job. There are big laptops, beloved by content creators the world over. There are compact business laptops, designed for people who don’t want to …

Getting and staying in shape can be an ongoing struggle. This is especially true when space is an issue. Workout machines can take up a lot of space, and you don’t always have the luxury of hitting the gym. The same is true if you’re frequently traveling, or if you like to work out in the park. In all of those scenarios, you need a …

When you’re feeling sore and tired, there’s nothing like a good massage to ease your muscles. But it’s not always easy to get out and go to a gym or a massage parlor. Maybe you’re on the road. Maybe you worked a late shift at work and everything is closed. Regardless of your reasons, there are times you need a good massage mat. Not only …