Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Writing “Should of” is never grammatically correct. You can write “should’ve.” That is a perfectly correct contraction for “should have.” This is not at all a problem in spoken English because the correct “should’ve” and the incorrect “should of” sound about the same. The issue arises when…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Gasoline is not just extremely flammable and can create explosive mixtures with air, it is also very carcinogenic, toxic and a strong teratogen. Parts of the USA are currently experiencing a significant gasoline shortage/crunch, which is why many photos of people hoarding gasoline using plastic bags and…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. If a family member dies and debt collectors tell you that you’re now responsible for paying the deceased’s debts, THEY ARE LYING. Debt does not pass to anyone else upon death. Read this: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0081-debts-and-deceased-relatives (US ONLY. CHECK YOUR LOCAL AND STATE LAWS. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY WITH QUESTIONS) This…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. If you randomly see a dryer sheet in the back of your mailbox, your mail carrier puts it there for a reason. It could save your carrier from being stung. An experience shared: “We’re almost to the month of May which means nice weather, hanging out outside,…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. You can deposit a lost wallet in any U.S. post office box and they will return it to the address found on the wallet. Free of charge. Losing a wallet is an absolute inconvenience and could hold sentimental value to someone. 2. All “Name A Star” or…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Cigarettes make up more than one-third—nearly 38 percent—of all collected litter. Disposing of cigarettes on the ground or out of a car is so common that 75 percent of smokers report doing it. Cigarettes are not biodegradable and the litter is harmful to our environment, not to…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. A ton of quiet, well-behaved children, grow up to have anxiety and depression. Pay attention to the kids in your life who seem perfectly fine. 2. There are many reasons a person’s hands might shake and telling them to “just relax” is not helpful. Hand tremors can…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Water heaters have an anode rod that prevents the tank from corroding. If you replace it every few years, it will extend the life of your water heater from ~10 years to potentially 25+ years. Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Screaming at people in your family is not normal in a lot of households, and a starting point for abuse. Here is a book recommendation: “How to Deal with Emotionally Explosive People” by Albert Bernstein. Many people who grow up with a parent who screams at them…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. The FCC approved a $50 a month subsidy for low-income households to get high-speed internet, plus a $100 discount on a computer. This is great for those struggling to pay for the internet. Hopefully, this subsidy will help reduce the number of people having to choose between…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. If you aren’t getting a 2% raise every year, you’re losing money (in the USA). The annual inflation rate for the USA is about 2%. Every 5 years, you’ll have 10% less purchasing power, so make sure you’re getting those raises whether it be asking your boss or…… Read More »