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Escapod teardrops have come a long since we reviewed the original Topo trailer back in 2019. The early aluminum-on-wood design gave way to a more complex model: the all-composite single-shell Topo2, an even more stylish, colorful take on the iconic teardrop. Does the handsome arched fiberglas-composite pod hold its own on a trip through some of the rawest, most awe-inspiring terrain in the US Lower 48? Only one way to find out.New house The Topo2, which launched alongside the original Topo in 2021 and replaced it completely in 2022, hasn’t been the only big change at Escapod. The first time…
Oven cleaning stinks, quite literally! It’s time consuming and commercial oven cleaners are toxic. I also don’t feel like scrubbing stubborn spots and buildup for ages with wimpy cleaners. When I switched from conventional cleaners to natural ones figuring out how to clean the oven was at the top of my list. I don’t have a self-cleaning oven (which may be a good thing) so I had to find an easy, non-toxic cleaning method. Here’s how to clean your oven from top to bottom with DIY cleaners. Plus cleaning tips for those who want something even faster and easier! How…
As 2024 comes to a close, here’s our pick of the best, most innovative, and most interesting tiny houses we’ve seen throughout the year.The models we’ve chosen encompass everything from the smallest tiny house we’ve ever seen to massive family models, budget options, and even an insane motorized tiny house used to tear up the landscape.As usual, we’re not being too strict with the definition of tiny house here, nor are we overly concerned with practicalities – basically, anything that’s suitably small and caught our interest goes.Read on for our top 10 tiny houses of 2024, which is presented in…
“Go big or go home” was the motto of the ADV motorcycle industry for decades. But for a while now, a small-bore revolution has been gathering pace. The sub-500cc ADV class is now bristling with options, pointing to the next big automotive revolution.There’s somewhere around 15 high-quality options to choose from in the smaller-capacity adventure class nowadays, and they make a lot of sense. There are good reasons to keep things smaller when you’re looking for an adventure bike.Before we look at a few of the options currently on offer in the US in this segment, let’s examine some of…
Research shows that people who volunteer regularly have a lower risk of mortality and better physical health as they age. Olga Rolenko/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Olga Rolenko/Getty Images It’s that time of year when it’s customary to be a little kinder and do nice things for others. Well, here’s something interesting: Research suggests that when we make acts of kindness a habit, it’s also good for our health. Whether it’s volunteering at a local food bank, or taking soup to a sick neighbor, there’s lots of evidence that when we help others, it can boost our own happiness…
Nearly half of US adults admit they’d take one of the newer, injectable weight loss drugs, but that number falls significantly when they learn that the weight might come back when the meds are stopped. It’s indicative of a pattern of people discontinuing their weight loss drugs, and it’s something that has medical professionals concerned.The US has one of the largest overweight or obese populations in the world, and rates continue to rise. According to a study published in the renowned medical journal The Lancet, across all 50 states and Washington, DC, in 2021, the prevalence of overweight and obesity…
A surgical team at NYU Langone Health hospital, including Dr. Robert Montgomery (right), transplants a kidney from a genetically modified pig into patient Towana Looney, who’s been on dialysis since 2016. Joe Carrotta for NYU Langone Health hide caption toggle caption Joe Carrotta for NYU Langone Health NEW YORK – Towana Looney can hardly contain her anticipation as she waits to get wheeled to an operating room at the NYU Langone Health hospital in New York City for an historic procedure. “It’s going to change my life,” says Looney, a 53-year-old grandmother, from Gadsden, Ala. She volunteered to become the…
The Himalayas are a bucket-list destination for riders (and non-riders) the world over, a pinnacle of the splendor of nature. Here, the scenery varies from high-altitude desert to abundant rhododendron forests, with spectacular forested gorges rising to skylines of snow-capped peaks.The Himalayas are home to almost 50 million people and span Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan in a 1,550-mile-long (2,500-km) arc. It’s a region unlike any other, with green, yak-dotted pastures and high passes festooned with colorful prayer flags, and is home to red pandas and snow leopards.And the roads! Those endless mountain roads promise unforgettable adventures for…
I have a history with Caesar salad dressing. Many years ago, before I liked salads (yes, I know!) I thought I didn’t like creamy Caesar dressing. It turns out I just needed to give it a chance! I’ve since come up with this homemade classic Caesar salad dressing and it’s seriously good! A while ago I was at a meeting at a nice restaurant and the hosts served Caesar salad. I didn’t want to seem rude, so I ate it… and loved it! I’ve been semi-obsessed ever since. The crunchy romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and parmesan cheese make for some…
E Ink tablets are great for those who like to jot, scribble or doodle, and don’t want to waste reams of paper. But even modern e-notes can be more sustainable. Supernote’s 10-inch Manta model is modular, and can be upgraded or repaired as needed.The A5X2 Manta is the latest evolution of Supernote’s E Ink devices, which appear to have started with the Linux-based A5 in 2018 – though the company is a good deal older than that, having began as a developer of point-of-sale card terminals and payment systems about 15 years ago.Like the 7.8-inch Nomad before it, the Manta…