Knockoff MLB jerseys are cheaper than the authentic option, but manufacturers of knockoffs cut corners to keep prices low, and the final product will be a lesser replica of what your favorite players wear. By spending a little more money, you can wear what your favorite players wear, regardless of your baseball skills.
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On this week's episode of The Adventure Podcast we welcome Trish Sare of BikeHike Adventures. For more than 25 years Trish's company has been taking adventure travelers to the far corners of the globe and during that time she's seen the travel industry grow and evolve in some unique ways. We talk about those topics, and so much more as we learn about the origins of BikeHike, what motivated Trish to begin traveling in the first place, and where she sees adventure travel heading in the future.
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The government’s Kashmir move exposes the contingent nature of India’s asymmetric constitutional provisions
Groundwater—a vital source of water for drinking and irrigation across sub-Saharan Africa—is resilient to climate variability and change, according to a new study led by UCL and Cardiff University.
Add another item to the ever-growing list of the dangerous impacts of global climate change: Warming oceans are leading to an increase in the harmful neurotoxicant methylmercury in popular seafood, including cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna and swordfish, according to research led by the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH).
This spectacular footage shows several America fighter jets going through the infamous Mach Loop in western Wales. Various USAF (United States Air Force) F-15 fighter jets are seen twisting and turning through the Welsh valleys on August 1. Several of the planes passing through the valleys are "fluffing up" as clouds appear as they fly past. "Fluffing up means when there is good moisture in the air, as they [the planes] bank or are going fast, fluff comes off the plane. This does not happen too... Читать дальше...
Astronomers have used the combined power of multiple astronomical observatories around the world and in space to discover a treasure trove of previously unknown ancient massive galaxies. This is the first multiple discovery of its kind, and such an abundance of this type of galaxy defies current models of the universe. These galaxies are also intimately connected with supermassive black holes and the distribution of dark matter.
A new study of rocks that formed billions of years ago lends fresh insight into how Earth's plate tectonics, or the movement of large pieces of Earth's outer shell, evolved over the planet's 4.56-billion-year history.
Boosting academic success does not have to derive from new teachers or curriculum; it can also come from changing students' attitudes about their abilities through a short online intervention, according to the latest findings from the National Study of Learning Mindsets published in Nature on Aug. 7.
Jia Tolentino is a genius. I know "genius" is an overused descriptor, especially when trotted out by non-geniuses such as I, whose opinions maybe don't count as much as those from people who actually finished their courses at community college—or, for Tolentino, at the University of Virginia—but in ...
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Humans are spectacularly weird and unpredictable. Computer scientist Anca Dragan is working on helpful robots that understand how we get things wrong
A book full of fascinating facts about mosquitoes shows the powerful ways they shaped our history – and the huge toll they've taken on human life
From Japanese painting of the harvest moon to Buzz Aldrin's "Snoopy cap", the UK's biggest moon exhibition at London's National Maritime Museum is bound to please
Discovering giant prime numbers involves laborious trial and error, and they are of little use when they are found. For certain devotees, that's beside the point
Solar power is getting so cheap it is overtaking fossil fuels – and that’s without next-generation photovoltaic technology and artificial photosynthesis
A modern Visitor Center serves as a window on the past, celebrating a historically significant port town, while lifting visitors above a levee to reunite river and town, past and present. Situated at the confluence of Arkansas' White and Black Rivers, Jacksonport was a thriving 1800’s port town serving steamboats that held up to 200 passengers. It’s a place of contradiction geographically and historically, where the Mississippi Delta meets the mountains. Because of its accessibility to the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers... Читать дальше...
Worried about unwanted visitors in your garden? Here's how to build a simple alarm system with basic electronics, a plastic folder, kitchen foil and a sponge
It’s intimidating to email someone whose work you admire, asking for advice, or a coffee chat, or any first meeting that you secretly hope sparks a career-long mentorship. It’s like asking someone on a date while also asking them for a raise. It’s hard and even if you do it right, it might not work! The Harvard…
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Thursday, August 8 is National Frozen Custard Day, and several chains are offering deals to celebrate. (Frozen custard is a denser, richer version of ice cream made with egg in addition to cream and sugar.) Here’s where to get your free or discounted custard.
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It was LA Kings Night at Dodger Stadium yesterday, so I thought I'd put up this pic of Tommy Lasorda with Kings winger Tyler Toffoli.
BTW, the Dodgers defeated the Cardinals last night (3-1), so maybe this is an omen for the upcoming Kings season -- or, maybe not.
Photo above via the LA Kings on twitter. Go here to check out a bunch of pics from last nights game. Below are more links to check out:
Tingling in the face has many potential causes, including some medications and certain health conditions. Learn more about what can cause tingling in the face and how to treat it.
Drying racks! Are actually not the most exciting topic in the world, but they are incredibly handy items to have as part of one’s laundry arsenal. The thing is about drying racks is that they come in all sorts of different designs, and there’s one for every need. Since we’re here this week (and probably next week,…
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PARKVILLE, Mo. – Six Park University baseball players played under the bright lights of Kauffman Stadium on Monday night, the home of the Kansas City Royals, as they competed in the 2019 Ban John All-Star Game.