Yes, the guy in this photo looks comfortable, and we hope he caught your attention. But there’s nothing funny about the heat wave hitting much of the country and its potential effect on construction workers. Consider these facts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): • Heat is the number one ...

When the Minnesota Twins’ Francisco Liriano threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on May 3, he entered the game with a 9.13 earned run average. But that didn’t make him the most unlikely candidate ever to toss a no-hitter. That honor arguably goes to the St. Louis Browns’ Alva ...

Spring is here, according to the calendar, even if your local weather says otherwise. That means its time for the annual Pursuit Of The Perfect Lawn. To get you off on the right foot, here are a few tips from TruGreen, the largest professional and landscape service in the United ...

Wood carving has a long and proud tradition as a skilled hobby, probably dating back to at least the invention of the knife and other carving tools. Carvers commonly create duck decoys, statuettes depicting people and animals, and even elaborate landscape wall hangings. But we didn't know the range of ...

Congratulations! We were happy to hear about your newborn child/your win in the Super Bowl pool/the new contract. So…will you be passing out a few cigars in celebration? A bit of advice: get the good ones. They don’t need to be expensive, but they should be smooth and tasty. So head ...

Think you know winter? Try this quiz from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 1. Which of the following is not affected by wind chill? a. person         b. dog         c. car radiator         d. bird Answer: c. Wind chill has no effect on cars or other objects. 2. What is the difference between sleet, hail ...

If conversation with the in-laws runs a little thin around the holiday dinner table, be ready to save the day with these facts from the National Turkey Federation. (That’s the trade group for growers, processors, distributors and others in the turkey industry, not the guys on your competitor’s’ crew down ...

A “Robin-Hooded” arrow — an arrow shot into a target and then pierced by a second arrow—  is a rare accomplishment for any archer. It might happen once in a lifetime, and two Robin Hoods on successive arrows seems impossible. But Bob Morgan can tell you otherwise after a practice ...

Whitetail deer hunting is in the air. Be prepared to stump your hunting buddies with your knowledge of the subject during the ride to your hunting grounds or while sharing a cold one around the campfire. National Geographic magazines reports: Whitetails can jump as high as 10 ...