2016 Honda Civic stated as the ‘perfect little car’

The 2016 Honda Civic might just one of the best cars in its class. In fact, the 2016 Honda Civic has built such a reputation already that some are finding it slightly boring as well. Boring in the sense that it is too good to find out the point wherein it can improve.

25 Feb, 2019

Australia’s anti-marijuana Stoner Sloth campaign backfires

The New South Wales government on Saturday launched an anti-cannabis ‘Stoner Sloth’ campaign aimed at deterring teenagers from smoking marijuana. The #StonerSloth campaign was mocked on social media, and was trending number one on Twitter Australia on Saturday.

25 Feb, 2019

Xiaomi’s stable MIUI 7.1 update for Mi 4, Mi4i, Redmi 2, Prime, Note and more, out now

Chinese budget smartphone-maker Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 7.1 stable firmware update for global users, which is based on Android Lollipop. Many Xiaomi smartphones will be getting this official software update soon.

25 Feb, 2019

Norovirus Outbreak in 2016: Beware of this Winter Vomitting Disease

Norovirus has hit California quite hard this winter and fall. According to the California Department of Health, around 32 outbreaks that involve this virus have been seen. This is termed as ‘winter vomiting disease,’ the reason for this are symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhea and vomiting being caused due to infection.

25 Feb, 2019

Scientists use epigenetic drugs to change social behavior in carpenter ants

For a long time now, Scientists are quite fascinated by the caste system in ants, wherein they become either minors or majors. Even though no difference is seen in the genomes of the 2 and the same parents are shared, they are extremely different in behavior and looks.

25 Feb, 2019

Study: Sugar and high fructose intake raises risk of breast and lung cancer

A new study has found a link between excessive consumption of sugar and cancer risk. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that a high sucrose and fructose diet, increases the risk of lung and breast cancer.

25 Feb, 2019

Oregon, California allows birth control pills to be sold over-the-counter

Oregon, California has become the second state in the US to allow the sale of birth control pills over-the-counter. Women can purchase the pills after filling a questionnaire, and their overall health would be evaluated by trained pharmacists.

25 Feb, 2019

AAA: Gas prices to remain low in 2016

According to a market analysis by AAA, gasoline prices could remain low or further decline in 2016. The company predicts that gas prices could stay steady or drop by 10 cents in the coming weeks. AAA said that gas prices in 2015 was the second lowest they have been in a decade. It is estimated that the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline would be between $2.25 and $2.45 a gallon. The average price of a gallon of gasoline was $2.40,  and Americans traveled more and saved $540 on gas. It also predicts that crude oil prices will continue to drop due to excessive oil supply like last year.

25 Feb, 2019

DUI charges dropped for woman who claims her body brews alcohol

A DUI charge was dropped for a woman in New York who has a rare syndrome — her body brews alcohol like a brewery. The woman spends more than $7,000, to prove that the ordinary foods consumed by her are converted into alcohol due to excessive intestinal yeast.

25 Feb, 2019

Hawaii sees slow return of Humpback whales for winter

Officials at the Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary said that the humpback whales are slow to return to Hawaii this year. December marks the month of the humpback whale season, and they are an iconic part of Hawaii’s islands warm waters in winter.

25 Feb, 2019
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