How Canadians Derailed a Train in 1998 and Drove It to City Hall for Power After a Brutal Ice Storm

James Gilboy, writing at The Drive: Over the week spanning Jan. 4-10, 1998, a trio of massive ice storms wracked the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. Knocking over transmission towers, the storms deprived up to 1.35 million people of electricity, in some cases for weeks (sound familiar?). Rather than leave town, though, one Canadian mayor stepped up to bring…

AC/DC once tried to find the Loch Ness Monster

The rock band’s members once attempted an impromptu Nessie hunt on the banks of Scotland’s famous loch. Many people have attempted to track down the L… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/340438/acdc-once-tried-to-find-the-loch-ness-monster…

Apple, Amazon, Google, and Zigbee Alliance Standard For Smart Home Tech On Track For 2021 Release

An anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: Last year, Apple, Amazon, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance, which includes Ikea, Samsung, and Philips, announced a new working group known as “Project Connected Home over IP” that set about developing an IP-based open-source connectivity standard for smart home products, with a focus on increased compatibility, security, and simplified development for manufacturers. The…

10 Tips On How To Keep Plants Alive During Summer Time

Do you always find your flowers, shrubs, and trees turning brown and lifeless every time a heatwave hits the state? Check out our simple yet effective tips on how to keep plants alive during summertime! RELATED: 50 Gardening Tips And Tricks To Become A Successful Homesteader 10 Effective Tips How to Keep Plants Alive Amidst…Continue Reading
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