Does an empty baseball field really need outdoor lighting all night?

Outdoor sports were often impractical at night until the 20th century, when electric floodlights began to spark a new fascination with night games. The first night game in professional baseball was a 1930 minor-league contest in Iowa, followed by Major League Baseball’s first night game five years later in Cincinnati. Today, countless ball fields, tennis … Read more

9 Bathroom Decor Ideas Designers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Follow

It’s not often that interior designers will have the chance to poke their heads in your bathroom, but if they did, they might not like what they see. We’re not talking about gunky toilets or hairy shower drains, but things you actually think make your bathroom look better … but don’t, at least in their professional opinions. Curious … Read more

‘Modern Day Presidential’ really isn’t working for Trump

(CNN)Just after 10 a.m. ET Monday, Donald Trump typed out his first tweet of the day: “Most politicians would have gone to a meeting like the one Don jr attended in order to get info on an opponent. That’s politics!” A few things: 1. It’s not politics. And by “it” I mean the eldest son of the … Read more

Samsung really wants your kitchen appliances to be smart

Enlarge Image This Samsung refrigerator will include cameras so you can see the inside of the fridge from your phone. Samsung Samsung has placed a big bet that its customers want their large kitchen appliances to be connected to the internet. The company announced this week that all of the appliances in the brand’s next … Read more

Learning to Pick Locks Taught Me How Crappy Door Locks Really Are

  About a month ago, I picked up a training lockpick set. I’ve always been curious about how lock picking works and how difficult it really is. In the process of learning, I discovered not only how easy it was, but how to look beyond the lock when it comes to protecting my home. Before … Read more