Early gold hallmarks were used to indicate the fineness of gold, as well as the assaying office that certified its purity. The term “hallmark” originated in 1327, when King Edward of England granted a
In the past month, 30 teams vied for their chance to play in the 2018 World Cup championship. But, in the end, France and Croatia remained, with France edging it out 4 to 2. It’s the second win for
It’s almost Friday and, if you’re like most Americans, you celebrate with the alcoholic beverage of choice: beer. You might choose a medium-bodied amber lager, with a toasty or caramel-like finish.
In the 17th century, alchemists experimented with a substance that most of us would never consider valuable — urine. But it was one German alchemist, Hennig Brand, who made one of the world’s most
There’s nothing like a good DIY project. Whether you’re recreating a gourmet meal or installing backsplash tile, it feels good to accomplish something new on your own (even if you did have a little
What do you do with your old Macs and iDevices? If you’re like most people, you probably throw them out. In fact, in 2016, the world generated 44.7 million metric tons of e-waste, a term used to
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