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Nearly 4,000 homeowners in Lancaster and York counties in the state of Pennsylvania will receive letters this month to notify them of the high radon levels in their area. The letters will go to 2,000 homeowners in Lancaster and 1,500 homeowners in York. These homeowners will be offered free radon testing kits because of the high levels of the radon gas in their areas. The letters will be coming from the Department of Environmental Protection and the American Lung Association. “Pennsylvania is prone to high radon levels. From years of data we know that some parts of the state have higher radon levels than others, and we want to get test kits into the hands of homeowners in these areas,” DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell said. “We certainly continue to encourage all Pennsylvania homeow...

You've heard of tiny houses, and now comes the shipping container house. There are companies all over the country creating new homes out of shipping containers. For example, a business in North Lima, Ohio, is making shipping containers for the sole purpose of turning them into homes. The owner of Steel Valley Container Structures, Ed Macabobby, is constructing housing from shopping containers that he is hoping to use for low-income people and displaced veterans. The first model is complete. It's a 650-square foot home made from two shipping containers. The model has modern bedroom and bathroom spaces, as well as a spacious kitchen and even space for a washer and dryer. Durable, steel shipping containers can last up to 25 years on average, and they require very minimal maintenance. T...

Pollution has certainly been a major cause of concern across the globe for centuries. Air pollution is even slated as the single biggest environmental threat to human lives. Thanks to some new research, however, our focus should perhaps shy away from outdoor pollution and address indoor air pollution more. According to the World Health Organization, it's estimated that 3.3 million deaths per year are attributed to indoor air pollution across the globe. Ranging form preventable respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, smoking, poor air quality, and even household products are leading to millions of pollution-related fatalities. Additionally, nearly one-third of all the cardiovascular diseases across the world are related to indoor air (17%) and outdoor air (13%) pollution. Th...

When many people get injured, they will simply do things like buying a hot tub to help them relieve the pain and get back on track. In fact, 22.4% of hot tub owners say they bought their tub with the primary purpose of recovering from an injury. However, for athletes, recovering from an injury isn’t as easy as hopping in the hot tub. an injury can actually ruin their career. However, for a Portland Trail Blazers player, luck was on his side. During their game on March 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, key player Moe Harkless ended up leaving the game midway due to an injury. Harkless tweaked his left knee as he stole the ball on defense and ran toward his basket for a fast-break. As he approached the basket, he elevated for a layup just as Minnesota's point guard Jeff Teague slammed...

The average child catches between six and 10 colds a year. Pain in your nasal passages, discolored discharge, congestion, decreased sense of smell, headaches; what do they all have in common? These are the symptoms of sinusitis. Everybody has had one, and chances are you will probably have one this year if you don't already. Having a stuffed nose is miserable in many ways, but you should know that you don't necessarily have to endure regular or lasting sinus infections. By knowing what causes sinusitis, you can take action against the culprits. It's often the case that the source of your sinus issues can be found at home. VirusesThe most likely cause of your sinusitis is a respiratory infection. This can cause sinus membrane swelling, which blocks drainage passages for mucus. Co...

Black Panther is looking at the 6th best opening of all-time over a 3-day time period with an estimated $187.6 million per industry projections and an astounding $216 million over four days. This means that Black Panther is going to suppress many of Marvel's top sellers. On the 3-day all-time chart, Black Panther surpassed even Captain America: Civil War, which came in at $179.1 million. Black Panther got further ahead in the advance tickets sales of Civil War as well. The new Marvel movie has already done better than Disney's Beauty and the Beast and DC's Batman v. Superman

As Americans, we heavily rely on our vehicles to help us get from place to place. If the vehicles do not work, it's hard for us to do everything we need to do on a daily basis. Keeping our cars in prime condition can really help to ensure that we are able to go about our lives like normal. It's extremely important for us to keep our cars in working order during every season. However, when the winter arrives, it's crucial for us to take care of our vehicles. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, the snow, sleet, and salt are things that can really impact how our vehicles work. Even though many people are familiar with the colder weather, they might not be doing everything they should do to take care of their cars. Cars are an expensive piece of equipment, so if we don't take care o...

British research has shown that the average 10-year-old has 238 toys yet plays with only 12 on a daily basis. Traditionally, many Americans have taken the "trucks are for boys, dolls are for girls" idea very seriously. But now, many parents and brands are realizing that by limiting their toy selection based on arbitrary gender associations, children may be missing out. Now, more brands are embracing gender neutral options to appeal to customers. From unisex clothing to toy ads featuring children of both genders, separation based on gender identity seems to be on the way out. Even young children are showing more flexibility than before in terms of their perception of toy ads, says developmental psychologist and study author Dr. Laura Zimmerman. As Zimmerman told the New York Times, th...

For years, one of the biggest issues that plagued American families and individuals was crime. Criminal activity comes in many shapes and sizes and, sadly, is far too common in all walks of life. From young children breaking into homes to white collar crimes involving millions of dollars, people of all ages are constantly finding ways to game the system, break the law, and take advantage of people. Fortunately, violent crime has been on the decline for decades, and American is the safest it has been in many years. Of course, crime is still a prevalent problem. Here are some of the most common crimes across the United States today: Illegal Drug Use This crime doesn't discriminate at all: from children in high schools to senior citizens, Americans of all ages struggle with drug us...

Scientists have found a new way to treat wood to turn it into a super-strong resource. "Super Wood" was created at the University of Maryland by developing a process that makes the treated wood 12 times stronger and 10 times tougher than natural wood. The researchers who developed this process believe the material is comparable and possibly stronger, than many titanium alloys. While steel is always a go-to source for strong and durable material, not to mention that it's the most recycled material on the planet, this new wood material may soon become a top competitor, especially since it's about six times lighter than steel. Lead researcher, Liangbing Hu of UMD's engineering school, explained "This could be a competitor to steel or even titanium alloys, it is so strong and durable. It...