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Video: 15 of the most unique beaches in the world

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If you’re a beach lover you probably have one or two favorite beaches that you enjoy visiting over and over again.

While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, you might want to consider visiting a different beach at some point just to add a little variety to your vacation travels.

Truth be told, our amazing planet is decorated with hundreds of major beaches, many of which are popular vacation and tourist destinations.  [Read more…]

Are your car’s tires inflated to the correct (i.e. safest) air pressure?

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As you probably know, driving with improperly inflated tires reduces your car’s gas mileage.

And even worse, it makes it dangerous to drive at highways speeds and/or under poor weather conditions.

That’s why it’s so important to ensure that your vehicle’s tires are always inflated to the correct air pressure.

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Q&A: Why does the temperature drop as elevation increases?

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Question from Amanda:  This morning’s view of the snowcapped mountains through my kitchen window got me to thinking about something.

I’ve always known that the higher up you go in elevation the cooler it gets, but I don’t know why. Can you explain it?  [Read more…]

Video: Winter Wonderland in the Lofoten Islands of Norway

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“What good is the warm of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
     –John Steinbeck

The Lofoten Islands of Norway boast some of the most beautiful scenery on planet Earth, and that incredible beauty kicks up yet another notch during the wintertime.

If you ever get the opportunity to pay the Lofotens a visit I urge you take it. That little corner of the world really is quite spectacular.

But if travel to Norway simply isn’t in the cards for you, the extended-length video below will take you there via the magic of video.  [Read more…]

“After the Storm”

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“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.“
     –Rabindranath Tagore

We all love bright, sunny days, but have you ever noticed how the most beautiful skies have some beautiful clouds floating around up above?

Life is much the same way…  [Read more…]