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Volunteers Convert Old Bus Into Mobile Grocery Store

This ordinary old transit bus has been converted into a full-service grocery store on wheels. The St. Louis MetroMarket, dubbed “Turnip1” is stocked with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and bread from local farmers and community gardens. MetroMarket volunteers and workers…

19 Pictures Of Olympians That Will Amaze You

#1. German cyclist Robert Forstemann and New Zealand cyclist Greg Henderson casually comparing quads. You thought Greipel has a big set of legs. There was a quad off in the German camp today. Greipel lost. pic.twitter.com/91Y7S7ps — Greg Henderson OLY…

9 Cool Reasons You Should Start Taking Cold Showers

It may seem to go against our natural instincts, but foregoing warm baths for icy-cold showers actually has many benefits. Some of them may surprise you, and most of them have immediate effects! Turn that dial way up, because these super-cool reasons will convince…

13 “Health” Foods You’re Better Off Avoiding

#1. Bottled water. Let’s be honest, it’s just the same as tap water but with fancy marketing. In some cases, local water systems have actually been proven to be cleaner than bottled water — and tap water doesn’t add harmful plastic…

Here’s What Really Happens When You Swallow Chewing Gum

We’ve all heard the rumors, myths, and stories about swallowing chewing gum, but it’s time we got this sorted out once and for all — so what actually happens? Giphy Will it really stay in your stomach for seven years and…

16 Facts About Food That Will Blow Your Mind

#1. A serving size for Nacho Cheese Doritos is a measly, mouse-sized portion of 11 chips. #2. Double-dipping spreads no more germs than single-dipping. #3. All Froot Loops taste exactly the same, regardless of color. #4. Girl Scout cookies are…

8 Signs You’re Smarter Than The Average Person

#1. You took music lessons. A 2011 study found that the verbal intelligence of 4- to 6-year-olds increased after just one month of music lessons. #2. You’re a healthy weight. A 2006 French study of obese and healthy weight subjects…