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A Tesla Model S burst into flames on Saturday while the driver was on a highway outside Sacramento, forcing authorities to bring in significant manpower and thousands of gallons of water to get the fire under control. Read more…

12 Things You Didn’t Realize Can Expire

We’re used to checking the expiration dates on food (even though many of them are bullshit), but other household items expire, too. Read on for a list of things that you shouldn’t expect to be able to use forever—and how often you’ll need to replace them. Read more…

Digital License Plates Become Legal for All Cars in California

Digital license plates have become legal for all cars in California, after a trial with a select number of drivers that’s lasted almost four years, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times. Why would anyone want a digital license plate? Users can change the messaging at the bottom of their plates through a… Read more…

The Most Common, Yet Overlooked Causes of Home Fires

When it comes to fire safety, most people tend to fall into one of two categories: Those who are constantly concerned about fire hazards in their own home and any other buildings they enter (at which point they immediately mentally formulate an optimal escape path in the event of an emergency), and those with a… Read more…

Making Batteries Out of Crab Shells May Be a Great Idea

The world could create more sustainable batteries with an unusual source: crustaceans. In a paper published this week in the journal Matter, researchers say they have made a biodegradable battery with a substance found in crab and lobster shells. Read more…

This Is the Difference Between a Generator and a Backup Battery for Your Home

Power outages can range from being annoying to downright catastrophic, depending on the circumstances. With the North American Electric Reliability Corporation estimating that a significant portion of the U.S. is at an elevated risk for power outages this summer, due to above-average temperatures and worsening drought… Read more…