Ile Kauppila

1 week ago | oddee.com | Ile Kauppila

There are animals out there that have watched humans go from caves to the moon. When a person turns 100 years old, it’s a cause of great celebration. And there’s reason to party, since getting to celebrate your centennial is quite an achievement. For a human being, that is. There are animals in the world that would consider even the oldest human a young whippersnapper.

1 week ago | oddee.com | Ile Kauppila

Remember to replace your drink vessels regularly, no matter how much you like them. Nothing lasts forever, not even your favorite mug. Once it starts wearing down, you should replace it, no matter how much you like the design or color. Otherwise, it just might kill you. That’s what happened in the tragic case of this Taiwanese man. He recently went to see a doctor with strange medical symptoms.

1 week ago | oddee.com | Ile Kauppila

In our series of “don’t try this at home,” let’s look at ways to fly for free. Traveling sure is fun, but it’s also very expensive. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could fly wherever you wanted without paying a dime? Well, the good news is you may be able to. Or at least you once were. Over the years, airlines have had many kinds of offers, campaigns, and other promotions that allowed you to earn free flight miles.

1 week ago | oddee.com | Ile Kauppila

Coming next, house-sized deodorant sticks. When the summer heat gets unbearable, you just turn on your air conditioner for near-instant relief. At least that’s what you do here in America. In many places of the world, though, having an AC in your home is a luxury that very few people are privileged enough to have. Yet, in many of the same places, the weather is much hotter. What can folks do to try and stay cool in the relentless heat?

2 weeks ago | oddee.com | Ile Kauppila

If animals go to war, it’s usually to either kidnap, kill, or eat the enemy’s children. Organized warfare in a uniquely human phenomenon. We’re the only species on the planet unfortunate enough to have developed the kind of intelligence and political organization necessary for full-scale, total war. That said, it’s not like animals don’t go to battle against each other.