What Is a Stent?

Bernie Sanders had two stents placed in the arteries around his heart, causing him to cancel campaign appearances. Placing a stent is a fairly simple medical procedure—let’s take a look at what’s involved.

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Author: Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki to Lifehacker

The beginner’s guide to Asian hot sauces

Down the street from my house sits a lovely Asian grocery called Saigon Market. I’ve been there dozens of times since moving to South Bend, Indiana, a year ago, mostly to pick up last-minute produce or ingredients I swore I had in my pantry.

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Author: Benjamin Dashley on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

What Numbers Should Everyone Memorize?

There are currently 327 million people in the U.S. That’s about 4% of the 7.7 billion people on earth. I find it extremely useful to remember these three numbers when I’m reading any other statistic. One fluid ounce is just under 30 mL, and if I could memorize that, I’d find it useful at the grocery store. So what…

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Author: Nick Douglas

Congress Hates Resort Fees As Much As You Do

Nothing takes the excitement out of planning a vacation like finding out the hotel you want to book charges a resort fee. Maybe you were intrigued by the hotel’s low room rate, and got sucked in by the photos of their rooms and amenities. But when it’s time to make a reservation, an extra fee is tacked on, making the…

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Author: Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to Lifehacker