Why You Should Never Ride in a Car With Your Feet on the Dashboard

STACEY LEASCA

August 11, 2017

THIS STORY ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON Travel + Leisure

For many road trippers, the second we hop into the passenger side of a car, we get cozy by scooching down in our seats, rolling down the window, and popping our feet up on the dash. But one woman’s story may have you rethinking your shotgun seat strategy.

“All my life I had my legs crossed and my foot on the dash,” Audra Tatum told CBS News. “My husband always told me, ‘You’re going to get in a wreck someday, and you’re going to break your legs.'”

Tatum said she would often assure her husband that she’d be able to put her foot down in time in the event of a crash.

Related: To Honk or Not to Honk? An Expert Weighs in on Driving Etiquette

But, on August 2, 2015, Tatum’s theory would prove painfully wrong when the couple, who were traveling to Tatum’s parents’ home, was T-boned by another vehicle.

“The airbag went off, throwing my foot up and breaking my nose,” Tatum said. “I was looking at the bottom of my foot facing up at me.”

Tatum also broke her ankle, femur, and arm in the crash.

“Basically my whole right side was broken, and it’s simply because of my ignorance,” Tatum said. “I’m not Superman. I couldn’t put my foot down in time.”

In reality, there is absolutely zero chance a human would have a reaction time fast enough to beat a crash or an airbag deployment. As the Chattanooga Fire Department explained in a Facebook post, airbags deploy at between 100 and 220 miles per hour and would likely “send your knees through your eye sockets.”

Two years after her accident, Tatum still suffers from her decision. She can no longer work in emergency medical services as she can no longer lift patients and cannot stand for more than four hours at a time.

“I keep telling everybody, you don’t want this life,” she said. “You don’t want the pain and agony every day.”

This story originally appeared on Travel + Leisure.

 

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Blueberry–Chia Seed Jam

JULY 2016

Makes about 1½ cups

Don’t worry if this looks a little runny when it’s hot. The chia seeds will plump as the jam cools, thickening it considerably.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups fresh (or frozen, thawed) blueberries
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons (or more) pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup chia seeds

RECIPE PREPARATION

• Bring blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, just until blueberries begin to burst, about 5 minutes. Use a spoon to lightly mash about half of the berries to release their juices. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until juices are reduced by half, 5–10 minutes.

• Remove jam from heat; taste and add a bit more maple syrup if you prefer it to be sweeter. Return to a boil, then stir in chia seeds; cook 1 minute to soften seeds. Let jam cool slightly, then transfer to heatproof jars or containers. Cover and let cool completely. Chill until ready to use.

• Do Ahead: Jam can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 2 months.

Recipe by Nicole Rucker

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Photos by Eva Kolenko

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26 Reasons Why Travelers Love Charleston, South Carolina

Travelers from around the world have continued to be charmed by this antebellum town in the American South, which can surprise even repeat visitors with its secret gardens and hidden alleyways overgrown with jasmine and wisteria.

Related: The Top 15 Cities in the United StatesWaterfront parks and quiet beaches are as abundant as antique shops — as are world-class hotels, restaurants serving upscale Lowcountry fare, and historic landmarks and museums. Here are 26 reasons travelers can’t get enough of Charleston, South Carolina. — Melanie Lieberman, Travel + Leisure

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The Charleston Skyline

It’s no surprise Charleston’s nickname is the Holy City. The skyline is punctuated by church steeples.

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The Pineapple Fountain

Find this iconic fountain in Charleston’s Waterfront Park. This tropical motif is common in the Holy City, as it’s meant to represent that famous southern hospitality.

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Spectator Hotel

Every guest at this glam, 1920s-inspired hotel is assigned a personal butler. Book a room with a view of the French Quarter and get a drink at the clubby, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.

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Brittlebank Park

With an off-leash dog park, paved running and cycling paths, and twin piers for fishing, Brittlebank is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

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Planters Inn

Staying at this Relais & Châteaux property is like visiting well-to-do friends in their beautiful mansion home. Rooms boast plantation-style four-poster beds and Italian marble bathrooms.

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Dock Street Theatre

Catch a performance by the local theater company at this historic theater, which reopened after a $19-million renovation in 2010.

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Waterfront Real Estate

Hometown hero Stephen Colbert still loves this city — he even has a house on Sullivan’s Island.

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Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Many travelers opt to explore historic Charleston by way of horse-drawn carriages.

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Rainbow Row

No trip to Charleston would be complete without visiting rightly-named Rainbow Row: a cluster of Georgian-style homes dating back to 1740. Legend has it the pastel hues helped drunken sailors find their way home.

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East Bay Street

Officially, Rainbow Row refers to homes 83 through 107 on East Bay Street, a cobblestone lane bordered by fragrant jasmine trees.

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Husk

Local star chef Sean Brock serves contemporary Southern fare inside this 19th-century estate (like bacon-corn bread with pork butter). At the next door bar, order a bourbon cocktail like the Turcotte’s Tipple, which is crafted with grapefruit shrub, pamplemouse, and pink saltwater.

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Broad Street

This popular shopping street is home to a number of independent cafes and boutiques, and is best known for tis picturesque storefronts.

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Zero George Street

A cluster of historic buildings with meticulous courtyards is now a refined hotel for the most discerning travelers.

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Leon’s Oyster Shop

This casual local haunt on King Street is famous for its well-seasoned, extra crispy fried chicken and raw bar.

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Longitude Lane

Take a guided walking tour of Charleston to discover the city’s secret streets and hidden alleyways, like the narrow cobblestoned strip called Longitude Lane.

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Francis Marion Hotel

Local artist Shepard Fair, y has left his mark on the city in the way of colorful murals, like the so-called Green Power mural on the College Lodge Residence Hall and an OBEY GIANT mascot atop the Francis Marion Hotel.

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McLeod Plantation

A carefully preserved historic site with beautifully preserved grounds, visitors can learn about daily life for its inhabitants — both enslaved and free — during the 1800s.

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King Street

South Carolina’s ultimate antiques drag is lined with delightful shops like George C. Birlant & Co., Croghan’s Jewel Box (you’ll need to ring a bell to access the century-old shop selling estate diamond brooches and antique lockets) and Tucker Payne Antiques.

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St. Philip’s Church

Established in 1680 on the corner of Meeting and Broad, St. Philip’s is now on Church Street. The brick portico building is a National Historic Landmark.

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The Vendue

A former 18th-century warehouse turned trendy hotel, the property maintained many of the original features, including wood beams and historic Charleston brick.

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Rooftop at the Vendue

The Vendue even has a buzzy multi-tiered rooftop bar with an ample drinks menu. Try a specialty cocktail or local craft beer (Holy City Washout Wheat from North Charleston; River Dog Riverwalk Pilsner from nearby Ridgeland).

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South of Broad

Perhaps Charleston’s most notable neighborhood, South of Broad has uninterrupted views of the harbor and homes dating back to the early 1700s.

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Two Meeting Street Inn

The city’s oldest inn is an intimate, nine-room property with Tiffany stained-glass windows, Audubon prints, and a wraparound porch furnished with rocking chairs.

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Waterfront Park

Families flock to this eight-acre park for the wide bench swings and excellent views of sailboats cruising by.

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Queen Street

This tree-lined strip South of Broad is home to a petite fromagerie inside one of the 200-year-old buildings. Goat.Sheep.Cow even has limited lunchtime baguette sandwiches for visitors on-the-go.

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White Point Garden

Surrounded on three sides by water, this beautiful garden marks the end of the city’s seawall and promenade. Visitors will find historic memorabilia like Civil War-era cannons and pieces of the USS Maine.

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Ukrainian Law May Separate Mining from Cryptocurrencies

Ukrainian legislators should separate the regulation of crypto mining from the legal status of cryptocurrencies. The new approach was proposed by the chairman of an important parliamentary committee who criticized law enforcement agencies for cracking down on crypto miners. Police confiscated mining equipment in a series of raids this week. Authorities claim that coins have been used to finance pro-Russian separatists.

Also read: Another Post-Soviet Jurisdiction Welcomes Crypto Miners

Just Calculation…

Ukrainian deputy Olexandr Danchenko, head of the Committee for Informatization and Communications in the Rada, suggested that cryptocurrencies and crypto mining should be regulated separately. He condemned Ukraine’s security services for pressuring miners. “Mining is just calculation”, the MP said during a meeting with digital market experts, business executives and government officials in Kiev.

“Ukraine’s share of the global cryptocurrency mining market has shrunk to just 3%”, Danchenko noted, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine. “Separate mining from cryptocurrencies”, he appealed during the consultations. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Stepan Kubiv agreed that the issue could be resolved by drafting a relevant bill.

Olexandr Danchenko warned that many Ukrainian miners are leaving the country because of the crackdown by authorities. “Canada is creating optimal conditions for mining and our guys invest their money there”, he said.

Under Pressure

Raids on several mining facilities in Kiev, Kiev Oblast (the adjacent region) and Cherkasy Oblast were conducted on Thursday. 400 mining rigs have been confiscated during a search in the PJSC Kvazar plant in the capital. Police have seized more than a thousand graphics cards, 1,500 hard disks, 500 motherboards and several laptops.

According to Ukrainian authorities, proceeds from the mining operations have been used to finance separatist activities in the Eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Lugansk, Union reported. Documents with Russian bank details found during the raids proved financial transfers to the territories controlled by the pro-Russian forces. Funds were stored in Qiwi and Yandex wallets.

“Currency that is officially banned in Ukraine has been used to buy military equipment, weapons, and ammunition for the illegal armed groups in LPR and DPR”, Ukraine’s Deputy Prosecutor General Anatoliy Matios said during a briefing in Kiev. Investigators have identified individuals involved in the mining operations. It is not clear why they have set up their farms in Ukraine when the restive regions border Russia and transferring funds or equipment for the separatists would have been much easier from Russian territory.

Separate Tracks

If Ukraine decides to address mining separately, some crypto regulations may be adopted sooner than expected. Similar suggestions have been made in Russia, where legalizing cryptocurrencies has divided institutions but most officials agree that crypto mining can be legalized and regulated. Even Russia’s Central Bank, that has opposed the legalization of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, recently announced it would allow crypto mining.

Two bills to regulate cryptocurrencies and mining have been advancing through commissions in the Rada since October last year. However, no significant progress has been reported in 2018. The new legislation may introduce incentives for miners, including lower electricity rates.

Danchenko’s warning about the exodus of miners from Ukraine comes at a time when other authorities in the post-Soviet space are trying hard to attract miners. Belarus will soon complete the process of legalizing the entire crypto sector with tax exemptions for mining companies. Countries like Uzbekistan offer cheap electricity and other incentives.

Do you think that regulating crypto mining can be a first step towards legalizing cryptocurrencies? Tell us in the comments section below.

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BA’s Best Cream Scones

Makes 8 Servings

This basic scone recipe is perfect as is, but the upgrades and flavor add-ins are nothing to scoff at, either. This is part of BA’s Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

 INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• ½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend
• 1¼ cups heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• Demerara or raw sugar (for sprinkling)

 

RECIPE PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 375°. Whisk granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3 cups flour in a large bowl to combine. Add butter and toss to coat. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, work the butter into flour until only pea-size pieces remain. Make a well in the center; add egg and 1¼ cups cream and mix with a fork, incorporating dry ingredients a little at a time, until a shaggy dough forms (it’s okay if it looks a little dry; don’t overwork). Lightly knead dough in the bowl until it just comes together.

• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1″-thick round. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush dough with cream and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake scones until golden brown, 25–30 minutes.

• Do Ahead: Scones can be made 1 day ahead. Store lightly covered at room temperature.

Variations

• Lemon-Rosemary: Whisk 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest and 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary into flour mixture before adding butter.

• Cinnamon-Chocolate: Toss 1 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon into flour mixture after working in butter.

• Double Ginger: Whisk 2 Tbsp. finely chopped candied ginger and 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger into flour mixture before adding butter.

• Mixed Berry: Toss 1 cup fresh or frozen berries, cut into pieces if large, into flour mixture after working in butter.

• Pecan-Oat: Toss ¾ cup old-fashioned oats and ¾ cup chopped toasted pecans into flour mixture before adding butter. Sprinkle ¼ cup oats along with demerara sugar over scones before baking.

Recipe by Jessie Damuck

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Photos by Alex Lau

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CUTEST Exotic Pets You Can Legally Own!

 

Factnomenal

Published on Jan 11, 2018

The cuddliest and most bizarre animals that you can call your own. From the pint-sized sugar glider to the spiny hedgehog there are some unusual exotic pets that animal lovers can make a part of their family 10. Kinkajou- If you’re like most, you’ve never heard of this animal. Though more closely related to raccoons, adult kinkajous (sometimes referred to as honeybears) look like a cross between a monkey and an (albeit tiny) bear, with dense, wooly fur. Adults can weigh anywhere from three to ten pounds and tend to be solitary creatures who take well to bird toys.

They are nocturnal, so most owners typically keep them penned up at night when they’re most active. If you’re willing to go through the agita of having to build an outdoor enclosure a Kinkajou might be the right fit for you, particularly if you prefer mild-mannered pets to high-octane puppies or territorial kittens. Mostly, they’re fruitarians, though some are known to develop strawberry allergies and most all do best when kept away from citrus of any sort. Kinkajous are traditionally tree dwellers and possess the rare ability to rotate their hind ankles, which enables them to run quickly both forward and backward.

Though their piercing cries, screeches and occasional barks have earned them the nickname la llorona in the rainforests of South America, they’re known to be pretty docile, if messy, housepets. 9. Sugar gliders- Though these tiny creatures are commonly mistaken as rodents, they’re actually marsupials, loosely related to the kangaroo and koala bear. Unlike most rodents, they have an average lifespan similar to dogs in addition to a similar level of intelligence, which allows them to complete basic tricks and come when called. If fed the proper diet they won’t emit any odor– unlike other rodents and ferrets, which I always thought smelled like urinal cakes, even on their best days.

Adults are nocturnal and weigh roughly six ounces. Unlike kinkajous, sugar gliders are highly social creatures that tend to live in colonies. PETA has railed against keeping sugar gliders as housepets, as they tend to be bred in conditions similar to puppy mills and because of their size, are smuggled across countries in exceedingly inhumane ways which can include, being stuffed into extremely tiny containers. As their name implies, sugar gliders can glide between trees resting upwards of 150 feet away from each other. Think of them as bug-eyed, white-bellied, furry little parachutes, sharp in tooth and claw. 8. Wallaby- Cousins to kangaroos, Wallabies are marsupial creatures which are best suited to owners who can provide ample space for them to jump, run and play in.

Because of this, most yards aren’t suited to these animals’ needs. Would-be owners should take note that they’re notoriously difficult to housetrain, in addition to the house in general, given their size, energy levels, strong hind legs and nocturnal hardwiring. They differ from kangaroos in that their teeth have flat rows, as opposed to curved rows and typically feed on leaves, which require less slicing than the grass that most kangaroos eat. Wallabies are typically two and a half feet tall and weigh roughly thirty pounds, though some breeds have been known to grow as large as fifty pounds and stand six feet tall. In different parts of the country, pet owners have noticed that their wallabies make a fine substitute for lawn mowers, given their insatiable appetite for grass. Rural areas are the best for these pets.

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Cauliflower, Potato, and Pea Curry

Serve this cauliflower, potato, and pea curry over rice for a hearty vegan dinner

Serves: 4

FOOD & WINE

February 2013

Our version of this curry, a favorite combination of vegetables in India, unites cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red-pepper flakes. Fresh cilantro provides an herbal note. Serve the curry as a generous side dish or with rice for a meatless main dish. Plus: Global Recipe Guide

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
• 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 pound), cut into large florets (about 4 cups)
• 1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup frozen petite peas

How to Make It

Step 1

In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and red-pepper flakes and stir. Add the cauliflower and potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, the water, and the salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the peas and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and cook, covered, until the peas are tender, about 2 minutes longer.

Notes

Variation If you like, you can add three tablespoons dried unsweetened coconut to the curry. Put it in at the same time as the peas.

Suggested Pairing

Go for your favorite full-bodied, full-flavored white wine. A California Chardonnay, for example, won’t be wiped out by the curry’s earthy and hot spices.

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Photo Source: Gareth Morgans