— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.It's been nearly two years since COVID-19 first reared its ugly head. Perhaps you've found what works for you when it comes to PPE—may it be a favorite type of mask, favorite brand of hand sanitizer or a face shield you like to use in high-risk settings. These precautions, particularly face masks, have played a key role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic and have become staples to have at home and on the go. The coronavirus pandemic is ever-evolving, as is our response to it. Experts are now calling for better mask-wearing with growing evidence that common cloth...
Like most states, Maine has plentiful art museums, transportation museums, and historical sights. But you’ll find these quirky museums and offbeat attractions only in Maine. Looking for a trophy marlin caught by Ernest Hemingway? Wooden figures carved in Lithuania? Umbrella covers? Ever heard of an orgone accumulator? You’ll find all these, plus Micky Mouse and Betty Boop, Bigfoot, a giant wooden horse, interplanetary travel, and more. Many of these quirky Maine Museums and weird or wonderful offbeat sights will appeal to travelers of all ages. And many are ideal for social distancing, as they’re either outdoors or in the boondocks. Before continuing, please give a moment of silence in honor of the quirky Maine museums that no longer exist. R.I....
The wedding ceremony held in November on a verdant farm in the Philippines was for the daughter of a senator. Most of the guests’ attention, though, was paid not to the bride and the groom but to another duo in attendance.Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the country’s late dictator, escorted Sara Duterte-Carpio, the daughter of the current president, Rodrigo Duterte, past guests sitting in white trellis-backed chairs. Marcos wore a dark suit with a boutonniere pinned to his lapel, his face partially obscured by a mauve-colored mask. Duterte-Carpio sported a gray dress and clutched a bouquet of white flowers. They interlocked arms as they walked. Amid weeks of unrelenting speculation about their respective political futures, their stroll down the...
We’ve heard a lot about viruses recently, but how do they work? Viruses cannot live for long without a host. Viruses consist of either a DNA or RNA genome ( genetic code ) and a protein coat, some also have an extra fatty envelope to protect their genetic material. They cannot reproduce without being inside a living cell. Once inside a cell, viruses use the machinery of the cell to replicate themselves. Luckily for us the human body has lots of natural responses to protect us from viruses and other harmful pathogens. How does a virus enter the body? The human body has several lines of defence against pathogens including viruses. Physical barriers include the skin and mucous membranes. The...
Vampires are an omnipresent part of today’s popular culture. We tune in to watch them battle handsome werewolves, seduce the young and innocent, and sometimes get their butts kicked by a cheerleading slayer. In the 1960s, the popular TV show Dark Shadows told the spooky but melodramatic tale of Maine vampire Barnabas Collins and his family; Stephen King’s 1975 horror novel, Salem’s Lot, likewise revolved around a vampire enclave in Maine. More recently, the 2006 movie The Covenant offered a story of vampires at a Massachusetts prep school. But did you know that New England actually has a long vampire history? In fact, there was a time when Rhode Island was considered the “Vampire Capital of America.” Vampire History in New England New...
