Why do gas prices always end in nine-tenths of a cent?
"It's a psychological level, that is you're more likely to pull into a station at $3.799 than you would be at $3.80," said GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan.
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"It's a psychological level, that is you're more likely to pull into a station at $3.799 than you would be at $3.80," said GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan.
On a stroll through the prairie grass at Hyland Hills Ski Area, one might think "Jump Around" by House of Pain was blaring on the speakers given the frenzy of grasshoppers jumping in every direction to avoid a person's steps.
It's been so dry this summer, there's a good chance you haven't seen many mosquitoes -- but that doesn't mean the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District isn't out looking for them.
An insect bite could keep you from taking a bite out of your favorite foods.
Addressing the urban heat island is one of the biggest opportunities that we have in the next 20 to 30 years," said climate scientist Brian Smoliak.
Of the two massive blockbusters released over the weekend, one in particular had movie goers packing a specific type of theater.
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
On average, Minnesota has lost 10 to 14 days of lake ice over the past 50 years. Some lakes have lost almost three weeks.
Getting people into theaters in the summer is crucial. The 18-week period from early May until Labor Day typically accounts for 40% of a theater's ticket sales and sets the pace for the whole year.
One of the fastest-growing sports is also quickly putting people in the emergency room.
First hitting the market in 1981, the artificial sweetener is 200 times as potent as granulated sugar.
Researchers predicted the Northern Lights would put on a rare show over nearly 20 states later this week. Now though, experts say the hype may not materialize. Still, skygazers might get a glimpse if they head north Thursday night.
A new report out Thursday revealed nearly 60% of the state is now in a drought. And this lack of rain may have left your lawn high and dry.
Cases of malaria were found in Texas and Florida recently. What stands out is the people caught the illness locally, not while in another country.
"I will go to my grave trying to tell people that there is nothing to the 'Tuesday myth,'" said Thrifty Traveler's Kyle Potter.
