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5 Household Necessities You Can Easily Make Yourself!

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Inflation and the threats of an economic slowdown are making us question all our purchase decisions. Efficiently managing your budget is about choices and priorities. One way to continue to prioritize your Starbucks Cold Foam is to replace everyday household necessities with ones you can make for pennies at home, often with common ingredients you’ve already got stored under the cabinet. You’ll soon discover that a few everyday items like vinegar, baking soda, and borax are the primary ingredients of many household items you can make yourself.

Even if you weren’t a chemistry wiz in high school, you can give these items a shot at getting the job done and saving you some pocket change.

Clothing stain and odor stripper

Toss those pricey stain removers after you try this fantastic concoction. Parents of teenagers swear by this brew, which eliminates those stinky hormonal odors that seem to be permanently embedded in the underarms of adolescents. Put the noxious garments in a sink with a stopper. Generously sprinkle with baking soda. Add vinegar liberally. Watch it bubble. Add warm water and a touch of Dawn if you’d like. Let it soak for an hour or two, then drain away and rinse before dropping it in the wash. The sweaty odors and stains will disappear.

Weed Killer

Are you tired of breaking your back trying to combat those pesky weeds yet don’t want to destroy your backyard ecosystem with toxic (and expensive) weedkillers? The solution once again is vinegar. You can use straight vinegar as a weed killer. When you can’t get out the roots of a weed, spray some straight vinegar on it and watch it effectively act as a weed killer. The weeds don’t stand a chance.

Glass Cleaner

Vinegar makes an appearance again in glass cleaners. In this instance, just a little dab will do it. Add a tablespoon to ½ cup rubbing alcohol and 2-1/2 cups of water. Mix them together in a spray bottle and apply it as you would a regular glass cleaner.

All-purpose Cleaner

Guess what? Vinegar plays the starring role in this category as well. Just mix equal parts vinegar and water and add it to a spray bottle. When you need to clean up a mess, this handy all-purpose cleaner can be used on surfaces all around your home as needed.

Carpet Freshener

Dump the pricey powdered carpet fresheners for this recipe that you can store in a jar until needed. Mix 2 cups of baking soda with 1 cup of borax and a couple of teaspoons of grated lemon zest. Stir together, and let it sit until the moisture evaporates. Then store in a mason jar. When your carpets or rugs need treatment, sprinkle the citrus carpet freshener on, wait a few minutes to let the dirt and odors get absorbed, then vacuum.

Don’t be afraid to test out these home necessity replacements. Use the ones that best fit your family’s needs, and once you get the hang of it, look for more essentials you can replace with simple DIY versions. Chances are, at least one of your items will contain vinegar!

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5 Principles to Help Kids Sleep Better

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Getting the kids to bed can be a struggle every day, or bedtime can be a relaxing end to a great day. Ideally, you want the latter, but this can be challenging to achieve especially if you have kids who resist sleep. Want to make bedtime successful? Keep these five sleepy time principles in mind.

1. Be active but not right before bed. 

Being physically active during the day can help your child to sleep at night. Make sure your child has ample time to shake out their energy during the day. If you work out regularly, you know just how helpful this can be for people of all ages.

However, you shouldn’t try to “wear out” an active child right before bed. When you’re active, your brain and body can stay stimulated for a couple of hours after the activity. This can backfire when you’re getting your child ready for bed. Keep the mood quiet and soothing during the two hours before bed.

2. Use a consistent bedtime routine. 

A consistent bedtime routine cues your child’s mind and lets them know that it’s time for sleep. It also helps your child to wind down and transition from activity to resting. Depending on the age of the child, this may take about an hour. Focus on activities that are naturally calming. For instance, a bath and a book are the classic cornerstones of a bedtime routine.

When you’re ready to go to sleep for the night, your body’s temperature naturally drops. A bath helps to stimulate this process. When you’re in the bath, you’re warm and cozy, but after you get out, your body cools down, naturally signaling that it’s bedtime. Books are also inherently relaxing. Reading is linked to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.

3. Talk about their day. 

Speaking of stress, if your child feels stressed in the evening, their cortisol will spike, and they won’t be able to sleep. Let your kids get their worries off their shoulders by having a chat with them in the evening. Let them tell you about their day and help them work through their concerns.

4. Create a relaxing environment.

The right environment is key. Ideally, you should only use your child’s bed for sleep. If they associate bed with playing, it won’t be as relaxing.

Keep in mind that blue lights reduce melatonin, the body’s natural sleep hormone. So, put in red night lights instead of blue ones and try to stay away from screens. If you decide to incorporate a quiet video into your child’s nighttime routine, use a blue light blocker. It’s okay. Some kids like this option better than a book. You have to do what works for your family.

5. Look into resources for more serious problems.

In some cases, a more serious problem may be the culprit. If you’ve been trying all the tricks for years and still haven’t gotten your child to be able to go to sleep without huge hassles, you may want to consult with a doctor. Issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and separation issues can all prevent children from going to sleep easily. But you can get help for these concerns.

5 Reasons You Should Brew Your Own Beer

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If you watch TV ads, you might assume that all beer comes from big breweries. For a long time that was true, but toward the end of the 20th century, a new wave emerged. Beer enthusiasts decided they could do better. Some created small breweries, and others began preparing batches for themselves and friends at home.

With plenty of available expert advice along with inexpensive brewing equipment, DIY beer keeps getting easier to produce. Here are five reasons you should jump on the bandwagon and start brewing your own beer.

1. You Can Save Money

Sure, there’s a start-up cost, but it’s less than you might think. A beginner’s home brewing kit can be had for under $100. Buying the ingredients may make your first batch seem costly, but you get to keep using those ingredients for many iterations.

Once you’re up and running, the expense can be under 70 cents a beer. That’s less than the cost of name-brand beers and far less than the craft beers that are more comparable to a good homemade product.

Most enthusiasts, though, don’t brew at home primarily to save money. Read on for other reasons.

2. You Can Brew the Beer You Really Want

Any old lager will quench your thirst after you cut the grass, but there are times you want some beer with distinctive taste and complexity. Whether you prefer a wheat beer, a stout or one of the myriad varieties of IPA, your choice is always on tap when you make your own. If you’d like a beer with cucumber, jalapeno or papaya, you can infuse your version with as much or as little of the flavor as suits you.

3. You Become Part of a Community

Home brewers are passionate about their hobby. They love to brew beer, drink it, compare it and talk about it. You’ll find yourself initiated into a friendly society that’s always ready to welcome a new member.

They’re happy to answer questions, offer opinions and share their latest tips on equipment, techniques or ingredients. You’ll find them discussing the ins and outs of their hobby in live groups, on social media and at conventions.

4. Making Beer Is Fun

It’s easy to get started. You can work at it as hard as you want: stick to the standard recipes or challenge yourself to excel and even win contests. It’s a great way to spend time alone, and it can be even more fun with a like-minded friend or two.

You get to learn a little science and be creative. You play with interesting toys such as thermometers, tubes and brewpots. When the brew finally goes into the bottle, you can step back and bask in the pride of what you’ve accomplished.

5. You’ll Enjoy Sharing Your Wares

Anybody can pick up a six-pack on the way to a party, but it makes a bigger splash when you bring a few bottles of your latest creation. Homebrew is an appreciated gift for Christmas and birthdays. Who knows, your friends might like your product so much that they join you in the hobby.

5 Awesome Adrenaline-Rush Activities You Can Do As A Beginner

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Did you know that adrenaline can actually be an addiction?  If you’re looking for a quick fix of this infamous fight-or-flight hormone, lack of experience can be the only thing standing between you and your next thrilling adventure.

The good news? There are many ways to amp up your adrenaline—no experience necessary.

That’s where this list comes in. Here’s a closer look at five of our favorite pulse-raising activities for beginners.

1. Go Bungee Jumping

This one may be obvious, but it more than earns its place atop this list. Bungee jumping delivers some serious “bang for the buck” on the adrenaline scale, and it requires absolutely no prior experience or equipment.

Aside from meeting basic age, height, and weight requirements, all you have to do to cross bungee jumping off your bucket list? Pick the amazing location of your choice, muster the will to jump, and go for it.

2. Give Karaoke a Go

While physically intense activities like sky-diving and bungee jumping often come first to mind when we think of exhilarating activities, karaoke is an excellent option for anyone looking for a low-impact rush.

If you’ve never belted out your favorite song on a stage in front of a room full of strangers, you have no idea what you’re missing. And whether you’re the next Kelly Clarkson or Simon Cowell would hurl some serious insults in your direction, karaoke is open to anyone brave enough to give it a go.

A similar theme for aspiring poets, comedians, and other performers? Find an open mic night to perform at.

3. Take a Surfing Lesson

While there’s technically no experience required to grab a surfboard and head to the nearest shore, a surfing lesson is an excellent way to learn the basics of this beloved pastime, convening with nature, and get a major rush.

Ask any surfer, and they’ll tell you that catching waves is a genuine addiction. This isn’t just talk. Research has shown that surfing leads to the production of endorphins, adrenaline and serotonin—all of which make you feel really, really good….and leave you wanting more.

4. Explore a Haunted House

Is there a better way to flood your body with adrenaline than with a good scare? There’s a reason why people have been scaring themselves since the beginning of time, and why haunted houses are an especially popular pursuit: They get minds racing, hearts pumping, and feet moving.

Even if you know deep down inside that you’re not in any real danger, haunted houses have been scientifically proven to activate the fight-or-flight instinct.

5. Roller Coaster Ride

There’s a reason why amusements are big business and roller coasters are often the main attraction. While many people “collect” coasters, anyone willing to pay the cost of admission can go for a spin.

There are thousands of roller coasters all over the globe just waiting to be discovered. Wondering where to start? Check out this roundup of the world’s seven best roller coasters.

5 Awesome WordPress Plugins You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

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If you’ve built a website using WordPress, you have undoubtedly installed some of the more popular plugins, possibly including Jetpack, Elementor, WPForms or some of the SEO plugins. However, there are over 50,000 WordPress plugins available with new ones being added every day. Here are five interesting and useful plugins you may not know about.

1. Enhanced Media Library

A lot of website developers use Media Library to upload images, videos and other media files. Enhanced Media Library takes the capability a step further. It improves your ability to organize and find media items by categorizing and tagging them. It comes with a number of useful shortcodes for front end categorization. Enhanced Media Library also uses filtering to facilitate searching and sorting.

The plugin was built for developers who have to deal with a large number of media files. It’s open-source, and it comes in both basic and PRO versions.

2. Custom Login Page Customizer

If your site requires users to log in, you may not be happy with a generic logic page that looks like everyone else’s. After all, every user sees it. To fix that, you can either custom code your own page, or you can use Custom Login Page Customizer. The plugin allows you to readily create a distinctive login page directly from the WordPress customizer. It’s easy to give your sign-on screen a professional look with your own logo, background images relevant to your website and whichever custom fonts you prefer.

3. Search Regex

Search Regex is a search and replace plugin that’s useful for updating your posts or, for that matter, any textual data anywhere on your site. If you find you’ve been spelling someone’s name wrong or calling a product by an inaccurate name, you can change it globally. You can find all instances of a phrase you want to remove. You can update text across image tags.

Search Regex is a powerful and invasive tool that makes modifications directly to your database. It’s recommended that you do a backup before initiating any site-wide changes.

4. Image Zoom

WP Image Zoom deals with those images that looked fine when you created them but are too small on your site. Your visitors can see what you originally intended by hovering over the portion of the image with a virtual magnifying glass. It’s good for panoramic pictures, large flowcharts and detailed spec sheets.

There are multiple zooming types, and the zoom image will follow the pointer with an elegant delay. The zoomed area fades in and out and makes the experience easy on the user’s eyes.

5. Image Hotspot

Image Hotspot is another plugin for image management. It allows you to add hotspots to images. This is particularly useful for displaying geographical maps and providing links to information about businesses and other locations on these maps. It’s also good for org charts, building schematics and any kind of image where you want the user to drill down for more information. It comes with a css for changing the background tooltip and text color.

5 Reasons To Consider Doing An MBA

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An MBA can drastically change your life for the better. From sharpening your business skills to gaining new perspectives, an MBA degree offers several impressive benefits. If you want to take your career to new heights, an MBA could be right for you.

Keep reading to learn 5 key reasons why you should consider getting an MBA:

Grow your professional network

Receiving your MBA means you’re now part of an exclusive group. In fact, you’ll have access to an entire network of MBA alumni in your specific degree specialty. This provides opportunities to connect, share tips, and even find a new job.

Aside from getting to know and collaborating with alumni, you’ll also have the ability to grow your network elsewhere. You can connect with professors, business professionals, and other experts across various industries. This could result in more LinkedIn followers, greater exposure as an expert, a higher reputation in the industry, and a strengthened professional network overall.

Increase job opportunities

If you’re considering an MBA degree, chances are you’re looking for more job opportunities. After completing an MBA graduate program, your credentials could look very impressive to employers. This can be especially important if an organization is trying to choose one candidate over another. As the business world can be very competitive, an MBA can set you apart from the rest.

Earn a higher salary

Looking to make more money? By completing an MBA program, you’ll have the potential to make the salary of your dreams. In fact, MBA salaries are some of the highest out there, and you can even make up to twice as much as you would with an undergraduate degree. In today’s market, employers offer new MBA hires an average salary of $115,000. While it’s hard to fork over the money for tuition, this impressive salary certainly makes up for it.

Strengthen your specialized skills

One excellent aspect of MBA degrees is that they’re highly specialized. Several schools offer a variety of different MBA programs, helping you focus on your specific goals and areas of expertise. For example, you could receive an MBA in finance, giving you the skills to become a banker, chief financial officer, or finance manager. Furthermore, several schools also offer dual specializations, allowing you to get your MBA in multiple areas of study!

Start your own business

Many people decide to earn an MBA because they want to start their own business. MBA programs involve professors with real-life experience in entrepreneurship and business management, providing students with the knowledge and insider tips for getting started. Additionally, it’s very possible to meet other MBA students with similar interests, offering the ability to collaborate and share ideas. In fact, you may even find a life-long business partner in the process!

During the course of your education, you’ll learn how to effectively communicate in the business world. Whether it’s pitching your ideas to potential investors or negotiating a large contract, having top-of-the-line communication skills can give you the upper hand over the competition.

From higher career earnings to increased job opportunities, an MBA can help you excel in your career. If you’re interested in one of these degree programs, do some research to find an MBA that’s perfect for your specific needs!

5 Ways To Help Your Car Last Longer And Break Down Less

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Your car is an important investment. A well cared for vehicle will get you where you need to go, where ever that may be. Knowing how to take care of your vehicle can extend its service life and help you maintain its value. Whether you’ve just bought a new car, or a new pre-owned vehicle, these five tips can help keep your car in the best condition possible. 

1. Read the Owner’s Manual

Reading the owner’s manual can help you understand more about how to maintain and use your car properly. Many people never think to read the owner’s manual, and thus miss out on important information that can extend the service life of their vehicle.

You don’t have to read your owner’s manual cover to cover, but pay close attention to the portions that discuss regular maintenance and best practices. While you’re doing this, you may also learn some interesting details about your car’s features!

2. Never Miss an Oil Change

Oil keeps your car moving by lubricating moving parts and reducing friction. Without fresh oil and regular oil changes, your vehicle will wear down its parts quickly and may break down. 

There are a variety of different oils in your vehicle that need to be maintained, including engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, break fluid and more. While it’s important to ensure that your engine oil stays fresh, it’s also important to keep up with these other fluid changes as well.  

When you take your vehicle in for oil changes, get your car checked for other problems like worn brake pads, filter changes and more. Doing all of this work at the same time is efficient for you, and good for your vehicle. 

3. Replace Brake Pads When It’s Time

Brakes get worn out periodically, and need to be replaced before they get too worn. How quickly your brake pads get worn out depends on how you drive, where you drive and the quality of your brake pads.

Most cars have an indicator light that reveal when brakes need to be replaced, but usually the first sign that brakes need service is a squealing noise when the brakes are depressed. You may also hear a grinding noise, or feel a vibration when using the brakes. Replace the brake pads when it becomes important. 

4. Change Filters As Needed

Change your air filter and oil filter as needed. Your mechanic will likely check your filters on a regular basis, as you bring in your car for oil changes and other service. Avoid the temptation to put off filter replacement to save money, and avoid using cheap filters. Filters capture impurities and keep them out of your car’s fuel, oil and more.  

5. Use Your A/C Periodically

Car air conditioner systems tend to leak refrigerant, especially if they’re not used frequently. Use your A/C occasionally throughout the year, even at colder times, to keep your A/C system in good condition. 

Keep It Up for the Life of Your Vehicle

One of the things about car maintenance that you can’t forget is that your vehicle needs care throughout its service life. Maintaining a regular maintenance schedule will help you take better care of you care. Mark your calendar with days to get your vehicle’s oil changed, windshield wipers replaced and so on. 

5 Principles Of Kitchen Decor, From Counter Tops To Cupboards

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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the space where families gather, where friends congregate and where delicious food is created. Maintaining an attractive kitchen makes spending time in the kitchen a more rewarding and enjoyable experience.

It’s also worth noting that the more organized and attractive your kitchen is, the easier it is to create tasty dishes. Below, we’ve listed five things you can do to make your kitchen more attractive and more functional. 

1. Preserve Your Counter Space

Counters are the most valuable surfaces in your kitchen. Counter space that’s taken up by cooking utensils and other forms of clutter can make cooking more difficult. Use magnetic tools and racks to create places where you can store cooking tools on the walls of your kitchen.

Hide countertop appliances in your cabinets, and only bring them out when they’re needed. If your countertop appliances are used frequently, put them in places where they’re easy to access. 

2. Make Space with Hideaway Furniture

Using hideaway furniture like backless barstools that can be stored under your overhanging countertops ensures that your kitchen will have more floor space. Choose kitchen furniture wisely to ensure that you’ll have space for entertaining and space for family members to walk through the kitchen when the room is being used.  

3. Establish a Kitchen Triangle

The term kitchen triangle is a reference to the ideal layout of three important stations within the kitchen. A well-designed kitchen triangle creates flow between the stove, sink and refrigerator, enabling for easy work in your kitchen area. The kitchen triangle requires these three stations to be laid out in a triangle format for easy access while cooking and cleaning.

Establishing a kitchen triangle is something that’s best done when you’re remodeling your kitchen. If you’re moving fixtures and features of your kitchen, keep the triangle in mind. The triangle should be between 4 and 9 feet on each side, and the perimeter should be between 13 and 26 feet. 

4. Use Neutral Colors to Maintain a Tidy Appearance

Neutral colors like gray, white and cream make your kitchen look more attractive. White and cream in particular make your kitchen seem bright and spacious, especially when paired with good artificial lighting and natural daylighting. Paint your kitchen in neutral colors and decorate with matching neutrals. 

If you’re remodeling your kitchen, use a neutral-colored backsplash tiles and cabinetry to maintain a consistent color scheme throughout. Work with your contractor to install natural flooring, such as hardwood, to work with this color scheme. 

5. Only Display Your Most Attractive Kitchenware

If you have open shelving and cabinet display cases, choose the most attractive kitchenware you own to put on display. Be sure to choose kitchenware that matches.

Place the rest of your kitchenware in cabinets where they cannot be seen. Hiding the rest of your kitchenware allows you to keep mismatched plates and cups in a location where they won’t become an eyesore.

Not sure what else you can do to make your kitchen more attractive? Work with a professional contractor or interior designer to ensure that your kitchen looks its best.  

5 Things To Know Before Your Motorcycle Travel Adventure

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Going on a motorcycle road trip can be the experience of a lifetime! From feeling the cool breeze on your skin to seeing some majestic scenery, there really isn’t anything like it. However, while these trips are always incredible, you never know when something can go wrong. To lower the chances of experiencing a problem, make sure you know what to expect.

Keep reading to learn 5 things to know before embarking on your motorcycle travel adventure.

Know how to pack effectively

If you’re about to ride off on your first motorcycle road trip, you may have no idea what to pack. For starters, it’s important to understand how to pack lightly. On many occasions, people pack way more than they need for their first motorcycle adventure. Not only does this take up valuable space on your bike, but it can also weigh you down. The heavier your bike is, the more you pay in gas. If you need more room, consider purchasing a luggage carrier that attaches to your bike. As far as what to pack, only carry the essentials, including clothes for unexpected weather.

Understand how exhausted you might be

Especially if this is your first motorcycle road trip, make sure you understand how tiring the venture can get. While you won’t be running up a mountain, riding a motorcycle takes a lot out of you—much more than driving a car. That said, be sure to plan for breaks and rest stops. This is even more important if you’re riding in extremely cold or hot weather, as these conditions can wear you out faster. Also, staying hydrated is vital. Not drinking enough can make you feel fatigued and even lightheaded, so it’s best to stay hydrated at all times. If you don’t enjoy stopping for water breaks, invest in a hydration pack.

Know the best time to grab food

While staying hydrated is essential, eating right is also highly important. Unless you pack your own meals, you’ll want to understand when and where you’ll stop for food. If you want to get back on the road quickly, it’s best to stop at off-peak eating hours. For example, grab lunch at 10:30 am instead of noon. This lowers the chance of experiencing large crowds and long wait times at restaurants. This is even more important if you’re driving on a busy highway. If there are only a few restaurants along the road, these may be packed during normal eating hours.

Understand your riding limits

It’s important to never overdo it on your motorcycle. If you’re planning a long-distance ride, make sure you understand how many miles you can drive each day. This number largely depends on your preferences and experience level. While some riders have no trouble venturing 1,000 miles in 24 hours, this can be a massive challenge for beginners. If you’re just starting out, consider riding about 150 miles/day until you build up endurance. As you get more comfortable, around 300 miles/day should be your goal.

Know the right tools and items to bring

You would hate to be in the middle of nowhere without the right tools. To ensure a safe and stress-free trip, understand which tools and items to take on your ride. This list should include a tire-plug kit, air pump, earplugs, extra gloves, wrenches, sockets, headlamps, flashlights, a Swiss Army knife, and a stocked first aid kit.

Going on a motorcycle adventure can be life-changing! By understanding the points above, you can stay safe and make the most of your trip.

5 Crazy Facts About NYC

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Impress your friends with your knowledge of these crazy facts about New York City.

1. New York Food Firsts

Food inventions that come from New York include:

  • English muffins
  • Spaghetti and meatballs
  • Eggs benedict
  • Pasta primavera
  • Ice cream cones

Pizza is not a New York invention. It came from Italy. However, New York-style pizza-by-the-slice is world famous. The first American pizzeria, Lombardi’s Pizza, located at 32 Spring Street, opened in 1905 and is still operating.

2. Weird Freedoms and Bizarre Laws

New York has a history of weird laws and unusual freedoms. This problem happens because many regulations become part of the legal record, and there is no process to review and remove them. Once a law exists, it may stay on the books forever, even if it seems absurd.

  • Going topless, for all sexes, is legal in public.
  • Showing your breasts in public is no problem; however, if a man wears a suit jacket, his pants must match.
  • Honking is illegal, and so is farting while in church. It seems like these laws are never enforced.
  • It is against the law to take a stroll on Sunday with an ice cream cone in your pocket.
  • You might get a fine for having an illegal puppet show in your window.
  • There is no peeing on pigeons allowed in Central Park.
  • It is illegal to let your donkey sleep in your bathtub.

3. Strange Items at the Library

The New York Public Library has many strange and weird things in its archives, which include:

  • A collection of human hair with some locks from Wild Bill Hickok, Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein), and Walt Whitman
  • A letter opener made from the paw of Charles Dickens’ favorite cat
  • Jack Kerouac’s boots, cigarette lighter, harmonicas, and a postcard where he wrote “blood” using some of his blood

4. Mole People

“Mole People” are homeless people who live underground in abandoned subway tunnels, railway tunnels no longer in use, airshafts, and the sewer system. There are nearly 60,000 people who sleep each night above ground in the homeless shelters provided by the city. No one knows exactly how many homeless people live underground, but the number must be huge.

The so-called “Freedom Tunnel” is packed with people. In 1980, Amtrak stopped using this tunnel for its railway line. Homeless people have used the 2.6-mile-long tunnel ever since.

There is a book about them called Tunnel People written by Teun Voeten and a documentary film called Dark Days that UK filmmaker Marc Singer produced.

5. Missing Persons

Each year there are over 13,000 missing-persons reports in New York City. Most are found, yet hundreds become added to the group of long-term missing persons when they are missing for two months or longer. Even more strange are the thousands of records of unidentified persons. These bodies the police find, and nobody knows who they are.

The New York Department of Medical Examiner works to help identify the bodies of the “Jane” and “John Does” to determine who they are. They ask families of missing persons across the country to send samples for potential DNA matching and give information for identification purposes only.

The Medical Examiner’s staff does the difficult forensic work to determine who the police just pulled out of the East River, floating face down.