The Disposable Blade’s Cutting-Edge History

Check out the trash can in a bathroom and there's a good chance you'll find a disposable razor blade, given that roughly 160 million Americans use them. Before disposable blades, many men used straight razors that they'd keep for years on end. These blades had to be constantly sharpened, eventually rusted and could be dangerous to use. A fair number of folks simply skipped shaving altogether.

Yet as the 19th century wrapped up, technological innovation was reshaping society at breakneck speed. While cars and lightbulbs garnered much attention, other breakthroughs like the Gillette disposable razor, invented in 1895, were improving quality of life.

King C. Gillette revolutionized shaving by creating affordable steel blades that were quite sharp, but also cheap and equipped with disposable heads which could be replaced as needed. Further, Gillette's safety razors used built-in skin barriers to reduce cuts. The disposable razor blade was also an example of a cutting-edge business strategy as Gillette struck gold having created a steady stream of return customers.

Today, the company that still bears his name remains among the biggest razor blade companies in the world. Interestingly enough, Gillette was a utopian socialist who hated capitalism and competition, but war may have ultimately sealed his company's lasting fortune. When the U.S. entered World War I, the American government contracted Gillette to produce millions of razors for American troops. When the men returned home, many kept using Gillette razors.

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They slide, they glide, they leap tall dams in a single whoosh. They are salmon, the remarkable migrating fish, which often need to be on the other side of a dam if they want to spawn.

Developed by Whooshh Innovations, the Salmon Cannon has now transported tens of millions of fish over previously journeyending obstacles, and it's an idea that may save the salmon and restore ecological balance. The idea is elegantly simple. Using a series of tubes filled with water and high-pressure air, the device propels salmon over dams and other obstacles, allowing them to successfully reach their spawning grounds.

The process begins as the fish naturally swim into a soft tube. With a burst of pressurized air and water, the salmon are propelled through the tube, soaring over major obstructions and landing safely in the water on the other side. The latest versions of the Salmon Cannon even sort the fish -- salmon go over the dam, while random strays are allowed to exit.

The device has been successfully employed in various regions, including the Pacific Northwest in the United States and British Columbia in Canada, aiding the recovery of salmon populations and revitalizing vital ecosystems. See YouTube for several videos of the Whooshh Innovations cannon in action.

Endless Scrolling is an Addiction

It seems like innocent fun: Scroll through TikTok, Instagram or Facebook clips to see people with funny dogs, fabulous houses, and weird lifestyles. But if you do it too much, you become hypnotized or even addicted to the experience. Over time you become isolated, anxious and depressed, says psychiatrist Dr. Sanjay Jain.

Ironically, while you are becoming isolated, the people making the reels are out and about training their pets, working on their fancy houses, and doing fun stuff. If you continue scrolling instead of doing something, you miss the chance to build your own social and life skills.

According to Jain, more than an hour spent on social media each day suggests an addiction that may leave you stressed and feeling anxious when not scrolling. Worse, you start comparing your life to others and stop interacting with real people as much. In fact, if you can't imagine deleting these controversial apps, you might have a problem.

Some advice: Keep your own life tasks at the top of your mind. Work on being inspired. If you love funny animal videos, start engaging with animals yourself. What you regularly watch may give you some ideas about hobbies that would be interesting to try. And lastly, talk more. Get a real-life conversation started with a real human being. Face to face -- not on text or posting.

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If you are a first-time homebuyer, you likely have questions regarding the home-buying process. Let's start with what qualifies as a first-time homebuyer. Generally, this term refers to an individual purchasing their principal property.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a broad definition, including the following: Someone who hasn't owned a principal residence in the threeyear period before purchasing a new home. An individual who has never owned a principal residence, even if their spouse was a homeowner. Single parents who previously owned a home with their ex-spouse. Or a displaced homemaker who only owned property with their spouse.

First-time homebuyers often have access to special benefits, such as lower down payments, grants, and assistance with closing costs sponsored by state and federal governments. Some lenders also offer incentives and special loan products for first-time homebuyers. Those with low-to-moderate incomes may qualify for grants or loans that do not require repayment if they stay in the home for a specific time, as well as closing cost assistance.

These options are provided through government-sponsored programs, with eligibility criteria based on credit scores, income levels, and local lender requirements. First-time home buying can be an exciting adventure when you are aware of the opportunities available throughout the purchase process. Whether or not you are a first-time homebuyer, contact Sheryl to start your home-buying journey.