Driving in fog — or smog — has the potential to turn familiar roads into treacherously foreign highways. Deprived of the visual landmarks that once made driving home from work an easy endeavor, fog can disassociate you from your surroundings, resulting in heightened stress levels...
With the recent advancements in automobile technology, it’s hard to imagine any 21st-century car randomly bursting into flames or unexpectedly splitting in half. However, during the explosion of the automobile industry during the 20th century, these types of occurrences were relatively common. The 1970s and...
Every year, over 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs. One in every five of these people require medical attention. With so many dog bites occurring each year, how can you protect yourself from becoming bitten? Even the most seemingly-friendly canines...
Motorcycle accidents contribute to 4,000 deaths per year in the United States. Although this may initially seem like a staggering statistic, it’s not all that surprising. Motorcyclists encounter a number of different challenges while riding on the road that can contribute to accidents, whether it...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the Zika Virus as a disease that spreads primarily via contact with mosquito bites. Although the disease is generally considered to be mild, there have been a few reported cases of hospitalization as a direct result...
