The McMurtry Spirling (that’s spear-ling) is unlike virtually any other car in existence. It can stick to the ceiling like an insect. Considering that you can spend upwards of $3 million on something like a Koenigsegg, the $1.3 million asking price for the brand’s production version, the McMurtry Spirling Pure, almost seems like a bargain
Published June 30, 2026 01:11 pm Hiking or going on an outdoor adventure can leave you feeling well-tired, at peace, and connected to nature. But you may also end up with a less pleasant souvenir: a nasty bug bite—or their extermination. Figuring out which one bit you can help determine what kind of itching or
Published on June 19, 2026 10:37 am If you’ve never been bitten by a mosquito through your clothes, I assume you’ve never been to Maine. My father, a native Mainer, would take us every summer to visit his extended family. Every day, usually soon after dinner, the food chain at our lakeside camp was reversed
Mosquitoes, ticks and fleas can ruin a otherwise good day, but reaching for your own bug spray could land your dog in the ER. Here’s how to safely rescue your four-legged hiking companion. Like humans, dogs need bug spray, but the wrong stuff can be deadly (Photo: ирина Местьерякова/Getty Images) Published on June 19, 2026
DEET- and picaridin-based insect repellent sprays and lotions (bug dope) are available in a wide range of brands and in various form factors. How effective are they in repelling mosquitoes and ticks? What are the best concentrations to achieve? Which use is safest for children and pregnant women? Can insect repellent damage clothing and gear?