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Books

Alive review by Melanie Challenger – a whimsical study of what it means to have a body books

TeaThe eastern breakwater of Granton Harbor is approximately 1 km long, and swimmers can follow its crooked finger straight into the Firth of Forth, while benefiting from its reassuring presence. One Thursday at lunchtime, I thought: why not, let’s give it a try, and headed to its tip. I felt cold, but as I moved

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Motorcycles

Superbike factory just came into administration. Here’s what it means for riders

It’s a strange feeling to witness a transformation firsthand, but I think I’ve done just that. A few moments ago, I was in the middle of gathering all my resources, documents and quotes to tell you a thing about the UK’s giant used motorcycle chain, Superbike Factory. Originally, I was going to inform you that

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Fitness

Understanding the Air Quality Index: What each color means for your health

No, it’s not the persistent fog hanging outside — smoke from Canadian wildfires that have crossed the borders. It was said that currently fires are raging across Canada, with the biggest impact being on the province of Ontario, where more than 100 fires are burning. That smoke has reached the US, affecting air quality primarily

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Cars

What Audi’s TT Badge Really Means (And No, It’s Not Twin Turbo)

The Audi TT’s somewhat controversial name has two meanings, and “twin turbo” is not one of them. Interestingly, the official and unofficial meanings of the TT badge were written by the same man. The official TT badge pays homage to a famous motorcycle race that began in 1907: the

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Cars

Here’s what the 70/30 motorcycle brake rule means

Ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images Proper braking technique on a motorcycle is something that even experienced riders can get wrong. And a momentary lapse in judgment or a little panic can result in poor technique rearing its ugly head, causing you to slash your tires. Every road, motorcycle and rider

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