Above + Below Surprises

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Imagine trading rush-hour traffic for a smooth, sky-high cruise - without ever hopping into a plane, car, or even a copter. That’s the promise of the Sky Surfer, an ultralight folding eVOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) personal flyer that's making wizards of all of us.

It folds down to carry onto a flight, unfolds for takeoff, and zips you into the air with a simple handheld controller (now I wish I was better at Mario Brothers when I was young). And yes, autopilot’s included so when you’re ready to skim rooftops or float above the park, the Sky Surfer’s got your back (ahem, wings).

It’s stable, stylish, and serious about safety—with dual-frame design and whisper-light materials that can handle nearly 750 pounds. Whether you’re a weekend explorer or emergency lifeguard, it’s your ride or glide to wherever the breeze takes you.

Landing sometime in 2025 so book your imagination now; your backyard launch pad awaits.

Siblings 101: What we put up with
Aim high: Seems straightforward
Bonus: Worth the dip

What’s Wrong With Your Dog?

Potty training is ideal because do you really want your grown dog to be stuck in the free spirit in the house lifestyle? Think of the training as launching a little toilet-training party and bring the right vibe.

Keep it simple: Establish a “potty schedule” - after meals, naps, and playtime - so your pup can anticipate when it’s time to go. Treat fluttering is part of the ritual: when your furball nails it outdoors, hand over a tiny treat and a happy-sounding “Good job!” The next step is mastering the loo-spot routine: pick a potty zone, take your pup there consistently, and use the same cue word like “Go potty.” Soon enough, that word triggers a little canine bladder alert system - “Oh hey, here we go!”

If accidents happen? No scolding. Just gently clean it up, move your pup outside, and reward anything close to the right spot. Clean-up the accident area with an enzyme cleaner so that your dog won’t smell his artwork.

Bonus tip: When you’re home and watching your pup, consider tethering them lightly on a leash so they’re never out of sight. You’ll catch their dance before the deed and whisk them outside in time.

In just a few sunny days, with routine and a sprinkle of praise, your puppy can graduate from “Oops!” to “Ta-da! I did it!” and turn your home into a clean, happy playground instead of a pee-art gallery. Now if we can only get our dogs to tell us by pawing bells… everything is a work in progress.

Is Last Year’s Sun Damage Showing Up As This Year’s Dark Spots?

You can’t go back in time and prevent sun damage from last year, but you can do something about it this year.

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The fib is C. Rain has a smell because of bacteria. The earthy scent after rain—called petrichor—comes partly from a compound called geosmin, released by soil-dwelling bacteria when raindrops hit the ground.

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