Ask someone young what they want to do when they grow up, and there's a good chance YouTuber is at the top of their list. The dream is creating cool videos and getting paid for it. Simple, right? It turns out, there's a lot more that goes into making money on YouTube than just filming.

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For decades, we've used virtual reality in the field of medicine, for designing automobiles and for flight simulations. Considered the "next big thing" in modern technology, VR devices may be the future of smart home tech. While that isn't the case yet, we're certainly getting close, as illustrated by this fascinating overview of VR's history.

Do you have memories of snapping together Lego bricks to make something special? Most of us think fondly of those plastic pieces. (Unless, of course, you stepped on one.) While the company has a wholesome image, it hasn’t always been that way. The real history of Legos is a lot darker than most people realize.

Have you ever noticed that other people's homes have a distinct smell? That means your house has a distinct odor too, right? Now you're probably wondering why you can't really smell it. There's a scientific reason you don’t notice that smell — and it’s much more complicated than you may think.

SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”