| Cutting onions makes you cry because the cells release a chemical irritant known as syn-Propanethial-S-oxide; you can reduce the amount of irritant released by cutting the onions with a sharp knife and turning the onions as you cut them, if possible, so that the freshly exposed surface is against the cutting board instead of exposed to the air.  | |
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 There may not be a whole lot of reasons to take screenshots of the login screen on your Chromebook. If you ever need to, however, it’s a needlessly lengthy process. Here’s how to do it. Read More »
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