The bidet, a popular bathroom fixture in many parts of the world, has not caught on in the United States. Despite its benefits, including improved hygiene and reduced toilet paper usage, the bidet remains a relatively unknown concept in American culture. The story of how the bidet came to be and its evolution over time is a fascinating one, with roots dating back to 18th-century France. Today, there are many compelling arguments for why Americans should consider switching to bidets, including their dirt-cheap price and the significant savings on toilet paper they can provide. [... more]

Tech billionaires in California are attempting to build a brand new kind of city for 400,000 residents, sparking controversy and debate about the feasibility of creating an affordable, walkable city in the nation's most unaffordable and car-centric state. [... more]