Month: June 2025

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Whether you’re hiking or biking, it never hurts to see clearly. And when it comes to sunglasses, Smith knows its stuff. That’s where REI comes in, as the outdoor brand is offering over 30% off a high-quality pair of sunglasses right now.

The Smith Attack MAG MTB ChromaPop Sunglasses are on sale for as low as $190, depending on which lens color you choose. These popular glasses are 31% off the original $275 price tag and boast over 250 five-star ratings at REI with shoppers saying they’re “amazing” and the “best sports sunglasses I’ve ever worn.”

Smith Attack MAG MTB ChromaPop Sunglasses, From $190 (was $275) at REI

Whether you’re hiking in a shady area with rocks that are hard to make out or biking right out in the open sun, these sunglasses will let you see clearly. The special ChromaPop lenses allow you to thrive in bright-light and low-light, while magnetically attaching to the frame. They also offer 100% UV protection, protecting your face and most importantly, your eyes from the harsh sun. As for comfort, the sunglasses’ adjustable two-position nose pad works for both narrow and wide profiles and helps you forget that you’re even putting something on top of your nose. And if you need somewhere to store your purchase, a sturdy case is included.

“They have given me back the ability to ride with sunglasses instead of clear lenses,” one shopper began. “I have been impressed with how incredibly crisp things look when using these glasses. That was an added bonus. The fact that they seem to walk a nice line in terms of blocking wind, yet not fogging up has also been great. I often forget that I am wearing them.”

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“They work great, look cool, and have unmatched quality,” another reviewer raved. “Another exceptional Smith product.”

The Smith Attack MAG MTB ChromaPop Sunglasses are under $200 at REI, but they won’t be forever. Add them to your cart ASAP before the sun sets on this awesome Smith deal.

It’s difficult to imagine an existence without toilet paper, but it’s possible that in the future, going toilet paperless could be a real option. So, why would humans move away from toilet paper? According to Think Stewartville, “Environmental concerns, health implications, and cultural preferences are driving this change toward more sustainable alternatives.”

According to Cottonelle, the average person uses the toilet five times a day, but anything from four to ten times is considered “normal.” Also, the average person uses about seven sheets of toilet paper per wipe, “6.41 sheets per toileting occasion for women, and 8.1 sheets per occasion for men,” Cotonelle states. Also, the average American adult uses around one roll of toilet paper every week and 50 rolls in a year.

So, what could replace toilet paper? There are a few options, and some of them have been around for a long time.

According to Think Stewartville, bidets are the most established and common toilet paper alternative, and they date back centuries. “These standalone fixtures use precisely directed water streams for cleaning, eliminating the need for paper products entirely,” Think Stewartville states. The Cambridge Dictionary describes a bidet as a “small, low bath in which a person washes the lower part of their body.”

If bidets don’t sound too appealing, there are other toilet paper alternatives that are gaining popularity, too. One is reusable cloth toilet paper, which offers an environmentally-friendly alternative. “Typically crafted from organic cotton or bamboo fibers, these washable squares provide a soft, effective cleaning option,” Think Stewartville states. On top of being better for the environment, reusable cloth toilet paper could also cut down on household costs.

One criticism of reusable cloth toilet paper is the concern that it’s not hygienic. Heathline says that to properly clean clothing toilet paper, wash it “in a hot-water laundry cycle that’s at least 160°F (71°C) for at least 25 minutes, or a sanitize setting if you have one.” Healthline also adds that a downside of clothing toilet paper is that, “it can retain stains that make the cloths appear undesirable to use.”

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Dave Mustaine made a bold accusation against his former band, Metallica. In May 2025, the Megadeth frontman was a guest on The Shawn Ryan Show, where he addressed his early exit from the Los Angeles-based heavy metal band—and his feelings on their biggest hit.

“I made sure not to ever say that I quit, because I wanted people to know that I was unfairly dismissed and that I didn’t give a s—,” Mustaine told host Shawn Ryan of his past with Metallica. “Because we may not be as big as they are, [but] hell, their biggest song, ‘Enter Sandman’ — go look up the band Excel right now. Look up their song, I think it’s [called] ‘Something Into the Unknown.’… Pretty similar.”

The Excel song in question is actually called “Tapping Into the Emotional Void.” The 1989 song’s acoustic opening guitar riff is similar to the beginning of Metallica’s biggest song, which was released in 1991.

This isn’t the first time Mustaine has made the accusation against his former bandmates. In 2004, Blabbermouth reported that Mustaine said in an interview, “Their biggest song, ‘Enter Sandman,’ was ripped off from a band called Excel.”

Fans also noted the similarities. When Villanova University radio station WXVU-FM began playing the Excel song, listeners questioned if it was a demo of the Metallica hit, The Los Angeles Times reported in 1991.

Excel’s manager, Jane Hoffman, told the outlet that the band didn’t want to get into a court battle with the heavy metal giants and instead hoped the attention would help their next album. Metallica co-manager Cliff Burnstein added, “If Excel could write that one (as good as that), I’m sure they can write more.”

“Enter Sandman” remains Metallica’s biggest hit more than 30 years after hitting Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Top 10. In 2022, the song surpassed the one billion streams mark on Spotify, Loudwire reported.

Mustaine was the lead guitarist for Metallica from 1981 to 1983 before being replaced by Kirk Hammett. In his interview with Ryan, he claimed that the day he was fired, he warned the band not to use any of the guitar riffs that were on a reel tape he had prepared. “I told them when I left, ‘Do not use my music. And of course they used it,” he alleged.

“You listen to the riffs, you know they’re my riffs,” Mustaine claimed of songs on the band’s debut album, Kill ‘Em All.  “So, yeah, I wrote a lot of their music that made them, and all the solos on that first record were mine,” the rocker alleged.

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