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What Does A Catalytic Converter Do And Why Are They Constantly Being Stolen?

catalytic converter theft

Burning fuel can produce several toxic gases. A catalytic converter is a device that takes those toxic gases and converts them into less toxic gases.

For example, it converts Carbon monoxide into Carbon Dioxide, and Nitric Acid into Nitrogen and Oxygen (and a few other reactions).

In order to do this, it needs some precious metals which act as catalysts for the reactions. These metals don’t get consumed, but their presence helps to trigger these reactions. A catalytic converter will contain Rhodium, Platinum, and Palladium.

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Picture of the Day

Adolf Hitler informs Czech President Emil Hácha of the imminent German invasion of Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939 in Berlin. Hácha suffered a heart attack during the meeting, and had to be kept awake by medical staff, eventually giving in and accepting Hitler’s surrender terms.

In the evening of 14 March 1939, Hitler invited President Hácha to the Reich Chancellery in Berlin. Hitler deliberately kept him waiting for hours, while Hitler watched a film.

Finally, at 1:30 a.m., on 15 March 1939, Hitler saw the President. He told Hácha that as they were speaking, the German army was about to invade Czechoslovakia.

All of Czechoslovakia’s defences were now under German control following the Munich Agreement in September of the previous year.

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Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Personal Growth and Happiness

In our modern world, we often find ourselves trapped in the pursuit of constant pleasure and enjoyment. The idea that we must relish every single second of our lives has become a prevailing mindset. However, this approach is not only unrealistic but also detrimental to our personal growth and fulfillment. Here’s why embracing discomfort and effort is essential to making progress and achieving our goals.

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Linkage

The Hong Kong Kung Fu Movies You Need to Watch Next If You Already Love Bruce Lee – Den of Geek

4 Years Later, The Big Bang Theory Stars Are Still Making Millions Off the Show – Wanderer

She Played Heather McNamara in ‘Heathers’. See Lisanne Falk Now at 58 – Ned Hardy

If you want to get decent espresso, this grinder is the best option for the ~$200 price range – Amazon

The Biohacking Devotees Spending Hundreds of Thousands—Even Millions—to Enhance Their Homes – WSJ

11 Tips for Anyone Who Doesn’t Know How to Relax – Self

These Books Can Help You Become a More Effective Leader at Work – Life Hacker

The Wizard of Oz: Five Appalling On-Set Stories – Vanity Fair

How to Help Girls Have Healthier Social Media Experiences – Common Sense

33 of the biggest failed products from the world’s biggest companies – Insider

The Packing Hack That Will Solve All Your Suitcase Woes – Afar

Viral List Of Things People Said They’d Never, Ever Do As Parents Is Relatable AF – Fatherly

10 Times That an Innocent Mistake Led to a Tragic Outcome – Listverse

“I Got Nothing!”: The Surprising Truth About Orlando Bloom’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Salary – Wanderer

Inflation in Argentina is running at 150%. Are there lessons for the U.S.? – Market Watch

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for Megan Thee Stallion shooting – NPR

A Week In Seattle, WA On An $82,711 Salary – Refinery 29

How to Remove Your Info From Google With the ‘Results About You’ Tool – Wired

10 Signs Criminals Have Stolen Your Identity – Make Use Of

Concerns over sex content leads Florida schools to pull Shakespeare – Tampa Bay Times

Confessions of a Man Who Won A $40 Million Dollar Lottery

Can you describe your immediate thoughts and feelings upon winning?

Denial. I never thought I would win. I thought I was dreaming when I checked the numbers. I almost passed out during a conference call with the lottery officials and an estate lawyer when they told me I won the $40,000,000. I believed I was probably going to die before getting to spend it.

What did you do with the ticket immediately after finding out you had won? I would be so paranoid that I would lose it or something.

I hid it in a cereal box and contacted a lawyer.

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How My Wife and I Never Fight Over Money

You get married and then it’s living happily ever after, right? Well…

A few months after we were married, my wife came home from Target with a couple of large shopping bags.

“What did you buy this time?!”

No, I didn’t say that out loud. I’m not that stupid.

But the thought did run through my mind, and it concerned me.

Why was I so upset over a trip to Target? I love Allison! I trust her, and I know she’s responsible.

She didn’t come home with a new car. She didn’t gamble away all our savings. So what’s the big deal?

Then it hit me.

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Picture of the Day

One of the Hunter Brothers doing some mid-air mechanical checkups on their Stinson SM-1 Detroiter during their 23-day-long flight without landing in 1930

Ninety years ago on June 11, 1930, the four Hunter brothers began their journey to break the world record for Duration in an airplane with a flight that was to last an incredible 23 days.

The roles of the brothers were defined as follows: John and Kenneth were the pilots of record plane the City of Chicago, while Albert and Walter worked as the refuelling crew in the Big Ben. Together, they remained airborne for 553h 41m 30s, on a distance equivalent to one and a half times around the world.

Taking off from Sky Harbour Airport, USA, on June 11, the City of Chicago, a Stinson-Detroiter aircraft, landed on July 4, 1930, at the same location, eventually forced to land because of technical issues.

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How to Be a Charming Storyteller

(Photo by Andrea Piacquadio)

Storytelling has been a cherished art form for thousands of years. When done right, it can win an entire group over and have a girl hanging onto your every word. Here are some of the positive effects:

  • Make her smile or laugh so she feels comfortable around you.
  • Create attraction by showing her interesting qualities or values about yourself.
  • Connect with her on a personal level and cut through small talk.
  • Encourage her to open up to you.

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