OTR Backup 07/13/2026

• Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record

  … wet bathing suits? I was inspired to question this as a result of a road trip visiting beaches on the north shore of Lake Erie yesterday. It got me thinking of wet bathing suits from years …

• World's *HARDEST* Try Not to Laugh Challenge!

• Cyclospora parasite outbreak: Ontario risks and food safety

  Here’s the latest advice for Ontario residents amid cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan.

• Truckers say Gordie Howe bridge changes everything

  After years of construction, months of anticipation, and one very public delay, the Gordie Howe International Bridge finally has an opening date – and Canada’s trucking industry says it can’t come soon enough.

• ‘Low, even for him’: NYT flags overlooked Trump post that ‘sent shudders’ through state - Raw Story

  A social media post from President Donald Trump that The New York Times noted had “nearly slid by” the president’s “chaotic social media feed this week” has “sent shudders” through entire communities in Minnesota, the outlet found, with one prominent critic calling the post “so low, even for him.”Tr...

• Toronto police update on mass shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festival

• I wish someone told me about these 5 Android Auto settings sooner

  I just bought my first car with Android Auto. And so far it's been great — especially after I learned about these 5 settings.

• Why Do Bathroom Doors Open Inwards?

• What Smart Glasses Can (and Can't) Do: I Wore the Top Models So You Don't Have To | PCMag

• How to block YouTube ads for free with DuckDuckGo's new feature

  DuckDuckGo can now block YouTube ads for free. I tested it across multiple devices to see if it actually works — and it does.

• 6 Things Mentally & Emotionally Strong People Usually Do Every Morning | YourTango

  Life coach and writer Alex Mathers says that instead of reacting to stress the moment they wake up, mentally and emotionally strong people prioritize a few intentional AM routines to help them stay calm & focused.

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