A faulty iPhone battery leads to a scary situation

July 11, 2019

All phone batteries and accessories aren’t created equal. An Oklahoma City mom learned that the hard way when the inside of her SUV was severely damaged after her iPhone went up in flames. I’ll tell you how to avoid accidents like this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tags: accessories, Apple iPhone, battery/batteries, phones/smartphones

Notre Dame: an exclusive first look at restoration work

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‘The Tudors’ (Netflix)

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Komando Dash Cam Pro now with Night Vision!

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Block unwanted robocalls

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How to manage devices for Apple Music

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Check out this weird Swiss sport that's a cross between baseball and golf

Unless you’ve spent some time in Switzerland, you probably have never heard of “Hornussen.” It’s this weird sport that looks like a mix of baseball and golf, and you play it with this really long, whip-like stick. Watch this video to see how it’s played.

ULTRA-RARE footage of the most famous fighter pilot ever

If you’re interested in history or aviation, you cannot miss this footage. It was just posted online, and I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s from 1917, and it’s an up-close and personal look at the most legendary combat pilot who ever lived, the infamous Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen. Watch the extremely rare, extremely old footage and relive history.

Watch the beautiful, controversial body image video that created a firestorm online

When you’re sitting at home on your computer or tablet, it’s so easy to add your commentary to the popular issues of the day. That’s one of the things I love about the Internet. But there’s a dark side. I’ve been on the receiving end of some outrageous online comments so I can relate to this woman. Watch her excellent video about body image and cyberbullying.

Watch an old-fashioned scythe DESTROY a modern weed wacker in a race

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