9 Practical Hacks to Keep Sand at Bay While at the Beach

A sandy beach.

There’s nothing quite like a relaxing day at the beach — the surf, the sun, and the soft sand between your toes. But dealing with sand that seems to get everywhere can be the downside of this fantastic experience. (Image: Jakub Gojda via Dreamstime)

The World Is Facing a Sand Crisis

A sand mine.

Many people are unaware of the fact that sand is the second-largest resource extracted and traded by human beings, just behind water. (Image: via Nspirement)