How to Leave a Website That Has a Disabled Back Button
It’s a typical day: you fire up the search engine of your choice, type in your query, then click on a promising link. It’s not […]
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When Children Under 5 Can Finally Get Their COVID Vaccines
After a seemingly endless wait, two COVID vaccines are finally allowed for children under 5 years of age. An FDA advisory panel on Wednesday voted […]
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How to Kill Your Lawn (and Why You Might Want To)
The lawn occupies a fascinating niche in American culture. The most grown crop in the country , this patch of grass in front of your […]
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18 Films for Times of Economic Turmoil
Rampant inflation, interest rates are rising faster than at any time in 28 years , gas prices are skyrocketing, and continued stress from Russia’s invasion […]
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The 8 Biggest Bear Markets in US History (and What We Can Learn From Them)
As of this week, we are officially in a bear market . The S&P 500 has lost more than 20% of its value, with some […]
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You Need a Cake Spoon This Summer
The best filling for a cake is whipped cream. It’s light, fluffy, slightly sweet, and goes with everything from angel food cake to double chocolate […]
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Is It Safe to Give Melatonin to Children?
When you become a parent, you quickly realize the importance of sleep, mostly because your kids (and by extension, you) just don’t get enough of […]
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Solo Tabletop RPGs Are Really Fun, Actually
Tabletop RPGs are a great way to chat, play, and fantasize with friends, but it’s hard to find the time to play regularly. Whether the […]
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The Best Ways to Save Your Dirty Sneakers
If your sneakers are very dirty but you don’t want to replace them , there are ways to get them back in good shape, if […]
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How to Spot a Dubious Online Pharmacy
There are many apps and websites available these days that can help you write prescriptions and even get prescriptions for things like birth control or […]
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9 Things Our Parents Did That We Should Definitely Bring Back
Back in the day—which for our purposes we’ll define as the 1980s and 90s—parents acted differently. Unlike “helicopter parents”, they were at the peak of […]
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How to Get the Best Prices on Your Prescriptions
Medicines can be notoriously and prohibitively expensive in the US. Lack of price regulation, exclusivity and general capitalist forces contribute to this, but there are […]
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Should You Wear a Mask If You’re the Only One Doing It?
It is less and less common to see masks when you go outside. If you live in a place where people once knew how to […]
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Update Windows Now to Fix These Security Vulnerabilities
In an ideal world, software should not have security vulnerabilities. The code must be written perfectly, eliminating any bugs or glitches in the system that […]
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Every Major Streaming Service Offering a College Discount
If you’re a college student, two things are likely to be true: you probably love streaming media, and you’re probably broke. But if you need […]
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You Need a New Leafy Pie in Your Life
The sheer variety of cakes that exist in the world is exciting, if a little overwhelming. Choosing between a butterfly-shaped cake with motors inside or […]
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How to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden
If you live in an area with slugs, you know that they can be a major nuisance in the garden. Nothing will ruin your carefully […]
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Your Recalled Ford May Roll Away Unexpectedly
When learning to drive, one of the first things we are taught is how to shift a vehicle into different gears (especially if it is […]
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How to Stop Instagram From Repeating Stories
This week, you may have noticed a curious, if frustrating, problem with Instagram on iPhone: when you went to view someone’s new stories, the app […]
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15 Games to Play While You Wait for Starfield
Game publisher Bethesda announced Starfield back in 2018, but this week they opened up the channels with a ton of new details, as well as […]
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Stop Popping Sunburn Blisters
Severe sunburns come with a variety of symptoms and problems, from nausea to bright red skin, and may even require medical attention . They may […]
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Google Chrome Has a Hidden Search Sidebar
Finding what you’re looking for on the Google search page is always a journey. You either keep coming back to the results page when you […]
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You’re Wrong About “Break the Seal”
I first heard it at a college party: “If you break the seal,” my friend said grimly, “you’re breaking the deal.” I was going to […]
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Always Double Your Frosting Recipe
I am a decidedly mediocre baker and an even worse decorator. As someone with an almost constant tremor that gets worse every time I try […]
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Why the PACMAN Exploit Is Proof You Should Always Update Your Mac
Every piece of technology comes with the risk of bugs and security flaws, but Macs running on Apple’s M1 chips are obviously vulnerable to a […]
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The Fastest Growing Entry-Level Jobs, According to LinkedIn
Whether you’ve graduated or are looking to try your hand at a new field, getting an entry-level job can be key. LinkedIn just posted a […]
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You Can Get a Digital Nomad Visa in These 46 Countries
If you’re an entrepreneur who can work remotely, or one of the lucky ones whose employer doesn’t require you to return to the office full-time, […]
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8 Ways We Use Euphemisms to Talk About the Unspeakable
According to a recent survey by Preply.com, 94% of Americans surveyed use euphemisms, mostly to describe bodily functions or sex politely. We don’t say, “I […]
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50 Cheapest Day Trips in the USA
If you’ve checked airfare prices recently, you know it doesn’t look too pretty. In fact, according to the latest CPI from the Bureau of Labor […]
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How to Make a Good Vinaigrette With Cheap Oil and Vinegar
Vinaigrette has two main components: oil and acid, usually vinegar or lemon juice. There are usually other players as well: mustard, some kind of sweetener, […]
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Why You Should Change Your Phone Number
When was the last time you received a new phone number? Chances are you’re using the same thing you did when you bought your first […]
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You Can Finally Transfer Your WhatsApp Chats Between IPhone and Android [Updated]
In the past, switching from iPhone to Android (or vice versa) meant losing WhatsApp conversations. But now, both Android 12 devices and iPhones can transfer […]
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How Long Does It Really Take You to Save up for a Down Payment
You may have noticed that houses are now damn expensive – according to the Zillow Home Value Index, a typical home in this beautiful capitalist […]
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17 Most Disturbing Movies Ever Made
Like a list of the “funniest” or “most fun” films, a list of the most disturbing films is going to be subjective. Everyone says that […]
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What to Say When a Recruiter Asks About Your Salary Requirements
It can be such a deer in the headlights, causing a panic moment. You’ve spent weeks going through job listings (excluding most of them), picking […]
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Your Nervous System Is to Blame for How You Argue With Your Partner
If you’re wondering why you and your partner can’t break the negative cycle in your relationship that often leads to conflict, chances are you’re triggering […]
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The Fastest Ways to Redownload Your Apple Music Library
Music streaming is incredibly convenient as long as you have a good internet connection wherever you are. Unfortunately, even the most reliable carrier networks have […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Lull in a Relationship
At the beginning of a relationship, everything seems to be better, but especially sex. Impromptu bed romps are the norm as you and your partner […]
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Stop Using IOS Highlighter to Hide Personal Information in Your Photos
You don’t have to follow every TikTok tip that goes through your feed, but it’s worth heeding this recent tech tip: don’t use an iOS […]
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You Must Bake the Cookie Pieces Along With the Cookies.
Southern chefs – or more specifically, southern eaters – have different opinions on many foods. Even if you don’t cook grains, fish, or beans, you […]
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