What Is Heel and Toe Sag and Does It Matter to Runners?
We’ve written before about why people shouldn’t overvalue their running shoes . At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoes can […]
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What Parents Need to Know About Enterovirus D68
The CDC recently issued an alert to healthcare professionals about enterovirus D68, which has been found in children hospitalized with severe respiratory illness. This virus […]
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Why You Should See a Therapist Even If You “Don’t Need One”
Although the stigma associated with mental health and therapy is disappearing , it still exists. Many people think of therapy as something you only turn […]
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How to Launder Dirty Money
If you’re like me, you’ve gone through Money Laundering 101 on popular shows like Ozark and Breaking Bad . Money laundering, of course, does not […]
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Stop Sharing Tinder Screenshots Online, Monsters!
“There is a privacy problem on the Internet” – this statement is unlikely to shock you. But just because we’ve all lost a lot of […]
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Cardamom – the New Cinnamon
Cardamom deserves more love as a seasoning for baking. It is unique yet versatile, warming and rich, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. While […]
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The 19 Best JRPGs You Can Play on Modern Consoles
Working on my book Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and the rise of JRPGs in the West took me back […]
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How Many Cups of Coffee Should You Drink a Day, According to Science
A study now in the news claims that people who drink two to three cups of coffee a day live longer than those who avoid […]
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How to Make Your Own Concrete Tile (and Why You Might Want To)
For building patios, steps, or walkways, concrete tile can be an affordable option, and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making […]
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The 25 Most Gay Straight Movies Ever Made
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Massachusetts nearly two decades ago, and across the US back in 2015, but somehow Brothers , which premieres this weekend, […]
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9 Best Festivals and Events Around the World in October
If you’re looking to have an iconic October vacation – and you’re not planning on centering it around Oktoberfest – we’ve got ideas that span […]
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Your Hot Oatmeal Needs Frozen Berries
Weekday breakfasts must meet three basic criteria to be considered “good”. They should be easy and quick to make, satisfying enough to last until dinner, […]
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No One Is Luring Kids With “rainbow Fentanyl”
On August 30, the DEA alerted parents of America to an “emerging trend” of colored fentanyl pills. According to DEA Administrator Ann Milgram, the color […]
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16 Running Myths That Are Holding You Back
There are a lot of things to think about when you think about running: your pace, your shoes, are you stretching and strength training enough, […]
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Make Ultra Soft Oatmeal Cookies
The quest for tender cookies always starts the same way—mixing butter, flour, and liquid—and yet can end up differently. Apart from the sometimes dry, crunchy […]
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When to Use a Legal App (and When to Hire a Real Lawyer)
We are definitely living in the future. Smartphones and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have given the average citizen access to […]
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Expensive Credit Cards That Don’t Seem Worth It, but They
There are many expensive credit cards on the market these days: some of them have an annual fee that can be as high as $500, […]
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The Best Way to Cook the Last Bite of Summer Corn on the Grill
Haters will say that grilling season is coming to an end, but autumn is actually my favorite time to grill because standing in the hot […]
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How to Fix a Stuck PS5 Disc
If you’ve spent an extra $100 on a PS5 with a disc, you don’t want a stuck CD turning it into an overpriced digital model. […]
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Your Cocktail Needs Meringue
There are a bewildering number of ways to spice up a cocktail: an egg white effervescent blend, a cabernet flow, painting your face with Angostura […]
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XBox Accessibility Settings You Don’t Use but Should Use
Whenever a company adds accessibility features to its products, all users benefit from it. Case in point: the Xbox Series X|S, which has many useful, […]
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Use This App to Block Ads and Videos on Instagram
Instagram is experiencing an identity crisis. Should it be more like TikTok? More like Facebook? It’s been out of sorts for years , and in […]
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How to Transfer Plants Indoors for the Winter
Houseplants can be finicky. This is because when they grow in a pot, they don’t get the same interaction with other species or the same […]
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Everyone Should Sit When They Pee
People with penises: If you’ve been urinating while standing up all your life, it’s time to rethink your position when urinating. Standing is (probably) the […]
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Difference Between Overcoming Difficulties and Overcoming Emotions
When dealing with excessive stress, there is no one right way to deal with the problem. Different situations require different responses, primarily depending on whether […]
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You Can Still Get DVDs From Netflix (and Maybe You Should)
Am I the only one who didn’t know that Netflix still offers DVDs? The company has been streaming for so long that I guess I […]
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You Can Buy Cheaper Nintendo Switch Games From Another Country
Given the strength of the dollar these days, many US shoppers are turning to overseas retailers for better product deals , and one of the […]
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Five Clever Ways You Should Use a Hot Glue Gun but Don’t
To most people, a hot glue gun seems to be what you need for a homemade decoration or craft. But glue guns have come a […]
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Complicate Your Big Sausages
I love a good, thick sausage, especially fried or grilled so that it browns well. It looks like Barefoot Contessa is also a fan of […]
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The Stages of Grief After a Breakup (and How to Deal With Each One)
There’s a reason why separation often feels like death. Whether you initiated a breakup or fell victim to it, there is a period of mourning […]
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How to Get Kids to Play Sports and Not Go Broke
If you’re a parent whose kids play sports, you’ve probably noticed that it costs a lot of money. While in kids football you can get […]
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Break Tradition With This Hot Cornbread With Tomato Ketchup
For many, there are only two kinds of cornbread: the right one and the wrong one. Or south and north. [ Editor’s Note: What is […]
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How to File a FOIA Claim (and the Dirt It Can Help You)
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966, and the purpose of the law is to […]
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You Really Should Use More White Pepper
It took me a while to warm up to pepper, at least as a child. My little sister, who called the pepper “hot salt,” liked […]
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Your Onion Sauce Needs at Least Five Onions
The smell of caramelized onions is one of the most divine scents you can inhale, and it’s one of those foods that tastes true to […]
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“Plow” the Leaves With Cardboard
Raking the leaves is a pain in the ass. It’s time-consuming, wet, cold, and can even cause allergies . You have to do it, but […]
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Do You Really Need to Update Whatsapp Right Now
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular chat app, making it the perfect platform for spreading misinformation and lies. You can waste your time begging your […]
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Canva Presentation Labels You Don’t Know but Should
Making a presentation can be hard, but it’s even harder to be interesting, informative, and fun when you’re presenting. You can turn to PowerPoint or […]
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You Need to Cook These Savory Pancakes
Eggs and toast are usually my breakfast. Any number of food companions can join the party, but this savory mix of protein and carbs always […]
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Everything You Need to Do in Advance to Prepare for a Hurricane
Hurricane Yan is a severe Category 3 storm that is expected to bring winds up to 125 mph, heavy rain and possible flooding as it […]
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