Maybe You Should Try to “quietly Quit” Your Personal Life.
The new trending term “silent caregiver” usually refers to someone who gets the job done with minimal effort to achieve work-life balance and move away […]
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Three Cognitive Biases We All Have (and How to Deal With Them)
No matter how capable and controlled we feel, the mind can deceive us in many ways, and one of those ways is through cognitive distortion […]
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Trombone Champ and 13 More Fun Video Games to Turn Off Your Brain
I’m a big fan of “sublime” video games designed with serious intentions – think Papers, Please or This War of Mine – but sometimes I […]
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Make the Creamiest Scrambled Eggs of Your Life With a Little Dijon
I’ve put a lot of stuff and stuff in scrambled eggs in my life. Cornstarch , cream of tartar , mirin , anchovies , and […]
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How to Stop Being a Trailblazer at Work (and Why You Should Be Doing It)
Thus, you consider yourself to be the exact opposite of a quiet quitter (which, if you haven’t heard, is a gross misconception). On the contrary, […]
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How (and Why) to Make Copenhagen Planks
We last saw the Copenhagen plank in our roundup of the best bodyweight exercises that actually increase strength . But this is an underrated exercise, […]
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You Can Create Lists of Your Favorite (or Frequently Visited) Places in Google Maps.
When you open Google Maps, it’s usually either a place you ‘ve never been before or a place you visit all the time. The app […]
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Why You Should Blanch Vegetables Before Freezing Them
Buying vegetables in bulk is a good way to save on already cheap (or not so) vegetables. Many of them can be stored for weeks […]
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How to Clean Electrical Outlets Without Killing Yourself
Most people don’t have to think about cleaning an electrical outlet, which comes with risk of electrical shock and all, but they can get dusty […]
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How Kindness at Work (to Others and to Yourself) Can Help Fight Burnout
Burnout at work can take many forms: a general lack of enthusiasm for work, cynicism towards colleagues, or general fatigue associated with showing up every […]
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How to Tell If You Have Wood or Laminate Flooring (and Why It Matters)
Even if you’ve never given much thought to the flooring you walk on, buying a home will change very quickly. There’s a reason everyone at […]
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What’s New at Paramount+ in October 2022
In case you didn’t know, it’s almost October, which means Halloween is coming soon. But you don’t need me to remind you of this fact; […]
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Your Android Can Have Its Own “dynamic Island”
Many people do not like camera cutouts that take up space on smartphone screens. We’ve seen a few ambitious applications for these cutouts in the […]
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What Cooking Chicken in NyQuil Actually Does to Your Body
The FDA doesn’t want you to cook chicken in NyQuil. In fact, no one wants to cook chicken in NyQuil – that’s the whole point. […]
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Why “passive Income” Is a Myth
Too often, what is considered passive income is more wrong than financial gurus would have you believe . In fact, many of the endeavors that […]
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This Is the Best Way to Scoop up Cookies.
All cookies are beautiful just the way they are. Cookies are one of my top three favorite things and I almost never turn them down, […]
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Why Basically Everyone Should Be Screened for Anxiety Disorder
A prolonged pandemic, rising crime, economic instability: all good reasons to visit your doctor to get tested for anxiety, at least that’s what the federal […]
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Should I Buy a Rowing Machine?
The rowers have a moment. Hydrow seems to force itself into our Instagram feeds (or is it just mine?), and even Peloton is selling one. […]
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When You Can See the October “Hunter Moon” at Its Peak of Brightness
You can see the October full moon, called the “Hunter’s Moon”, by rising on Sunday, October 9th. It will be at its brightest at 4:54 […]
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Plant These Winter Cover Crops Now to Improve Your Soil in Spring
It’s hard to overestimate the benefits of a cover crop for your garden. In addition to replenishing soil nitrogen, cover crops also provide habitat for […]
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You Must Make This Breakfast Pizza With a Pancake Crust
Let’s get one thing clear: I know “breakfast pizza” is not “real pizza” but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. Like the Chicago-style deep dish, […]
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Why You Should Apply for a Student Loan Refund Before Forgiveness
By now, you know that the Joe Biden administration is pushing ahead with a plan that would allow millions of Americans to receive up to […]
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I Highly Recommend Rolling Your Fried Foods in Semolina Flour.
Learning a completely new way for me to use a familiar ingredient is one of my favorite parts of cooking. It’s exciting and humiliating – […]
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Anti-AirTags by Tile – a Safer Way to Track Your Items
Apple’s AirTags didn’t get the positive press the company was probably hoping for . While tiny devices are great for keeping track of things in […]
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The Difference Between a Bonus Room and a Bedroom (and Why It Matters)
Realtors, like any professional group, often communicate in a dense array of jargon, which is often used to hide a property’s flaws and highlight its […]
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There Is No 3-Day Grace Period at the Dealership
With rising gas prices and devastating inflation , now is not the right time to buy a car . If you find it necessary to […]
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How Bad Is a Leaky Faucet Anyway?
Drip-drip-drip from a leaky faucet, of course, can be annoying. And certainly not good for your water bills (or the environment). But beyond that, how […]
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10 Great Ways to Use the Last Summer Cherries
As the summer cherry season draws to a close, you may find yourself with a bag of fruit stuck in your fridge. If you’re tired […]
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All Android Apps That Can Use “Material You” Icons
Material You is one of the great latest Android features. Introduced in Android 12 , it automatically adjusts your smartphone’s user interface elements based on […]
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How to Fix the Most Annoying IPhone Features in IOS 16
iOS 16 is packed with amazing new features, from the ability to instantly copy an object from images to an all-new customizable lock screen with […]
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Altitude Masks Are Bullshit
Thin air at high altitudes has long been recognized as a training superpower for athletes. If you live and train at altitude, you are more […]
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How to Collect Seeds From Your Garden to Plant Next Year
Saving seeds from this year’s crop can save you money and hassle when buying seeds for next year’s garden. It’s also a practice that can […]
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Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 11 2022
When Windows 11 was released last year, it was a radical upgrade. It literally changed the face of the old operating system with a new […]
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What’s New on Netflix in October 2022
Netflix is going through hard times in 2022 – stock crashes, high-profile cancellations, and refusal to just renew The Sandman – but I can’t quit […]
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Why the 50/70 Rule for Eye Contact Is Bullshit
Do you think about how long you look someone in the eye during a conversation? I don’t. Maybe because it’s never been a problem in […]
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10 Most Underrated Stephen King Adaptations
This week marks the milestone birthday of Stephen King, the diamond jubilee of one of America’s most popular, prolific and accomplished writers. Snobs may unfairly […]
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15 of the Coolest NASA Inventions Used by Ordinary People
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is doing more than just building ambitious telescopes that can see the beginning of time and send people to […]
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You Gotta Make These Stuffed Egg Crackers
I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about stuffed eggs and the right way to cook them. But lately I’ve become semi-obsessed with “deconstructed” […]
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How to Earn Elite Airline Status Without Flying (As Much As Possible)
Do you love flying but don’t have the time or money to fly as much as you would like? Or maybe you’re just starting your […]
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This Is How Much Gas You Waste If You Live in a City With Traffic Jams
Concern about gas prices is always high, but now it has reached a climax. It’s one of the big talking points these days (even when […]
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