Most Viewed Posts This Week: June 12-19
This week we changed passwords , became more charismatic , brought back old things and made real homemade ramen . Here’s a look back.
LastPass Hacked, Change Your Master Password Now
Bad news first, guys. LastPass, our favorite password manager ( and yours ) has been hacked. It’s time to change your master password. The good news is, the passwords you’ve saved for other sites should be safe.
Be more charismatic with the “two second rule”
People love getting their word out, but charisma is about how you act , not what you have to say. You can be more charismatic in a conversation by always waiting two seconds before responding to something.
17 stores that offer full refunds for used items
Have you ever bought something, brought it home and tore it up, only to realize that it sucks, or doesn’t fit, or just isn’t what you thought? Then understand that since you have opened it, you cannot bring it back and are stuck with it for eternity. Fortunately, some retailers will allow you to return used items without question.
This picture shows many ways to make real ramen.
When you talk about ramen, there is a place in the packaging, but that’s nothing compared to the real deal – and this picture shows you how to make a real tortilla at home with the right ingredients and 25 different regional varieties you can sample.
The best place to sit on the bus if you are hoping for a free seat next to you
Consider yourself lucky if the plane takes off and there is an empty seat next to you that you have nothing to do with. Travel Codex offers several strategies to increase your chances of getting lucky.
Misconceptions About Mental Illness We Need To Unlearn
Mental illness is not like a sinus infection. You can’t just wait it out or take a pill to make it go away. Our brains are complex and mysterious, and mental illness is no exception. This leads to many misconceptions that make recovery much more difficult. Here are a few things you should know whether you are suffering or not.
Make Chips from Any Leafy Greens, Alton Brown’s Way
Vegetable chips are a healthier way to quench your thirst for a salty, crispy snack. Fortunately, they are easy to make. Here is Alton Brown’s method for turning any leafy greens like mustard greens, Swiss chard, kale greens, and of course kale into chips.
Why the return trip seems shorter than the trip there
We have all experienced a strange phenomenon where the trip home takes half the time of the trip. At the Washington Post, they are studying the “backtravel effect” to find out exactly why this is so.
Google Play Now offers free app of the week
There isn’t a ton of reason to use the Amazon Appstore over Google Play, but one key exception is the free app of the day . Until now, Google hasn’t offered any such promotions, but that seems to be changing with a quiet new “Free App of the Week” promotion.
How Your Body Shape Affects Your Weight Lifting Shape: A Physics Lesson
You have heard all the cues, from holding your chest up to pushing your knees out. You are sure that you are doing everything right , but you still feel wrong. If this sounds like you are in the gym, it may be because you are not using the shape that suits your body.
How keeping track of what I do every day has helped me find a better work-life balance
There are two types of people in this world: those who like to keep track of what they do with their time throughout the day, and the rest of us who prefer to watch the paint dry. I used to be in the last group … until I found myself doing it all wrong.
My smartphone doesn’t have to be revolutionary
Last month, both Apple and Google held press conferences showcasing their new operating systems. Both were greeted with loud “aha”, followed by shouts that Apple is just an imitator these days. Here’s an unpopular opinion: I don’t care.
Take your seasoning to the next level with these homemade flavors
Anyone can grab a bottle of Heinz or a can of Hellman’s at the grocery store, but with a little effort, you can easily make your own condiments that are much tastier (and more impressive) than any grocery store bought. … Here are five delicious seasoning recipes to wow your guests and please your hosts.
12 vague supermarket food labels with explanations
Grocery stores are littered with controversial labels such as “artisan,” “fresh,” and “humanely grown.” Some of these terms can be misleading in nature, but not all of them are completely devoid of meaning. Here are some of the most confusing terms you will come across in a supermarket and what they mean.