How Not to Pay “e-Carrier Fees” (and Other Stupid Tolls)
This is officially high tourist season. The pandemic emergency has finally been officially lifted by the World Health Organization . The number of travelers passing […]
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Here Are the Best Tool Deals for Father’s Day
Whether you’re looking for a gift for dad or just looking to bargain, Father’s Day is one of the best times to find discounts on […]
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A Child Culture Guide for Disconnected Adults: Who Is Baby Gronk?
The Forces of Good and Evil are really fighting this week for cultural supremacy. On the good side, there are TikTok chicken wars, a poultry […]
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When You Ask an AI to Write an Obituary
Writing an obituary for a loved one can be a difficult, emotionally draining task, and is usually placed on us when we are at our […]
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The Secret to New York Deli-Style Cream Cheese Is Seltzer
I don’t claim to be a big authority on roguelikes. I didn’t even know they existed until I moved from Aberdeen, Mississippi to Los Angeles […]
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Make Your “shitty Job” Work for You
Some people are lucky enough to work in a career or position that brings them satisfaction, challenge, and even inspiration. But many of us – […]
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This Cheap Homemade Air Purifier Really Works
If you don’t live in a fire-prone area, air purifiers used to be the sort of odd household appliance you might come across when visiting […]
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8 Non-Trade Jobs That Pay Well Without a Degree
A college degree isn’t a guarantee of a high-paying job, but it can certainly help, as can the skills to get you started in a […]
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How to Get Rid of a Smoky Smell From Your Home (and What Won’t Work)
Whether you live on the East Coast and are suffocated by wildfire smoke from Canada , or you foolishly let someone smoke a cigarette in […]
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When Will the Smoke From Wildfires Disappear?
The blanket of orange haze currently surrounding New York and Philadelphia may soon dissipate – at least temporarily. When air quality improves on the East […]
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This Refurbished IPad Mini Kit Costs Less Than $100
Buying a new iPad can get expensive, but refurbished models can offer a cheaper alternative – as long as you understand that not all of […]
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You Can Finally Send High Quality Photos on WhatsApp
WhatsApp may be the most popular chat app in the world , but it’s not the best for sending photos and videos. The app has […]
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Why You Shouldn’t Buy a New 15-Inch MacBook Air
I’ve always loved the idea of a 15-inch MacBook Air. I’ve never been happy with the fact that you had to pay a lot more […]
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Your Smoothies Will Benefit From a Little Jam
Sometimes the morning is too busy to cook or even chew. On these mornings (and sometimes afternoons) I make myself a protein shake. I make […]
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Get a Pair of Tiny Universal Flashlights for $36.
Flashlights are handy tools, but the time you need them is rarely the time you remember to bring them with you. Instead, get a compact […]
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What Does the “purple Code” Mean and Other Air Quality Terms
If you haven’t paid attention to the air quality index until now, you probably learned a lot about it pretty quickly. Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. […]
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Five Times You Should Change Your Credit Card
If your credit cards are cracking, peeling, and collecting dust, then it’s probably safe to say it’s time for an upgrade. But how else can […]
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When to Pay for a Home Warranty (and When Not To)
Buying a house is an expensive operation. Not only does the average price of an existing home exceed $375,000, but the average price of a […]
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How to Peacefully Resolve a Dispute With a Neighbor
They say “fences are good neighbors,” but if my TikTok feed is to be believed, it’s a lot of bullying: all the purple mountain majesties […]
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This Magnetic Portable Phone Charger Is $39 Right Now
Shopping for dad year after year can be difficult when you’ve already given him your best ideas. This year, why not go down the practical […]
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Announce “incomplete Bankruptcy”
Early on in my 95-hour playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, I began to worry. The sheer scope of the game […]
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A Guide for Different Ages on How to Help Children Develop Executive Function
We usually hear about executive skills in the context of mitigating the executive dysfunction that many teenagers and adults experience. But the executive function does […]
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What People Get Wrong This Week: Disney Cruises and Epstein Island
This week, thousands of people shared a tweet saying Disney Cruises is sending or sending kids to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island on snorkeling trips. This […]
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Grow Wasabi As a Houseplant
The wasabi that most of us buy from sushi restaurants or the store is not wasabi. This green, slightly bitter powder is often made from […]
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Your Guide to Perfect Sun Protection
I don’t know of any scientific literature on the subject, but the skin cancer rate among Goths is probably very low. Their commitment to nocturnalism […]
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The Best New Privacy Features Coming to Your Mac, IPhone and IPad
Among the many new products, Apple announced a slew of privacy and security-related features at this week’s WWDC 2023 . Here are the best privacy […]
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How to Use Every Part of a Grilled Chicken, Down to the Bone
Like many people on this wonderful web, I’m a bit obsessed with the guys at The Basement Yard. Joey and Frankie are beautiful, perfect himbos. […]
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You Can Get This DIY Game Console Kit for $80 Right Now
You may consider yourself a top-notch gamer, but have you ever built a console? Or wrote his own game? These skills require some hands-on experience […]
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Things to Consider Before Selling Your Parent’s Home
Once you’ve inherited your parents’ home, the prospect of selling that home can be overwhelming. It’s a whirlwind—mental, physical, and, of course, financial. While the […]
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You Can Install the IOS 17 Beta, but You Probably Shouldn’t.
iOS 17 is on the way . The new software introduces features like live voicemail, the ability to turn anything into a sticker, and a […]
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Don’t Pick a Duvet Cover for the Fluffiest Bed
Your bed can look as luxurious, warm and fluffy as in catalogs and magazines. Gravity won’t make it any easier and will pull even the […]
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Here’s How N95 Protects You From Wildfire Smoke
I woke up this morning to an air quality alert, as probably many of you do. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has shifted to the […]
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Refurbished MacBook Air Sells for $310
Apple has just announced a new line of stylish MacBook Air laptops , including a 15-inch model with a powerful M2 processor. But while this […]
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How to Increase Water Pressure in a Water Pipe
Filling the watering can or installing the sprinkler can be difficult (if not impossible) with low water pressure. While we all want to conserve water, […]
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This TikTok Hack Is the Funniest Way to Wash Your Dog This Summer
Not every dog likes (or even tolerates) bathing, but almost every dog loves to run. A new viral TikTok has suggested giving your pet the […]
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Why Do You Keep Getting Sore Throats
Having children means being constantly exposed to disease. On average, young children develop six to eight upper respiratory tract infections per year ; in practical […]
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7 Creative Date Ideas Under $50 Each
Dates can already be stressful but will add a curve to your spending and, well, they may be more of an annoyance than they’re worth. […]
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Why You Should Buy Tools at a Real Estate Sale (and What to Look Out For)
Whether you’re embarking on a major DIY project, or you just need to work in the yard or hang a picture frame, the cost of […]
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The Best New Features in MacOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma hardly made the biggest splash at WWDC 2023 (that honor was reserved for Apple’s Vision Pro), but that doesn’t detract from what may […]
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I Tried the Flour Bacon TikTok Viral Hack and It Sucked
Sometimes I feel deeply disconnected from the “food content” circulating on social media, almost to the point where I doubt my perceptual abilities. Yesterday was […]
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