Why You Shouldn’t Trust AI Detectors
Many teachers are unhappy with the AI revolution, and it’s hard to blame them: ChatGPT has proven that you can send a hint to an […]
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You Must Put Your Coffee Table on Casters
We all struggle to keep our space tidy and at the same time live in small spaces with rooms that do double duty. The tables […]
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10 Fictional AIs Ranked by How Likely They Are to Kill Us All
“Mrs. Davis” is a whole new take on artificial intelligence: here’s a series that sees a heroine nun battling an artificial intelligence dreaming of world […]
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You Can Use Pool Noodles to Prop up Small Plants in Large Pots.
Here we love pool noodles. What makes them so special and versatile is the padding they offer and the thin hole in their center – […]
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How to Clean up the Refrigerator Without a Million Plastic Containers
My fridge can’t hold the organizational hopes and dreams that I have as a home cook and Better Than Bouillon hoarder. But the winter is […]
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Take These Measures to Prevent Disease From Ruining Your Garden
Viruses and fungi are some of the most serious problems in the garden, and often we ourselves are to blame. I spoke with Meg Cowden, […]
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The Best Questions to Ask on Your First Day at a New Job
The first day at a new job can be a lot like the interviews you went through to get this job. You are still nervous, […]
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How Screen Time Can Save You When Your IPhone Is Stolen
Apple prides itself on protecting the privacy of its users, but it’s not perfect. Like all technology, Apple devices have their weak points when it […]
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It’s About Never Eating Cold Cake Again.
Fruit is refreshing when cold. Yogurt is most deliciously creamy when chilled. Ice? Transcendental. But Cupcake: This is where I have to stop you. For […]
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Use Cheap LED and Solar Lights for Professional Landscape Lighting
In daylight, my garden is a beacon of color and texture, but when the sun goes down, the yard turns into a black hole. Delivery […]
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Pool Noodles Are the Best Way to Transport Knives When Traveling
Before heading out into the desert for a short hike, you ‘ll likely cross everything you need off your packing list , but you might […]
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How to Add Shade to a Treeless Backyard
With warmer weather and longer sunny days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer get-togethers. If you don’t […]
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Six Basic Knife Techniques Everyone Should Know
Like storytelling, culinary skills are often passed down from family. As a child, you go to the kitchen and watch your parents cut, stir, cook […]
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What to Do If One Child Thinks He Is a “bad Child”
It can happen innocently enough. One child resolutely follows the rules, the other takes risks. The eldest is the leader, the youngest is the clown, […]
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Products From the “Food Aversion Test” That Are Actually Unsafe to Eat
The food aversion test is the latest silly way to waste time online, and like any good test, it reveals things about us that we […]
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Why Clothing Subscription Boxes Are Mostly Meaningless
One problem that almost every adult faces is buying clothes. It comes in different forms. Some people are very fashion conscious but struggle with their […]
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If You Didn’t Eat Cheese Fried Omelets, Would You Even Live?
While I cook “whole” foods and even balanced meals, nothing can keep me from participating in snack culture, including but not limited to fast food […]
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All the Ways Airbnb Hosts Lie to You
Short-term rental platforms aren’t going anywhere, and when you think of short-term rentals, you think of Airbnb . But there are more and more reasons […]
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You Can “dust” the Curtains in the Dryer
Curtains can make a room feel cozier by helping regulate the amount of natural light that comes in. time, they tend to collect dust. Depending […]
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How to Get Free Mother’s Day Flowers From Lowe’s
Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult holiday for some people for a variety of reasons. But if your family is celebrating and wants to […]
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Ask Your Best Friend Three Questions to Find Out Who You Are Outside of Work
Even if you’re one of the lucky few who genuinely loves your job, you probably don’t want your personality to be defined solely by what […]
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You Can Get Rid of Mold on Your Roof (and Keep It From Coming Back)
With the exception of a few sharp cheeses, mold is not something you want in or on your home. This is usually a sign of […]
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Here’s How Much It Costs to Build a New House in Each State
Since buying an existing home is not financially affordable for many, some people are considering going the other way: buy land and build a new […]
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Ask These Questions Instead of “How Are You?”
As children, most people were taught to memorize certain dialogues so that they would be considered polite in everyday situations. Along with the words “please”, […]
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A Guide to Child Culture for Out-of-Touch Adults: Prom Photos With Goats?
When I was in high school, we only thought about goats when we planned to steal them because they were the mascot of a rival […]
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Snapchat AI Bot Could Be the Easiest Way to Access ChatGPT
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence, especially ChatGPT , is all the rage right now. It has never been so easy to try out […]
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Find Out If You Live in One of the Most Polluted Cities in the US
There’s some good news in the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report: Only 36% of us live in places that get an F […]
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Gardening Should Not Destroy Your Body
Gardening season is finally here, and it’s cause for celebration—even if it’s your first time heading out to work in the yard or garden, you’ll […]
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These Countries Will Not Allow You to Visit If Your Passport Expires in the Next Six Months
This summer promises to be provocative for travel. Nearly 85% of Americans are planning to travel this summer, according to The Vacationer , and summer […]
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Use a USB Condom to Prevent “juice Squeezing”
Thanks to a recent FBI tweet , you may have come across the term ” jockjacking ” somewhere online recently. Hacking refers to infecting unsuspecting […]
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Chat With AI to Summarize Horrendously Long PDFs
AI is great at summarizing text , which can save you a lot of time that you would have spent reading. But we can do […]
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No, You Don’t Need to “balance” Your Hormones If You Have Period Flu.
Have you ever felt unwell when your period started, or maybe a week or so before your period? Social media has dubbed it the “period […]
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Don’t Cash Your 401(K) When You Leave Work
When you leave a company—whether on your terms or not—you may panic about what happens to your employer-sponsored retirement account. While you have several options […]
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Build Your Own Solar Powered Water Heater for Your Garden
The crows have begun. I noticed that they often played in the puddle that formed in the rock garden next door when it rained. I […]
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How to Collect Free Food for Your Next Vacation
From time to time, I escape the warm embrace of the Pacific Northwest rain to visit friends in the desert and hang out by the […]
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10 Movie Trilogies That Actually Got Stuck Landing
While it’s unlikely we’ll actually see the final Guardians of the Galaxy anytime soon, the trailers for the third installment in the franchise promise us […]
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How to Try Bluesky, a Decentralized Twitter Clone
Twitter is no longer the same . If you’re tired of seeing your “For You” feed fall apart and want to get away from the […]
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Prime Video Wants You to Really Hear This Damn Dialogue
If you don’t hear what’s going on when you watch modern shows and movies on TV, you’re not alone. It can be almost impossible to […]
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The Best Technique for Using a Playground Swing, According to Physicists
An international team of physicists has determined the ultimate method for using a playground swing, and I’m happy to report that you’ve probably done it […]
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Which Fermented Foods Are Really Healthy?
Fermented foods are often one of the best foods for gut health as they contain probiotic bacteria that are thought to have a beneficial effect […]
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