Category: Life in General

Of course, out of context, the advice to “eat a frog first thing in the morning” sounds pretty damn weird. However, this somewhat well-known expression […]

When faced with the need to tie something, most people resort to simply tying as many unfinished knots as possible, in the vague hope that […]

The Surgeon General of the United States is sounding the alarm about the growing epidemic of loneliness in this country. Vivek Halleghere Murthy’s just-released Public […]

Finals season is just around the corner and tests run all year round, but it’s never too late to learn a new method of learning […]

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 […]

No matter how hard you try to manage your time, at some point in your academic (or professional) career, you are likely to be late […]

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 […]

Lifehacker recently asked if our readers tip every time they are asked . Tipping at the point of sale is becoming more and more common, […]

Have you ever paused when someone asked you, “What’s your favorite show?” Or: “What kind of music do you like best?” I have. It’s a […]

I’m waiting for the fish to show up on this webcam . It’s day here and it’s evening in the Netherlands, so I may have […]

High school should be the place where we get the basic skills we need in life. It should also be the place where we start […]

Once one of the most ubiquitous pieces of technology on Earth, the old-fashioned phones with wired connectors are disappearing. In 2019, only about 31% of […]

Spring is coming, the perfect time to reset your life, get out of the rut and try something new. But if you’re going to learn […]

When we have an almost infinite amount of information at our fingertips at all times, it’s helpful to be able to read quickly—or at least […]

For most people, gambling is a casual thrill. Whether it’s a lost weekend in Las Vegas or spending a few dollars a year on the […]

Bad mood can have different causes, but a common characteristic is the presence of a reaction to stress . While the stress response is critical […]

No one wakes up in the morning hoping to talk to a customer service rep. In fact, companies don’t want this to happen either, and […]

Are you vacillating between careers, not knowing what to do next? Maybe you should be a dad. Leader of the Holy Roman Catholic Church is […]

In today’s world, it’s hard to do anything without a legal permanent address, a fact you may never realize if you happen to never be […]

Dietrich Bonhoeffer knew more than you or I probably ever knew about the line between stupidity and outright evil. A Lutheran pastor and theologian sat […]

We all have so-called ” cognitive biases “. These mental blind spots affect how we perceive the world, ourselves, and the decisions we make. The […]

We are so accustomed to seeing finished products that it is hard to imagine that they were once anything else. But nails, staples, springs, and […]

Listen to this clip of the Taj Mahal blues legend performing at a concert in Germany in the 1990s. The crowd cheers for “Blues with […]

According to a poll by Harris for Ally Bank , 55% of those surveyed reported having had a “nightmare neighbor” in the past. I’m sure […]

When my son was a toddler, I spent most of the day helping him deal with his strong emotions. He resented having to wear trousers […]

Like many families, we have a roll of masking tape in the kitchen trash drawer, and we often use it for all sorts of crafts, […]

I am not a grammarian. Trying to narrow down English to a specific set of rules will leave you heartbroken and muttering “It’s supposed to […]

So many of our everyday sayings are based on descriptions or metaphors that everyone understands – or at least we assume so. But when you […]

Moral panic is something. I started studying them because of this woke up M&Ms nonsense, and was quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of imminent […]

You probably didn’t think Pirates of the Caribbean was a documentary (or Treasure Island before it). But somehow, we’ve all internalized the stereotype of the […]

“Everyone makes mistakes,” your mother told you. “That’s why pencils have erasers.” But did she ever tell you how many different kinds of erasers there […]

If you have completed your quest for the Holy Grail , do not despair; there are still tons of historical treasures to uncover. These priceless […]

Whether it’s a secret crush, an illicit affair, or murder, most people keep secrets, but most aren’t good at it. Keeping secrets effectively in the […]

Like everything else in the modern age, car headlights are constantly improving in terms of technology and features. Back in the early days of automobiles, […]

You don’t need me to tell you that the Ancient Aliens series, which somehow airs online under the name “History”, is complete bullshit. Its whole […]

If you find it difficult to swallow tablets, large or small , you are not alone. Most of us have learned to swallow pills in […]

Staying focused in a world of continuous email and social media notifications is a never-ending challenge. As much as we talk about the importance (and […]

Despite appearances, the United States is still a nation of laws, and every January first we wake up to a plethora of new laws passed […]

Whether you’re striving for financial independence or because the economy is getting worse and worse, the first thing people tend to sacrifice when cutting personal […]

Catering service is physically demanding, requiring a person to be on their feet for long periods of time carrying carefully balanced and heavy trays of […]