How Young Is Too Young to Run a Marathon?
A Kentucky family was recently at the center of controversy after allowing their 6-year-old son to run in the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati last […]
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How to Preserve Your Digital Heritage (and Why You Should)
Over the past few decades, more and more of our lives have gone online. With the advent of social media and cloud storage, things that […]
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You Have to Make and Freeze a Whole Bunch of Caramelized Onions.
Properly caramelized onions—deep, sweet, and soft—can’t be rushed. You can cheat with a little sugar and baking soda , but if you’re a purist, you’ll […]
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Stop Using Dishwashing Detergent on Wine Glasses
The wine world is known for its mystique. Legs? Tannins? Why is everyone squirming? So it makes sense that when it comes to caring for […]
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Why You Should Factory Reset All Your Old Technologies
Think about technology in your life. Your phone full of messages and photos; your computer, a perfectly balanced chaos of work and play; your game […]
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How to “steal” Free Routes From Strava
As I explored the best free route building tools for cyclists and runners , I couldn’t help but lament the fate of Strava Route Builder […]
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How to Recognize the Signs of Parental Burnout (and What to Do About It)
If you’ve had children, especially small ones, during the last two years of the pandemic, you’re probably feeling, shall we say, tired. All parents have […]
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Stop Chilling the Watermelon
Summer is just around the corner, but the weather here in PNW is doing its best to convince me otherwise. Constant drizzle punctuated by torrential […]
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Which Airlines Offer Free Wi-Fi or Free Messaging (and Which Ones Make You Pay)
The number of Americans flying is finally back to its pre-pandemic numbers, meaning that on any given day, nearly two million people in the sky […]
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Don’t Buy the Wrong Vacuum Cleaner for Your Home
We live in a developed consumer society, which means that the vacuum, like all other goods, has reached a high level of product differentiation. That […]
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How to Spot an Explosive Phone Battery (and What to Do About It)
Most of us are surrounded by flammable items that we willingly paid for. Whether it’s smartphones, laptops, or literally any gadget with a battery, they’re […]
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How to Remove Autofill Passwords in Chrome (and Switch to Something More Secure)
As we all know, some password options are clearly better than others, starting with a solid password manager. Of course, Apple users can do without […]
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Now You Can Get a Bunch of Pokemon Games for a Lot Less Money.
Pokémon is one of Nintendo’s cash cows. Sword and Shield is one of the best-selling games on the Switch, which itself is one of the […]
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7 Healthy or Unhealthy Things Science Hasn’t Actually Proved
When it comes to our health, we like definitive answers – after all, there’s a lot at stake. We are constant victims of personal bias […]
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How to Stop Yourself From Vomiting
Uh huh, that’s it. You feel hot and sticky. Your stomach is churning. You have a funny taste in your mouth. You know you’re about […]
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How to Know If Your Symptoms Are Bad Enough to See an Allergist
So, in allergy season, you sneeze and rub your eyes. Who is not? Allergies are so common that many of us can manage our symptoms […]
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10 Unexpected Ways to Use Windex at Home
Turns out the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding was right. Windex can do much more than just make your windows look flawless. (But […]
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Does Sexual Position Matter When You’re Trying to Get Pregnant?
If you and your partner are ready to start a family, you might be wondering what you can do to increase your chances of getting […]
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Use This Shortcut to Remove Water From Your IPhone
Your iPhone is water resistant, and its IP68 rating means it can withstand swimming up to six meters deep for 30 minutes and you should […]
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These Tricks Will Help You Get Rid of “scene Fright” in the Bathroom
If you find it difficult to do your business in a public restroom, you are not alone. According to the International Paruresis Association , approximately […]
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You Can Create Your Own “official” Emoji
Have you ever been in the middle of composing a text message and scrolled through a selection of emoji only to find that the one […]
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How to Compost Weeds Without Actually Planting Them
For those new to composting, figuring out what goes in and what goes in can be a daunting task. And if you’re into composting, chances […]
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Why These Are the Most Freelancer-Friendly Cities in the US
Even before the pandemic changed the way we work and what we want out of work and the workplace, people were increasingly choosing to quit […]
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How to Make Your Ground Floor Apartment More Private and Secure
When it comes to real estate, everyone has their own preferences, and apartments are no exception. And there are so many factors to consider when […]
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Why You Should Be in “No Mow May”
For those who don’t have traditional grass lawns, now is usually the time of year when they bring the lawn back into shape after a […]
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How to Stop Your Dog From Bringing Outdoor Allergens Into Your Home
Even indoor dogs sometimes have to go outside, whether it’s to the toilet in nature, for a walk or for a walk. And, as you […]
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How to Set Boundaries With Mom
Our relationship with our mothers can be difficult. Even if you have a close relationship with your mom, you might have thoughts such as “I […]
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The Best Free Online Tools for Designing Your Own Cycling Routes
Whether you’re in an unfamiliar place or expanding your horizons in your hometown, there are plenty of tools online to set up different walking, running, […]
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Three Good Reasons to Update WhatsApp Right Now
No app is completely “finished” – even if you like it inside and out, it can always be a little better. WhatsApp is the world’s […]
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What Are “pink Flags” in a Relationship (and What to Do About Them)?
We all know about “red flags” or signs that someone is not going to be a good partner. From someone who can’t admit they’re wrong […]
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You Need to Move Your Bethesda Launcher Games and Keep the Data on Steam
Bethesda Studios, the publisher of many popular series such as The Elder Scrolls , Doom and Fallout , is shutting down its PC launcher on […]
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How to Fix PS4 Not Reading Discs
The PS5 may be Sony’s new shiny console, but many of us still enjoy playing our PS4s. That is, if the system cannot read our […]
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Stop Cleaning Your Ears
You rarely, if ever, need to remove earwax yourself. Earwax is good! I know it. I am really. And yet— though I know better —sometimes […]
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What to Give Parents When They Have Everything and They Want Nothing
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Father’s Day is just around the corner, with many grown children everywhere trying to figure out what […]
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How to Create a Home Office in a Tiny Space
The world has changed rapidly over the past few years, but change is the only constant of existence. Another constant is the fact that your […]
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How to Deal With Traumatic News Images While Staying Informed
War is hell, and we get visual reminders of it every day from Ukraine. Add to that the traumatic events taking place in the US […]
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A Guide to Children’s Culture for Adults Out of Touch With Reality: Creating Memes About the Trial of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
This week everyone is talking about imaginary dragons and the real lawsuit. Hopefully the House of the Dragon trailer will divert attention from the trial […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Designing and Installing Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting can add ambiance and style to your yard or patio, while also increasing safety and reducing inviting appeal. Installing outdoor lighting may seem […]
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12 Worst Wedding Guest Mistakes, According to Lifehacker Readers
Brides receive a lot of criticism for being demanding during the fraught preparation for their big day. (See: Bridesille movies, TV series, articles.) That’s why, […]
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What Are Active Recovery Days (and How Do You Get the Most Out of Them)?
If you’re just starting out on an exercise program, you know you can’t exercise every single day. It is usually recommended to take a day […]
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