Why We Get Tickled (and How to Deal With It)
Presumably, some people really enjoy being tickled. But for most of us, it’s an excruciating experience filled with awkward, involuntary laughter. Whether you like it […]
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Riddle to me: you are somewhere and need to connect to a Wi-Fi network with a new device. You realize that you have a Wi-Fi […]
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are getting cheaper, so whether you’re looking for a way to save on hassle and gasoline costs , cut carbon emissions, or […]
Continue reading »Can You Name the Headspace in Flight?
Earlier this week, we explained why you should never change seats on a flight to make room for another passenger, but what about overhead space […]
Continue reading »How to Make Decisions Better, With Neuroscientist David Redish
Have you ever found yourself completely paralyzed before making a decision? Why is it so difficult to make a choice, whether it’s deciding what to […]
Continue reading »Are Flavored Vapes Safe?
Just because a fragrance is safe to consume does not mean that it is safe to inhale. But flavored vapes have become commonplace thanks to […]
Continue reading »New Walmart Credit Card Can Only Be Used for 12 Months
Walmart is launching two new credit cards next week, both promising big rewards for the retailer’s fans. But the money-back credit card industry is very […]
Continue reading »Get $ 1,300 Watching 13 Stephen King Movies Before Halloween
Do you like scary movies? The dish might be perfect for you. The company wants to hire someone to watch 13 Stephen King movies ahead […]
Continue reading »How to Get the Bartender’s Attention Without Being a Jerk
People love to drink in bars because alcohol is there. But in the case of good bars, people are here too, which means you can’t […]
Continue reading »How to Respond Correctly When Children Speak Back
One day a friend of mine burst into a tirade about not raising a disrespectful child. “It just isn’t happening,” she said. “He won’t answer. […]
Continue reading »What the Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cut Could Mean for You
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates again, the second time it did so in 2019. What does this mean and how might it affect […]
Continue reading »What’s the Most Ridiculous Medical Bill You’ve Ever Had?
It’s no secret that the US medical system has completely screwed up. We seek medical help without knowing how much it will cost; Prices are […]
Continue reading »Make Even the Best Egg McMuffin in Five Minutes
One of my favorite breakfasts is this McMuffin egg from McDonald’s, but without a car facility I have to order them from UberEats and nothing […]
Continue reading »Pocket Casts, Our New Favorite Podcast App, Is Now Free
Pocket Casts was already a great podcast app , and now it’s even better – mainly because it’s free. The app previously cost $ 4 […]
Continue reading »How to Respond to an Apology for Bullshit
In five days, Saturday Night Live hired and fired comedian Shane Gillis after using sexist, homophobic, and racist language, including racial slurs and taunting with […]
Continue reading »Google Docs “live Word Count” Is Strange and Exists
Google has officially released the most useful addition to Docs we’ve seen in years: word counts. Or, to be more specific, a function that allows […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in October 2019
Welcome to October on Netflix, which features a slew of flamboyant originals with huge stars over which some executive is grinding his teeth somewhere, hoping […]
Continue reading »College Students With Children May Be Eligible for a Child Care Subsidy
If you are a college student who is also a parent, you may not be aware that there are federal grants to help you pay […]
Continue reading »The Five Best Price Tracking Tools
To determine the best time to buy, you need to constantly monitor the constantly fluctuating online prices and know how prices have changed in the […]
Continue reading »Where to Get Free Cheeseburgers on National Cheeseburger Day
It’s National Cheeseburger Day, a fictional annual holiday where you can win everything from discounted cheeseburgers to free cheeseburgers, depending on where you travel. While […]
Continue reading »Find the Best Fall Foliage With These Crowdsourced Maps
Fall foliage is gorgeous but challenging. In some areas, you can wait an entire year for the leaves to change – only to wake up […]
Continue reading »Cook the Sunny Side or Poached Eggs in the Microwave
At this point, you may already know how to cook scrambled eggs in the microwave , but you might think that poached eggs and poached […]
Continue reading »How to Find Free Programming Lessons for Kids in Your City
When I was a kid, I couldn’t imagine learning how to program, create websites, or create apps or games. (Okay, I still can’t imagine doing […]
Continue reading »When to Dispute Credit Card Fees or File a Fraud Complaint
As soon as you notice a transaction that your credit or debit card doesn’t seem to match, your heart rate starts to quicken, right? Your […]
Continue reading »What Time Does IOS 13 Release on Thursday?
Apple’s latest and greatest update for your iPhone, iOS 13, is due out on Thursday, September 19. Don’t worry about waking up early in the […]
Continue reading »How to Disagree About Politics Without Ending a Friendship
In an article for the New York Times, one woman said she threatened to end her 11-year marriage with her husband the night after Trump […]
Continue reading »Which Music Streaming Service Should You Use?
There are tons of music streaming services you can choose from right now (including Amazon’s all-new HD service). They work on any smartphone you have, […]
Continue reading »What’s in Store for and Out of Netflix in the Week of September 16, 2019
You liked it as a web series. Will you like it as a feature film? Between Two Ferns: The movie comes out on Friday, and […]
Continue reading »How Long Will Gas Prices Go Up?
The attacks on two of Saudi Arabia’s oil plants over the weekend could spell higher gas prices here in the United States. But how long? […]
Continue reading »Get Your Free Copy of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PC) Now
PC gamers have a variety of launchers that they can install to play all of their games, including Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net, and GOG Galaxy, […]
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A cheap Parmesan shaker is not Parmesan Reggiano. “Real product” – nutty, slightly fruity and filled with spicy crispy crystals. This is a sumptuous cheese, […]
Continue reading »How to Get a Bedtime Message From Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney Characters
The strength will be with you only if you go to bed right now. For the next two weeks, you can call the Disney Bedtime […]
Continue reading »Set a Timer Before Sending Email
If you’re having trouble writing and replying to emails, here’s a simple trick: set a timer for three minutes. Now write this whole letter before […]
Continue reading »Stop Pretending Your Trash Is Recyclable
If you’ve ever stood in front of your trash can – weren’t sure if the trash in your hands is recyclable – and threw it […]
Continue reading »Your Personal Medical Images Can Be Made Public on the Internet
X-rays and other medical images should be kept confidential as they are part of your medical records. But a recent ProPublica investigation found that patient […]
Continue reading »Get Free Online SAT and ACT Classes Starting Next Week
You may have heard that college is expensive. There are, of course, tuition fees, room and board, textbooks, an incredible amount of food consumed. But […]
Continue reading »Find Out What’s in Store for Disney Plus Ahead of Its Launch
The Disney + launch date is getting closer and closer. We have less than two months left before the launch of the major competing streaming […]
Continue reading »Save Money on Streaming Services With a Hop-on Subscription
I’m not ashamed to admit that I watched the first season of The Handmaid’s Tale on the 7-day free trial of Hulu. I also feel […]
Continue reading »Don’t Expect the Host of the Dinner Party to Reveal the Wine You Bring
When attending a dinner party in someone’s home, it is customary to bring something, and for most people that “something” is a bottle of wine. […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With a Cheap Friend
It’s one thing to be frugal. You know what you want to spend your money on and you prioritize it. You know what you don’t […]
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