In Honor of an Irish Farewell
There is no need to be discouraged leaving every meeting you attend. Just go away – it’s okay. What is an Irish farewell? “Farewell Irish” […]
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Our country’s obsession with seltzer is unabated, and ahead of that trend is La Croix, the ubiquitous flavored soda that people just can’t get enough […]
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One of my favorite psychological tricks comes from the novel The Saleswoman by comedian Steve Martin. This is a guide to lying. According to the […]
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Nobody brags about eating junk. A healthy diet includes vegetables and avoids too much sugar , and if you eat this way, you can be […]
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You have problems, I have advice. This tip does not contain powdered sugar – in fact, it does not contain sugar and can even be […]
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When you see a video on the Internet that seems too wild to be true, chances are it is. Along with fake news, fake viral […]
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A sharp knife makes a kitchen safe, but there are so many conflicting schools of thought that learning how to sharpen your own knives can […]
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When you sit down to calculate the cost of childcare, there is often a moment when one of the parents (usually the mother) looks at […]
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Ever dreamed of a Netflix-style subscription service for new movies that just hit theaters? Well, there is. It’s called MoviePass, and now for just $ […]
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If you’re planning on writing the next great novel for NaNoWriMo this November, you might want to hone your craft first. These online courses will […]
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I used to think that I could get rich by switching domains. Casino.com sold for $ 5.5 million in 2003 and PrivateJet.com for $ 30.18 […]
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A recent study found that people who played first-person shooters experienced contraction of the hippocampus , an area of the brain responsible for both memory […]
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Nurx Birth Control now has an iPhone app and operates in 13 states plus the District of Columbia, with plans to expand to 20 in […]
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We all know the mantra “Take, don’t buy.” While many sheltered dogs are amazing, loving and happy pets, you may end up choosing a dog […]
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Events in Charlottesville erupted on Friday and Saturday nights, and by late Saturday night, large numbers of American priests and ministers were struggling to rewrite […]
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At some point, we all have to go. When you die, the last thing you want to do is leave your grieving friends and family […]
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There are many ways to enjoy the sweet treat of summer corn, but did you know that it doesn’t even need to be cooked? This […]
Continue reading »Understand the List of Common Misconceptions on Wikipedia
Replace your annoying “Did You Know?” factoids with even more annoying fixes like “This is actually a fake.” Wikipedia has a huge list of common […]
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Now, when the hot global political climate and the threat of nuclear war hang over our heads, it is hard not to worry. But you […]
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This week at The Upgrade, we talk about personal hygiene with professional cleaner Jolie Kerr. Jolie has been a cleaning expert for Esquire, Deadspin, and […]
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In our new Point Taken series, staff writers Patrick Austin and Nick Douglas discuss life hacks, etiquette and best practices. In this first episode, we […]
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Aside from eating it as quickly as possible, I have yet to find a truly elegant way to keep one pint of ice cream from […]
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When it comes to buying snacks, few shops cater to my needs like Trader Joe’s . Their snacks are delicious, inexpensive and (usually) conveniently packaged, […]
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Hearing this parental advice was an epiphany for me: if your child asks you the same question a hundred times in a row, you don’t […]
Continue reading »Six Things You Can Do After White Supremacy Attacks in Charlottesville
This article originally appeared in Lauren O’Neill’s newsletter, Activism for Non-Activists . Reprinted here with permission. Here are six actions to take on neo-Nazi violence […]
Continue reading »What You Should Know About One Month Free Rentals
When you’re looking for a place to live, it’s hard not to be seduced by monthly offers of free rentals, gift cards, and other rental […]
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I admit I get a little frustrated trying to remember which cord goes to which slot for all of my tech items. The answer could […]
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People always tell you how to make the most of your morning hours, but your morning routine – whatever it is – is fine . […]
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If you are pregnant or have a newborn, you are likely to get a lot of advice! Which baby’s straitjacket is best for swaddling, what […]
Continue reading »Avoid Stranger Members’ Photos by Turning Off Free Sharing on Your Phone
Old School: Insatiable Subway Dude pleases himself in public. New School: An insatiable dude on the subway throws you a picture of a dick. Ah, […]
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In the age of smartphones, people are wringing their hands over the state of sex and relationships – online dating is destroying romance! And oh […]
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HyperCard, the graphically hyperlinked Mac app that influenced the invention of the Internet, was invented by Apple engineer Bill Atkinsonafter an acid trip 30 years […]
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A party without a cake is just a meeting, and a meeting without a free pizza is not fun at all. This is why I […]
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Technology and social media sometimes get a bad rap for addiction and anxiety to bullying for their negative impact on mental health, but the same […]
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I recently moved to Philadelphia after 10 years in Portland, Oregon, and the transition was easy for two reasons. First, and most importantly, Philadelphia owns […]
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There was a time when Snopes was the Internet’s most trusted myth- breaker . No matter how silly, funny, or shocking you laugh, if someone […]
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I’m fine with Peppa Pig . Peppa is a charmingly imperfect pig child, and Pig dad, despite fitting into the stereotype of a fooled father, […]
Continue reading »How to Get Money for Donating Eggs
Flyers advertising public trash boards for egg donation on college campuses. “Make up to $ 8,000 by helping others” is a typical promise. But even […]
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