Nineties pop culture nostalgia is powerful, and never more so than in these troubled times. And when looking back across the decades at the films released 30 years ago, its interesting to note how many have endured—and how many never got sequels or …
Lees meerReal space exploration takes a long time. Pluto is roughly 10 years away from Earth, given you’re traveling on a speedy ship like New Horizons. The nearest planet outside our solar system, however, is about four lightyears away, which means it would…
Lees meerIKEA, that beloved Swedish purveyor of flatpack furniture and lingonberry jam, is in some hot water. Not, not for the traces of horse DNA found in their meatballs (not this time, anyway)—no, it’s due to a class-action lawsuit that found them liable …
Lees meerThere is one universal truth we can all agree upon when it comes to blankets: You have too many of them in your home. You have more blankets than you could ever use at one time, and either not enough storage space for them or not enough willpower to…
Lees meerWho could forget those bulky, enormously heavy, static-filled non-smart TVs of our youth? Well now they’re back in the limelight—as part of a $33 million settlement.Read more...
Lees meerOn a regular day I’ll reach for coffee, but when life sucks, tea is the shoulder I cry on. When I’m sick, or cold, or when I’ve already had a fire truck’s-worth of coffee, I’ll switch on the kettle and prepare a soothing cup of tea. The problem with…
Lees meerEvery child tests limits and misbehaves, often by going against a parent, teacher, or caregiver’s wishes. However, consistent, intense defiance is sometimes classified as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a behavior disorder most often diagnosed …
Lees meerSpring is here, and you’re itching to get that garden started. But those heirloom tomatoes you’re drooling over won’t ripen until summer, and your pumpkins won’t be ready until almost Halloween. Fortunately, there are plenty of fast-growing plants y…
Lees meerWe’re rapidly heading into spring cleaning season, which means disinfecting, organizing, and generally trying to overhaul the whole damn house. Before you tackle your dresser drawers, though, take a pause: Let’s do this right. There are loads of hac…
Lees meerA good sauce is key to an exceptional meal. It can save a bland dish, moisten dry meats, or star as the main event (creamy mac and cheese, full stop). Having a few simple sauces up your sleeve and on your meals is a great way to upgrade your averag…
Lees meerWith the never-ending prospect of a recession looming, it seems the one true certainty is that we all need to make peace with living with uncertainty. But uncertainty breeds anxiety. At the onset of the pandemic, many of us responded to our anxieti…
Lees meerOne of the best parts of buying a new PC is deleting all the bloatware and replacing it with your favorite programs. Of course, you probably have a list of apps you install by default. But if you only stick with what you know, there are likely some …
Lees meerFinal Fantasy XVI is one of the most-anticipated games of this year, but based on the latest hands-on impressions, it sounds like it will be a major change up for the long-running RPG series.Read more...
Lees meerIf chicken and gaming are your thing, KFC and Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. are pairing up to get you early beta access to the upcoming Diablo IV game for a limited time when you buy any KFC sandwich. The promotion is here advertise both the new game…
Lees meerVodka is a bar staple that you’re definitely already familiar with if you’ve ever ordered a cocktail, but did you know it has plenty of uses outside of drinking? You can use vodka around your home for a variety of things, from removing stains, to pe…
Lees meerWhile plumbing emergencies are a challenge, it’s not always a good idea to take the quickest route to deal with them. In particular, a popular Tiktok “hack” that advises fixing a plumbing leak with a ball of plumber’s epoxy isn’t the way to go. Plum…
Lees meerFloods are the most expensive natural disaster in the United States, costing over $1 trillion since 1980 (when you take inflation into account), according to Flood Defenders. And while many people use FEMA flood maps to check whether their home has …
Lees meerOur go-to, well-meaning replies to layoff news is usually something along the lines of “Please let me know how I can help,” but how many times have you said that to someone and not heard back from them again? When you’re going through a layoff, it c…
Lees meerPaper towels are a mess-cleaning staple in most homes. And that’s fine—they do well enough holding their own as the undisputed champion of the quick clean-up; but did you know they can do so much more? From actually preventing messes to chilling dri…
Lees meerWe’re back to spring: the time of renewal, rebirth, and cleaning your damn house. And I mean really cleaning—not just picking up, but moving the couch, wiping off the blades of the ceiling fan, and getting behind the fridge. Spring cleaning. But if…
Lees meerI am a big fan of pairing pickles and dairy.I am a big fan of pairing pickles and dairy.I am a big fan of pairing pickles and dairy.I wouldn’t chase down a garlic pickle with a glass of milk, but I have been known to dip cornichons into crème fraîch…
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