The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away look white? One of the best things about being a…
Lees meerWhile we can’t help you find a vaccination appointment—good luck, given how terribly we’ve orchestrated the process and turned it into a kind of free-for-all reminiscent of buying concert tickets, shoes, or GeForce 3080 cards—we can at least give yo…
Lees meerOf the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the US, one (Pfizer) is available for people aged 16 and up, and the other two (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) are for 18 and over. But all three companies are testing the vaccine in younger children, and if al…
Lees meerThe Vatican released a statement this week affirming their support of same-sex relationships, but vowing they will not bless their unions in the Catholic church. The bulletin claims the church will still give its blessing to individuals of the LGBTQ…
Lees meerThere is a legend of a movie. A movie with a twist so ludicrous, I dare not speak of it, lest you scoff yourself right off of this website, never to return. It is called Wild Mountain Thyme. It is coming to Hulu on April 25, and you should definitel…
Lees meerA provision in the American Rescue Plan waives owed taxes for up to $10,200 of your unemployment insurance, but it’s creating a lot of confusion as the tax break only just passed in the middle of tax season. Here’s what you should do to claim it— ev…
Lees meerRun long enough and far enough, and something will start to chafe. Maybe your thighs, maybe your bra straps, maybe some random spot that was never a problem on 10-mile runs but kills on a 12-miler. Here’s how to handle it. Read more...
Lees meerIt’s nearly as cliché as every new parent’s plan to “sleep when the baby sleeps”—you buy the sweet baby book with all its spots for keepsakes, photos, and handwritten memories. You’re going to document baby’s first tooth, first haircut, first word, …
Lees meerNot all advice need be professional. Sometimes your problems merit a bit of unvarnished honesty from a dude equipped with nothing more than a computer and a conscience. Luckily for you, I’m that guy. Welcome back to Tough Love.Read more...
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Lees meerSignal is testing a new wifi transfer tool for Android users that will let you port your message history to a new device, much like the phone-to-phone transfer Signal added to iOS last year. Read more...
Lees meerSurely you have gone through the same thought process as every renter: “I’ll just hang a picture now and worry about it when I move out! Who cares!”Read more...
Lees meerIt’s what every show on HGTV had brainwashed you into believing you wanted: An open floor plan. The appeal was clear. Homes with open floor plans feel bigger, brighter and more airy. Plus, if you’re a parent of little kids, that open concept meant y…
Lees meerChrome OS 89 is rolling out now, adding tons of features for Chromebooks and tablets that run on Google’s operating system. You’ll probably notice the pretty new app icons first of all, but there’s a lot more new stuff hiding beneath the surface.Rea…
Lees meerAira is a service that allows blind and low-vision people to receive audio descriptions of their surroundings from a live operator. It’s like a FaceTime; you dial up the service, point your camera at your surroundings, and a person looking through i…
Lees meerThere is an impulse shared by basically everyone when meeting someone new. In a casual conversation, people are largely more inclined to share their own subjective experiences than to ask follow-up questions about someone else’s interests.Read more.…
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Lees meerProtein is essential when you’re building muscle. Muscle tissue is made of protein, which means it is made of amino acids, and those amino acids have to come from somewhere. But how much does the source of protein matter? Read more...
Lees meerGirl and Boy Scouts’ work looks great on college applications, and the lessons tend to live with you forever. I climbed the Girl Scout ranks for seven years, starting in the fifth grade as a Junior Girl Scout and sticking through my senior year of h…
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Lees meerIf you’ve ever seen a “cash for homes” sign posted around your town or a website offering cash for your property, you may have wondered if entertaining the idea is worthwhile. Indeed, many of these cash offers are legit, but pursuing one means it’s …
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