This week’s potpourri of nonsense-you-might-not-know-about takes us from whaling ships in the 1800s to 2021’s hottest hype houses, with a pitstop in Lental to snap some Pokémon.Read more...
Lees meerWhile it’s still somewhat of a fresh and new year, I want to put out a request to the freelance writers within our readership (and beyond): Send me your pitches! Read more...
Lees meerThe pandemic has turned us all into streaming video-addicted shut-ins, but if you’re being honest, weren’t you well on your way already? Now that millions of us have cut cords with cable companies, pretty much everyone subscribes to one streamer or …
Lees meerIt appears there’s some confusion about what to do when you’re wearing a mask and you need to sneeze. As Matt Karolian noted on Twitter, a man at the recent impeachment vote pulled down his mask to sneeze into his hand, which is exactly the opposite…
Lees meerRing just added end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to a select number of its smarthome cameras, protecting videos recorded by your Ring devices with an extra layer of security. This still doesn’t make us thrilled about Ring devices, exactly, given all the…
Lees meerThroughout the pandemic, one of the biggest unknowns about the coronavirus has been how long people are immune after they catch it and recover. Early indications were that it must provide some immunity, since if multiple infections were possible, th…
Lees meerWith COVID-19 cases surging in the United States and abroad, there’s really no justifiable reason to travel internationally for pleasure right now. But if you do have an unavoidable need to travel to a different country, you’ll need to prove you don…
Lees meerIf you have an air fryer, you know that it makes bomb potatoes. The super hot air whipping around inside the tabletop convection oven makes short order of a wide variety of spuds: fresh, frozen, and leftover (yes, even leftover fries). Read more...
Lees meerWhite people across the United States have spent the past several months waking up to a reality that people of color have long since known: Systemic racism is still a daily reality, white supremacists are feeling increasingly emboldened, and white p…
Lees meerA $100 Xbox gift card for $90 and an Anker PowerWave wireless charger lead Thursday’s best deals.Read more...
Lees meerMy wife complained about my bad breath for months. Even after brushing my teeth, scraping my tongue with a tongue scraper, and gargling with mouthwash, a foul odor wafted from my mouth when I spoke. You might think that with such horrendous breath I…
Lees meerHave you ever wondered what would happen if you made one late student loan payment? Not being late every month, or every few months, but just once? Perhaps you envision being scolded by some Sallie Mae rep, incurring devastating fees, or taking an i…
Lees meerManaging your own health is hard enough, so the demands of keeping up with a pet’s can certainly add to the stress of life. And while you’d hardly think what you’re feeding your beloved dog could be toxic, a new pet food recall brings that reality t…
Lees meerNvidia and AMD’s high-end graphics cards were already expensive in 2020 (if you could find them), but their prices are only going up. And we’re finally starting to see just how dramatic these price hikes are going to be.Read more...
Lees meer“Dry January”—like its sister month, “Sober October”—is marked by a sudden influx of annoying PR emails. Seltzer, soda, tea, and juice brands fill my inbox with all sorts of beverage “recipes” aimed at people who are trying not to drink. Most of the…
Lees meerA few years ago I decided to get certified as a Cicerone—the beer version of a sommelier. During my studies, I learned what constitutes a “Beer Clean” glass. It was honestly something I’d never considered before. A clean glass is a clean glass, righ…
Lees meerConsidering life in 2021 has so far been characterized by all-consuming chaos and uncertainty, you might feel compelled to seek solace in tucking into a nice carton of delicious ice cream. But this year, even ice cream is trying to kill you.Read mor…
Lees meerThe U.S. House of Representatives is looking to impeach Donald Trump for a second time today, after Speaker Nancy Pelosi submitted papers for impeachment in the wake of the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. If the Senate were to vote in favor of impeachm…
Lees meerMany years ago, before I was a parent, I became an aunt. And this first niece of mine, around age two, loved a show called Yo Gabba Gabba! that was devoted to music and dancing. Me, being the incredible, fun aunt that I am, bought her this Yo Gabba …
Lees meerIf you’re struggling to pay rent due to COVID, make sure you take advantage of the just-launched $25 billion rental assistance program, which is part of the relief package passed last month. If you can prove hardship, up to 15 months of your rent co…
Lees meerAt least two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo has announced. They aren’t the first animals to contract the coronavirus in this pandemic, and they probably won’t be the last. Read more...
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