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The best and the worst thing about social media is that it lets us compare ourselves to others. When it comes to athletes and fitness influencers, those comparisons can inspire us. But what happens when somebody tells you you’re a fool for idolizing (fill in any name here), because they’re obviously on steroids? Does…Read more...

Since its release in 2001, Super Smash Bros. Melee has had the same static, classic roster of 26 iconic Nintendo characters. If you’re a Melee fan, you likely know the list by heart. Little did we know, however, that the roster really includes an extra iconic member of the Nintendo family: none other than Master Hand…Read more...

Applying to and interviewing for a job takes a lot legwork on your part—crafting the best damn resume the hiring manager has ever see, doing your pre-interview homework, and ensuring you make a good impression in the room. But eventually, you may need to put your fate in someone else’s hands...and provide references.Read more...

There is endless advice out there on what to avoid to keep your relationship strong. You’re supposed to learn each other’s love languages; communicate openly about finances and sex; and seek counseling when necessary—and those are just some of all the things you are expected to do without risking a breakup.…Read more...

Over the course of our lives, we are collectively nickel-and-dimed to death. There are the things we need (or want) to pay for, and then the fees we’re expected to pay above and beyond the supposed cost of those things: There are mysterious hotel fees, egregious airline fees, youth-punishing car rental fees—the list…Read more...

Among the many important, society-shaping innovations the ‘90s brought us–Playstation, text messaging, and Tickle Me Elmo–the jalapeño popper is unjustly overlooked. We’ve followed our hearts and cream cheese-burnt tongues through the decades since, replacing the cores of peppers with spreadable cheeses and covering…Read more...

If you spend all day in video meetings, you might think Zoom has completely taken over your Mac. However, a major security vulnerability allows hackers to do just that. While getting hacked might be excuse enough to get you out of that afternoon video call, it’s definitely not worth it. Save yourself the headache and…Read more...

Nothing kills the mood like a squeaky bed. Think of all the times in your life a persistent squeaking or creaking got in the way of a perfect moment: Jumping on the mattress with your entire extended family for an influencer photoshoot. Jumping out of the bed you share with three other grandparents because your…Read more...

An approaching school year often means major changes to a family’s schedule, including the renewed early morning rush to simply get out the door. For many kids, the first day of school isn’t just exciting—it’s also overwhelming. Beyond getting up and getting ready, they’ve got to remember to pack everything they need…Read more...

If you’ve been infected with COVID in the past few months, you may still be dealing with symptoms. For a certain proportion of people, an infection can turn into long COVID, which can include a wide range of respiratory, neurological, digestive, and musculoskeletal issues that can last for weeks, months, or years.…Read more...

Whatever happened to the erotic thriller? There’s something of a bell curve to the distribution of the sexy programmer, rising with the relaxing of the production code in the late 1960s, topping out in the ‘80s with prestige fare like Fatal Attraction, and tailing off by the mid-2000s, and the dominance of franchise…Read more...

It pains me to write a back-to-school article—didn’t summer just start?—but here we are at that time of year again. The annual ritual of putting our most precious little people into the hands of strangers trying to teach them things can be jarring and difficult, but if you avoid these common mistakes, it might be a…Read more...

You’re probably familiar with balsamic vinegar—that sophisticated, inky bottle coyly sitting in the corner of your kitchen under a light coat of dust. We know it for its dramatic, deeply caramelized flavor, but balsamic vinegar has a lesser-known, easy-going sister: Not talked about nearly enough and confined to a…Read more...

Both Apple and Google are doing great work to prevent multi-site tracking. Google Chrome is slowly phasing out cookies, and Apple goes the furthest by asking users to block multi-app/multi-site tracking using their app transparency popups.Read more...

Upgrading machines often means better performance, more storage space, and a sleek new design. But even in 2022, setting up a new PC still has its share of headaches. Before you set up your new PC, follow these six steps to make sure your new computer just the way you like it.Read more...

If you’ve watched shows like HGTV’s Bargain Block, or follow Cheap Old Houses or similar accounts on Instagram, you’ve likely noticed that some older homes—especially ones that tend to need a lot of work—are listed for almost unbelievably low prices. These often (but not always) are being sold by a local land bank.Read more...

Since NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency launched the James Webb Space Telescope in December 2021, we’ve been treated to some of the most extraordinary images of space (or anywhere, really) ever captured. Read more...

The beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper, or other wall coverings. But if the color of the brick on the inside or outside of your home isn’t exactly what you would have picked out yourself, there’s a relatively…Read more...

Whether you’ve turned your yard over to native grasses and other groundcover plants completely, or are maintaining a traditional turf lawn, there are certain types of vegetation that you don’t want around—which, by definition, makes them weeds. But some weeds are worse than others.Read more...

This summer travel season hasn’t exactly been the relaxing one people hoped it would be. Up until (very) recently, gas prices were exceptionally high, and flying has been a nightmare—especially when it comes to crowds, delays, and canceled flights. Read more...

Whether you’ve completed a major renovation of your home, or a smaller weekend project, chances are you have some leftover building materials. You may also have perfectly good tools or equipment that have served their purpose, and you know you won’t need (or use) again. Read more...

You can’t take anything with you when you die, including your body. In the absence of serving you, your organs would simply rot away, which would be a real shame since some of them could help other people. If you’re considering a way to make your final act one of good will, here’s how to make sure your organs—or even…Read more...