When it comes to living in a city or traveling to one, riding the subway is often a necessary evil. Even when there are no delays and your trains all connect, it still may not be the most pleasant experience,…
Before you feed your dogs, check to be sure they’re not eating something that could potentially make them ill. The FDA has tested samples of Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products and found salmonella and listeria. Answers voluntarily withdrew…
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination, and things aren’t looking too good for Boar’s Head right…
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water bottle isn’t just bad for the environment; it might actually…
Shopping at Costco and other warehouse stores often seems like it would be best for large families and businesses. A package of a dozen giant muffins calls for many mouths, or at least lots of freezer space. But there are…
As we inch further into fall, a warm, hearty pot of chili has never sounded more appetizing. But with so much more chili, er, chilly weather on the horizon, you don’t want to get tired of eating the same thing…
Ah, the ’80s, a time some of us remember fondly or not at all. But if you remember anything beyond the brief, awful neon clothing trend, Izod shirts with designer…
About 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. over age 65 had dementia, and 22% experienced cognitive impairment, according to a 2022 published study. That staggering statistic means more than 55 million…
A generation gap has always existed, but it may be more obvious now than it’s ever been. Young adults born after 1997 and Boomers clash often, and both sides blame…
Whoever came up with the “you are what you eat” motto probably ate too many carrots and turned orange — which is basically what happens when you overdo it. No…
Somehow, product jingles just stick in your brain forever. No matter how long ago we last heard them, they come right back as soon as we see a vintage commercial…
As technology advances, many items that we use on the daily have transitioned from physical forms to digital counterparts. But as everything becomes more digitized (and seemingly more convenient), we also…
Disco never really died, and some of the biggest hits from the ’70s are still bangers on the dance floor. And, admittedly, there are some we would be fine never…
You can only use the “F” word so many times before it loses its impact. This is also true of the terms we currently use to insult one another –…
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that’s certainly the case for these common products, created by clever people who saw a problem and solved it — or…
James Earl Jones was an actor known for his booming voice, towering presence, and utter commitment to his craft. He passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of…
Why is it that it’s often the most absurd and seemingly useless products that we always want to buy? Whether it’s their quirky design, an odd sense of novelty, or just…
The only thing we love more than Costco is the prices that Costco charges us for ungodly amounts of liquor. Whether you love Kirkland’s dupes or you’re brand-loyal to another…