At their best, football flicks from “Rudy” to “The Waterboy” transcend the sport and go on to highlight the greatest aspects of the human condition.
While there are plenty of products that don’t work as well as they should, there have also been plenty of remarkable product innovations over the years that have made our lives easier. Whether it’s the fact that a car engine…
As technology rapidly evolves, it can be hard to imagine a time when we couldn’t just Google everything. Yet, as convenient as our smartphones and laptops are, they still can’t replace the nostalgia that old tech gadgets used to bring…
If this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas has you dreaming of a trip to America’s gambling mecca, we have a few frugal suggestions. While Las Vegas may be made for high rollers and full of opportunities to spend some…
While we’re all for eating healthy, we have to admit that good-for-you breakfast dishes can be lackluster. Sometimes plain toast and a bowl of Cheerios just doesn’t cut it — and that’s okay. After all, life is about balance, and there’s…
I am admittedly a fan of the weighted hula hoop trend — though I’m not a fan of the $75+ price tag on the official Infinity Hoop version. The good news is that I had no serious issues with the cheaper version…
You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Easier said than done. But while you might not be eating a minimum of 365 apples every year,…
Spending time in the great outdoors is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It allows us to unplug, breathe in fresh air, and immerse…
More than 1 billion and possibly as many as trillions of cicadas will soon be emerging from their Rip Van Winkle-like slumber and pretty much take over more than a…
Hosting a Super Bowl party can be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t normally have people over. But you don’t have to worry about fumbling as much as the underdog team’s…
It happens to the best of us: We get a new cellphone or other gadget and don’t take the time to slow down and review all of the new product’s…
Clocking a restful night’s sleep is essential for giving yourself a winning chance to seize the day. Thankfully, there are plenty of products that can help optimize your sleep schedule…
Not long ago, the slow-motion decay of Sears and Kmart would have been unthinkable. But the chains have been shuttering stores for years. Michael Lisicky, a retail historian, has been…
Props frequently play a starring role in TV and film. And when they do, collectors are happy to fork over big money for them. Naturally, the more valuable the items,…
Salads are a great addition to your diet, especially if you’re trying to stick to a healthy New Year’s resolution. But a lot of the ingredients that make salad taste…
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
In the age of online symptom checkers and live chats with medical professionals, it’s all too easy to give into a sense of hypochondria. Aside from Googling, simply knowing some…
Americans have always had an insatiable appetite for diet and exercise programs. A few have staying power — for example, the Mediterranean Diet, which was recently named U.S. News &…