Lifestyle
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14 Hacks to Make Your Appliances Last Longer
At the risk of sounding like a Boomer, they don’t make things like they used to — especially appliances. The fridges, ovens, and stoves of yesteryear were built to withstand entire childhoods and then some. Today’s appliances only average about…
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Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween when it came to money. While just 1 in 5 were willing…
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Popular Smoothie Chain Debuts Ozempic-Friendly Menu Nationwide
America is obsessed with GLP-1s, the medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, taken for diabetes and weight loss. Thirteen percent of Americans reportedly have used one of the medications, and manufacturers can’t even keep up with demand. Smoothie King, a…
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Costco’s Membership Drops to $20 — But Only for a Limited Time
After raising membership prices in September, Costco is now bringing some early holiday cheer with a rare deal: For a limited time, new members can snag a membership for an effective cost of just $20 — a steal that’s hard to pass…
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Baby Powder Recalled in 35 States Over Asbestos Concerns — Here’s What to Know
Picture this: You grab the container of baby powder and unknowingly cover your infant in asbestos. Unfortunately, that’s the image the latest product recall conjures up. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration just announced that a baby powder recall due…
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This Is What Happens When You Eat Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice was a go-to drink back in the day for ladies in leotards looking to slim down. Today, the grapefruit remains a popular citrus fruit and juice — unless you’re on certain meds, when you’re cautioned to avoid it.…
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14 Things You Should Never Store in the Basement
The basement seems like a great place to stuff anything you want to keep but still have out of the way. Unfortunately, not everything should go down below, as they…
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This Is What Happens When You Take Too Many Vitamins, According to Experts
Most people take vitamins expecting some sort of health boost. But sometimes they have the opposite effect — often as a result of the mega doses in multivitamin supplements, which…
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These Vintage Photos of Chuck E. Cheese Will Transport You Back in Time
Did you know our old pal Charles Entertainment Cheese is actually 47 years old? His “restaurant” has gone through a lot of changes since 1977, and so have he and…
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The Cheapest (And Most Expensive) NHL Arenas in 2024
With more and more people priced out of major sporting arenas, the idea of going to a game always feels like it’ll cost a fortune. And if you’re a hockey…
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Wooly Worms, Persimmon Seeds and Other Old-Timey Weather Indicators
How did folks predict the weather before we had meteorologists? They relied on the indicators they found in nature. From caterpillars to the color of the sunset, these folklore tidbits…
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Popeyes Turkeys Are Back for a Very Cajun Thanksgiving
Popeyes just brought back its super popular Cajun whole turkeys for the season. They make for an easy, show-stopping Thanksgiving centerpiece, and you don’t even need to tell your guests…
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21 Must-Visit Restaurants That Starred in Your Favorite Movies
There are plenty of movies that actually set up shop (briefly) in real-life restaurants. Fun fact: though there really is a Mystic Pizza in Mystic, Connecticut, the movie about waitresses…
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10 Halloween Face Paints to Make at Home
It’s almost costume season again, and Halloween face paint is a fun addition to any festive disguise. But rather than head to the costume store for supplies, why not concoct…
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Is Your Cutting Board 200 Times Filthier Than a Toilet Seat?
Cooking and kitchen videos can be a great way to learn new recipes and cleaning tips. But you’ll also come across fear-mongers on the internet spreading half-baked truths. One alarming…
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7 Foods You Didn’t Know Have Lead in Them
Lead, a naturally occurring toxic element found in the earth’s soil, can have serious health consequences with even minimal exposure. According to the World Health Organization, this potent neurotoxin wreaks…
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Costco Strikes It Big Again: Platinum Bars Hit Shelves After Gold’s Wild Success
Come for the hot dogs, leave with precious metals: Costco just introduced 1-ounce platinum bars following the massive success of its gold bars. With platinum prices up about 15% in…
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Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the…
