Lifestyle
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37 Bizarre Celebrity Product Endorsements
If you’ve ever watched a commercial featuring a celebrity endorsement, you may have wondered why the star was encouraging you to buy a specific product. (We’re still thinking of that Mikhail Gorbachev Pizza Hut commercial). Yes, the market is still flooded…
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10 Must-See Movie Museums for Film Fans
While we may be in the era of streaming, the golden age of cinema still lives on behind the walls of museums across the globe. Although Los Angeles remains film’s epicenter with several top-notch institutions, there’s plenty to see in…
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Ideas for Filling a Gift Basket on a Budget
Sure, it’s easy to buy a holiday gift basket and give it to a friend or loved one, but it’s so … impersonal. And expensive. Instead of spending a small fortune on a gift basket at the store, you can…
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25 Times Companies Promised More Than They Could Deliver
Most companies want nothing more than to drum up demand. Special promotions and flashy launches are one way to create buzz, even if the product ends up flopping. Other times, these products need no special marketing, selling like crazy on…
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The Best Places to Buy and Sell Used Wedding Dresses
As the saying goes, one bridal tradition is to wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” on the couple’s wedding day. What if that “something old” is a used wedding dress? For future brides and the recently wedded,…
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15 Celebrity Comebacks That Will Make You Believe in Second Chances
The ultimate celebrity comeback. R.D.J., Britney Spears, and other stars who overcame major public scandal to successfully rebuild their Hollywood careers.
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This Pair Blew Past the World Record for Most Fast-Food Outings in 24 Hours
The Guinness World Record for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours used to be 50 — but no more. Social media chefs Nick DiGiovanni (a former “MasterChef” finalist) and Lynn…
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This TikTokker is Creating Recipes Dedicated to Each of the 50 States
A trending TikTokker is taking viewers on a culinary road trip of the 50 states with her new video series, “Foods of the 50 States.” In each episode, @yumlabels introduces…
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Common Pet Ailments and How to Avoid Them
Dogs and cats can experience many common health ailments — with serious side effects. Recently dogs in northern Michigan became ill with parvovirus, with some dying — a disease that…
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Costco Laundry Detergent Crowned ‘Best Value’ — and You Don’t Need a Membership to Buy It
In its 2022 test of laundry detergents, Consumer Reports named Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Liquid as the “best value” detergent, ranking it above top-tier brands like Tide and Persil…
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Cool and Creative Gifts Under $10 for Your Coworkers
The holidays are tough enough on the wallet, with gifts to buy for family and friends. But you can’t ignore coworkers, unless you want to start off the new year…
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24 Toy Brands That Are Still Made in America
Trying to buy American-made can be frustrating in just about any store aisle, but it’s especially difficult when it comes to toys. In 2022, almost 90 percent of toys sold…
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Treat Your Pup to a Special Snack on National Dog Day
To celebrate National Dog Day, some restaurants are offering special treats for your furry pal. Chains across the country, including Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, and Sonic, are offering dog-friendly snacks such as…
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‘Brain Freeze,’ 7-Eleven Wine, and More Fun Facts About America’s First Convenience Store
Few stores are more ingrained in the fabric of American culture than 7-Eleven. Still, the world’s largest convenience-store chain has some secrets unknown to even its most loyal customers, including…
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Hard-Working Dogs That Sniff Out COVID-19, Cancer, Truffles, and More
Working 9 to 5 and living for the weekend doesn’t mean a thing to man’s best friend. Dogs have been helping humans for centuries, often thanks to their incredible noses…
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25 Places to Take the Family Now That Disney Is So Expensive
To ease crowding, Disney raised the price of admission to its theme parks last year, with even children’s tickets exceeding $100 a day. The increased rates may inspire budget-minded travelers…
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A Measure of Relief: Gas Prices Start to Cool After Overheating in June
Consumers across America are feeling a little less pain at the pump. Gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days, marking the second-longest streak in U.S. history since 2005. The…
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10 Uses for Pool Noodles
We may float with a pool noodle in the water occasionally, but kids are far more creative — they use them to squirt each other, build shapes, and stage mock…
