As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much of the U.S. While a variety of serious health impacts,…
It’s the height of summer, and air conditioners are running at full blast in most of the country. It’s hard to imagine life without A/C now, but people had to get creative with ways to beat the heat before it…
Before “influencer” was a job title reserved for the likes of social media personalities marketing different products to folks scrolling aimlessly at home, infomercials existed to turn us into suckers for products we didn’t need but absolutely wanted. From handy…
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly 98 million (38%) have prediabetes. To figure out which chains…
Like so many other things you don’t need to buy, many cleaning products simply don’t work well, do more harm than good, or can be skipped in favor of a much cheaper do-it-yourself solution. Here are some better off left…
Reusable water bottles are a must-have accessory for almost everyone nowadays. But would you believe that your water bottle could actually result in vision loss? That’s what’s happening with some Walmart water bottles, according to a recall notice from the…
Performers aren’t usually known for their money management skills, no matter how much they cash they make. Some who earned millions in their lifetimes have also lost it all. Here…
Nobody’s happy to be at a gas station, but maybe that’s a recent development of society. Back in the day, gas stations were a nice, relaxing break. You could unwind,…
Private jets, luxury cars, and designer clothes may seem like everyday comforts for the rich and famous, but that’s not always the case. Many celebrities are frugal despite their wealth,…
Entertaining is always easier when you plan a finger food menu instead of a big, complicated sit-down meal. Everyone will find something they like and eat as little or as…
From gargantuan TV consoles to now-archaic answering machines, there were plenty of things you could find in just about every house during the 1980s. Here are some of the most…
The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just…
July 4th is just around the corner, and while we’re celebrating America’s independence, why not celebrate your natural gifts for making very impressive desserts? Oh, you’re not a naturally gifted…
This holiday weekend, as you fire up the grill and wave sparklers through the air, think about how generations of Americans have celebrated the Fourth of July before you. Parades,…
Remember record stores? They mostly exist today as a novelty and an excuse for people to brag about their sound wave knowledge, but there is nothing like the feeling of…
So much of what we grew up with has disappeared, from the tools we once relied on to the habits grown out of a slower pace to life. It’s progress,…
Technology makes head-spinning advancements every year at an exponential rate, so not all that seems perfect at the moment will live forever. In the 1960s, there were tons of gizmos…
The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain…