Lifestyle
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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 sword fights. If we can take a cue, these long,…
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These Companies Are Supporting Abortion Access for Employees
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June, ending 50 years of federally backed abortion rights. Activists are up in arms, and several companies have stepped forward to ensure abortion access for U.S. employees. Some companies did so following the…
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Kevin Hart Is Opening a Vegan Fast Food Restaurant
Kevin Hart is joining the ranks of celebrities with restaurants — by opening a vegan fast food joint in Los Angeles. Hart House has an entirely plant-based menu featuring burg’rs, chick’n sandwiches, salads, fries, tots, and milkshakes made without the…
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Fascinating Funeral Traditions Around the World
Funeral traditions vary all across the world. Some are ancient religious practices, while others are new ideas made possible because of technological advancements over the past 50 years. One thing all funeral traditions seem to have in common, though, is…
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Why Frugal Fashionistas Are Turning to Costco
Costco is well-known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by frugal fashionistas on TikTok, who are flooding the platform with…
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Calvin Klein Joggers, Banana Republic Polos, and Other Style Finds at Costco
Costco is well known for its floor-to-ceiling pallets of affordable sundries and its inflation-resistant food court, but the wholesaler is carving out another niche: low-cost fashion. That shift is driven by frugal fashionistas on TikTok, who are flooding the social…
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24 Things You Should Never Buy at Kohl’s
Online shopping gets easier and easier, and at this point, it’s generally far more preferable to visit a store’s online presence than their real one. Kohl’s is a prime example…
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Subway Just Made This Big Change to Its Daily Operations
Subway plans to add automatic slicers to all 22,000 of its restaurants in an attempt to improve business — and be more competitive with rivals such as Quiznos. The slicers…
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Shortest Celebrity Marriages: Till Death Do You Part? Hardly.
We’ve looked at those celebrity unions that stood the test of time, defying the odds to last for decades. Now, we turn the spotlight on the polar opposite, celebrities whose…
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The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life
The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach…
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Classic Cars That Made a Comeback
Cats have nine lives, but what about cars? Automakers have revived a lot of famous marques over the years, not always successfully (hello, ’90s Mercury Cougar). But the reintroduction of the…
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Worst Reboots of Beloved TV Shows
Television reboots are tricky — they have to live up to the original while standing out on their own. They have to be unique but can’t stray too far from…
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Oddball Festivals Across America
With perfectly curated Instagram photos at music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach consistently flooding your feed, you might get the idea that festivals are reserved for spending hours planning your…
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Dangerous Products That Had to Be Recalled
Consumers often take product safety for granted, but accidents happen — and sometimes those accidents are deadly. In the case of the UPPAbaby Ridge Jogging Stroller, the item was recalled before…
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‘Smart’ Things We Like Better When They’re Dumb
There are plenty of smart devices in the marketplates that are useful. Smart thermostats can bring big utility-bill savings, and who doesn’t love a good smart TV that makes it easy…
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Things You May Not Know About Birthday Boy Robert Redford
Robert Redford, the Hollywood legend, political activist, environmentalist, and the force behind the Sundance Institute and Sundance Film Festival, is turning 86. His acting career now spans eight decades including…
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Napping Can Raise the Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults, Recent Study Says
Daytime napping might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study of older adults from the American Heart Association (AHA). The research, published in late July, looked…
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103 Tech Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Push a button, tap a screen, say a command — that’s all it takes these days to have virtually anything you want at your fingertips. While some products out there…
