Lifestyle
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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 and stomach-turning claim suggests you might as well make a…
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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 havoc on the body, causing everything from developmental delays and…
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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 the past year, smart shoppers are snagging these bars as…
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. BrucePac,…
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10 Reasons You Should Reconsider Donating to Goodwill
Donating to Goodwill is easy — but you may want to reconsider. Questionable business practices at this national thrift store make giving things away less appealing once you do some digging. Instead of giving stuff away there, consider donating it…
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21 Horror Movie and TV Locations You Can Actually Visit Across America
Up for a spooky trip? Here are 21 sites of iconic horror films that you can actually visit — no exclusive backlots or soundstages. We’ve got fully operational hotels, scenic trails, charming towns, iconic photo ops, and plenty of events…
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15 Things You Should Never Do While You’re Eating
We’ve all been there, sitting at a table, minding our own business, and eating food while remaining cognizant of the sensibilities of those around us. Then, someone does something so…
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13 Things That Used to Be Free But Now Cost Money
It seems like everything rings up for a lot more money than it once did, but perhaps worst of all are the things that used to be complimentary but now…
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15 Things You Should Never Do on the Subway
When it comes to living in a city or traveling to one, riding the subway is often a necessary evil. Even when there are no delays and your trains all…
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FDA Alert: Dog Food Recall Over Salmonella, Listeria Fears — What Owners Must Do Now
Before you feed your dogs, check to be sure they’re not eating something that could potentially make them ill. The FDA has tested samples of Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural…
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Boar’s Head Recall: Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 10 — Here’s What You Need to Know
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination,…
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Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water…
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Chili Casserole and Other Creative and Unexpected Chili Recipes
As we inch further into fall, a warm, hearty pot of chili has never sounded more appetizing. But with so much more chili, er, chilly weather on the horizon, you…
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Is Costco Worth It for Singles and Couples?
Shopping at Costco and other warehouse stores often seems like it would be best for large families and businesses. A package of a dozen giant muffins calls for many mouths,…
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30 Cliché Movie Lines That Have Been Done to Death
We get it! Screenwriting is hard, especially when it feels like every line has been done before. Trying to compete with timeless quotes like “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give…
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20 Commercials That Will Transport You Back to the 1980s
Ah, the ’80s, a time some of us remember fondly or not at all. But if you remember anything beyond the brief, awful neon clothing trend, Izod shirts with designer…
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How Seniors Can Boost Memory and Help Ward Off Dementia
About 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. over age 65 had dementia, and 22% experienced cognitive impairment, according to a 2022 published study. That staggering statistic means more than 55 million…
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15 Bizarre Side Effects of Foods You Probably Have in Your Kitchen
Whoever came up with the “you are what you eat” motto probably ate too many carrots and turned orange — which is basically what happens when you overdo it. No…
