Most of us don’t think a lot about gum — we just chew it. But as with so many other things, it turns out chewing gum has a pretty fascinating backstory — and in honor of National Bubble Gum Day,…
The dog’s barking at the delivery man for the umpteenth time, the kids are isolating and on Zoom, and your significant other is wandering through the house taking work calls — all while you’re trying to get some work done.…
CEO compensation has jumped 940% since 1978 while worker pay rose just 12%—here are the companies with the widest gaps.
Phony postage stamps are nothing new but that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. The Postal Service says the use of counterfeit stamps is rising and continues to warn consumers not to purchase heavily discounted stamps — a sure…
Insomniacs and midnight snackers, this product’s for you. Breakfast-food maker Post has unveiled Sweet Dreams — a line of cereals that includes ingredients believed to promote melatonin production, potentially helping you catch a few more z’s. The cereal comes in…
If Dante was writing about the circles of hell these days, there’s a decent chance he’d include a level featuring souls stuck eternally on hold, waiting just to ask one stupid question of a customer service rep but never connecting…
If you didn’t get a chance to try Peeps-flavored Pepsi when it debuted in 2021 and for whatever weird reason are sad that you didn’t, rejoice! Pepsi has made Pepsi…
We were taught that getting something for nothing is too good to be true, but really you just have to be savvy enough to find the real no-strings-attached, no-cost stuff…
We all love treats — including our four-legged best friends. But since a healthy dog will devour many things without knowing if it’s good for them, it’s up to us…
Say “spring break” and raucous parties, crowded beaches, and scantily clad coeds typically come to mind. The boozy annual blowout is a rite of passage for the college crowd, but…
Many of us have visited the doctor and had our symptoms dismissed only to revisit and find out we are in fact sick with something. Annoying, right? Some medical mishaps…
Politicians know they’re going to be picked apart every time they open their mouths, but that applies to more than speaking. Eating is also a minefield for anyone in public…
Some presidents, such as George W. Bush, Franklin Roosevelt, and JFK, were born into dynasty families that afforded them wealth and privilege before and after their presidencies. Others, including Andrew…
Like humans, dogs can develop plaque and tartar on their teeth, which can lead to a host of dental issues: gum disease, tooth decay, and even tooth loss. If left…
Adding a dog kennel to your home gives your pup a safe place to rest or stay out of trouble. But you don’t have to settle for a giant metal…
Mountain Dew (which I’ve discovered is actually called Mtn Dew, but you cannot get me to call it that) has one of the most dedicated fan bases of any soda…
With the advent of Amazon Clinic, the e-commerce giant has entered the digital healthcare space — and it could save you money and a trip to the doctor’s office. Available…
Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models can soon worry less about whether their cars may be stolen. The twin South Korean automakers are rolling out a software update to…