Yesterday morning, the failing Wall Street Journal shitposted their way into the discourse by suggesting people hit hard by inflation might save money by skipping breakfast. I couldn’t read the whole thing because it is, hilariously for such obvious…
Lees meer“I was going to make a smart-ass joke about putting the cheese on the graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of cheese and graham crackers. “Oh. That’s exactly what I’m doing,” I replied. “Well, I hope you like it.” I do li…
Lees meerThe World Health Organization recently met to discuss an outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, in Africa. The virus is related to Ebola and has no known cure. So far the outbreak is small, and scientists are rushing to deploy experimental …
Lees meerFrench fries, tater tots, and even the humble baked potato all like to get dressed up with a special dip to match the occasion. Ketchup, mayo, or sour cream are common condiments, but they can get a little humdrum. Instead of playing it safe, get a …
Lees meerThere are a lot of laws that govern the rights you have when you’re renting your home, but landlords are also pretty well-protected. You might think that anything that goes on in your apartment is their business (for better or worse), but there are …
Lees meerWe’ve already done the math and determined a $60 Costco Gold Star membership is worth the cash—but it’s an even better deal when you get money back for joining. For a limited time, when you sign up for Costco’s basic membership, you’ll receive a $30…
Lees meerIt’s hard to do anything in the modern world without a legal, fixed address—a fact you may never have realized if you’re fortunate enough to never have been unhoused. Without one, you quickly find that everything from applying for jobs to ordering s…
Lees meerThe sign of a truly great invention is a long list of “off-label” uses. These items serve a specific purpose effectively, but can also be used in a wide variety of clever and creative ways. Things like bobby pins, or caulk.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re not satisfied with how responsive Android feels on your phone, you don’t necessarily need to upgrade—instead, there’s something you can do to make any Android device feel faster. The secret involves changing the animation speed of your pho…
Lees meerNissan has issued a recall for 404,690 older pickup trucks, SUVs and minivans for a potential safety issue with their airbags. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report says, “the posts of the emblem may develop cracks over time, and t…
Lees meerLet’s talk about Bar Keepers Friend, the inexpensive, acidic scouring powder in a can that’s been around over 100 years. In that time, people have found loads of uses for the cleaning product, which is why the name is so, well, apt.But the branding …
Lees meerFat Thursday and Fat Tuesday are fast approaching, and whether or not you plan on observing the Christian season of Lent afterward, celebratory snacks abound for everyone to enjoy. In the past, Lent meant abstaining from indulgent foods like butter,…
Lees meerMost services are easy to sign up for. You enter some info, punch in those credit card numbers, and shazam! A subscription is born. The reverse isn’t always the case. Many companies make canceling their services way harder than subscribing, which sh…
Lees meerCleaning supplies don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often you should clean or replace them. Let’s go over some common supplies and how frequently they need to be tossed.Read more...
Lees meerAirDrop is one of the most convincing reasons to go all-in on the Apple ecosystem. When it works, it’s a seamless way to send links and files between your iPhone and your Mac. However, while it’s usually fast, it’s also pretty flaky, and sometimes r…
Lees meerIf your iPhone starts showing random calendar events that read: “Your iPhone is HACKED,” you may have been subscribed to a spam calendar. While scary, it’s nothing you can’t take care of—it’s easy to unsubscribe once you know what to do.Read more...
Lees meerPreheating the oven is, for the most part, a scam. Unless you’re baking a recipe that includes some sort of leavening agent, you’re wasting the energy being expended by your oven as it works to reach its target temperature. In some cases, gently hea…
Lees meerEvery part of a video game is designed to evoke specific responses from players. The user interface, the level design, and—most importantly—the soundtrack all impact your emotional state while playing. While that can be great for immersion, high-int…
Lees meerProcessing fees. Service fees. Hidden fees. Things have never been more expensive, and the addition of a laundry list of inexplicable fee is like rubbing salt in the wound. Whether you’re trying to book a flight, buy a car, or simply withdraw some c…
Lees meerWhen we head out for a drive, we’re always hoping it will be uneventful, we won’t hit too much traffic, and we’ll get to where we’re going with plenty of time to spare. But sometimes nature, mechanical failures, and medical emergencies have other pl…
Lees meerA 30 second Super Bowl ad will set you back somewhere in the range of $6 to $7 million, and that’s just for the airtime. You still have to actually make an ad, which is at least a little easier when we’re talking about a movie trailer—you don’t have…
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