December’s Full Moon will grace us puny humans with its majestic presence on Dec. 7. Often called “the Cold Moon” (because it tends to be cold this time of year, huh), the last full moon of 2022 will be at peak luminescence at 11:09 p.m. EST.Read mo…
Lees meerPumpkin pie spice is nice, if overexposed. But there’s another blend out there that deserves your attention. Allow me to introduce you to garam masala: It has all the things you love about the “pumpkin” assortment, in addition to some other key play…
Lees meerWith Thanksgiving comes much cooking, and with much cooking comes many dirty dishes. The average home chef already knows that some cookware simply doesn’t belong in the dishwasher, but what about those specialty items that only come out for big holi…
Lees meerBlack Friday is coming and with it, you may end up with more shopping bags than usual. And depending on where you live, where you shop, and how prepared you are in advance, there’s possibly to be some plastic among them. If you find yourself with an…
Lees meerOne of the most important things to know when choosing a method of birth control is how well it works. That’s especially important in a country where childbirth is expensive, maternal mortality is shockingly high, and our options for abortion are li…
Lees meerGetting the tree just right for Christmas can be a satisfying project. Using a tree skirt will help to hide the tree stand and give your tree a finished look. A skirt can also help cut down on some of the cleanup if you have a natural tree by catchi…
Lees meerThe promise of early retirement is so seductive, any YouTuber claiming they achieved it is going to draw me in. If you’re at all interested in the prospect of early retirement, we highly recommend you first read up on the basics of FIRE (financial …
Lees meerThe beauty of WhatsApp, along with other popular third-party chat apps, is that it allows you to message anyone. It doesn’t matter if you’re reaching out to friends, family, or new acquaintances, or if those people have an iPhone or Android. If they…
Lees meerThis week, until Nov. 20, Domino’s is offering all of their pizzas 50% off. In a press release, the “largest pizza company in the world” explained that the promotion is in honor of National Gratitude Month and to thank its customers before the holid…
Lees meerOne of the toughest parts of cooking the year’s biggest meal for a crowd is making sure you’re creating things that everyone will like. With so many different palates to please, not to mention sodium restrictions and spice tolerances, many home cook…
Lees meerAnyone wanting to take the step to becoming a boss can get caught up in a familiar loop: Every job description they look at requires past management experience. But how do they get the experience if no one will hire them without it? Read more...
Lees meerNetflix might be doing away with free password sharing soon, but until then, the passwords are still flowing freely. If you’re generous with your Netflix account, you’ve no doubt found yourself saddled with moochers. Maybe you loaned your password o…
Lees meerIf you’re contemplating buying a house—or wondering if you will ever be able buy a house—chances are you’re aware that the U.S. housing market is currently in the midst of a wild ride. The pandemic sparked a global housing boom, driving home prices …
Lees meerSpotlight, once an essential tool in your iPhone productivity arsenal, has become nearly unusable on iOS 16. It sometimes displays search results almost instantly, but more often than not it takes a few seconds (or more) to find things. The latency …
Lees meerPerhaps your family is well-adjusted, open-minded, and chill, and your holiday gatherings are an unalloyed joy. For the rest of us, it’s complicated—which isn’t to say bad, necessarily. But also not good. America is so deeply divided right now, it’s…
Lees meerHave you ever wondered how much your local airport contributes to climate change compared to that power plant down the street? Or how your city or country compares to other areas across the country or around the world? Now you can see all those thi…
Lees meerWhen I was a kid, I didn’t like any toys, games, books, or TV shows that tried to “make learning fun.” I wasn’t dumb; I knew when I was being lied to—learning and fun are mutually exclusive. But occasionally, rarely, an educational video game comes…
Lees meerThis year’s flu season is shaping up to be especially bad, with the current weekly number of cases at extraordinarily high levels. Meanwhile, doctors are seeing a surge in respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, which generally caus…
Lees meerHaving friends and family over for the holidays is stressful enough as it is, but if any of your guests have food allergies, you may be especially worried. If you’re not sure if anyone in your party has allergies, this is a great time to stop readin…
Lees meerTechnology has brought us convenience at the push of a button (or the tap of a screen) but usually it comes at a price. But what if the price was...free? Meal delivery service via Uber Eats typically demands a per order fee or a monthly subscriptio…
Lees meerAll this talk about Thanksgiving pie has made me crave cake. Pie is ubiquitous for Thanksgiving, but sometimes, enough is enough. Its multiple components, time- and heat-sensitive nature, and finicky crust can make pie a host’s nightmare. As a guest…
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