When I’m writing, I make my own rules. The words and the punctuation marks do what I tell them to, and I don’t need The Man imposing limitations on me. I’ll use punctuation marks you’ve never heard of. Look: ❦ That’s a hedera! I don’t even know what…
Lees meerWhat does “healthy” mean, exactly, when applied to food? It’s a tougher question than you might think. The FDA has been trying to answer it for years now, and they announced that they finally have a rough definition.Read more...
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Lees meerThe transition from September to October brings cooler weather, changing foliage, and a slew of new games to play on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass. Sony and Microsoft tend to space out their announcements for which new games are coming to thei…
Lees meerIt’s easy to check how long it takes to watch a movie or a TV show, so why shouldn’t it be the same for video games? No one wants to spend $70 on a game that’s too short, or accidentally start a 200-hour JRPG when time is limited and precious. The n…
Lees meerMuch like pickles, onions are usually thought of as a sandwich topping rather than the “meat” of the dish. But (also like pickles) onions can be the star of the sandwich show—if you take a little time to prepare them correctly.Read more...
Lees meerOne of the most divisive topics in education is gifted education. Even the word itself—gifted—has caused debate. The efficacy and equity of gifted programs came under fire in 2021 when New York City mayor Bill De Blasio rolled out a plan to phase ou…
Lees meerIf you are prone to getting headaches, you may be wondering about the difference between a regular headache and a migraine. Both suck, but a migraine is definitely worse. So how can you tell which kind you’re suffering from?Read more...
Lees meerAs adults, it’s impossible to escape the use of screens, both at work and at home—and for kids, it’s increasingly no different. Given how much more screen time kids engage in today as compared to the past, it’s certainly an issue that most parents s…
Lees meerMaybe it’s the long, sleepless nights or the never-ending temper tantrums, but many new parents believe the most demanding days of parenting are in their child’s early years. It can be a long adjustment period for mothers and fathers to change their…
Lees meerThis week, young people everywhere are experiencing the pain of finding out someone you admire is actually a hypocrite and a cad. Older people like us don’t care because we’ve seen it happen a million times, but to kids whose hearts haven’t been bro…
Lees meerOctober 2022 is overflowing with fright flicks, like ten pounds of guts in a five-pound bag. There’s something for every kind of horror fan. If you’re into making discoveries, there are obscure-but-promising, streaming-only flicks like Deadstream a…
Lees meerHelping your parents with their iPhone is the bane of your existence. They can’t figure out FaceTime, they expect you to know all of their passwords, and, of course, they never quit their apps. After all, swiping up on your apps is the best way to m…
Lees meerEven though countless experts, including the American Association of Pediatrics, say that high schools should not start so ding-dang early in the morning, many still do. That means teens are commonly sleep-deprived, with 70% getting less than the re…
Lees meerWe’ve previously written about why people shouldn’t overthink their running shoes. At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoe fit could make the difference between lacing up for a run and staying home. Read more...
Lees meerAlthough the stigma surrounding mental health and therapy is fading, it’s still there. Many people think of therapy as something you turn to only when you’re actively struggling with your mental health, or as something only weak and unsuccessful peo…
Lees meerThe CDC recently issued an alert to healthcare providers about enterovirus D68, which has turned up in children who were hospitalized with severe respiratory illnesses. This virus can also cause a form of paralysis known as acute flaccid myelitis. M…
Lees meer“The internet has a privacy problem,” isn’t a statement that’s likely to shock you. But just because we’ve all lost a lot of what we traditionally think of as privacy, doesn’t mean we need to resort to bad behavior. Case in point: If you’re sharing …
Lees meerIf you’re like me, you’ve aced “Money Laundering 101" via hit shows like Ozark and Breaking Bad. (The linked examples are highly entertaining explanations of how money laundering works in their TV worlds, for reference.) Read more...
Lees meerCardamom deserves more love as a baking spice. It’s unique yet versatile, warming and bold, and fit for both sweet and savory foods. Although you may not have cooked with cardamom yet, you’ve likely had it before, hidden in a sauce or mixed into a d…
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