Last month, a federal judge in California approved a $45 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit a group of consumers brought against Monsanto for promoting and selling Roundup and other weed killers without disclosing that they contain an ingr…
Lees meerLooking for a summer vacation destination? Why not visit one of Canada’s beautiful national parks? Sure, the United States has a bunch of them, too, but maybe you’re not feeling too keen on the U.S. right now (relatable). Further burnishing Canada’s…
Lees meerIt’s easy to assume the files we download and install to our computers are exactly what they say they are. After all, an app with a high quality icon and a correct name to match looks legit: Why wouldn’t it be? Malware—and malware developers—thrive …
Lees meerInflation? What inflation? Depending on how you look at it, traveling to Europe is now cheaper than it has been in quite some time, as the Euro and the U.S. dollar are close to parity for the first time in approximately 20 years. As recently as 2020…
Lees meerSpace is always going to be at a premium; as Mark Twain once said, “buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” That sentiment hits differently, though, when you’re living in a small urban apartment and your only private “outdoor space” is a balcony t…
Lees meerNo one has ever said, “I think we have enough cookie varieties, let’s stop.” Even with a cookie as simple as the buttery shortbread; yes, it’s excellent in its purest form, but I won’t be mad if you squeeze in some chocolate chunks and espresso powd…
Lees meerA trustworthy password manager is practically a must-have these days to keep all of your passwords saved and secure in one location. But if you’re a frequent traveler, you might find you need something that goes beyond simply storing your frequent f…
Lees meerGetting divorced has long been recognized as one of the most stressful life events, up there with the death of a loved one and a major illness. Divorce can cause or exacerbate health problems, lead to psychological trauma, cost you a lot of money, a…
Lees meerLawyers make an assload of money because legal stuff is complicated. They learn our legal system so that we don’t have to. Still, there are a few key terms that everyone should know—and don’t need a pricy degree to learn—for when you inevitably have…
Lees meerSome scientific ideas are complex, and we only learn about them in school when we’re old enough to handle the details. Others are seemingly straightforward—stuff that surely our cave-dwelling ancestors took for granted. But many of these things took…
Lees meerAlthough we’re not the biggest fans of traditional green grass lawns, we know that such a longstanding norm of American homeownership won’t go away overnight. But regardless of you feel about lawns, if you’re stuck maintaining one, you’re probably o…
Lees meerFor the most part, people wear eyeglasses to improve their vision. They go through the whole “which is better, A or B?” routine with their optometrist to find the right prescription, pick out frames, end up being talked into multiple special coating…
Lees meerOne of the first things people learn about driving is how important it is to pay attention to what you’re doing. This means not only keeping your eyes on the road (and the vehicles around you) and watching your speed, but also being aware of how a p…
Lees meerAfter a long day of traveling, you finally get home after some time away, and make a beeline for the bathroom, and a familiar toilet. Except instead of the gleaming white toilet bowl you left behind, you find one full of brown lines and a ring. This…
Lees meerThere is a lot of mythology baked into drinking culture. You might believe, for instance, that once you pee during a night out, you’re doomed to make nonstop trips back to the bathroom because you “broke the seal,” but that’s not true. You might als…
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Lees meerIf it’s been years since you’ve broken out the first aid kit, let me congratulate you on your long string of good fortune. But in an attempt to help your good luck streak continue, let me also say this: You should go check your kit and make sure non…
Lees meerYou may have heard that there is a sriracha shortage due to a chili pepper shortage. Short of going out and buying every bottle that you can find (which many people have already done), one option for satisfying your urge is to make your own. Althoug…
Lees meerTry as Google might, it seems there’s no stopping malware-infected apps from sneaking their way onto the Play Store. We’ve covered plenty of cases in the past, including the recent “toll fraud” malware targeting older Androids. Now, the scammers beh…
Lees meerBuying a house is always a fraught, stressful experience. For that reason, some buyers opt for new construction when house-hunting. They rationalize that new construction means more control over the style, floor plan, and features of the home—but al…
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