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Lees meerWhether or not you give much thought to the colors you put on in the morning, you’re probably aware of some of the cultural meanings that comes with certain hues of clothes. For example, in many Western cultures, wearing black has traditionally been…
Lees meerEven if you’re a peaceful person, you could get hit. And if you’ve never had self-defense training, experience with fighting, or even a fleeting thought about what you’d do in that moment, you can find yourself on your ass with no clue what to do ne…
Lees meerI was recently on a flight home from visiting some family, and the guy sitting in the aisle seat a few rows up from me refused to let anyone past him. He dozed in his seat and slumped into the aisle, preventing the drinks cart from moving through, a…
Lees meerAs many houseplants and flowers mature, they outgrow the original pots and containers they called home and need to move into something bigger. And while reusing the pot is a great, sustainable option, it’s important to make sure that it’s cleaned th…
Lees meerThere are three inevitabilities in life: death, taxes, and software updates. Programs like Chrome can never be perfect, and security flaws will inevitability be discovered—the goal is just to squash those flaws with an update before bad actors can t…
Lees meerAlong with puzzles, knitting, and baking banana bread, backyard astronomy was something a lot of people got into at the beginning of the pandemic. Two years later, there may not be the same enthusiasm for checking the weekly night-sky forecast and a…
Lees meerEveryone lies sometimes. Toddlers, kindergarteners, fourth graders, tweens, teens, and yes, even us—the mature, sage adults. We’ve all sugarcoated the truth at one time or another to spare someone’s feelings, get out of an onerous task, or save face…
Lees meerCheat codes were once an ubiquitous video game feature, but these days they’re rarely included—and if they are, it’s usually as little more than a nostalgic wink to classic games. However, there’s a way to add helpful effects like invincibility mode…
Lees meerSpring has officially started, and if that makes you want to get out and explore, you’re not alone. But with gas prices continuing to soar, a road trip may not be the most cost-effective way of doing that right now. Read more...
Lees meerIn a perfect world, we’d all eat seasonally available local produce that we’ve purchased directly from farmers (or farmers’ markets). But that’s not an option for everyone (especially since there are entire neighborhoods that don’t have access to af…
Lees meerSpare tires fall into the category of things you forget about until you desperately need them. But that’s not exactly the safest approach. Read more...
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Lees meerIf I had to pick one bottle of bitters to use for the rest of my life, it would undoubtedly be Angostura. Ubiquitous behind bar counters, distinctly dressed in its yellow cap and oversized paper label crowded with dizzyingly tiny script, Angostura “…
Lees meerWeekends are a time to rest, recharge, goof off, engage in your hobbies, and have fun. Oh, unless you have kids. Then they are a time to beg them to go outside, referee sibling brawls, entertain them every moment they’re not plastered to a screen, a…
Lees meerWhile dating apps have become a staple of modern life over the past decade or so, they’ve always been a little hard to use. Some people treat the apps like a game, racking up first dates and quick hookups, while others are swiping in the pursuit of …
Lees meerWhether you have an expansive yard or a collection of pots on a fire escape, all gardeners share a lust for color. Bold flowers exploding into glorious bloom are not only an exciting sign of warmer weather, but they’re a beautiful addition to any ga…
Lees meerInstagram has finally brought back the ability to view your feed in chronological order. The default feed on Instagram mixes recent posts with older ones, which makes it hard to tell which posts are actually new. The app also adds clutter to your fe…
Lees meerThe Academy Awards are upon us, and you still have a bit of time to catch up on the nominated films...but not a lot. Theater-to-streaming windows are shorter than ever, which makes catching the nominees easier than ever, but ever-expanding runtimes …
Lees meerThe water dispenser on your fridge is a modern convenience that many of us take for granted. Usually, it tastes better than the tap and it’s perfectly chilled. But sometimes, the dispenser can develop issues that cause the water to taste funky, even…
Lees meerWe know communication is the bedrock of any success romantic relationship, and that includes how we communicate our needs and desires in the bedroom. So why does talking dirty seem so…awkward? As simple as it might look in movies and porn, in real …
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