Depending on whom you ask, blockchain technology is either a revolutionary and disruptive development or a meaningless marketing term representing an overhyped concept. Whatever you think of the underlying technology, you can’t deny that blockchain-…
Lees meerWhen you sleep, you’re unconscious by definition, but that doesn’t mean your bed should be anything less than luxurious. You deserve to cuddle up surrounded by the finest things—and a few cheap swaps and additions are all you need to be dreaming lik…
Lees meerEvernote is a proper riches to rags story. Once the default note-taking app for anyone and everyone, it is now incredibly hard to love. And it’s not so much to do with the app itself (which has tried its best to update itself with the times), but wi…
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Lees meerIt’s a strange day to be writing about pop culture, but much like the TikTokers below who are taking stupid walks for their “stupid” mental health, I will trudge on to tell you about a new take on an older meme, what “goblin mode” means, and why eve…
Lees meerThere’s a reason it’s called “accepting” a compliment—it’s a true undertaking to receive praise. You want to do so in a way that feels humble, confident, and gracious all at the same time. But how?Read more...
Lees meerAs the adults of the world watch Russia invade Ukraine, unleashing what many fear will be the biggest war in Europe since 1945 and potentially affecting global fuel, food, and metals prices (among the obvious other impacts of war), our kids may be a…
Lees meerYour bathroom should be a relaxing oasis, right? At least that’s what we’re led to believe. It’s hard to think about optimal relaxation when you primarily use yours to bathe small children who leave tablespoons of toothpaste in the sink and try to “…
Lees meerOver the past few years, a trip to Antarctica has gone from “rare and treacherous expedition” to “mainstream vacation.” However, as numerous sources have pointed out—see this New York Times report, or this 2014 John Oliver segment—the rise in touris…
Lees meerIf you have a standard lawn of grass outside your home, you may have had occasion to wonder if our ancestors were crazy. How in the world did grass become the de facto ground covering? Grass is a pain in the ass: It requires constant tending, looks …
Lees meerThe sum of human knowledge—and millions of people’s perspectives—are available on your phone. Unfortunately, not everyone sharing information is reliable. Some people or sources might want to deliberately mislead you, while others just might be doin…
Lees meerThrow blankets—along with mattresses and duvet covers—are the types of household items whose cleanliness tends to be taken for granted. Because we may only use them an hour or two each day, it’s easy to forget them when laundry day arrives. But cons…
Lees meerWhen it comes to baking, many of the timeless “rules” we all know (and abide by) maybe be somewhat rooted in circumstantial fact or science, but largely are myths that are holding us—and our sweet treats—back. It’s time to reevaluate everything you …
Lees meerWhen you click a PDF link on Google Chrome, it opens the file in a new tab by default. That’s good if you’re only interested in quickly reading it, but if you’re trying to make changes, merge multiple files, or remove a page, you’ll have to save the…
Lees meerIf you own a car, you also own at least four tires—five if you’ve got an actual full-size spare in the trunk instead of one of those humiliating donuts. At every level from single-car owner to tire yard proprietor, there are many tires to be owned. …
Lees meerWhen you Google “squirting,” the results are a mixed bag. There are articles proclaiming that they can teach you how to do it, along with forums and blog posts questioning if it’s even real. And, of course, there is porn—so much porn.Read more...
Lees meerTwitch streaming integration has returned to Xbox consoles. Microsoft dropped Twitch integration back in 2017 in favor of its own streaming platform called Mixer, which is now defunct, but Xbox players can once again watch and broadcast on Twitch di…
Lees meerPossums look like scraggly, ratty creatures—or at least that’s what I used to think. You see them trundling across roads at nighttime, sharp-toothed bundles of fur with a long naked tail trailing behind. But one day, I visited a museum that had pelt…
Lees meerWinter weather can challenge even the toughest, most motivated runners. With less daylight, frigid temps, unpredictable wind, and slippery conditions, it can be tough some days just to get out the door.Read more...
Lees meerThe world is poised on the brink of a geopolitical paradigm shift while still reeling from a global pandemic. Traditional markets are growing uneasy and new ones look like they’re in freefall mode already. These are, as they say, interesting times.R…
Lees meerWhen I first joined TikTok in 2020, I couldn’t go a day without seeing videos about narcissists, “toxic” exes, or emotionally absent parents. While narcissists obviously do exist, the content was so prevalent that you’d be forgiven for thinking nar…
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