Within seconds of finishing his first Wordle game, my 12-year-old son opened a new tab and googled “infinite Wordle.” There are, of course, many ways to play Wordle over and over again. (Here’s one; here’s another.) What’s better, though, is playing…
Lees meerWater flossers like the Waterpik have flooded the shelves of dentist offices and retailers. While their popularity is unquestionable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean your teeth better than regular old floss?Read more...
Lees meerThere are things about our existence in the modern world we tend to think about constantly, like lunch or whether we can get away with wearing our favorite sweats for a fourth day straight. Other aspects of modern life are almost invisible to us, li…
Lees meerIn my house, we don’t do slime. Its slick, viscous texture has horrified me from the start, not only for its germ, dirt, and hair-collecting nature, but for the way it clings mercilessly to every substance it comes in contact with. On occasion, tho…
Lees meerIf you were always more into the geography bowl over the spelling bee, you’re in luck. The latest addition to the Wordle-esque turf war is a global challenger called “Worldle.” And chances are excellent this geography-based guessing game will destro…
Lees meerThe Nintendo Switch offers several play styles, an advantage of its hybrid console/handheld nature. You can play docked and connected to your TV, or portably in handheld or tabletop modes. The Switch also supports a number of first and third-party c…
Lees meerA spin bike is one of the best home-gym investments you can make, since it lets you work on your cardio fitness even when the weather is too hot or cold to go for a ride or a jog outside. And unlike a rower or a set of kettlebells, you don’t need mu…
Lees meerWith inflation topping 7% and consumer confidence at a 10-year low, it’s a foregone conclusion that the Federal Reserve will raise the federal funds rate in the near future. It could be at their meeting in March, or it could come even sooner at an e…
Lees meerAs the good book says, to every thing there is a season—a that’s especially true in relationships, which have distinct phases couples navigate, usually without even realizing that they’re leaving one and entering another.Read more...
Lees meerVolcanic eruptions are more than juicy fodder for middle-school science fair projects. When hot gasses and molten rock spew from openings in the earth, it can quickly alter landscapes, level buildings, and kill a lot of people. Just ask the citizen…
Lees meerThere’s nothing quite like a proper shower after a long day. But if weak water pressure and irregular spray patterns are preventing you from washing away your troubles, then it might be time to give your shower head a deep clean.Read more...
Lees meerThe world doesn’t need to know when you’re taking a shit. Sure, it’s a normal bodily function that nobody need be ashamed of—but sometimes you just want to poop without announcing it to everyone via sounds and smells. Here’s how to do that.Read more…
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Lees meerIt’s not your imagination—everything is more expensive than it used to be, but especially used cars. Once the safe harbor for folks without the savings and/or credit for a new vehicle, used cars are suddenly worth their weight in gold, and the inter…
Lees meerWhen a video call ends, there’s always that initial worry: “Did I really leave the meeting...can they all still hear me?” If you successfully ended the call, you’re usually in the clear, and can continue with whatever noisy activity you want without…
Lees meerHopefully, you’re getting some love from your Valentine(s) today. If not, how about a gift from the country’s largest passenger railroad service? Now through Feb. 16, Amtrak is offering a buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) ticket as part of their Amtrak Lo…
Lees meerWining and dining is a Valentine’s Day tradition, but I tend to prefer snacking and cocktailing. If you would like to make a similar pivot, you’re going to need some cocktail recipes. Lucky for you and your beloved, we have plenty.Read more...
Lees meerIdeally, you wouldn’t store any sensitive personal information in the cloud. There’s always a risk your online accounts will get hacked, so in theory you’re better off storing all your documents and data offline. But that’s not really how the world …
Lees meerIt’s a fundamental fact of human life that we lose about 100% of the umbrellas we buy. Just about everyone has experienced that moment when you’re six blocks away from the restaurant and the rain starts to fall, bringing to mind a crystal clear imag…
Lees meerIf you’re a people-pleaser, you’re probably empathetic and giving. Don’t get me wrong—these are admirable qualities to have. At the same time, if you’re always accommodating other people’s wants and needs, it shouldn’t be at the expense of your own.…
Lees meerYouTube’s algorithm is designed to keep your eyeballs glued to video after video (after video, after video...). The dangers of this rabbit hole are well-documented. However, for every ideological radicalization enabled by YouTube, I like to think th…
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