“We laugh to keep from crying” is an aphorism for a reason. Comedy has a unique way of revealing the twisted and complicated lexicon of life through laughter. For this reason, it’s hardly surprising that many of the best standup comedians have endur…
Lees meerApple kicked off WWDC 2021 with a keynote presentation brimming with big announcements across all of its software products. We got a peek at new features coming to Safari, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch—but the biggest announcements were for the upcoming iO…
Lees meerKnee sleeves are beloved by many weightlifters, powerlifters, and other strong people. But what are they really for? This is a surprisingly hard question to answer, and there was a point in my lifting career when I found myself confused about whethe…
Lees meerThe European Union has agreed to reopen its borders for vaccinated travelers later this summer, but confusingly, their guidance is not mandatory for member countries. As a result, some countries have already opened their borders, while others remain…
Lees meerAlcohol is an omnipresent fixture of being an adult, but letting it bleed into your working life has the ability to undermine your professionalism. If you’re anticipating being at a work function—and even if your company is known for fostering a pre…
Lees meerLast summer, many of us learned to save our scallion butts, pop them in a glass of water, and watch as bright green shoots appeared before our eyes. This summer, we should definitely do it again—but this time, actually plant the sprouts in soil.Read…
Lees meerIf your smoking experience is limited to inhaling stimulants, you might be intimidated by a cooking method that goes by the same name. If this sounds like you, I have a recommendation: Before you smoke a pork shoulder, ribs, or any other kind of me…
Lees meerExercise isn’t always fun, and if you’re doing it to benefit your health or to support a weight-loss goal, it may feel like an awful chore. “People who enjoy exercise, when and how did you start to like it?” u/DaylightChampion asks in one of many re…
Lees meerGazing upward at a sky free of light pollution to witness something like an annular eclipse is one thing, but on occasion, you need to orchestrate your stargazing plans with finer details. You may have bought a telescope thinking it’d be easy to use…
Lees meerKids are always excited about the end of the school year, with all those weeks of freedom stretching out ahead of them. But I think it’s safe to say that this year, they’re particularly ready to kick school—and their Chromebooks and masks—to the cur…
Lees meerEven before I saw the Eater article on the majesty of frozen sweet potatoes, I knew I had to try one. I have been following Chef George Lee on Instagram for months now, and his account is packed with genius tips and delicious, incidentally vegan rec…
Lees meerIf you’ve updated to Chrome OS 91, there are a few hidden features you can turn on, including a new trash can folder and a more convenient interface for progressive web apps. There’s also a way to manually enable Chrome OS’s Live Captions for users …
Lees meerIt can be easy to get caught up in your own life—especially after a year of limited opportunities to socialize in person. Living through a global pandemic has been strange: Everyone is aware that there is a lot going on around the world, but the pro…
Lees meerIf you have kids, you probably have some type of LEGO bricks (or their generic equivalent) in your home right now. You’ve also probably stepped on (at least) one with your bare feet, and, in the process, taught your child some of their first curse w…
Lees meerAlthough it definitely doesn’t have to be summer to treat yourself to a frozen dairy dessert, the rising temperatures make them especially enjoyable this time of year. And even if you aren’t someone who typically frequents fast food establishments, …
Lees meerNot all internships are the same. Some involve working for an exciting company or organization...but only getting to stuff envelopes or update email lists. Others don’t have a flashy title or brand association, but gives you plenty of hand-on experi…
Lees meerThat big piece of upholstered furniture in your living room, where multiple people can sit at a time, and is probably positioned based on the TV: Is it a couch or a sofa? This may sound like one of those regional language questions (like “soda” vs. …
Lees meerIf your weekend plans involve a leisurely at-home brunch with plenty of smoked and/or pickled fish products, you’re going to want to check their labels, and may need to come up with a back-up menu. That’s because more than 80 different fish products…
Lees meerLater this year, Google will begin blocking advertisers and developers from accessing a device’s advertising ID if users opt-out of personalized ads, mirroring the controversial changes (controversial to advertisers, anyway) that Apple introduced in…
Lees meerIntroducing a new love interest to your mom and dad is nerve-wracking, whether it’s the first or ninth time you’ve done it. What if they don’t like your new boyfriend? What if your new girlfriend doesn’t like them?Read more...
Lees meerRequesting vacation time after receiving a job offer is a universally tricky ask. Every employee deserves time off, but when you’re brand new at work, leisure time might feel like it should be on the back burner. Read more...
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