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Lees meerIf you live in Indiana, western Ohio, eastern Pennsylvania, or roughly anywhere around the D.C. area, get ready for a rare and bizarre phenomenon this spring: the emergence of Brood X cicadas, which have been biding their time underground for the pa…
Lees meerA dog that likes to dig can pretty quickly destroy your yard. With warmer weather on the way and yard improvement on the spring to-do list, here’s how to fix those holes (as well as a few ideas for stopping your dog from digging in the first place).…
Lees meerThe US government maintains a database called VAERS, to which anybody can file a report if they think something bad happened to them after receiving a vaccine. It’s an important tool in keeping tabs on vaccine safety, but it’s also being mined by an…
Lees meerI’ve only been a homeowner for a few months, and let me tell you: this house is just full of surprises. Some are bad, like the fact that the previous owners didn’t put any insulation in between the glass stove top and the counter; but some are good,…
Lees meerThe movies and TV we watch are more than just entertainment—they have the ability to impact our behavior. Inspiring characters and storylines can teach us something new and spur us to change our thinking, or even our lives. The change doesn’t even h…
Lees meerNo matter how many articles you’ve read on resilience, virtual vacations, or fake commutes, there’s no getting around the fact that the past year has been difficult in ways we previously hadn’t imagined. Though the vaccine rollout is continuing to r…
Lees meerWhile a lot of time and energy have been dedicated to the Chicken Sandwich Wars between fast food restaurants, another chicken chain has been quietly serving up a different kind of bird: without a bun. Known for their signature rotisserie chicken an…
Lees meerEarlier this week the IRS announced that the deadline for filing tax returns has been pushed to May 17. In response, a lot of states have followed suit and extended their deadlines—however, some are still April 15, or they might have different dates…
Lees meerFor many families, mealtimes can be a battle. Trying to get kids to try something outside the endless cycle of chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese can feel like a never-ending negotiation. But while getting your kids to eat something of nutritio…
Lees meerIf you are both a coffee lover and a plant parent, you may be eager to recycle your coffee grounds while also potentially helping your garden or houseplants grow. While coffee grounds can benefit your plants, it’s not always as simple as dumping fre…
Lees meerSkincare products can be hit-or-miss. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of negative reviews for “cult favorites” that supposedly work for everyone (but obviously don’t, because there are so many different skin types). Read more...
Lees meerWhile it feels nice to get a big tax refund every year, there’s a danger of thinking of it as a bonus or reward for filing your taxes. Ideally, however, you want to be as close to zero as possible, as there are better uses for your money other than …
Lees meerWe all benefit from having something to nurture—maybe now more than ever, if the spike in dog adoptions during the pandemic is any indication. And putting them in charge of caring for another living thing is a great way to teach kids responsibility …
Lees meerEvery March, over 60 college basketball teams are matched in a nationwide tournament. March Madness has been a tradition since 1908, during which people from around the country assemble their “brackets,” make bets, and root for their favorite teams.…
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Lees meerXbox consoles throttle download speeds while you’re playing a game to reduce interference with its network features or multiplayer performance. While download are currently faster when the Xbox is in rest mode, Microsoft will soon let players boost…
Lees meerThe other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away look white? One of the best things about being a…
Lees meerWhile we can’t help you find a vaccination appointment—good luck, given how terribly we’ve orchestrated the process and turned it into a kind of free-for-all reminiscent of buying concert tickets, shoes, or GeForce 3080 cards—we can at least give yo…
Lees meerOf the COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the US, one (Pfizer) is available for people aged 16 and up, and the other two (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson) are for 18 and over. But all three companies are testing the vaccine in younger children, and if al…
Lees meerThe Vatican released a statement this week affirming their support of same-sex relationships, but vowing they will not bless their unions in the Catholic church. The bulletin claims the church will still give its blessing to individuals of the LGBTQ…
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