Peeing in the shower is gross. However, peeing in the shower will not harm anyone or anything. Thus, one cannot take a stance on whether peeing in the shower is acceptable until one comes to terms with this contradiction. Read more...
Lees meerA pre-pandemic survey revealed that nearly half of Americans thought they were underpaid, and that’s been made worse by COVID, as nearly a third of Americans have lost their job or had their wages cut, according to Redfin. Do you feel underpaid? Her…
Lees meerWith the United States’ total student debt bill on a perpetual climb every year, and now totaling a staggering $1.5 trillion, leaders in the Democratic party are reportedly toying with an idea that could offer borrowers at least a partial respite fr…
Lees meerFlashcards are a favorite study method, allowing you to learn large amounts of material, then weed out the parts you already know. But writing out hundreds of index cards and carrying them around so you have them handy whenever you have a few minute…
Lees meerAs I type these words, I am eating a pile of fries that taste like the last Thursday in November. They’re fries with a stuffing vibe—a great vibe—and they came into being without any help from a certain trader named Joe.Read more...
Lees meerIf you or a friend or relative is experiencing a type of substance addiction, you may have made the decision to seek help via a rehabilitation program. But it’s not as simple as Googling the nearest treatment facility: there are many different types…
Lees meerThe pandemic has taken so much from us—but do you know what it doesn’t have to take? Our kid’s awkwardly posed school pictures (complete with traditional blue or grey background), that’s what.Read more...
Lees meerToday, Moderna announced that its coronavirus vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective. It’s the second vaccine candidate (after Pfizer’s, at 90%) to give us an early peek at their phase three results, and once again the news is good, but comes with c…
Lees meerVirtual filters have long been popular on social media, but in the accelerated digital world, wearing virtual makeup is for more than selfies. From digital parties to professional meetings, it’s become increasingly common to find skin-smoothing feat…
Lees meerA sale on smart home products and an unlocked Motorola Razr 5 lead Sunday’s best deals.Read more...
Lees meerWhen the pandemic first began, we canceled our spring travel plans and looked forward to summer. Travel restrictions didn’t ease up that much over the summer, and now holiday travel is (or at least should be) off the table.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re someone who, like myself, enjoys the light, reassuring pressure of a weighted blanket, you may notice that yours is looking a little dingy right now. That’s completely understandable. This year—especially the past few months—has been unbel…
Lees meerDo you currently live in an expensive city and have been working entirely remotely for months? Have you cringed as you paid your rent, knowing that there’s technically no work-related reason to be in that location? If you’ve experienced these though…
Lees meerThe holidays are usually a time to gather family, revisit hometown pleasures, and celebrate friendsgiving. But this year, coronavirus is the guest we didn’t plan for and definitely don’t want to invite into our homes. There are a myriad of reasons w…
Lees meerFor those of us who are conflict-averse, situations involving harassment or discrimination may feel easier to avoid or ignore in hopes that the threat will go away or someone else will intervene. But whether it’s casual racism or micro-aggressions w…
Lees meerI remember the first time I saw kettlebells in a commercial gym. I’ve heard of these, I thought, and decided to try some swings. I picked up one of the bells and faced the mirror—wait, no, I didn’t want to drop it and shatter the mirror. So I turned…
Lees meerDiwali, a five-day-long “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, began yesterday. The holiday emerged from the Hindu religion, but has become a cultural event around the world. We could all use a little celebration of triu…
Lees meerI did not plan to make this drink today. I planned to make a drink that featured a lot of Campari, because I love Campari. But sadly, I am out of Campari. The liquor store is not far, but it is very cold out, and the ever-rising number of COVID case…
Lees meerA friend of mine recently asked if their plan to move from AT&T DSL to a cable internet provider was a good one. As one who made that same leap many years ago, I felt like shipping them a celebration beer. For me, the transition was a joy akin to wh…
Lees meerMy husband is on a roll this week. First, he dominated the lingering smell of our dog’s vomit escapades with this coffee grounds hack. Then, after eight fall seasons of living in this house, he finally figured out how to transport the leaves that co…
Lees meerBackground tunes make Twitch streams more immersive and fun, but the platform has seen an increase in Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) infringement notifications targeting streamers playing recorded music during their streams. This uptick le…
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