Alcohol is not known for its sleep-promoting qualities. In fact, nothing ensures I have a terrible, unrestful night like a parade of high-proof cocktails. But a little bit of alcohol—a scoach—can calm the mind and relax the muscles. Pair that with m…
Lees meerOnce in a while, you just feel like laying down to take a nap, right? No, you do not. You have just committed the (common) sin of mixing up your lays and your lies. Read more...
Lees meerIf your home has a lot of interior doors that lock, sooner or later you’re bound to lose the key, lock it inside the room, or discover your toddler has locked himself in and cannot get out. Calling a locksmith each time is inconvenient (and expensiv…
Lees meerAs someone who usually defaults to tracking expenses by hand, I challenged myself this month to determine the best app to facilitate expense-tracking. There are plenty of options out there, but I put Daily Budget, Wally, EveryDollar, and Dollarbird …
Lees meerIf you hadn’t noticed already, Twitter just got a major facelift, changing its design to more closely resembles its sleek, mobile app. With a larger navigation panel, the platform now lets you change your feed’s background color and font size. But n…
Lees meerWe’ve talked about how to balance on one foot and on your hands, but sometimes it’s nice to do an exercise that’s not just about balance. Plenty of standard strength training moves can be done in a one-sided way, challenging your brain and body and …
Lees meerThe Delta Aquarids meteor shower is getting ready to peak on Sunday and Monday, so if you’re going to try to catch it, now’s your chance. Although it favors the Southern Hemisphere, it’s still visible from mid-northern latitudes. Wherever you are, t…
Lees meerMy two kids are opposites in almost every possible way. My son is noisy, impulsive, confident, quirky and clever. My daughter is medium-volumed, thoughtful, hesitant, compliant and methodical. My son needs lots of reminders to get things done, and m…
Lees meerAs Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing when you can get a deal on the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, sa…
Lees meerWhen you’re headed overseas, researching tourist scams is important, but you should also make an effort to lookup local social customs—like whether eating with your hands is frowned down upon or the exact firmness needed for an introductory handsha…
Lees meerBad news, money-makers. The popular stock-trading app Robinhood recently sent emails to an undisclosed number of users, letting them know that the company made a bit of a boo-boo and stored their passwords on its servers in plaintext. Read more...
Lees meerThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) have been taking Facebook to task regarding its recent privacy blunders, including the company’s failure to comply with a 2012 FTC ruling over how Facebook handles its users’ data.…
Lees meerWhether you’re lazy AF or you’re in a panicked state because you need to make an Amazon return and you (or someone in your household) threw away your item’s packaging, fret not. A fairly new partnership between Amazon and both Kohl’s and the UPS Sto…
Lees meerThe next time you burn a batch of bacon, filling your kitchen with smoke and setting off your fire alarm, react quickly—remove the pan, furiously fan the air around the alarm with a kitchen towel and give your pet a treat.Read more...
Lees meerDating apps can be great for mingling while you’re traveling, but they can also be a major security risk. That’s why Tinder is rolling out a new “Traveler Alert” feature that was developed in collaboration with the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu…
Lees meerUnless you live in a pretty remote location, chances are you’ve heard at least some sort of noise, courtesy of your neighbors, whether it’s loud music, someone working on a car, barking dogs or screaming children. For those of us living in apartment…
Lees meerWhen you find yourself with two seemingly incompatible goals, needs, or desires, ask yourself what it would take to achieve both outcomes simultaneously.Read more...
Lees meerThis week, President Trump made several false allegations, including one about about providing $92 billion in Hurricane Maria relief efforts to Puerto Rico, and another about his supposed exoneration by Robert Mueller in yesterday’s judiciary hearin…
Lees meerSometimes, Indian food collides with other cultures. Like when I put a slice of American cheese on a poori and microwave it for a delicious multicultural snack (a staple of my childhood), or eat leftover takeout biryani with ranch dressing on the si…
Lees meerThe History Podcasts Map is a world map with markers for podcasts (and podcast episodes) that discuss certain cities, states, countries, and regions. While it’s far from exhaustive, it’s a great starting point if you want to learn about a particular…
Lees meerBefore you travel overseas, always research common scams at your destination so you don’t fall victim to ploys directed at tourists (like bottled water or “skip the line” scams). And the next time you decide to visit a souvenir shop, be careful. On…
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