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Automated Twitter accounts are responsible for a lot of spam, but there are exceptions. Twitter actually has some great bots that add helpful features, like adding color to photos, solving puzzles, and taking screenshots of tweets. Here are seven of our favorites.

Generally speaking, menopause, which is defined as going a full 12 months without a period, can happen anytime ranging between the late 30s to late 50s, with the average age being 52. In the time period leading up to menopause, which is known as perimenopause, the body can go through a number of changes, with this…Read more...

Maybe your child hates math. Maybe you did, too, when you were a kid, or you got so anxious about math tests that you had panic attacks. While math is hard for some children, there are some who do have an actual learning disability in math, called dyscalculia. We will go over the signs of dyscalculia, how to get…Read more...

After making a mistake, feeling guilt is a good thing—it means you have empathy. Sometimes our guilt is self-imposed and unhelpful, like after you let yourself relax and subsequently don’t feel productive enough. Other times, guilt is a powerful motivator to do better going forward, like after you fail to make time…Read more...

It’s officially pumpkin season, and you know what that means. If you’re a parent in suburbia, not only will you go to a pumpkin patch to enjoy a hayride, corn maze, apple cider donuts, and pay $117 to shlep pumpkins across a giant field, you will also wonder: When can I carve these bad boys to get maximum…Read more...

Interior design trends reflect the times we live in, and nearly three years into a pandemic that’s made eating at restaurants pretty risky, it’s no surprise that kitchen renovations are high on the wish list for many people. In particular, so-called “hidden” or “invisible” kitchens have gotten quite popular over the…Read more...

Halloween is coming, and things are getting very weird. Rapper Lil Yachty is taking a walk to Poland, and TikTokers are putting pumpkins on their heads, buying all the skeletons on earth, and making their pets into demons. Oh, and NFT marketers are entering the TikTok-sphere to lie to kids about the metaverse.

Just like with acne and angst, hickeys don’t necessarily disappear after adolescence. Hickeys are mocked as a teenage whim, but any adult with a healthy sex life knows all too well what it’s like to realize you have an unseemly bruise on your neck. And as adults, we should know what’s fact and what’s fiction when it…Read more...

Google’s highly anticipated Pixel Watch is finally here. After years of speculation, scrapped prototypes, and a Fitbit acquisition, the company has a smartwatch of its own, neatly integrated with its line of Pixel devices. What sets it apart from the competition? What does it do? Here’s everything you need to know…Read more...

One of things everyone loves about their air fryer is how it can make foods crispy without using a ton of oil. This does not, however, prevent people from adding some oil to their food. After all, fat is flavor, and there can be some anxiety over things sticking to the basket tray.Read more...

You might find yourself wondering from time to time: Why is it always you who constantly gets spammed with emails while your buddy Steve—who doesn’t even take the time to unsubscribe from spammy emails—gets to seemingly live his life spam-headache free? The answer isn’t that Steve is just lucky; it’s that you might be…Read more...

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Getting a personal phone call from the Commander in Chief’s office would be impressive, and even better if it’s about forgiving your student loans. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden is not calling you or anyone else to forgive student loans over the phone. It’s a scam.

I’m never going to find buried treasure—that would take a lot of work, and I can’t even find my car keys—but perhaps you are a more meticulous, industrious type. If so, there is nothing stopping you from locating one of history’s most important lost artifacts (except that you don’t know where any lost artifacts…Read more...

There are plenty of good reasons to hate leaf blowers: They’re loud, they’re gross, and they’re as bad for your health as they are for the environment. It’s no wonder that more and more cities across the U.S. are limiting their use and even banning them outright. Here’s how to find out if there’s a leaf blower ban in…Read more...

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We are quickly approaching holiday gathering season, and gatherings call for foods that can be held in the hand. Ideal party foods are a few bites at most, require no utensils, and are fairly self-contained. Salad is not a great party food, but salad bites are an excellent party food.Read more...

Working out at home has always been both a necessity and a luxury, but since the pandemic, we’ve all gotten used to doing it a lot more often. At the gym, we all know to wipe down machines after we use them—but how seriously do we take that in the comfort of our homes? You’re probably washing your water bottle and…Read more...

Google has officially refreshed the Pixel line with the new Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Both phones push the Android envelope with advances in computational photography, security enhancements, and the longest software support of any Google phone. But there are, of course, differences between the 7 and the 7 Pro. The question…Read more...

I’m one of those strange birds that enjoys a hot bowl of soup any time of year—sweating over a steaming bowl in the summer is just my way of celebrating the greatness of soup. But I understand that fair-weather soup eaters might only enjoy it in the winter, and since we’re gearing up for the season, here’s a soup-erb…Read more...

Everybody wants whiter teeth, to the point where TikTok is full of bogus home whitening recipes, and there are even chewing gums that boast (extremely minimal) teeth-whitening benefits. But let’s say you skip all of that and go get your teeth professionally whitened, or use a home product that looks legit. How long…Read more...

It is pretty alarming to get a text message from the “IRS” claiming to be filing a lawsuit against you for suspicious activity, and the only way to stop your arrest warrant is by sending your personal information right away. But you should never do this. In late September, the Internal Revenue Service warned the publicRead more...

Home workshops for maintenance and repair tasks, or for working on bigger projects, can get expensive quickly. Tools and equipment aren’t cheap, and keeping everything organized gets difficult in a small space. For DIYers with a home workspace, here are a few things you can do to upgrade your shop and keep everything…Read more...

I’m deeply suspicious of “safe” Halloween events like trick-or-treating at the mall, or taking candy out of the trunks of people’s cars. Halloween is about knocking on strangers’ doors and demanding candy. Nothing else will do. But it needs to be done in the right neighborhood.

It’s the season when everyone tries to eat as many pumpkin- and pumpkin spice-flavored food and drinks as they can. It’s fun. It’s festive. It’s somewhat out of hand. That’s OK though. Pumpkin-mania is showing no signs of fading—at least not while Trader Joe lives—so we might as well embrace it. Why not make a pumpkin…Read more...

If you’re currently using a dating app, you know how easy it is to fall into too many conversations. Who doesn’t like to sample a little from column A and column B? Plus, when you’re first getting to know someone, it feels like a good idea to keep your options open until you find someone you really click with. But is…Read more...

While some of us treat our microwaves like low-quality burrito machines, new technology has made it easier to cook a wider range of foods than you might expect. You can cook an entire meal with your microwave if you wanted, and many people consider them a kitchen necessity even if they only use them to heat up…Read more...

There’s no one right way to respond to anger, but there are certainly wrong ways. Sarcasm, passive aggression, outright aggression—there are healthier solutions to letting out some steam.Read more...

It’s tempting to call it the slap heard ‘round the world, except that quick-thinking production techs silenced the moment when Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards (somehow just six months ago). There’s no need to relitigate the incident, nor to reignite the discourse that dominated the news and…Read more...

“So she buys and instant cake, and she burns a frozen steak” is a lyric that has been rattling around in my head for about 30 years. The song, which I’m sure you’ve heard, touches on two topics that I talk about a lot: convenience food and the horrors of the nuclear family. (The former can help partially alleviate the…Read more...

Let’s simmer on this idea for a moment: Free food year-round. Depending on where you live, there is a good chance you can score some free meals all throughout the year—you just need to know when to look for these deals so you can plan accordingly. A simple Google search with the following holiday names plus your area…Read more...

Collectors and hoarders both buy more things than one could argue they “need,” and may be reluctant to give up the stuff they have. And they both may fill their homes with their chosen objects. So where’s the line? Why do we see one as a hobby and the other as a mental disorder?

It’s no secret that adding a dash of salt can actually accent sweet flavors. I like a good salt-flaked caramel as much as the next person, but fleur de sel had a good run, so can we make way for a more complex dessert seasoning? Add depth of flavor to your fall baking with a dose of soy sauce.

Access to mental health care in the U.S. is riddled with barriers, including shortages of mental health care providers. These concerns are not new, and are staggering when you consider that 53 million adults in the U.S., or 21% of the population, had a mental health illness in 2020 and 14 million adults, or 5.6%, had…Read more...

If you’ve ever shopped for bedsheets, you probably know that the phrase “thread count” refers to the number of threads per square inch, which is true. But you may assume that the higher the thread count, the smoother and “higher quality” the sheets, which absolutely is not—at least, not for most products on the…Read more...

Time goes fast when you’re wearing Crocs. It’s already been 20 years since the footwear brand first blessed our feet, and to celebrate their 20-year anniversary, Crocs is giving out some free pairs for the month of “Croctober.”

You might be enraged by your local potholes, but the roads are probably worse elsewhere. Sitting in traffic is frustrating—and a waste of gas money—so take some comfort in this report the worst roads in the country. Hopefully your state isn’t on it. But if it is, well...you can feel validated in your rage.Read more...

We talk a lot about kitchen renovations and big garden projects that keep our homes looking modern, and while bathrooms do get their share of touch-ups, their ability to look dated isn’t entirely dependent on fixtures and tile. Decor, too, can make even the most updated loo look more outdated than it is. Here’s what…Read more...

The best karaage chicken I ever ate was at a Japanese restaurant down in the Bowery area of New York City called Bessou. The restaurant took great pride in highlighting the wonders of Japanese comfort food, and that cozy feeling of wellbeing came in one single dish–their karaage chicken, which had a brain-rattling…Read more...

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At this point, wireless charging is a staple feature we expect from smartphones. Whether you have an iPhone or Android, you know you can plop your dying device on a Qi charger and see slow and steady results. However, it seems Google accidentally killed wireless charging on its Pixels with a recent Android update. If…Read more...

Every year, unfounded urban legends and mythical hype get caregivers all worked up about trick-or-treating. While you’re not going to find razors or fentanyl in your kids’ candy haul, there are some reasonable concerns you may have leading up to the traditional neighborhood jaunt. Let’s look at the most walkable U.S.…Read more...

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There has been a lot of social media controversy recently over a method of making pumpkins last longer—by wiping them down with bleach diluted in water. While it would be unwise to use unadulterated bleach because of its drying properties on the pumpkin and potential effect on surrounding soil or surfaces, a teaspoon…Read more...

Scary movies are the best kind of films to see with romantic partners, whether you’re trying to catch someone new’s fancy, or rekindle the flame in a longterm relationship. Fear can lead to attraction, or so science says. According to professor Javid Sadr from the University of Lethbridge, the fear that comes from…Read more...

Are you thinking of having a child? Perhaps the waning of the pandemic and current low unemployment has you feeling ready to fulfill your biological destiny and add another mouth to the world? Before you do, you should know how much it’s likely to set you back.

With the overwhelming amount of features advertised on different running shoes, it’s difficult to parse out what does and doesn’t matter for your comfort and performance. Last week, we talked about the importance of heel-toe drop, and today, we’re talking stability.Read more...

Pesto, made with pine nuts and Italian cheese, is not a cheap sauce, mainly because of those pine nuts. It makes sense then, that one should want their pesto to look as good as it tastes, even if it’s been sitting in the fridge for a few days. The problem, though, is oxygen.Read more...

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If you think you might like to get pregnant in the future, but you aren’t ready to do so right now, you might think about freezing your eggs for future use. A few years ago, Facebook and Apple made headlines by offering an egg-freezing benefit to employees, presumably so they could focus on their careers now and still…Read more...