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Decisions about when and how to post a new (or not-so-new) partner on social media are surprisingly weighty. It might seem easy to dismiss: Who cares? Instagram is not real life. The thing is, though, Instagram kind of is real life. Social media has grown to be such an integral part of who we are and how we…Read more...

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. So is athlete’s foot. So is jock itch. These ailments are all essentially the same thing in different places—and there are others, too. So let’s talk about all the different places you can get this type of infection, and how to recognize and treat them.

Even the most pristinely organized and Marie Kondo’d among us still have a junk drawer—that place where tangled headphones, scrapbooking tape, Costa Rican coins, and one random golf ball coexist simply because we lead busy lives and don’t have time to put everything back in its proper place. But, while a junk drawer…Read more...

When it comes to interior design, everyone’s taste is different, but whether you think animal prints and gilded fixtures are the epitome of style or that shades of white, off-white, and near-white are the only acceptable colors in a home, one thing is pretty universal: Built-in shelving equals class. This is…Read more...

After two seasons, Nextflix has canceled the family friendly, critically acclaimed, and (seemingly) quite popular series The Baby-Sitter’s Club. Worsening the blow to the show’s young fanbase, given the relative lack of television that takes early teens seriously, is the fact that we’ll never know exactly why it’s…Read more...

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I wouldn’t go so far as to call a first date an “interview.” At the same time, some valuable job interview tips and tricks can also increase your odds of a successful first date. You want to put your best foot forward, make the conversation feel natural, and glean crucial information about the person sitting across…Read more...

I know I love my boyfriend because I put up with food-related behaviors that I would consider unacceptable coming from any other man. (I support women no matter what they eat.) He is, unfortunately, a Ketchup Guy. Puts it on everything. Puts it on steak. Puts it on perfect steak that I cook perfectly.

Look, we’re not here to judge. The internet is a big place, offering all types of content for all types of people. What you search for, watch, and do on the World Wide Web is between you, your ISP, and Google. However, if you’re not careful, your browsing history could reveal itself to the wrong people in your life.

When Jergens lotion first hit the market more than a century ago, it was an instant hit—and thanks to generation-spanning brand loyalty, is still around today. If you find yourself in that category—or simply purchased some Jergens lotion because your hands were dry this winter—the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is…Read more...

Many of us are desperate to hit the road and see something—anything—other than the inside of our home this spring. Pair that desperation with a nationwide rental car shortage, and you may be so relieved to actually score a vehicle that you jump in the driver’s seat and go, before someone else snags what is rightfully…Read more...

Hulu’s love affair with true crime isn’t slowing down in April. In the wake of the success of The Dropout (series finale April 7), which focused on Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal, the streamer will premiere Under the Banner of Heaven (April 28), a docu-drama starring Andrew Garfield and based on Jon…Read more...

Each iteration of the Game Boy brought something new to the table. The original made you feel like you had a true NES on the go; the Game Boy Color introduced 32,000 colors to mobile Nintendo gaming; and the Game Boy Advance improved upon both, combining great (for the time) graphics with a new aspect ratio and…Read more...

Cleaning, for most people, isn’t their idea of a good time. It’s a chore: Something we do because we have to. And in our quest to cross cleaning off our to-do list as quickly as possible, we’ve probably developed some strategies to help cut down on the amount of time and energy we have to expend on these tasks each…Read more...

When we think of toxic people and relationships, romantic partners, family members, and bosses tend to come to mind first. But friends can also fall into that category. Whether it’s someone you’ve known for years—but you’re only now realizing is manipulative—or a person you’ve met more recently, people we consider…Read more...

No matter how much cleanup and prep you do in your garden before winter arrives, there’s always a list of new maintenance tasks each spring. And along with cleaning out garden and flower beds and preparing the soil, many people are tempted to give their plants a spring haircut to get them ready for the season.Read more...

Whether you inherited them from your parents or grandparents, or got them for a great price at a yard sale or flea market, you may have some rusty tools sitting around your home, basement, or garage right now. And maybe one day, you need a wrench, or hammer, or garden trowel, reach for one of these rust-covered tools,…Read more...

Dogs, like humans, prefer some foods over others. Maybe yours likes one brand of kibble over another, or chewy treats more than crunchy ones. But what about grass?Read more...

As we discussed in a recent article, there are several different (legal) ways to get your hands on new (to you, at least) plants for free. But whether you do it via a seed library, plant swap, or getting a cutting from a friend, your choices tend to be limited as far as the types of houseplants up for grabs.Read more...

I hope you like Moon Knight and nature documentaries, because otherwise, there’s not a lot new to celebrate on Disney+ in April. The aforementioned Oscar Isaac-starring Marvel series, which premieres March 30, will continue to spool out new episodes throughout the month, and it’s a good thing the streamer opted for…Read more...

Earlier this week, I made some violent chili. I confused chili powder with ancho chili powder, and poured a quarter cup of pulverized ancho chilis into a pot of simmering tomatoes and ground sirloin. It was good, but it was powerful.

If you’ve ever had a manager, you’ve likely received feedback; feedback which may have been delivered via a “shit sandwich,” where negative feedback was packaged between two layers of positivity. (It’s alternately known as a “praise sandwich” which is not nearly as fun to say.) This approach involves first…Read more...

To hear TikTok tell it, banana peels are an amazing fertilizer for your garden due to their high potassium content and the fact that you get them basically for free (assuming that you eat bananas). The reality is a lot less exciting.Read more...

At the height of the pandemic, one of my friends—a self-proclaimed elder millennial who asked to remain unnamed—packed up their family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge upstate. Buying property was no small investment, but at a time when cities were largely shut down, the rural prices felt like an opportune move.

Masturbation is a normal part of human physiology, but we (as a society) have managed to invent dozens of truly bizarre myths just to guilt ourselves into feeling bad whenever we do it. (Did anybody ever think they would really go blind or grow hair on their palms?)

There’s nothing adults like more than getting angry about movies made for kids, but this week’s culture skirmish over Pixar’s innocent tween movie Turning Red is as ridiculous as dressing like a clown on purpose.

Dating apps really haven’t been around that long, in the grand scheme of things, but they’ve become a staple in modern life. Like dashing out a quick work email after business hours, ordering a whole meal for delivery without picking up the phone, or hailing a cab directly to your location with the touch of a button,…Read more...

Ocean quahogs can live to be over 500 years old. These clammy assholes spend centuries doing nothing but burrowing into the ocean floor and filtering algae out of sea water. People, on the other hand, only get like 78 years before we die! This is not fair.

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So, your internet is acting funny, maybe a little sluggish, even after multiple router resets and disconnecting excess devices. While there are many possible reasons your internet is acting up, many folks will understandably start to wonder if one of the neighbors is mooching off their wifi.

You just suffered a bad breakup. After you’ve curated the sad Adele playlists, emptied out your tissue boxes, and dealt with the emotional and mental fallout, next comes one of the hardest parts of the tragic ordeal—you have to deal with getting your stuff back from your ex.Read more...

The case for pay transparency is gaining traction. Next month, the New York City Pay Transparency Law, which mandates that companies disclose salary ranges for all job postings, is set to take effect. Although pay transparency is enforced in some places (see state laws in California and Colorado), disclosing how much…Read more...

With gardening season upon us, every green thumb must ask themselves: What should I plant this year? And if you’re planning to involve children in your gardening process, you may be wondering the best way to get them involved, and keep them interested. According to HGTV, one of the best ways to occupy those short…Read more...

Perhaps it is my age or perhaps it is the fact that I am a creature of habit—the habits may be chaotic but they are habits nonetheless—but I have been having a heck of a time getting back into my groove after a uniquely chaotic first week of March. A few balls got dropped that week, including this genius comment from…Read more...

All surgeries, whether medically necessary or cosmetic, have something pretty big in common: You’ll be cut into, even if only a little bit. Incisions leave scars which, if you’re focused on preserving your health or accomplishing a goal, might not be that big of a deal to you in the moment. Still, if you’re worried…Read more...

Isn’t it wonderful when you make friends at your job? You can go out after work, commiserate about your shared experiences, and remain pals long after you’ve departed your company. But for as lovely as that is, there is a darker opposite situation: Sometimes, you absolutely hate a coworker.

I’ve always had a weird relationship with flexibility. My ankles bend so easily that I can sit in a deep squat as just a relaxing way to rest. I got into Olympic weightlifting without having to spend a single moment worrying about my shoulder mobility. And yet: I cannot touch my toes. Or at least I couldn’t until…Read more...

One of the easiest ways to see if someone understands food is to ask them to make you a sandwich. A good sandwich is a balance of flavors and textures, and the best ones are made by people who have a good grasp on both. A sandwich is more than layers of meat and cheese between two slices of bread—it’s a holistic…Read more...

When it comes to updates, especially from Apple, I’m usually one to say install it ASAP. After all, these updates usually go through weeks, if not months, of beta testing—plenty of time to find and weed out the big bugs. However, even with fun new features like Universal Control, you should be warned about macOS 12.3.…Read more...

As many Apple Watch users have discovered, there is no way to connect a bricked watch to a Mac to manually restore the software like you can with an iPhone or an iPad. Your only hope was to take it to the nearest Apple Store (or send it in to Apple to be reset) if it conked out during an update or because of a…Read more...

What defines a “cult classic” film? Unfortunately, there exists no cohesive, comprehensive, widely recognized definition that can be used to classify a film as either undeniably cult, or undeniably not. It’s all far too slippery.

I believe anyone can get into video games, but aspects of the hobby can be unfriendly to newcomers. One such needless barrier to entry is the confusing way many players talk about video game genres.

Many of us adjusted to WFH life over the past two years, maybe even joining the so-called “great resignation” to avoid a forced return to an in-person office. Given the opportunity to start a remote gig, there’s no shortage of reasons to opt for the perks of working from home over in-person roles.

Microsoft Edge is a pretty good default browser. Now that it’s made on the same platform as Chrome, it’s fast, versatile, and efficient; Microsoft has put in a lot of effort to make Edge less resource-intensive when compared to Chrome. But for some computers with older hardware, Edge can still be a struggle to use. If…Read more...

Most carpenters have memorized a certain number of shortcuts for measuring angles, making cut lists, or estimating distances—but thanks to technology, you don’t have to do that anymore. If you want precise and quick results when figuring out archway sizes or ramp angle, there’s an app for that. Here are some of the…Read more...

The TV of today is fundamentally different from even its relatively recent past. Sure, cable still exists, but broadcast TV is increasingly an afterthought and those times when everyone seems to be watching the same show are fewer and farther between. You’re streaming something on HBO, I’m binging a season of one of…Read more...

The other night, I got quite high and decided it would be a good idea to make some chili. I had thawed too many sirloin steaks and needed a way to use them, stat. I ground them up with my meat grinder and set out to incorporate them into what is perhaps my favorite simple chili recipe.

When spring sunshine and warmer temperatures begin to tempt us, the roads and trails beckon. After struggling mentally and physically to get our training in during the winter, conditions are now more conducive to longer miles and harder training. But if you rush into training too quickly, you may find yourself…Read more...

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We all know the virtues of Scotch tape when wrapping gifts, connecting errant pieces of paper, and mending torn book pages. But it turns out we may be sleeping on some of this adhesive strip’s lesser-known, but no less useful applications. Here are a handful of creative ways to use it, beyond the basics.