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Shark Week officially kicks off today, July 28th on the Discovery Channel and runs until August 4th.

Learning a new language can be complicated, especially if you don’t have anywhere to practice the new vocabulary and language rules you’re learning.

If you find “New Twitter” distracting, now there’s an extension that can help—Simplified Twitter.

Earlier this week I came home from dinner with friends to find my boyfriend up later that he typically is, mesmerized by our new Vizio television.

If you’re thinking of making a trip to Europe this winter, now is probably the time to start thinking about buying that plane ticket.

I’m slightly more excited to see a Samsung Galaxy Fold, now that the manufacturer has fixed all the issues with the initial batch of review units the company sent out this spring. The biggest of these was the thin protective layer of polymer, which initially looked like the kind of screen protector you’d peel off of…Read more...

Even if you rarely rent a car, you probably know the usual restrictions for doing so: You need a valid driver’s license, you have to be at least 25, and you need a credit card. But that third rule is changing, at least in some locations.Read more...

We throw a lot of shade at big tech companies and the ways their products can seep into every facet of modern life, but their devices can sometimes be life-changers for those in need. For people living with paralysis or other movement disabilities, hands-free and voice-controlled devices—such as smart speakers or AI…Read more...

For the uninitiated, camping with small children may seem like a dramatic dinner party story waiting to happen. There are so many unknowns. Will a wad of burnt marshmallow get stuck in your kid’s hair? Will he faceplant in the dirt on the middle-of-the-night trudge to the bathroom? Will she beg to go home for the…Read more...

Creatine is a rare thing in the world of workout supplements: It actually works, plus it’s cheap and safe. If you’re trying to build muscle or lift the heaviest things around, you might want to get into the habit of taking creatine every day—but there are, of course, some caveats.

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 melatonin-rich sour cherry juice (and maybe a glass or two of water),…Read more...

We’re so over the thrill of PreCheck or priority boarding. Now, the hottest new thing to do at the airport is to go to the lounge. No longer a haven only for weary business travelers or international flyers with long layovers, lounges are the key to saving money on expensive airport food and beverages for many…Read more...

Samsung is offering generous trade-in offers on the latest Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and iPhone smartphones, plus deals on plenty of older handsets. That includes paying you the full price of a regular Google Pixel 3—$600, as of publication time.Read more...

Once 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...

It’s a thought I am 100 percent certain you have all considered at some point. Guns use a big explosion to shoot a bullet REALLY fast, so why don’t we use the awesome power behind a speeding bullet to make a car go as fast as, well, a speeding bullet? Science, my friends. Science is the answer.

Regal Cinemas is launching its unlimited movie subscription service any day now, and they’ve published the details of the plan, which costs $18-$23.50/mo depending on your location. Here are the most important parts, the catches to watch out for, and how to join.

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As 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 through the wringer of my everyday spending.Read more...

When it comes to turning unappealing kitchen scraps into something delicious, banana peels are one of the most difficult to work with. They’re rubbery and bitter when raw. But! With a little bit of frying, and a lot of sugar and salt, you can transform them into a crispy, savory and sweet candied strip that—when…Read more...

If 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 not everyone is a fan.

We’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 giving you a heck of a core workout.Read more...

The 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, the best time to try to catch the shower is between midnight and dusk.Read more...

I’m craving a big loaf of egg bread and I blame TasteAtlas. This slick food-hunting site identifies local foods and drinks from around the world, then shows you the best restaurants to order them from. So now I’m hungry for Georgian khachapuri, and Rocca Imperiale lemons, and Ipoh white coffee.

My 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 my daughter accomplishes tasks without my even bringing them up. My son…Read more...

Since my taste test of hard seltzers, people have begun turning to me as their personal Hard Seltzer Explainer. I field the questions at parties, via text, on Twitter: What are hard seltzers made of? Who’s drinking them? But above all: Why are people so obsessed with White Claw?Read more...

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When 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 handshake.Read more...

As 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, saving on the destination fee and whether it’s worth financing a used…Read more...

Bad 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...

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.Read more...

The 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.

Managing your money under a single financial institution’s roof can make your life more convenient. And, in some cases, it can get you better deals versus opening a new account at another bank. That’s because of “relationship pricing,” which happens when a bank offers you a special rate on a product—usually a…Read more...

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Clear the Rack comes around somewhat regularly, but Nordstrom Rack has dropped more deals today than we’ve seen in a while. If you’re in no mood to sift through thousands upon thousands of on-sale items for men, women, kids, and home, that’s fair—we’ve done it for you! Below, find a few The Inventory squad’s favorite…Read more...

People like to get sloshed in the summertime, particularly outdoors, which can lead to dehydration, and high levels of intoxication. Obviously, being a moderate, responsible adult who drinks lots of water is the best way to combat this phenomenon, but choosing gentler, low-proof cocktails can also help.Read more...

The 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...

Dating 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, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) to protect LGBTQ+ users in…Read more...

We’ve officially reached Peak Summer Produce, which means we’re all desperate for a new angle on mountains of zucchini and rapidly decaying tomatoes. This is why I think everyone should know how to make a good gazpacho. It’s a delicious, no-heat-required way to obliterate a ton of produce, and you don’t even need a…Read more...

Homemade and counterfeit alcoholic drinks can contain methanol, and the chemical has been blamed for the deaths of 19 people in Costa Rica this summer. Most alcohol you’re likely to encounter while on vacation is probably safe, but here are some precautions to keep in mind.Read more...

When you find yourself with two seemingly incompatible goals, needs, or desires, ask yourself what it would take to achieve both outcomes simultaneously.

iOS/Android/Desktop: Default calculator apps suck. They work like a traditional handheld calculator, which only displays one value at a time and can only do basic math. If you want to do anything more than calculate a tip, you’re better off with these free and cheap calculator apps.

This 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 hearings.Read more...

Sometimes, 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 side, because I ran out of raita and lacked the ingredients and will to…Read more...

You may have read about the Tibetan monks who spend hours creating impossibly intricate mandalas out of tiny grains of sand, only to mess it all up as soon as they finish as a symbol of the ephemeral nature of all things. When I learned of this, I gasped in horror. All that work. Gone.Read more...

How does your income compare to other people in your age group? Are you earning more or less than your peers—and does your gender affect the answer?Read more...

One of the most frustrating things about the past three years and what we half-jokingly refer to as our “current political climate” is that no amount of phone calls to our representatives, donations to the ACLU or arguments with extended relatives on Facebook seem to make any difference. Morality is crumbling around…Read more...

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a game for interesting times.

Last month, YouTube announced a site-wide change to its hate speech policy, saying it would no longer tolerate videos promoting Nazism, white supremacy, or any other content “alleging that a group is superior in order to justify discrimination, segregation or exclusion” of others due to qualities like race, gender, or…Read more...

Want to see your kid’s drawings float off the page? Have them try this science experiment from Sergei Urban, aka TheDadLab. He shares it with us from his book The Dad Lab: 50 Awesome Science Projects for Parents and Kids.Read more...

The 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 place.