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I may not remember much about my childhood, but I do remember this: Third grade. Mrs. Cannon’s class. She’s reading Beverly Cleary’s Superfudge. Partway through, she stops and says, “OK. Anyone who still believes in Santa, step out into the hall.”Read more...

There’s a lot going on in the night sky in December, from the spectacular Geminids meteor shower to Venus at its brightest. Here are some of December’s most impressive star-gazing highlights to mark on your calendar.Read more...

A recent report from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric reveals that over 300,000 Android users installed trojan apps that secretly stole their banking information. While the apps have been removed and deactivated by Google, the developers used unique methods to deploy the malware that all Android users need to be wary…Read more...

Brie en croute is an excessive dish. Brie, on its own, served at room temperature without adornment, is already delightful: soft and spreadable, creamy and a little funky, a cheese that does not need to be melted. Read more...

YouTube on mobile has never been an ideal experience. Unlike watching YouTube on a computer, where you have the flexibility to leave videos playing in the background, YouTube on mobile is usually locked to the app or website you’re using to view it. And if you want all the bells and whistles—such as ad-free streaming—…Read more...

If you’ve ever received a windbreaker branded with the name of the company your spouse works for, a toilet seat, or an emoji pancake pan because “it would be fun for the kids” on Christmas morning, we’d understand your desire to make sure it never happened again. Because we all know that presents that are clearly…Read more...

Every relationship is different, and so is every breakup. I mean, at one point or another, haven’t we all typed, “how long get over breakup timeline” into our search bar? Sadly, there is no mathematical equation to calculate a finite timeframe to recover from heartbreak (at least not according to Oprah Daily).Read more...

I recently went down a Reddit rabbit hole in which commenters described the worst gift they’d ever received—everything from miniature butter knives (at age 7) to used magazines to...a thrift store jock strap? It was all pretty terrible, so of course I then asked you about the worst gift you’d ever received and holy…Read more...

LinkedIn, like all social networks, uses a lot of your personal information to show you ads and sponsored content. Just as you’d be wary about sharing more of your data with Facebook, you should also exercise restraint when sharing information with LinkedIn. If you haven’t been doing that so far, now is the time to…Read more...

We’re in a place where you can finally get weed on demand, even delivered right to your doorstep in many states. This means that instead of just herb shopping for personal reasons, people can and should be giving it as gifts, too. What weed-loving (or weed curious) person wouldn’t want to open a pretty box to find…Read more...

November’s bloody eclipse of the beaver moon was spectacular, but do not discount the full moon of December. Know as the “cold moon,” December’s full moon will rise on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. It will be brightest at 11:37 p.m. ET. Brrr.Read more...

“The thoughts that occur to me while I’m running are like clouds in the sky. Clouds of all different sizes. They come and they go, while the sky remains the same sky always. The clouds are mere guests in the sky that pass away and vanish, leaving behind the sky.”Read more...

Google’s Messages app is an Android smartphone’s answer to Apple Messages, and it has become so ubiquitous on those devices, you might not give it a second thought. It’s pre-installed on most Android smartphones, and can be used as the default messaging app on any Android device.Read more...

If you’re in the market for an iPad Pro, you likely aren’t ignorant of the cost. The high-refresh rate, Mini-LED HDR displays, Apple’s incredible M1 chip, and LiDAR sensor, among other key features, set a premium price for the Pros that you don’t see on other iPads. As such, you might be eyeing a smaller storage size…Read more...

With winter weather approaching, getting ready for the chore of ice and snow removal is an essential prep. Digging out your car and clearing paths and walkways can be frustrating and time consuming, not to mention tough on your lower back, but you can save yourself some time and hassle this season if you think a…Read more...

Somewhere in the middle of the pandemic I fell down a rabbit hole, and learned all about tree tapping to make syrup. Yes—amongst us commoners, in neighborhoods all across America, there are people who tap their own trees to produce their own maple syrup. Read more...

If you’ve ever donated to a good cause online, you’re no doubt familiar with the last step—the potentially anxiety-inducing decision of whether to make your donation public, or keep it anonymous. If you’re anything like me, all kinds of conflicting thoughts rush in.Read more...

Most people go to the local Christmas tree lot with no idea what they’re looking for. Just embarrassing themselves, going, “Uhhmm, that one looks good, I think?” Do not be a Christmas-tree ignoramus any longer. Check out the list below so you can confidently walk up to that guy with the knit hat and rugged flannel and…Read more...

Food on boards is very popular, perhaps more popular than it’s ever been. Search “grazing table” on this world wide web, and you’ll find lots of photos of very large charcuterie and cheese boards, along with many blogs insisting that they are not just “big charcuterie boards.” Grazing tables are a different, new…Read more...

Last month, Universal delighted few, annoyed many, and baffled all but those with a pragmatic view of movies-as-product when it announced Chris Pratt will be taking over the role of Mario in an upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated movie. The actor was also recently cast as loveably outrageous cat stereotype Garfield…Read more...

There’s only so much you can control when it comes to travel, especially during the holidays. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip to see family, or simply worried about driving through the snow to the other side of town, the cold winter months typically mean the start of increasingly dangerous road conditions.Read more...

Chances are good you are less popular than your friends. Poorer, too. Probably they are also better looking. Sorry. This is called “the friendship paradox,” and it’s just logical fact.Read more...

The rise of screen use has raised a number of concerns, especially when it comes to eye health and the impacts of blue light on the eye. But what is blue light, and how much is it really to blame for the strain our daily screen activity is putting on our eyes?Read more...

Holiday lights are a cozy tradition—as the days get shorter, a few sparkly strands can really brighten up the endless evenings. While this holiday tradition is worth keeping, traditional filament light bulbs are not. Here’s why you should make the switch to LED lights this year.Read more...