Sorry, but You’ll Never Win the Mega Millions Jackpot
So, you didn’t win the $1 billion Powerball jackpot last month, and now you think you’ve got another shot—at the current $1.25 billion Mega Millions pot. Well, you won’t win that one either (or the one after that), no matter how dedicated you are to the chase. Even if you did win, we’ve seen time and time again that…Read... #press
These Lights Are Now Banned for Sale in the US
As of Aug. 1, 2023, incandescent lightbulbs are effectively banned for sale and manufacture in the United States—mostly.Read more... #press
How to Sneak Food Into the Movies Like a Criminal Mastermind
Whether you like lowest-common-denominator Superhero sequels or snobby arthouse cinema, all movie-goers can agree on one thing: The price of multiplex food is too damn high. But you can make movie food nearly free with this one simple trick that theater-owners hate: Bring your own snacks into the movies.Read more... #press
Spicy Cold Tofu Is Your Go-to Quick Summer Dish
Spicy cold tofu may very well be the quickest recipe I know. I’ve made myself numb to the “prep time” and “cook time” I see at the tops of most recipes–it’s rather subjective to the maker’s skills and experience, and it’s particularly offensive when a recipe claims to take 15 minutes and it really takes an hour.…Read more... #press
The First Things You Should Do If You Win the $1.25 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
The winner (if there is one) of Friday’s Mega Millions lottery drawing will instantly become one of the richest people in the world, with the jackpot eclipsing a cool $1.25 billion. While it’s been well-documented that winning the lottery won’t necessarily translate into a lifetime of eternal... #press
These Are the Best Devices to Keep Track of Your Kids
I’ve lost my kids during a Target run more times than I care to admit, which makes me reluctant to give them more freedom to venture out into the world. Though I may misplace my children once in a while, I’ve somehow never lost my smartphone. This troubling fact has made me wonder if I should invest in a system to…Read... #press
How to Sneak Food Into the Movies Like a Criminal Mastermind
Whether you like lowest-common-denominator Superhero sequels or snobby arthouse cinema, all movie-goers can agree on one thing: The price of multiplex food is too damn high. But you can make movie food nearly free with this one simple trick that theater-owners hate: Bring your own snacks into the movies.Read more... #press
What the IRS's New ‘Paperless Processing Initiative’ Means for You
In an effort to modernize and streamline its operations, the IRS has unveiled plans to achieve “paperless processing” for tax returns by 2025. In a press release Wednesday, the agency lamented how it receives about 76 million paper tax returns and forms each year, and that “its limited capability to accept... #press
What People are Getting Wrong This Week: Trump and the First Amendment
The filing of criminal charges against a former president for trying to overturn an election is both a cataclysmic historical event and an incredible annoyance to people who respect the truth. Thanks to Donald Trump’s latest indictment, even greater mountains of bullshit will be spread throughout our... #press
The Best AirPods Pro Settings Everyone Should Be Using
Apple’s AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds you can buy, especially if you’re already entrenched in the Apple ecosystem. Like many Apple products, AirPods Pro are pretty simple to setup and use. However, there are also plenty of settings you should be using (and changing) from the default. Read more... #press
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Your Peloton Might Have a Secret Netflix App
For an exercise bike with a giant screen on it, you would think Peloton would give you an easy way to watch movies while you pedal. But until recently, the screen was just for workout-related content. Some Peloton users—including myself—have found that there is a Netflix app already secretly enabled on the Bike.…Read more... #press
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'Dopamine Decor' Can Make Your Home Happier
For anyone who craves color, comfort, and nostalgia, modern living spaces can seem dull. But figuring out how to fit your own personality into your home’s decor can be tricky, especially if you want a cohesive, pulled-together look. Luckily, there’s a design style that can help you get all your cozy, dreamy,…Read more... #press
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All the Ways You Can Use Peaches Like Tomatoes
If I were to give you a peach and tell you it was basically a tomato, you would look at me with concern. and you would be wrong to do so. No, the two fruits don’t taste all that much alike—a peach is sweet and “fruity” in the classical sense, while the tomato is noticeably tangy and packed with savory glutamates,…Read more... #press
The Accessories That'll Make You Actually Use Your Water Bottle
Somewhere there’s a student of human behavior who can explain why, for so long, I have surrounded myself with water bottles, yet still remained dehydrated. I had several good reasons for this—which I will get to—but whatever the cause, I was determined to fix it. Fortunately for me, the solutions were only a... #press
You Can Fix a Chipped Granite Countertop in Five Minutes
Design trends come and go, but certain materials persist. Granite and other natural stones are always popular countertop choices in kitchens and bathrooms because of their natural beauty and incredible durability—granite can last for decades if properly cared for. But being durable doesn’t necessarily mean …Read more... #press
All the Ways You Can Use Peaches Like Tomatoes
If I were to give you a peach and tell you it was basically a tomato, you would look at me with concern. and you would be wrong to do so. No, the two fruits don’t taste all that much alike—a peach is sweet and “fruity” in the classical sense, while the tomato is noticeably tangy and packed with savory glutamates,…Read more... #press
All the Ways to Make a Beach Trip Easier With a Baby
You may have already bought your baby an adorable sun hat and a bottle of sunscreen, but there are a few other considerations you’ll need to make to be sure baby’s first beach trip is a success. (To be clear, you still need the adorable hat and the sunscreen, though.)Read more... #press
Use ‘Mood-Ring Paint’ for a Color-Changing Effect on These Surfaces
Paint can add all kinds of dimension to a room. It can help make your space bigger or smaller, and it can even affect your mood. If you want your decor to match your mood all the time, there’s a new, psychedelic option to take advantage of: Mood-ring paint, also known as thermochromic paint, will react to... #press
You Should Be a ‘Safety-Net Parent’
Knowing when and how to help your child is one of the toughest challenges of parenting. Stepping in too quickly means they risk losing out on the chance to learn how to do things themselves, while stepping in too late can lead them to getting so frustrated that they give up altogether. And in either scenario, kids…Read more... #press
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The Best Way to Weigh Down Your Pie Crusts
Blind baking pie crusts should be simple: You line crimped, chilled pastry with parchment or foil, fill with dried beans to weigh it down, and bake until crisp. I’ve been making pies for years, but until I switched my weights from dry chickpeas to this trick—which I learned from Supreme Pastry Genius Stella Parks…Read more... #press
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