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Valentine hearts with cockroach

San Antonio Zoo will name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2023February 3, 2023 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 02/03/2023

Scorned by an ex? For $10 this Valentine’s season, you can name a cockroach after your former lover and the San Antonio Zoo will feed …

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Dripping faucet in house

Should you drip faucets in freezing weather?

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Brittany Anas

Leading up to Christmas, we got an Arctic blast in Colorado that caused temperatures to plunge below zero. My homeowner’s association president sent out some …

Read moreShould you drip faucets in freezing weather?

Sour candy

Does eating sour candy before workouts give you better results?

November 10, 2022November 9, 2022 by Brittany Anas

You’ve got a grueling workout ahead. Should you dip into your kid’s Halloween candy stash and pluck out the Sour Patch Kids or the lip-puckering …

Read moreDoes eating sour candy before workouts give you better results?

These maps show America’s favorite Halloween candies by state

October 17, 2022October 14, 2022 by Brittany Anas

Usually at this time of year America is focused on football rivalries and political divides. But, as it turns out, there’s some sweeter competition dividing …

Read moreThese maps show America’s favorite Halloween candies by state

Front door and porch decorated for Halloween

10 Halloween doormats that will give guests a spirited welcome

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read more10 Halloween doormats that will give guests a spirited welcome

These adult Halloween costumes let you channel the spirit of the spooky season

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreThese adult Halloween costumes let you channel the spirit of the spooky season

You can paddle through an abandoned mine in Kentucky in a clear kayak

September 19, 2022September 23, 2022 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 09/23/2022

Maybe you’ve paddled a kayak on lakes or along rivers. But have you ever strapped on a headlamp and entered a cave to explore an …

Read moreYou can paddle through an abandoned mine in Kentucky in a clear kayak

Brown boa constrictor on toilet bowl in bathroom.

4 animals that can sneak in through your toilet pipes

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by Brittany Anas

It sounds like a scene from a scary movie: You lift open your toilet to discover something creepy and crawly staring back at you. While …

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Rachael Ray’s 12-piece cookware set has all the essentials—in adorable colors

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreRachael Ray’s 12-piece cookware set has all the essentials—in adorable colors

Hydro Flasks on desert landscape

The best-selling Hydro Flask will keep you hydrated while you’re being active all day

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreThe best-selling Hydro Flask will keep you hydrated while you’re being active all day

Online passport renewal is now a reality—here’s how to be one of the first Americans to do it

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by Brittany Anas

Renewing your passport just got easier thanks to a new portal from the U.S. State Department that allows you to complete the process entirely online. …

Read moreOnline passport renewal is now a reality—here’s how to be one of the first Americans to do it

This beach tent is a shady game-changer—and it’s on sale right now

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreThis beach tent is a shady game-changer—and it’s on sale right now

Girl with horses at Sorrel River Ranch Resort

9 kid-friendly dude ranches for your next unplugged family vacation

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 by Brittany Anas

In the late-1800s, big-shot city slickers (known to cattle ranchers as “dudes”) discovered that ranch visits out West made for unforgettable getaways. This spurred a …

Read more9 kid-friendly dude ranches for your next unplugged family vacation

People wait for checked luggage at busy airport

Airport worker recommends checking your luggage as late as possible

July 2, 2022July 1, 2022 by Brittany Anas

When you’re ready to get your vacation officially started, it’s a bummer to wait for your suitcase to come rolling by on the conveyor belt …

Read moreAirport worker recommends checking your luggage as late as possible

Sign at real life ranch from 'Yellowstone'

You can book a vacation at Dutton Ranch from ‘Yellowstone’

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Brittany Anas

If you’re a “Yellowstone” fan, you’re familiar with the fictional Dutton Ranch that’s considered in the series to be the largest working ranch in the …

Read moreYou can book a vacation at Dutton Ranch from ‘Yellowstone’

Steak cooked in an air fryer topped with garlic butter

Is air fryer steak as good as the grill?

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Brittany Anas

As much as I love firing up my grill and cooking over an open flame, there’s a good stretch of the year that backyard barbecuing …

Read moreIs air fryer steak as good as the grill?

Look inside the commercial airplane that was converted into a hotel

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Brittany Anas

We’ve spotted lots of re-tired train cabooses that have been madeover into cute Airbnb rentals. But for another travel-themed stay option, did you know there’s …

Read moreLook inside the commercial airplane that was converted into a hotel

donut muffins

These muffins taste like cinnamon sugar doughnut holes

February 13, 2022July 14, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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sticker mule stickers

You can get 10 custom vinyl stickers for $1

February 11, 2022June 9, 2022 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 06/09/2022

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Read moreYou can get 10 custom vinyl stickers for $1

Heart-shaped pasta at Costco

Heart-shaped ravioli is back at Costco for Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreHeart-shaped ravioli is back at Costco for Valentine’s Day

Lighthouse on cliff on Prince Edward Island

Make this beautiful 435-mile walking route in Canada your next travel journey

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreMake this beautiful 435-mile walking route in Canada your next travel journey

Dolly Parton mixing her Duncan Hines cake

Dolly Parton launched a line of Southern-style Duncan Hines cake mixes

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreDolly Parton launched a line of Southern-style Duncan Hines cake mixes

Actor Dean Stockwell in 1989

‘Quantum Leap’ actor Dean Stockwell dies at 85

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Legendary and supremely versatile actor Dean Stockwell, who was four times an Emmy-nominee for his role in the quirky sci-fi series “Quantum Leap,” died on …

Read more‘Quantum Leap’ actor Dean Stockwell dies at 85

New Swiss Miss-flavored Cocoa Puffs is like hot cocoa in your cereal bowl

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 by Brittany Anas

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Read moreNew Swiss Miss-flavored Cocoa Puffs is like hot cocoa in your cereal bowl

Look inside this storybook ‘Winnie the Pooh’-inspired ‘Bearbnb’

September 23, 2021September 22, 2021 by Brittany Anas

An adorable custom-built “Bearbnb” that looks just like Winnie the Pooh’s Tree House opened up in England, offering a rare storybook-inspired stay. Hosting the Airbnb …

Read moreLook inside this storybook ‘Winnie the Pooh’-inspired ‘Bearbnb’

Willie Garson at Alliance for Children's Rights dinner in Beverly Hills

Willie Garson, Stanford from ‘Sex And The City,’ is dead at 57

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Actor Willie Garson, who was known for his role playing a charismatic and stylish best friend to Carrie Bradshaw in the “Sex in the City” …

Read moreWillie Garson, Stanford from ‘Sex And The City,’ is dead at 57

Heavenly Pizza owner Josh Elchert

Restaurant owner gave entire day’s sales to employees to thank them for working through the pandemic

August 2, 2021August 17, 2021 by Brittany Anas

On a typical Monday, Heavenly Pizza in Findlay, Ohio, gets about 90 orders out its doors. But earlier this month the shop’s owner, Josh Elchert, …

Read moreRestaurant owner gave entire day’s sales to employees to thank them for working through the pandemic

MLB home run derby competitor shares $150K winnings with team staff

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Nicknamed “Sho-time,” Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani is a fan favorite. The two-way superstar is a pitcher and a designated hitter, routinely smacking home …

Read moreMLB home run derby competitor shares $150K winnings with team staff

Mobile graduation stage photo

Dedicated teacher built a mobile graduation stage and drove it to students’ homes

July 12, 2021July 13, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Walking across a stage to receive a diploma is a time-honored tradition. So when Central Algoma Secondary School, or CASS, in Ontario, was forced to …

Read moreDedicated teacher built a mobile graduation stage and drove it to students’ homes

How a mom and daughter brought a spelling bee to their school

June 16, 2021June 28, 2021 by Brittany Anas

A few years back, Charlynne Lowe and her mother, Charlene, were at home looking for a movie to watch when they caught the Scripps National …

Read moreHow a mom and daughter brought a spelling bee to their school

25 genius grilling hacks that’ll make you want to barbecue tonight

June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Cooking over an open flame is a method that’s been around since the days of cavemen. Still, that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily prewired to be …

Read more25 genius grilling hacks that’ll make you want to barbecue tonight

Curwood Castle

There are castles in every US state and these are some of our favorites

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Brittany Anas

When you think of magnificent castles, your imagination probably travels to Europe, which is famous for its fairytale-like fortresses. From Germany’s iconic Neuschwanstein Castle (the …

Read moreThere are castles in every US state and these are some of our favorites

Amazon Deals: Kitchen Gadgets Wish List for Prime Day

Amazon Deals: Kitchen Gadgets Wish List for Prime Day

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Brittany Anas

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Rare angler fish washed up on a California beach

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Brittany Anas

A deep-sea fish that marine life experts believe is a Pacific Football Fish — a menacing-looking creature with prickly skin and teeth as sharp as …

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Home inspector conducting a property inspection

Property inspection: Is it safe to skip this step when buying a house?

April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 by Brittany Anas

If you’ve been shopping for a home in this overheated real estate market, you know that winning a bid on a home these days can …

Read moreProperty inspection: Is it safe to skip this step when buying a house?

Viral video shows ‘correct’ way to close a gift bag

March 29, 2021December 15, 2021 by Brittany Anas

When it comes to wrapping gifts, you’ll generally find two camps. Some people glide scissors through wrapping paper with ease and have mastered the art …

Read moreViral video shows ‘correct’ way to close a gift bag

Foot peels: Experts weigh in on whether they’re safe

March 26, 2021March 25, 2021 by Brittany Anas

After a summer of hikes and a winter of playing and coaching basketball (more like masketball these days!), my feet had logged a whole lot …

Read moreFoot peels: Experts weigh in on whether they’re safe

Crisper drawer: What to store in this part of your fridge

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Brittany Anas

You haul home groceries and start loading them into the refrigerator, moving around cartons and containers like a game of Tetris to make space. But …

Read moreCrisper drawer: What to store in this part of your fridge

Buffalo Bill’s house from ‘Silence of the Lambs’ is now a B&B

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Last fall, an iconic three-story Queen Anne Victorian home, best recognized as Buffalo Bill’s lair in “The Silence of the Lambs,” popped on the market …

Read moreBuffalo Bill’s house from ‘Silence of the Lambs’ is now a B&B

Easy baked feta pasta recipe is going viral

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Some of my most favorite meals don’t require recipes. They just come together with simple, quality ingredients, making them easy to commit to memory and …

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Charleston hotel will recreate scenes from ‘The Notebook’ for guests

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by Brittany Anas

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Chocolate-covered jalapenos blend sweet and spicy

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Brittany Anas

From conversation hearts to boxes of chocolate, Valentine’s Day treats are traditionally pretty sweet. But if you want to turn up the heat this year …

Read moreChocolate-covered jalapenos blend sweet and spicy

10 Black-owned Etsy Shops to support

February 2, 2021May 11, 2021 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 05/10/2021

Want to shop goods from Black artisans? Among Etsy’s “editor picks” is a curation tool that features Black-owned shops, showcasing one-of-a-kind creations from independent creatives …

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Facebook will permanently stop recommending political groups following Capitol attack

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Back in October, and ahead of a contentious presidential election, Facebook temporarily stopped using algorithms to recommend political and civic groups to its users. Now, …

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NASA is lending a 3.9-billion-year-old moon rock to the Biden White House

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Brittany Anas

A new decoration on display in Joe Biden’s Oval Office is, quite literally, out of this world. NASA has loaned out a 3.9-billion-year-old moon rock …

Read moreNASA is lending a 3.9-billion-year-old moon rock to the Biden White House

7 steps to avoid being fooled by fake news on social media

January 25, 2021January 28, 2021 by Brittany Anas | Last updated on 01/28/2021

Misinformation on social media is unfortunately nothing new. But a recent set of unique circumstances — the global pandemic and a contentious presidential election — …

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This fake tweet looks so real even savvy users might be fooled

January 22, 2021January 26, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Misspelled words, typos and significant grammar mistakes are overt red flags that can easily tip you off to fake content online. But sometimes disinformation (false …

Read moreThis fake tweet looks so real even savvy users might be fooled

Fresh avocado sliced in half

How to keep your avocados fresh longer

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Brittany Anas

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With Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Brittany Anas

With three dozen COVID-19 cases now confirmed at a research base in Antarctica, the coronavirus has reached a grim milestone: The virus has officially swept …

Read moreWith Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents

This ‘Starburst’ house made from shipping containers is on the market for $3.5M—and it hasn’t even been built yet

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Proving shipping containers can be used to create modern-day architectural marvels, a “Starburst” home on the front porch of Joshua Tree National Park is on …

Read moreThis ‘Starburst’ house made from shipping containers is on the market for $3.5M—and it hasn’t even been built yet

Buy jelly beans that taste like beer

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Jelly Belly has brewed up jelly beans for beer-lovers. Known for its flavor innovations, the candy company sells a “Draft Beer” flavor that was formulated …

Read moreBuy jelly beans that taste like beer

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