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It’s not often a simple Facebook meme teaches us new skills. But a handy one making the rounds earlier this month opened my eyes to …
Read morePut A Parmesan Cheese Lid On A Mason Jar To Make An Easy, Versatile Drinking Vessel
Remember the old Kool-Aid commercials with Kool-Aid Man, where he’d heroically bust through the walls of any building at the mere mention of thirsty children? …
Read moreNew Kool-Aid Dippers Turn The Iconic Drink Into Candy
You know the saying that “it’s never too late”? Well, here’s a story that proves it: California mom and full-time welfare professional Evelyn Uba spent …
Read moreWorking Mother Of 4 Passed Bar Exam After Studying For 9 Years
Dogs are fanatically attached to their humans; cats are aloof. Dogs are goofy and happy to the point of irritation. Cats? Chilly and mysterious. Do …
Read moreStudy Shows Cats Are More Attached To Their Humans Than We Give Them Credit For
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Read moreA Team Tested The New IPhone’s Water Resistance By Submerging It In Lake Tahoe
Need to while away some socially-distanced hours? Check out this recipe for one of the strangest culinary inventions of our time: banana-peel bacon. Food writer …
Two friends looking for a moment of natural wonder got the scare of a lifetime while whale-watching off the coast of California earlier this month. …
Read moreVideo Captures Kayakers’ Very Close Encounter With A Humpback Whale
Almost exactly a year after opening his first health clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, last October, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced a second clinic to …
Read moreMichael Jordan Opened Second Medical Clinic For Low-Income Families
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Russian scientists discovered the full carcass of a now-extinct species of bear earlier this month, its snout locked in a snarl after millennia in the …
Read moreScientists Found A Fully Intact Carcass Of An Ice Age Cave Bear
Every home cocktail enthusiast hits the doldrums once in a while — sick of rickeys, bored of Boulevardiers, maxed out on Manhattans. If this describes …
Prepare yourself for a cuteness overload: On Aug. 26, a brand-new koala joey emerged from its mom’s pouch at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and it’s …
Read moreCleveland Zoo Welcomes First Koala Joey In 10 Years
If you’re going to have an industrial accident in your town, you could do a lot worse than this one: The small city of Olten, …
Read moreChocolate ‘snow’ Fell On A Swiss Town After Lindt Factory Mishap
Talk about social distancing: A lonely island off the coast of Scotland is inviting new residents to help grow its population and pitch in to …
Read moreA Remote Scottish Island Is Looking For New Residents
Trader Joe’s selection of sweets and snacks is legendary. Seasonal treats come and go, but the classics remain — and TJ’s miniature dark peanut butter …
Read moreTrader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Recipe Calls For Just 6 Easy Ingredients
Emirates airline is offering some serious peace of mind for its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. A new insurance policy, available to all Emirates passengers, …
Read moreAirline Says It Will Pay Medical And Hotel Costs If Passengers Get COVID-19 While Traveling
Some rough news for fast-food fans: An upcoming overhaul of Taco Bell’s menu will eliminate a dozen items, including classics like the 7-Layer Burrito and Nachos …
Read moreTaco Bell Is Paring Down Its Menu And Getting Rid Of Some Favorites
With mask orders taking effect to combat the coronavirus — and some major retailers requiring them for entry — it’s important to have a face …
Burrito titan Chipotle — already a fast-casual fave — is testing out a tempting new menu option: Cauliflower rice! The cilantro-lime cauliflower rice began appearing …
Read moreChipotle Is Debuting Cauliflower Rice At Select Locations
Nothing refreshes on a hot summer day like an ice-cold, sweet-and-sour margarita. But if you’re short on ingredients or just don’t care much for strong …
Jell-O shots have a bad reputation as the too-sweet staple of college parties and wild beach bars. But these adorable strawberry Jell-O shots from the …
Read moreJell-O Shots In Strawberry ‘cups’ Are Almost Too Cute To Eat
Brighten up your next backyard BBQ session with jalapeño “bottle caps” — a restaurant-style snack that’s a tantalizing marriage of crunchy, fried goodness and a …
Read moreJalapeño ‘bottle Caps’ Are The Perfect Spicy, Crunchy Appetizer
Summertime is peak corn-eating season. We’re grilling it at our barbecues, boiling it on the stove, throwing it into giant pots of seafood and potatoes. …
Cauliflower is one versatile vegetable. The cruciferous plant’s been used as a healthier choice in pizza crust, pasta and even as chicken-free chicken wings. One …
Read moreWe Can’t Believe These Loaded Cauliflower Bites Are Low-Carb
Some may find this unbelievable, but it’s sadly true: There are people who don’t like ice cream. Also true: Some folks can’t eat ice cream …
Read moreBurger King’s Frozen Cherry Fanta Drink Is Back On The Menu
She’s suffered a horrible tragedy, but there’s a bright spot in Gianna Floyd’s future: Texas Southern University offered the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd a …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s Daughter Just Received A Full-Ride College Scholarship
When a group of protestors in Washington D.C. found themselves stuck in a residential area after curfew, one neighbor opened his doors to help folks …
Read moreDC Man Let 70 Protestors Stay In His Home After Police Dispersed Them During Curfew
Australia recently survived a horrifying season of wildfires — the worst one ever, according to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. But at one …
Read moreAustralian Wildlife Park Welcomes First Koala Joey Born Since Wildfires
It’s tough to keep store-bought herbs such as cilantro, basil and parsley, in tip-top shape, even in the best of times. Now that many of …
Read moreThe Best Way To Store Cilantro, Basil And Other Fresh Herbs
Bright springtime mornings call for bright flavors. These zingy muffins from Cookie and Kate combine the ripe flavor of raspberries with a pop of lemon …
Read moreThese Sweet, Tangy Lemon Raspberry Muffins Are The Perfect Spring Breakfast
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Read moreKraft Is Selling A 1-Pound Shaker Of Its Mac And Cheese Powder
Warm weather is returning, but that’s no reason to abandon hot, comforting meals. Heck, life is stressful right now — all the more reason to …
Read moreSpice Up Dinner Tonight With Thai Coconut Curry Soup
This guy’s immune system is something else: A 101-year-old man in Italy, born during the Spanish flu pandemic, contracted the coronavirus and survived the illness …
Read moreMan Born During Spanish Flu Pandemic Recovered From Coronavirus
This is a great time for escapism — and here’s a cool way to play in the world of Harry Potter without leaving your home. …
Cuteness break! Meet the Valais blacknose sheep, otherwise known as the Walliser Schwarznasenschaf. It looks like an adorable creation from Jim Henson‘s puppet shop, but …
Read moreThis Breed Of Sheep Looks Just Like An Adorable Stuffed Animal
Here’s a cool science project that could also double as a unique Easter decoration: Colorful eggs that use salt to create a crystalline “geode” effect. …
Read moreMake Cool ‘geode’ Eggs With Supplies You Already Have Around The House
Have you ever wondered about those little white tables that come in the box with your pizza delivery? Like me, do you think they look …
Read moreIkea And Pizza Hut Teamed Up To Turn Those Tiny Pizza Box ‘tables’ Into Real Furniture
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water — “Baby Shark” returns! This time, though, Pinkfong’s shark family has a …
Read moreNew ‘Baby Shark’ Song Makes Hand-Washing Fun For Kids
Rock superstar Jon Bon Jovi is pitching in to help folks in need during the coronavirus crisis — and donating his time to help his …
Read moreJon Bon Jovi’s Nonprofit Restaurants Are Giving Free Meals To People In Need
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Read moreMinnesota Couple Just Welcomed Rare Identical Quadruplets
At my house, we’re following our state’s social-distancing guidelines. The kids’ schools are cancelled, my husband and I are working from home and now, after …
Read moreLivestream Aquariums And Zoos During Self-Quarantine For A Moment Of Calm
We don’t think too much about the germs that lurk in our car, but when you’re trying to keep safe from the novel coronavirus, it’s …
Read moreHow To Kill Coronavirus In Your Car Without Damaging Surfaces
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Read moreNo-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Couldn’t Be Easier To Make
Springtime means strawberry time! In-season strawberries are the absolute best — and this ingenious strawberry cake recipe that we found by Sally’s Baking Addiction is …
Read moreThis Strawberry Cake Recipe Is A Sweet Way To Welcome Spring
Seltzer-sippin’ season is almost upon us, and fans of sparkling booze have something new to look forward to: White Claw has brand-new flavors hitting the …
Read moreWhite Claw Has 3 New Flavors That Are Perfect For Spring
Here’s some news we didn’t see coming: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have a baby on the way! The stars announced the pregnancy in perfect …
Read moreKaty Perry And Orlando Bloom Are Expecting Their First Child Together
“Ask not for whom the bell tolls,” goes the old saying. “It tolls for thee.” Penn State University students are keenly feeling this sentiment as …
Read moreCollege Students Held A Candlelight Vigil For A Closed Taco Bell
Grab a hankie: You’ll need it when you watch the clip of Virginia dad John Reid receiving the gift of his son’s recorded heartbeat. Reid’s …
If you’ve ever worked in a retail clothing store, you probably think you’ve got great folding skills. I must have folded thousands of pairs of …
Dunkin’, purveyors of all things breakfast, are really on to something with their latest offering: Snackin’ Bacon, a handheld baggie of the good stuff that’s …
Bad Breath Seth, Jack Splat, Bony Tony — the Garbage Pail Kids were beloved by kids and loathed by parents in the 1980s. And soon, …