Category: Lifestyle
These foods are scientifically proven to make you happier
It turns out you really are what you eat. Serotonin—”the happiness hormone—” is a chemical in our brain that regulates mood. Over the years, scientists have …
Survey: Your parents & grandparents spill what they really want for the holidays
Your mom wants something surprising for the holidays this year. And so does your dad. In our holiday gift survey, we asked parents and grandparents …
9 of the best mustaches from ‘Movember’
Since 2009, the charity No-Shave November has asked men to do a weird thing (well, not that weird given their name): don’t shave in the name of …
How to cope with financially unstable parents
How old were you when you realized your parents struggled with money? I was five: crouched on the top stair, listening once again to my …
Holiday gift ideas under $100 for everyone on your list
If you’re struggling to come up with unique gift ideas for that special someone, I’ve found over 20 gifts that will please even the most finicky …
Yes, Gen Z really does hate your Christmas gifts
The holidays are a time of joy and happiness. But according to the latest finder.com data, more than half of us will face another feeling: …
The social media campaign that failed to kill America’s biggest climate law
Quick takes: United for Clean Power looked like a grassroots movement of concerned environmentalists. It was actually a shell nonprofit used as cover to fund a dark money …
Flowers in film: The meaningful roles they’ve played
Flowers play a dominant role in our everyday lives. Whether you’re a casual admirer or an ardent enthusiast, everyone can agree on their natural beauty. …
Floating abortion clinics µ nations: How the high seas became a renegade’s refuge
The lawlessness of the oceans has given rise to countless absurd and remarkable stories of renegades and mavericks seeking to escape national sovereignty. Sealand is …
These are America’s favorite holiday traditions
Christmas is the time to be merry – for most this means sharing a good time with friends and family, but indulging in food, presents and TV …
5 things to know before holiday shopping on that 0% credit card
If you have good or excellent credit, you may qualify for a credit card offer with an introductory 0 percent APR. Then, when you’re …
More people are hoping apps can buy them love … literally
Dating Costs Rise Match Group (MTCH), the owner of popular dating apps Tinder and Hinge, just reported a 2% increase in paid subscribers across all …
How to pamper your pooch without blowing your budget
America loves its furbabies. The percent of U.S. households with a pet is climbing — about 70% now, with more than 23 million households adding a …
Do you know the meaning & symbolism of these favorite fall flowers?
Fall is a wonderful time of year to introduce some new flowers to your home. Among the season’s most popular are chrysanthemums. Lovingly referred to as …
Medieval kings were mostly vegetarian? What?
Flexitarianism isn’t so new after all. As it turns out, kings in the medieval period ate mostly plants, with meat served as occasional treats for feasts …
13 Christmas gift ideas for the men in your life
Christmas is simply a magical time of year where friends and family come together, overeat and indulge. But sometimes it can be a real pain in …
The 10 best career quizzes: Figure out what you should really be doing
Making a career change can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know where to start, and even harder to figure out which career path is right …
500 trucks pass through this Newark intersection every hour. Kids are paying the price
Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed …
How to market locally during the holiday season
As a local business owner, you know the importance of your community. Your neighbors are the ones who frequently visit your shop and recommend your …
$50 holiday gifts for everyone on your list
The holiday season is here again. Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday you were wracking your brain for a budget-friendly gift for that special someone? …
Are you addicted to money and don’t even know it?
When you think of addiction, you might automatically think of people who are dependent on drugs, alcohol, or food as a coping mechanism. But it’s also …
The incredible amount invested in space travel over the last decade
Private space travel is taking off, with around $265 billion having been invested in space startups since 2014. According to Space Capital, almost half of this …
You can tell the difference between Baltimore & DC from space. Here’s how
The shot from high above Earth was otherworldly. As the International Space Station passed over Baltimore and Washington D.C. on July 15, 2020, the crew …
Frugal living tips that can save you a bundle
Everyone wants to save more money. But in 2022, it’s arguably more challenging than ever before. In fact, you can see that gas prices …
20 simple lifeskills that can save you cash
With rising inflation and stagnant wages, being frugal with your spending is a good idea. But you can go a step further: By learning some valuable …
The world’s largest living plant is bigger than Brooklyn
When Australian researchers went to find out how much genetic diversity was contained in the seagrass meadows of Shark Bay, a World Heritage Area in …
Dystopia meets impossible wonder in the world’s oceans
Too big to police, and under no clear international authority, the high seas constitute perhaps the wildest and least understood frontier on the planet. Invisible …
The secrets of giving a great elevator pitch
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” …
Are people really buying homes through social media?
Sales Have Stalled With the average national mortgage rate hovering around 7%, the housing market, which was on fire during 2020 and 2021, is finally …
The shocking number of Americans who get their news from social media
Despite several studies finding that social media is rife with misinformation and widespread consensus that foreign actors tried to use social media to influence the past two …
