Category: Lifestyle
Only a real American senior can explain these 11 things — and the rest of the world is baffled
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Only a real American senior can explain these 11 things — and the rest of the world is baffled There is a version of America that …
This Day in History: Alcatraz closes its doors
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 21, 1963 Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, the world-famous maximum-security prison located on a cold island in the San Francisco Bay, officially closed its doors. As …
Your March 21 AI horoscope: The stars say “be patient” (and maybe proofread that message twice)
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscope The cosmic atmosphere for March 21, 2026, is defined by a significant release of tension as Mercury finally resumes its forward motion …
9 once-loved American destinations that have been ruined by tourism
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Red, White, and Crowded In the heart of America, a curious paradox unfolds: the very cultural treasures we cherish are being eroded by their own allure. …
How (the disastrous) Woodstock ’99 changed music festivals forever
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Summer arrived in 1999 with bold promises of nostalgia. Organizers Michael Lang and John Scher planned to resurrect the magic of 1969, marking thirty years since …
Your March 20 AI horoscope: Dreams, delays & deep thoughts
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscope The cosmic transition on March 20, 2026, marks the most significant astrological turning point of the year as the Sun enters Aries …
10 signs robbers have marked or cased your home
Written by: Richard Sutherland
Signs Robbers Have Marked or Cased Your Home Though casing homes isn’t one of the most modern innovations in burglary, it’s a common method that criminals …
8 pieces of bad Boomer-era “common sense” advice not worth following
Written by: Blake Carson
The Boomer generation — a wellspring of wisdom, or so they often claim Hey, Boomers, let’s talk about those well-worn clichés. While your nuggets of wisdom …
What’s the Strait of Hormuz named after?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The name has been appearing in headlines every single day. Given the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, the Strait of Hormuz …
Zarfs, octothorpes & 11 other everyday things you never knew had names
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Language is supposed to help us describe the world. So why does it leave us pointing at things and saying “that little plastic thingy”? Well, most …
The ’70s health habits that still work today
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The ’70s health habits that still work today There is a tendency to treat the 1970s as a medical dark age, a decade of cigarette ads, …
From clutter to keepsakes: What to do when your ancestors are buried in boxes
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
One of our readers recently wrote to us with something many of you will recognize: “I have boxes of old photographs, letters, and documents from my …
Your March 18 AI horoscope: Mercury’s retrograde & everyone’s rereading their texts
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscope The cosmic landscape for March 18, 2026, is dominated by a powerful New Moon in Pisces that invites a collective emotional reset …
Your March 19 AI horoscope: Big feelings, fuzzy details & Saturn watching you
Written by: Kaitlyn Farley
Your daily AI horoscope The cosmic influence for March 19, 2026, emphasizes a final push toward emotional clarity as a razor-thin crescent moon aligns with brilliant …
The top super female ’70s TV action stars: A look back at the Wonder Women of the liberated era
Written by: Herbie J Pilato
The top super female ’70s TV action stars During the 1970s, television reflected a profound cultural shift. As the Women’s Liberation Movement reshaped American society, the …
The supply chain ends in cell block C
Written by: Nikki Mammano
In the following excerpt from Breaking Good, author Nikki Mammano recalls an early encounter at Oahu Community Correctional Center that showed her the value of soft …
The science-backed benefits of changing your diet after 50 (besides weight loss)
Written by: Diane Amelia Read
Nutritional shifts for women over 50 can do more than improve physical health, they can unlock energy, clarity, and even desire. Last year, I started feeling …
Brain teaser: Can you match these ’70s album covers?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Brain teaser: Can you match these ’70s album covers? Before streaming made music invisible, the cover was part of the experience. Something you held, stared at …
5 blood tests every senior should get
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
5 blood tests every senior should get Your doctor can tell a remarkable amount from a single vial of blood. For adults over 60, routine testing …
This Day in History: French-Algerian sign the Evian Accords
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
March 18 marks the signing of the Evian Accords, which ended French colonial rule in Algeria after 130 years. The agreement called for a ceasefire in …
