News | Interesting Stuff

I Am an Alcoholic Father. Sobriety Saved Multiple Lives. | Fatherly

I’ve been sober for 571 days as of writing this. I realized that I had a drinking problem much later than my wife and family did, as often is the case. 

This is compelling. Anyone who has dealt with the addiction of a parent will relate.

News | Interesting Stuff

NASA and Peanuts Team Up to Bring Space-Themed Snoopy Booklets to McDonald's Happy Meals | Mental Floss

As part of a new project promoting STEM, NASA booklets starring Snoopy in space will soon be available with McDonald's Happy Meals.

News | Interesting Stuff

Reading Makes People Feel Happier and Smarter, According to New Poll | Mental Floss

Reading even just 15 pages a day can make people feel happier, smarter, and more relaxed. Who can argue with that?

News | Interesting Stuff

How Harry Potter May Have Been Influenced by the Uniforms of University Students in Portugal | Mental Floss

Students at Portuguese universities have been wearing Harry Potter-style cloaks since long before it was cool.

News | Interesting Stuff

How Polio Inspired the Creation of Candy Land - The Atlantic

A schoolteacher created the popular board game, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, for quarantined children. An Object Lesson.

Books | Books

J.K. Rowling sets the record straight on the 8th 'Harry Potter' book

J.K. Rowling has taken to Twitter to field questions about the eighth "Harry Potter" book.

Books | Books

'Harry Potter' Fans Rejoice: Four New Wizarding Schools Have Been Revealed By J.K. Rowling

If you’re a Harry Potter fan and you don’t follow the Pottermore Twitter account, you’re doing yourself a disservice. To kick off Universal Orlando’s “Celebration of Harry Potter” three day event down in Florida, Harry Potter actress Evanna Ly

Books | Books

One super sleuth 'Harry Potter' fan just worked out why Hedwig had to die

One Harry Potter fan on Tumblr just came up with a theory that perfectly explains Hedwig's death.

Books | Books

You probably missed this tiny, but important detail in the fifth 'Harry Potter' book

Wow, this 'Harry Potter' detail is everything.

Books | Books

The first thing that Snape says to Harry Potter has much more meaning than we thought

Snape's first words to Harry Potter are actually a cryptic message about his mother, Lily.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

Small Space? These 42 Game-Changing Furniture Pieces Will Make It Feel Triple the Size

Living in a small space can be frustrating, especially if you feel like you're lacking storage space. If you're on a mission to get organized and redecorate

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

'Big Carpet' Wants This to End America's Love for Hardwood

Empire Today is developing a carpet called HOME Fresh that is 100% hypo-allergenic, stain-resistant and recyclable.

I welcome the return of carpet!

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

12 Colorful Abstract Art Prints That Will Saturate Your Space

If you’re looking for a way to tie a room together, consider adding an abstract print that features one or two of your accent colors, or if you want to spice up a relatively neutral space, go bold on a graphic, vibrant print instead.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

Visualize Your Wall Painted a Different Color With These Apps

Painting your walls is definitely an undertaking, but not quite as much of an undertaking as figuring out what paint color you want to use.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

8 Designers Walk Into Home Depot With $100—This Is What They Bought | MyDomaine

Tk designers walk into Home Depot with $100. Read on to find out what they bought.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

You Can Get a Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts for $1 to Celebrate Its Birthday

Happy birthday to you.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

Vlasic Is Working on Pickle Chips Made Entirely of Pickles | Mental Floss

These aren't just pickle-flavored potato chips. Vlasic is developing chips made from real, vacuum-fried pickle slices.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

Why Choosing the Second Cheapest Wine on the Menu Isn't Such a Good Idea | Mental Floss

You may think you're being sneaky by ordering wine this way, but restaurants are well aware of this trick.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

12 Wines Under $12: How Low Can You Go and Still Find Values? - The New York Times

The quest for exciting bottles gets trickier as the price drops. But you can still find some gems with a $12 limit.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

This Is Why Trader Joe's Bananas Cost Just 19 Cents Apiece | Kitchn

The story of Trader Joe's super-cheap bananas price is fascinating — and slightly morbid.

Recipes | Recipes

Recipe: How to Make Spicy Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles With ChickenThese Spicy Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

In advance of his new book, "The Gaijin Cookbook," New York City ramen maestro Ivan Orkin walks us through a mouth-watering dan dan noodles recipe.

Recipes | Recipes

38 Meatball Recipes for Any Occasion

Meatballs are a fast, easy addition to many different meals, and an easy way to use up extra ground meat and vegetables. Here are all of our meatball recipes together in one place from the classics to brilliant ways to eat them.

Recipes | Recipes

Million-Dollar Spaghetti Recipe - Allrecipes

Everyone from the kids on up to the grownups will love this creamy mixture of spaghetti and ground beef baked into a casserole and topped with lots of Cheddar cheese.

Recipes | Recipes

These Might Just Be the Best Italian Recipes Ever

When you're craving Italian food, try your hand at one of these dishes. Find out how to make 15 of the best Italian recipes.

Recipes | Recipes

Tennessee Carrot Cake

This is a moist and very flavorful cake that everyone will enjoy. It is easy to assemble and will keep for several days (in very warm weather keep it in the fridge).

News | News

Chips Ahoy recall today: Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies recalled due to "unexpected solidified ingredient" - CBS News

Some consumers have reported gagging, choking or dental injury related to the product, according to food giant Mondelez

News | News

Michael Jackson accusers detail alleged sexual abuse in new interview

Ahead of Leaving Neverland debuting on HBO this Sunday, Wade Robson and James Safechuck — the men accusing Michael Jackson of sexual abuse in the film — are speaking out.

News | News

YouTube Shooting and the Lie of DIY: Why User-Generated Content Is a Myth

The tragedy at YouTube was a gun control issue, but it raises questions about the nature of fame in the internet age.

News | News

Everything you need to know about Puerto Rico's possible statehood - CNNPolitics.com

What's the hold up? And how could it eventually happen?

News | News

Table For One? Winners And Losers in the Cat Lady Economy

More than one quarter of the U.S. population lives alone. Per the latest census, single-person households are now the single largest segment of the U.S. population.  This is a first. What a dramatic change from a little more than 30 years ago when on

Home Improvement | DIY

6 Easy DIY Projects For People Who Think They Suck at DIY Projects | Apartment Therapy

Whether you own, rent, or crash with a friend or family member, DIY projects can help your digs feel more like home. But maybe you’re the type who thinks sanding, glue guns, and polyurethane sound a little too intense for your click-and-you-bought-it pers

Home Improvement | DIY

Why the Huge Do-It-Yourself Market Is Just Getting Started | Inc.com

Turning self-sufficiency into big business.

Home Improvement | DIY

15 Ways to DIY Creative Corner Shelves

Lots of homes have that one strange corner. The corner that's too small for a chair or dresser but awkward if left empty. If you had a corner of your home

Home Improvement | DIY

How To Burn a Silkscreen and Print Your Own Shirts at Home | WIRED

Screen printing is the pinnacle of DIY culture.

Home Improvement | DIY

15 Vintage Crafts We Should Bring Back | Mental Floss

Everything old is new again, especially when it comes to crafting. Some of these vintage crafts are already enjoying a resurgence; others may be waiting for you to bring them back to life.

News | Good News

The World's Most Iconic Toy Store Is Reopening After Suddenly Shutting Down 3 Years Ago

The brand was known for its famous flagship store on 5th avenue in NYC, which closed in 2015.

News | Good News

Meet the Arizona nurse who shocked the world by taking second place at the Boston Marathon

Sarah Sellers tells Moneyish how she raced past pros like Shalane Flanagan to take the $75,000 second-place prize at the 2018 Boston Marathon.

News | Good News

Now THIS Is How You Tell Students They Have A Snow Day

As if getting word of a snow day weren't already exciting enough, these school leaders found an amazing way to spice up the news. School principal James Detwiler and drama teacher Chad Caddell at Stephens Elementary School in Kentucky have been ga...

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Downton Abbey': Where we left off

Here's where all the characters on "Downton Abbey" like Lady Mary and Tom left off at the end of the series, before the forthcoming movie adaptation.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Disney+ will stream on these devices at launch - The Verge

Disney has confirmed its first global launches for the company’s upcoming Disney+ subscription service, and it outlined which devices will be able to access it on day one.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Office Star Ellie Kemper Wants to Do a Reunion Episode

While rumors of 'The Office' getting a reboot have been swirling around for years, the outlook on that happening any time soon doesn't look good. But a reunion episode might just be possible.

I hope this happens!

Entertainment | Entertainment

Help! ‘Yesterday’ Can’t Buy Me Love. So Run for Your Life, or Just Let It Be ... - The Ringer

A new movie imagines a world without the Beatles but mistakes the power of their songs with the essential nature of their history

I was really looking forward to this. Not so much anymore. All of the reviews have been terrible.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Photos of Jack Nicholson Just Being Cool in the 1970s

Heeeeeeere's Johnny! Jack Nicholson, the star of films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, and Chinatown turns 82 today, with a legacy as big as the legends he played on screen. While we're used to seeing him courtside at Lakers games these

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

I.M. Pei, acclaimed architect, dead at 102

Pei will always be remembered for his redevelopment of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the 1980s.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

Darling '50s trailer home in Palm Springs can be yours for $55K - Curbed

This is everything we love combined into one adorable parcel: a converted 1950s vintage trailer "tiny" home—in Palm Springs. But that’s not all.

I love this!

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

10 American Cities With the Coolest Architecture

From Antebellum mansions to adobe palaces to glass skyscrapers, these cities are outdoor art museums unto themselves -- and…

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

10 Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings | Dwell

Ten buildings by the architectural legend were nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The group contains the first works of modern architecture to be nominated by the U.S.

For those of you not familiar with these incredible designs...

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

For the Best U.S. Architecture Per Square Mile, Head to Dallas - CityLab

New York has the nation's tallest skyscraper. Chicago has some fancy buildings. But one city wins when it comes to sheer density of urban design.

I live Dallas, but c'mon...better than Chicago?

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

New Science Reveals 3 Shockingly Simple Secrets to Living Longer (Surprise: They Help Smokers and Drinkers the Most)

Worried about your bad habits? Time to change your breakfast plans.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Exercising for 10 minutes-a-day is enough to save off disability from arthritis 

Arthritis sufferers can stave off disability with less than half of the weekly recommended exercise, a new study has shown.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

I’m surprised how happy I am after giving up alcohol | Catherine Gray | Opinion

Now that I’m teetotal, my family and friends like me a lot more, says the author Catherine Gray

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Does Sparkling Water Hydrate You As Well As Regular Water? | HuffPost

Good news for sparkling water fans!

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Everything You Know About Running Shoes Is Wrong

Though most running shoes are marketed to runners with specific problems -- like under- and overpronation -- comfort may be all that matters.

Music | Music

8 Facts About David Bowie's 'Space Oddity'

Fifty years ago, just weeks before the Apollo 11 landing, David Bowie's iconic single 'Space Oddity' was released.

My favorite Bowie song!

Music | Music

The 35 Best-Selling Albums in American History

Given the tens of millions of copies each of these albums have sold, you're almost guaranteed to have at least one of them in your collection.

Music | Music

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Performs an Incredible Cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes' in NYC

While performing at the Le Poisson Rouge in New York City in April 2018, the incredibly talented Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain live streamed a

Music | Music

Apple Music vs Spotify: Which should you choose?

Apple Music and Spotify are the dominant players in the streaming music industry. Spotify just announced they have 75 million paid subscribers with 170 million total active users. Apple recently hi…

Music | Music

Nirvana Pays Loving Tribute to Kurt Cobain on 24th Anniversary of His Death

"We miss you," the band wrote in a touching tribute to their late singer.

Travel | Travel

6 Smart Ways to Travel Like a Local and Spend (a Lot) Less

You don’t have to spend on expensive tourist attractions and restaurants to have a great vacation. Use these 6 tips to travel while barely touching your wallet.

Travel | Travel

You Can Now Spend the Night on the Beaches of Hawaii in a Retro Volkswagen Campervan | Travel + Leisure

People go to Hawaii for the island experience, but quite often end up in high-rise hotels without beach views and a shuttle to the beach. For

Travel | Travel

Things Americans didn't realize were American until they went abroad - INSIDER

Cultural differences can lead to moments of confusion for Americans traveling abroad. Here are 10 things that have surprised Americans outside the US.

Travel | Travel

25 Must-see Spots in North America According to a Man Who Took a 22,000-mile Road Trip

Here are the top destinations in North America, from a man who drove 22,000 miles through the U.S. and Canada.

Travel | Travel

This Company Will Pay You to Take a Month-Long Road Trip Across Europe

Tough job, but someone has to do it.

Home Improvement | Organization

40 Brilliant Storage Products You'll Be Kicking Yourself You Didn't Think Of First

The power that these have, the intelligence that these have...

Home Improvement | Organization

5 Secrets of People Who Always Seem to Have a Tidy Kitchen | Kitchn

There are some folks who seem to have immaculately clean kitchens at all times. Here's how they do it.

Visual Arts | Visual Arts

The Many, Many Theories About Leonardo da Vinci - The Atlantic

The artist, inventor, and all-around Renaissance man has been dead for half a millennium, but there’s no end to the wild sleuthing about him and his work.

Visual Arts | Visual Arts

David Klein's Magnificent TWA Posters - Flashbak

The illustrator and artist David Klein is best known today for his glorious posters for the Howard Hughes owned Trans World Airlines in the 1950s and 1960s. TWA at the time was one of the world’s most well known and admired airlines. It became the f

Visual Arts | Visual Arts

A Century's Worth of Important Art History Is Going Online

The Wildenstein Plattner Institute plans to digitize its extensive collection of art history materials in the coming years.

Sports | Sports

Olympics Day 4: U.S. lands more medals and a historic triple axel; plus, what to watch Monday

The latest from PyeongChang, plus a viewer's guide to what's coming next at the Winter Games.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Use this 3-step copywriting formula to overcome writer’s block

This simple but effective approach will unclog your synapses and get the ideas flowing again. Ever struggle to start writing your copy? I did. I struggled with starting a lot, especially at the beginning of my career. Back then, starting was difficult b

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Is your life on track? 3 questions to ask yourself at 30, 40, and 50 to find out

Just as life evolves, so too should the questions you ask yourself to make sure you’re on track to live the life you want.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

4 Ways to Boost Your Financial IQ

If you’re not familiar with the concepts of compound interest, investments, retirement funds, and all those other seemingly scary terms, it can be overwhelming to even get started.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

To Amplify Career Growth, Try Crowdsourcing Your Mentorship

Disrupt your career by crowdsourcing your mentorship and take your professional goals to the next level.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

5 Things My Therapist Didn't Tell Me About Depression (That I Wish I Had Known)

Depression is complicated.

Politics | Politics

This is not your father’s Democratic Party: Debate shows how leftward it has moved - Los Angeles Times

The kickoff of two nights of Democratic presidential candidate debates marks the start of a new phase of the campaign.