Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

Why A Normal Person From 20 Years Ago Looks Like A Monk Today

When I took out a smartphone at a baseball game in 2002, I was the only one in the whole stadium. I looked weird as hell to my friends, chatting to someone in the UK over GPRS. Now everyone has a…

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

With Cameras Everywhere, Crazy Coincidences Are Now Normal

A viral TikTok trend sees people inadvertently finding their future partners and best friends in the background of old photos.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

AI Photo Restoration Brings Victorian Portraits to Life

It's like the pictures from Harry Potter.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?

“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

33 Anonymous Stories About The Most Disturbing Things The Popular Kids At Their School Did

Maybe being one of the cool kids isn't all it's cracked up to be...

Books | Books

New Year Brings 13 New Mystery & Thrillers To Read In January

From dark academia to cozy mysteries, January's new mystery & thriller releases have something for everyone.

Books | Books

These 7 Books Can Help You Make More Money and Advance Your Career

The best business books of 2022 so far (and one from very late 2021).

Books | Books

Amazing Things Found in Old Books | Mental Floss

From George Washington's hair to a winning lotto ticket, surprises abound between the pages of vintage books.

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

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

11 Ways to Hide Your TV in Plain Sight

From a drop cloth to an antique easel, here are 11 ways to camouflage an unsightly TV in your home.

I hate walking into a room and seeing a giant TV being the first thing people see!

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

Ikea hacks that will fool your friends – 10 ideas that are artfully elegant

Explore our creative Ikea hacks to transform affordable furniture designs into something truly special

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

20 Savvy Tips For Storing Your Books Without Using A Bookshelf

If you're a big reader, you may wonder how to store your books in a neat and organized way. Here are 20 ideas for storing your books without using a bookshelf.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

How To Decorate Your Home Like Don Draper's Apartment In Mad Men

Obsessed with the mid-century modern, 1960s style on Mad Men? Here are some tips for how to decorate your home like Don Draper's apartment in Mad Men.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

The Ultimate Guide To Retro Decor

From bold patterns to abstract art, there are endless ways to bring retro style to your home. Check out our ultimate guide to retro decor for more inspiration.

Food & Drink | Food & Stuff

The Food & Wine Guide to Thanksgiving

We've rounded up everything you need to pull off a feast to remember.

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.

Recipes | Recipes

Piña Colada Pie Recipe

Piña colada pie is a festive summertime cream pie recipe with an easy coconut cookie crust, coconut custard with a touch of rum, a layer of sweet-tart pineapple, and a mound of whipped cream. Top with toasted coconut and it’s a party in a pie pan.

Recipes | Recipes

22 Cozy Cast-Iron Dinners for Fall

As we approach chilly nights, these cozy dinners are guaranteed to keep you warm. With nutritious produce like sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli and carrots, these dishes are well-suited for the fall. Plus, they only require one cast-iron skillet, so you won

Recipes | Recipes

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Home

This homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe contains real pumpkin puree, just like the Starbucks version.

Recipes | Recipes

Make Perfect Meatballs In Honor Of National Meatball Day

National Meatball Day is coming up on March 9, and it’s as good an excuse as any to perfect our craft just in time for an epic celebratory feast.

Recipes | Recipes

Creamy Potato-Cabbage Soup Recipe | Real Simple

Comfort food doesn't have to mean simmering a pot on the stove for hours—a warm, hearty bowl of soup is about 30 minutes and 10-ingredients away.

News | News

Flights across the U.S. grounded after FAA experiences computer outage

Flights across the United States were grounded Wednesday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration said it experienced a computer outage.

News | News

Swastika Mountain in Oregon Is (Finally) Getting a New Name

An obscure mountain in Umpqua National Forest has been saddled with a horrifying label for over a century.

News | News

Mojave Trails National Monument Could Become A Dark Sky Sanctuary

Interns with the Women In Science Discovering Our Mojave, or WISDOM, program spent long pandemic nights measuring light pollution in the desert.

News | News

How a 1960s discovery in Yellowstone made millions of COVID-19 PCR tests possible

The science behind COVID-19 PCR tests can be traced back to two microbiologists' discovery in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park.

News | News

Scammed student sues Navient, asking for cancellation of debt he took on to attend for-profit college

The plaintiff and his mother, who co-signed on his private student loans, are still facing collection activity on what has grown to $69,000 in private...

For profit colleges are a huge scam.

Home Improvement | DIY

Before and After: A $50 Hack Turns This Plain Glass IKEA Cabinet into a High-End Statement Piece

A $260 IKEA MILSBO gets a style upgrade thanks to DIY add-ons totaling $50.

Home Improvement | DIY

10 Genius DIY Garage Storage Ideas That Eliminate Clutter

Whether you're storing an abundance of holiday decorations, tools, gardening gear, or all of the above, organize the clutter in your garage with these clever DIY storage ideas.

Home Improvement | DIY

How to Make Any Basic Hanger Instantly More Functional

You don’t need to replace all your slippery plastic hangers with expensive non-slip velvet ones to solve the problem of disappearing robes and sweaters. There’s a super easy fix, and it’s probably somewhere in your craft closet.

Home Improvement | DIY

How to edge a lawn – for a professional finish

Learn how to edge a lawn – and give your garden a smart, elegant look

Home Improvement | DIY

DIY Crafts For Adults That Help You Rediscover Your Creativity and Passion

Crafting is one of the most satisfying things to do in life and it has nothing to do with age or any other aspects. It's simply a great feeling to build

News | Good News

This 10-Year-Old Is Sending Art Supplies to Hundreds of Kids in Homeless Shelters and Foster Homes

Chelsea Phaire is helping kids in homeless shelters and foster homes deal with stress and boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic by mailing them art kits.

News | Good News

75 Examples Of Hilariously Positive Graffiti

Even the simplest scribbles have a purpose of expressing an opinion, frustration, or simply affirmation that one exists and wants to be heard.

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

'Cobra Kai' Star Ralph Macchio Broke His Instagram Silence About Devastating Season 6 News

After the Netflix show 'Cobra Kai' announced season 6 would be its last season, 'Karate Kid' cast member Ralph Macchio posted an Instagram about the news.

Entertainment | Entertainment

10 Differences Between 'The Wizard of Oz’ Book and Movie

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Cobra Kai Season 5: Everything We Know About the Netflix Show

Here's what to expect from Season 5 of Netflix's Cobra Kai, as The rivaling dojos return to the big screen for the fifth time.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Real Estate Reality Shows Are Lying to You

Every single show on HGTV is spun from a web of lies.

Entertainment | Entertainment

20 of the Best Long Movies That Are Actually Worth Their Runtime

The Diet Coke's kicking in and I ran out of popcorn forty minutes ago.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

This DIY Guesthouse Cabin Comes in a Kit and Only Takes Three Days to Build

We could all use a little extra space these days. Whether it’s a guestroom, a home office where you can actually work without interruptions, or just a quiet space to regroup and recharge after a busy day, having a separate space that’s truly detached from

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...

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

A 45-year-old brain expert shares how he eats like a 'SuperAger' to stay 'sharp and focused' every day

There is a group of people longevity researchers call "SuperAgers," who are in their 80s and beyond but whose brains are decades younger. Neuroscience expert Marc Milstein has implemented their habits into his own life. Here's a look at what he eats

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Alzheimer's nasal vaccine to enter human trials for the first time, spurring renewed hope for preventing the disease

Brigham and Women's Hospital is conducting the first human trial of an Alzheimer's nasal vaccine meant to prevent or slow the disease's progression.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Yes, You Can Enjoy Alcohol and Still Lose Weight — Here’s How

You can drink alcohol and lose weight if you follow these six steps laid out by a dietitian, including drinking in moderation and choosing the right beverage.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

What Really Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night

If you enjoy a glass of wine every night, find out how the drink affects everything from your weight to your gut and heart — and which type of wine is best.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Here's what a 90-day 'stay home' order means for New Yorkers

Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered all non-essential businesses to shut down and for people to remain indoors

Music | Music

Here’s every song on the ‘Cobra Kai’ season five soundtrack

The soundtrack to Cobra Kai season five has been revealed, featuring songs from Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Survivor. 

Music | Music

Musicians defend Taylor Swift after Damon Albarn says she "doesn't write her own songs"

Figures from the music world have come out to defend Taylor Swift after Damon Albarn claimed that she “doesn’t write her own songs”.

Music | Music

John Lennon death: What happened on the day The Beatles star was shot? | The Independent

Fans around the world are marking the 41st anniversary of Lennon’s passing this week

Music | Music

The Maestro: 10 Facts About Ennio Morricone

When famed composer Ennio Morricone passed away on July 6, 2020, he left behind a body of work that eclipses the idea of “productivity” itself. In addition to composing thousands of hours of music for hundreds of movies, he created several indelible momen

Music | Music

Coronavirus tips: The lost art of deep listening: Choose an album. Lose the phone. Close your eyes.

The experience of listening in solitude, without interruption or distraction, to albums from start to finish. With album recommendations, but it’s more about the closed-eyes experience.

Travel | Travel

27 Interesting Facts about the Eiffel Tower You Might Not Know

Without doubt, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most well recognised landmarks in the world - but how much do you know about it? Here are 27 Interesting Facts about the Eiffel Tower you might not know

Travel | Travel

Quit your job and live on a yacht? 8 ways to make it happen - Yachting World

Erin Carey talks to a variety of liveaboard yacht cruisers about how they make a living on a yacht and what their days look like

Travel | Travel

Budget Airlines Travel Hacks: Tips and Tricks for How to Fly for Cheap

Our team of writers shares tips on flying low-cost carriers like Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue, and Frontier. Here are some travel hacks to save money

Travel | Travel

9 Unique Experiences At JFK’s Incredible TWA Hotel

With vintage touches, '60s music playing throughout, and some historic decadence, the TWA Hotel is a staple of JFK International.

Travel | Travel

7 Things to Do in Greater Palm Springs You’ve Probably Never Thought of Before

From Joshua Tree to Palm Desert, Explore Greater Palm Springs Like Never Before With These Unique, Off-the-Grid Activities, Hidden Gems

Home Improvement | Organization

25 Things That’ll Help Make Your Messy Home Nearly Unrecognizably Clean

Mess, clutter, and junk are no match for these products.

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 Top 10 Best Free Fonts for Designers in 2023

For amazing typographic designs in the year 2023, take advantage of our top 10 free fonts selection that graphic designers can download.

Not sure if this belongs in “visual arts,” but it is design!

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.