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Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?

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

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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...

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Plant leaning to the side? Here’s why (and how to fix it)

Has your plant suddenly started leaning to the side? Here’s what might be causing the problem, and how to fix it.

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31 Cool And Useful Gadget Gifts For The Person Who Basically Has Everything

Fun, practical, and innovative presents ya just can't go wrong with.

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When Magic Eye Pictures Ruled the World—and Frustrated Millions of People

The biggest fad of 1994 was an optical illusion that had people staring at abstract images and getting upset when nothing happened.

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

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.

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.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

The 12 Best (and Worst) Kitchen Trends from Every Decade

Here, the 11 best and worst kitchen trends—from ‘70s avocado green cabinets to 2010’s modern farmhouse (thanks, Joanna Gaines).

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

8 Interior Design Trends You're Going to See Everywhere in 2022

The experts have spoken—here's what our homes will look like in the coming year.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

9 Ways to Warm up Your Apartment If You Don’t Control the Thermostat

9 tips for warming up your apartment without turning up the heat.

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

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.

Recipes | Recipes

This Recipe Forever Changed the Way I Make Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese recipe by Adriana Adarme is full of smart suggestions for crafting the best grilled cheese for you.

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.

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.

News | News

Labor Day 2020: What’s Open? What’s Closed?

While many people use Labor Day as an excuse to shop ‘til they drop, some places do close their doors whenever Labor Day comes a-knocking. 

News | News

Rich and famous stars don’t have to follow the same coronavirus rules that we do – BGR

New York has a pretty strict coronavirus quarantine requirement for out-of-towners who visit from any of 34 restricted states. Because coronavirus infection rates are still above 10% in those areas, those visitors are supposed to quarantine for 14 days wh

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

Home Improvement | DIY

Simple Ways to Save Money Around the House | The Family Handyman

Spend smart, spend less and save more. Save over $500 a year with these simple ways to save money around the house.

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

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

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.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Absolute Best TV Shows on Netflix to Binge Right Now!

Read this meticulously curated list of addictive series streaming on Netflix this month and start streaming fast.

Entertainment | Entertainment

7 Classic Noir Films to Stream: ‘The Big Sleep,’ ‘Shadow of a Doubt,’ and More

If you love Old Hollywood movies, we rounded up a list of the best noir films from the 1940s and 1950s.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Most Underrated Netflix Original TV Shows

The best Netflix originals that you probably haven't watched yet.

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

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

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Know People Who Brag About Being Too Busy to Get Enough Sleep? Science Says They Might as Well Say They Came to Work Drunk

While for some not getting enough sleep is like a status symbol, research shows it symbolizes something else entirely.

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.

Music | Music

It’s Official! Coachella 2020 Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns | Pitchfork

The Indio festival is pushing the festival to October in response to public health concerns

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

Travel | Travel

The Best Gondola Ride In Southern California Is This Canal Adventure

If you're wishing for a romantic getaway to Italy, there's no need to buy a ticket. Enjoy the best gondola ride in Southern California.

Travel | Travel

Joshua Tree National Park: Essential Tips for Your First Visit

Joshua Tree National Park showcases breathtaking desert scenery, and its namesake trees are just the start. Here's what you need to know before you visit.

Travel | Travel

20 'Secret' Spots Along California's Pacific Coast Highway

California's iconic Highway 1 has many natural and historic attractions along the Central Coast, famous for its beaches and migrating whales. But there are also numerous "secret" spots along the approximately 440-mile coastal drive between San Francisco t

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 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

This Is What Elon Musk Did the Day He Bought Twitter. It's an Amazing Lesson in Productivity

This story about the day Musk's Twitter deal closed reveals a key insight into how he runs multiple companies. Hint: It's not by multitasking.