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Conquer Your Vertigo and Watch this Dazzling Footage of Construction Workers Atop the Chrysler Building in 1929

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How to advertise a podcast in 2020 | TechCrunch

This is how you stay up-to-date on growth marketing tactics — with advice that’s hard to find elsewhere.

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Less Than One Percent of the Population are ‘Super Recognizers’—Take This Test to Find Out If You’re One of Them

This facial recognition test is your chance to earn the right to claim that you never forget a face.

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.

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

Here’s What to Do if You Bought an Uncomfortable Sofa | Apartment Therapy

Whether the cushions are too hard or too saggy, these things can make your living room sofa a little comfier.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

8 of the Best (and Easiest) IKEA Hacks We Spotted This Year | Apartment Therapy

These types of IKEA "hacks" are the perfect combo of affordable and fast to do. So easy, they barely register as a hack.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

A Kitchen for Entertaining: How Wallpaper Sparked a Redesign

See how a bit of well-placed wallpaper becomes the inspiration behind this fresh and inviting kitchen.

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!

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

Chicago among top 5 cities for organized retail crime - Chicago Tribune

Seeing empty shelves at the store? It could be the holiday rush – or organized retail theft. Chicago is one of the U.S. cities most affected by organized retail theft, according to a 2019 report from the National Retail Federation.

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?

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

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.

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

The New Westworld Season 3 Trailer Sets Up an Epic Showdown

When season two of Westworld ended back in April 2018, it felt like season three would never come. The year 2020 felt so far away. Well, that time has finally passed and Westworld season three is coming—with a brand-new trailer that hammers the point home

Entertainment | Entertainment

John Krasinski Tells Us Why He Would 'Absolutely Love to Do' An Office Reunion

A Quiet Place director and actor John Krasinski tells us why he would love to do a reunion of 'The Office' and how he'll always be known as Jim Halpert.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Hugh Grant hated iconic Love Actually dance scene and describes filming it as ‘absolute hell’

Hugh Grant has revealed he hated his iconic Love Actually dance scene to Jump by the Pointer Sisters in Richard Curtis' Christmas film.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Tarantino Says ‘Kill Bill Vol. 3’ Is ‘Definitely in the Cards’ but Would Be Years Away

"I have an idea now that could be interesting," Tarantino tells Andy Cohen about a third installment of his beloved "Kill Bill" franchise.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Netflix Saves NYC’s Last Single-Screen Movie Theater - COOL HUNTING

Shuttered earlier this year, NYC's iconic Paris Theater recently reopened for a limited run of filmmaker Noah Baumbach's latest feature, Marriage Story. The last single-screen movie theater in the city, the Paris originally opened in 1948 (after a ribbon-

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

The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces

One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.

Music | Music

“The Apollo” Documentary Chronicles the History of the Legendary Harlem Theater

Don’t miss the premiere of The Apollo, a new HBO documentary on the legacy and current impact of the legendary Harlem performance venue!

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

Travel | Travel

Is your Airbnb host spying on you with a hidden camera? Use this simple trick to find out.

A cybersecurity expert has identified a simple trick anyone can use to find out whether their Airbnb host might be monitoring them from afar.

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.

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

The 3 Core Elements of Dr. Martin Luther King's Transformational Leadership

These leadership traits are just as applicable today, as they were during the Civil Rights Movement.

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.