News | Interesting Stuff

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.

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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.

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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.

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

15 Fall Trends Interior Designers Are Already Buying Into

From textured fabrics to rattan furnishings to rust-hued accessories, these are the interior designer-endorsed trends you need to know this season.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

37 Clever Items That Will Open Up Your Small Space

Every month we're pulling the best small space furniture finds for under $150 — from stylish nesting tables to comfy ottomans with secret storage.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

9 Stylish, Designer-Recommended Storage Upgrades, Starting at $9.99

With all the storage products on the market, separating the stellar from the so-so can be tricky. So I asked a few interior designers to find out what affordable storage pieces they swear by, and they all had a go-to product that’s as good looking as it i

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

30 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel 10 Times Its Size

Game-changing and stylish design solutions.

Architecture & Interior Design | Decorating & Interior Design

How To Fill Your Home With Art (Without Emptying Your Bank Account)

Think art collecting is only for the elite? Think again. Start (or grow!) your own collection with gorgeous pieces from these accessible sources.

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

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. 

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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

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What’s the status of new stimulus checks? Here’s everything you need to know – BGR

Americans hoping for a new stimulus check sometime soon were no doubt dismayed when the Senate's negotiations over a new coronavirus relief package dissolved into a stalemate.

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Airlines ban alcohol on planes in response to Covid-19 | CNN Travel

As airlines resume operations in the Covid-19 era, many major carriers, including Virgin Atlantic, KLM and American Airlines, are suspending alcohol service on some or all flights

No more air travel for me!

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

'The Lighthouse,' 'Midsommar,' and so much more. Here's the scariest stuff on Prime right now.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Disney Plus is rolling out GroupWatch feature to all US subscribers

Disney Plus is bringing its GroupWatch feature to subscribers in the United States. The move comes after Disney started testing the watch party feature in other countries this month, including Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The New Generation of Teen Movies Is Nicer (and on Netflix)

With major studios no longer making teen comedies, the genre has migrated to streaming, where it’s also adapted to the values of its current demographic

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Last Blockbuster on Earth Is the Subject of a New Documentary

How did the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, survive the sinking of its mother ship? We’re about to find out.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Surprising Characters on Friends Who Were Originally the Show's Main Couple | Mental Floss

Fans of 'Friends' know the story of Ross and Rachel well, but the original plan was to have Monica and Joey get together.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

Travel | Travel

Road Trip Alert: Travel To Or Through These States Can Mean You Need To Self-Quarantine

Are you welcome in the state you're heading? Here's what to know before you go.

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.

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

I tried eating peanut butter before bed and it changed my sleep cycle

I had expected it to keep me a little less hungry throughout the night. And, it did that. But, it also did something else that truly surprised me.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Business Successes (and Failures) of Artists

Surprisingly, artists face many of the same career challenges as people in business.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

How to Handle Packages During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Be cautious and careful. But there’s no need to go overboard with panic.