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Calling All Gen Xers: The Illinois State Museum Wants Your Help Curating a New Generation X Exhibit

If you were born during the Gen X years—1965 to 1980—the Illinois State Museum might feature your old Trapper Keeper.

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13 Pro Tips for Your Second Passover In Isolation

Keeping those of us still isolated in mind, we’ve prepared a list of tips for making this Passover as positive, meaningful and memorable as possible!

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See gorgeous photos of fall foliage in New York City right now

You don't have to scramble to get upstate to catch the end of New York's glorious fall foliage season.

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Everything You Need to Celebrate Passover During Coronavirus - Passover

As Jewish people around the world prepare for Passover under the pale of coronavirus, we are faced with a host of new challenges and questions.

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Why Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Need a Passport to Travel Abroad

It’s unnecessary for the queen to carry a UK passport, but the perk doesn’t extend to the rest of the royal family.

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

Jennifer Aniston makes 50 look like 30 — here's how she gets such flawless skin

From the products she uses to the treatments she stays away from, here are all the beauty tips that keep Jennifer Aniston's skin looking so good.

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

Amber Heard, Her Swim Cap, and Gown Win Best Dressed of the Week

From red carpets to IRL sightings, here are the best dressed celebs of the week.

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

How the Magazine Industry’s Identity Crisis Plays Out on Its Front Page - The Ringer

Print may be dying, but the magazine cover still plays an essential role in defining—and sustaining—a media brand. Can the cover outlive the magazine?

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

The Old Days in Living Color: 26 Found Snaps of Beautiful Ladies Defined the Post-War Fashion Styles ~ vintage everyday

Style & Fashion | Fashion & Beauty

Fast Fashion’s Surprising Origins - Racked

Both the high-low collab and ultra-efficient manufacturing were born out of WWII-era austerity.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Academy Awards: Depressingly Woke & Dull

In future years, not only will people not be watching the Oscars (last year’s ceremony hit an all-time low of 23.6 million viewers, and this one won’t approach that), but you’ll have to explain why people once thought these things were once considered fun

It was a festival of vapid, predictably whiny, vapid cliches.

Entertainment | Entertainment

HBO Max Removes Free Trial Ahead of Release of 'Wonder Woman 1984'

It looks like there is a new trend emerging as HBO Max joins the list of streaming services doing away with the free trial option. When trying to directly sign-up for HBO Max on their website, it now only gives you the …

Entertainment | Entertainment

New on Netflix November 2020: Movies, Shows & Series Coming This Month - Thrillist

So many original movies and shows come to Netflix this month.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Apple eyes new streaming strategy after Tom Hanks drama breaks records

World War II epic ‘Greyhound’ gave Apple TV Plus its first bona fide hit. Now executives are looking to double down, insiders say, finally making Cupertino a player in the streaming wars.

Entertainment | Entertainment

'The Office' Fan Theory: Why Michael Scott Hates Toby Flenderson | Mental Floss

To some 'The Office' viewers, Michael Scott's deep hatred of Toby Flenderson seems irrational. But one fan thinks it stems from a childhood trauma.

Recipes | Recipes

Kosher Vegan Black-Rice Stuffed Mushrooms!

If you haven't tried black rice before, don't be scared. It's good stuff. More similar in taste and texture to wild rice than to either brown or white rice. You can also try it in this warm fall salad I made a couple of years ago, which is still a favorite.

Recipes | Recipes

Sweet, Sticky Bourbon Chicken Is a Weeknight Winner

No one will ever say no to this super-easy chicken stir-fry dressed in a sticky-sweet glaze of bourbon and brown sugar. Here's how to make it at home.

Recipes | Recipes

Grandma's Chicken 'n' Dumpling Soup Recipe | Taste of Home

I've enjoyed making this rich homemade dumpling recipe for over 40 years. Every time I serve it, I remember my southern grandma, who was very special to me and was known as an outstanding cook. —Paulette Balda, Prophetstown, Illinois

Recipes | Recipes

Crunchy & Vibrant Summer Rolls with Almond-Miso Sauce - Vegetarian - Kosher Recipe

I first attempted summer rolls (or rice paper rolls) like these a few years ago, and I simply could not master them.

This looks so delicious. Perfect for summer!

Recipes | Recipes

Marinated Cucumber-And-Tomato Salad Recipe | MyRecipes

This easy cucumber and tomato salad tastes like summertime in a bowl. The dressing is light and zingy from the vinegar, the cucumbers and onion are so

Humor | Humor

Sean Spicer is Trump's dad in a 'Daily Show' parody of that BBC video

How'd he get in there?

Humor | Humor

29 Dad Jokes That Are So Bad They're Actually Good

Why can't you hear a pterodactyl use the bathroom? Because the

I remember way too may of these. So I put this in "humor" with m awareness that some of these are not really "funny."

Humor | Humor

Whole Foods Stereotypical Shoppers - The 26 People You See at Whole Foods

You totally make the "should be called Whole Paycheck" joke, don't you?

I am not a big fan, but I know a lot of people who are, so this is for them!

Humor | Humor

How to be a Parent (27 pics)

Some useful tips... Source: Walltowatch

These are useful tips!

Health & Fitness | Health

Tinnitus Bothers Millions Of Americans. Here's How To Turn Down The Noise

Ringing in the ears has been on the rise during the pandemic. Here's what to know if you suffer from it, and techniques to help quiet the bothersome sound.

Health & Fitness | Health

Israel reports link between Pfizer 2nd shot and heart problem in males under 30

Myocarditis side effect is extremely rare and in most cases mild, experts say findings unlikely to affect decision on extending vaccination drive to 12-15-year-olds

Health & Fitness | Health

Coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be as effective in obese people, experts say

A coronavirus vaccine, once found, likely won't be as effective in protecting people who are obese, researchers have warned.

Health & Fitness | Health

Dr. Scott Atlas disputes COVID-19 fear mongering tactics from our health officials

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – As coronavirus cases continue to increase across the United States, health officials and Democrat politicians seem to be using that statistic to fear monger and justify closure orders. Dr. Scott Atlas of the Hoover Institute, discussed

Health & Fitness | Health

Making your own face mask? Some fabrics work better than others, study finds

What is the best fabric to use to sew your own face covering? Here's how to sew your own face mask at home.

Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace

Looking for a Startup Idea? Here Are 10 That You Can Steal from Successful Entrepreneurs.

Successful entrepreneurs are sharing their unused business ideas online. Maybe one of these are for you?

Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace

Are you over 40 and ready to be an entrepreneur? Here we tell you how to succeed with this new adventure

You don't have to get stuck in corporate life. Take the first steps to turn your passion into success.

Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace

Why Entrepreneurs Need Writing Skills (and How to Improve Yours)

All business owners should also be good, diverse writers to better engage their audience and set themselves apart from the pack.

Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace

These will be the 15 highest-paying jobs by 2025

These roles are currently experiencing the biggest pay rises.

Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace

How entrepreneurs can raise money for a new business—and the advantages if you're over 50

Believe it or not, small-business owners who are 50+ have two big advantages. Here's what to know about crowdfunding, grants, bank financing and tapping your...

History | History

When Abraham Lincoln Tried His Hand at Being a True Crime Writer | Mental Floss

In another era, Abraham Lincoln could have made for a great 'Dateline NBC' producer. The future president once penned a true crime tale based on a murder case he worked on as a lawyer.

History | History

The Reason Supreme Court Justices Wear Black Robes

The tradition of judges wearing black robes goes back centuries, but the meaning behind it is as timely as ever.

History | History

NASA Names Headquarters for 'Hidden Figure' Mary Jackson

Mary W. Jackson, NASA’s first Black female engineer, was an unsung hero of the Space Race in the 1960s.

History | History

A Brief History of the White House Bunker

Pearl Harbor prompted the White House to build a bomb shelter, and 9/11 might have prompted the construction of another.

History | History

Victorian Women Worked Out, Too—They Just Did It Wearing Corsets

Victorian women weren’t exactly doing HIIT workouts—in fact, they were trying not to break a sweat at all.

Science & Technology | Technology

DuckDuckGo uses App Store privacy labels to call out Google for ‘spying’ on users - 9to5Mac

Google is slowly updating its many iOS applications with App Store privacy labels, detailing the type of data it collects from users. The Google and Chrome applications were recently updated with these new labels, and DuckDuckGo is already using them to i

Science & Technology | Technology

Apple Launches Service for Transferring iCloud Photos and Videos to Google Photos

Apple this week introduced a new service that's designed to make it quick and easy for iCloud users to transfer their stored photos and videos to...

Science & Technology | Technology

In a first, successful artificial cornea transplant restores Israeli man's eyesight

Israel medical tech startups have recently delivered breakthroughs in the field, including use of AI to amplify success of IVF procedures. The synthetic cornea was created out of non-degradable material by CorNeat.

Science & Technology | Technology

How to change your video background in Microsoft Teams - The Verge

Microsoft’s Teams business app now allows you to hide your messy home office by adding a variety of backgrounds.

Science & Technology | Technology

Microsoft researchers develop assistive eye-tracking AI that works on any device

In a preprint paper, Microsoft researchers detail an eye-tracking system that works on virtually any device with high accuracy.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

The state of mind that stands between you and your success and how to combat it

We tend to hear our friends, neighbors and family complain of feelings such as annoyance, lack of courage, exhaustion, the feeling of not having a clear direction, which has generated mental fatigue that is becoming increasingly difficult to handle.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

3 Ways to Ease the Daily Transition From Work to Family Life

How to transition from work to family time when you're tired, stressed, and distracted.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

5 Ways to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Phone Scams

A public health crisis is the worst possible time to be targeted by criminals. But naturally, scammers are doing their best to take advantage. Here's how to avoid them.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Convincing Boomer Parents to Take the Coronavirus Seriously | The New Yorker

COVID-19 poses a unique threat to an age group that, whether they admit it or not, includes them.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice

Resolved to Read More? Try This Simple Hack

Your social media addiction could actually be the key to making a serious dent in your 2020 reading list.

Travel | Travel

The Catskills Was Once A Bustling Resort Region, But Now It's Almost Completely Abandoned

The Catskills remains one of Upstate New York's most scenic - albeit, abandoned - mountainscapes, and here's what happened to make it so.

This is so sad.

Travel | Travel

17 Delightful U.S. Beach Towns With Laid-back Vibes and Stunning Coastal Views
17 Delightful U.S. Beach Towns With Laid-back Vibes and Stunning Coastal Views

From coast to coast, these 17 best beach towns in the U.S. offer stunning coastal views, laid-back vibes, and more.

Travel | Travel

The 50 Best Drive-In Movie Theaters Across America

Nearly 90 years after the first drive-in movie theater opened, the al fresco cinema experience is making a comeback.

Travel | Travel

How Marriott's New Cleaning Protocols Will Make Future Guests Feel at Ease | Travel + Leisure

When travel restrictions brought on by the coronavirus eventually do lift, Marriott's new cleanliness initiative will help guests feel comfortable as soon as they arrive for a much-needed trip. Helmed by a variety of experts, the hotel company's newly ann

Travel | Travel

Need to Renew Your Passport in 24 Hours? There’s an App for That

The Mobile Passport app is teaming up with RushMyPassport to deliver you a fresh passport without all the hassle and confusion.

Business & Finance | Real Estate

I've been investing in real estate for 25 years, and I think buying a house is for suckers

Unless you have 20 million bucks in the bank, in cash, you have no business buying a house.

Business & Finance | Real Estate

How a Realtor with a Snow Shovel Showed Me Exactly What Hustle Really Looks Like | Inc.com

When I was growing up, The Hustle was a dance made famous by Van McCoy. Today, hustle means a different kind of moving, as it relates to building your business. It means you are willing to do whatever you need in order to break through your barriers and make things happen.

Business & Finance | Real Estate

The salary you have to earn to buy a home in 15 major US cities - Business Insider

The mortgage website HSH.com has updated its estimate of how much annual income a household would need to buy a home in major cities in the US according to first-quarter 2015 data.

Business & Finance | Real Estate

Here's What $500K Buys You Across the Country

In some places, a lot — in others, not so much.

Business & Finance | Real Estate

Guide to Selling Your Home for Maximum Value | Banking Sense

How well you prepare your home for the market can alter a buyer's perception and send the message that your home is well-maintained and ready for new owners.

So how do you get the most from selling your home?