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Why Body Composition Scales Aren’t the Best Way to Measure Fitness

Body comp scales claim to measure how much fat and muscle you have, but they may not give an accurate picture of health. Here’s why.

Recall Alert: Your Walmart Frozen Shrimp May Be Radioactive

23 Cities Hit Hard By Inflation in 2025

10 Things You Should Never Put in an Air Fryer

What’s an ‘Egress’ Window—And Why Is It Important?

Brushing up on some boring window terminology could mean the difference between life and death. (Seriously.)
Jake Rossen|

What It Means When Ground Beef Is Red on the Outside and Brown on the Inside

Brown hues aren‘t always signs of spoilage.
CaLea Johnson|

Do Oranges Make Your Lips Itch? Here's the Reason Why

If eating fresh fruit makes your mouth tingle, you might have this little-known (but very treatable) condition.
Jake Rossen|

Hacks and Tips

A Simple Trick for Catching (and Killing) Spotted Lanternflies

Here‘s one quick and easy way to get rid of spotted lanternflies when you don’t feel like stomping on them (and a few other methods, too).
Erin McCarthy|

This Strange Garden Hack Will Get Rid of Poison Ivy—And Protect You From Getting a Rash

Grab some trash bags and get to work.
Sam Hindman|

How To Turn Your Smartphone Into a “Dumb Phone”

Could making your mobile device a bit “stupider” be the key to curbing that pesky smartphone addiction? You can see for yourself with these handy tips.
Rudie Obias|

6 Campfire Hacks for Building a Better Blaze

Don’t get left in the cold on your next camping trip. Build a better campfire with these easy hacks.
Julie Fogerson|

This Off-Menu Costco Treat Is Perfect for Summer—and It’s Less Than $3

Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
CaLea Johnson|

Clothes Smell Like Campfire Smoke? Here’s What To Do About It

Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.
Lauren Dana|

These Simple Tricks Protect Ice Cream From Freezer Burn

Ice cream season is here—make sure yours stays creamy with these easy tricks.
CaLea Johnson|

5 of the Best Summer Travel Hacks We Got From TikTok

These travel hacks from TikTok can make everything from planning to packing for your next summer vacation trip a lot easier.
Lauren Dana|

Healthy Living

Why Sunscreen Can Leave a White Cast—and How to Avoid It

Here‘s what to do if you‘re struggling with the dreaded white cast caused by sunscreen.
CaLea Johnson|

25 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.
Ellen Gutoskey|

7 Ways to Cope When It’s Too Hot to Sleep

These proven tricks will help you beat the heat.
Kate Horowitz|

Home

The Brief, Terrifying Time Americans Went All In on Fallout Shelters

Fears of nuclear war led to a fleeting craze for fallout shelters stocked with crackers, body bags, and guns.

What Are Those Little Doors in Old Houses For?

Instead of Squishing Stink Bugs, Make This Easy DIY Trap

Home Depot Debuts App-Controlled Ultra Skelly, Kicking Off the Halloween Season

Money

How Teacher Salaries Stack Up on Average Across the U.S.

Oklahoma is lagging behind compared to the rest of the nation.
CaLea Johnson|

The Skull of a Fearsome Ice Age Predator Is Headed to Auction

Various fossils are being auctioned off, and they’re expected to fetch a fortune.
CaLea Johnson|

These Are the 5 Most (and Least) Expensive Countries for Expats in 2025 (With Maps)

Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.
AJ DiCosimo|

30 Costco Items That Will Save You the Most

Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.
CaLea Johnson|

Real Estate

50 of the Most Common Real Estate Terms, Explained

Real estate has a language all its own. We’ve simplified it for you.
Jake Rossen|

The 10 Most and Least Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Home

Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.
CaLea Johnson|

Home Sweet Homer: The Strange Saga of the Real-Life ‘Simpsons’ House in Nevada

The cartoon-inspired replica was given away in 1997—and was, as the eventual owner put it, “like living in a Crayola box.”
Jake Rossen|

Living Room vs. Family Room vs. Den: What’s the Difference?

You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.
Jake Rossen|

Recycling

The Right Way to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes

Tossing old vapes in the trash could actually be more hazardous than you thought, but here's the right way to safely get rid of old e-cigarettes.
Rudie Obias|

The Cleanest Cities Around the World

Before booking your next trip, explore the cities leading in cleanliness.
CaLea Johnson|

You Probably Aren’t Recycling These 3 Things Correctly—Here’s What To Do Instead

Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.
Marla Mackoul|

Scams

How the “Wrong Number” Text Scam Tricks Its Victims

One trick con artists have been up to lately involves sending targets random, harmless text messages before attempting to scam them.

The Worst States for Job Scams, Mapped

What to Know About the New FasTrak Scam Targeting Drivers

Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?

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