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The dog days of summer are about to get a lot more scenic.

These 20 Beaches Have the Best Sunsets, According to TripAdvisor

Discover the best beaches in the U.S. to explore this summer for postcard-perfect sunsets, including spots across New England and even Washington State.

Here‘s how to make sure your avocados are ripe and delicious.

How to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.

It pays to get familiar with your hiking gear.

What Is the Hidden Whistle on Backpacks Used For?

This small, overlooked feature could save your life.

Vibrant, green leaves are a key indicator of a ripe pineapple.

The Fastest Way to Check If a Pineapple Is Ripe

Don’t get stuck with an unripe pineapple. Learn how to spot the signs of ripeness before you purchase, from leaf color to scent.

It's more innovative than you might think.

15 Things You Didn’t Know Your Hair Dryer Could Do

Hair dryers are good for more than just hair styling. Learn how to use them to remove stickers and clean off gum, plus discover other everyday hacks here.

These bugs are more likely to take over your summer vacation if you're in these cities.

25 U.S. Cities That’ll Have the Worst Mosquito Problems This Summer

Don’t want to bug out this summer? From Los Angeles to Houston and even Detroit, these are the U.S. cities that experts expect will have the worst problems with mosquitoes in 2025.

It looks like Boston takes the cake when it comes to America‘s most expensive hotel stays.

The 25 U.S. Cities With the Most Expensive Hotels

If you‘re planning a trip to these 25 U.S. cities, brace for impact.

Staffers have a legitimate reason to do it.

The Real Reason Costco Employees Check Receipts at Exits

If shoppers have one complaint about Costco, it’s that the employees posted at the exits to take a marker to customers’ receipts seem vaguely insulting. Here’s the real reason behind why it happens.

Standing in solidarity helps create real change around the world.

How To Stay Safe During a Protest

Preparedness matters before attending a demonstration. Here’s everything you need to know about how to stay safe during a protest, from what to bring to what your rights are, and more.

Catching players in Washington D.C.'s Audi Field in action.

A Cut Above the Rest: How To Care for Your Lawn, According to a FIFA Turf Expert

Want to make your lawn look even better this year? Get expert-backed tips from FIFA’s Alan Ferguson, plus other insights ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Prettier to look at than they are to actually swim with.

Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Actually Help?

When it comes to jellyfish stings, urine is often cited as an effective remedy. But does it really work as a first-aid treatment?

Midwest and Northeast cities are the most fed up with beg bugs.

Map Shows Which Cities Are Most Worried About Bed Bugs

Yelp reveals the top U.S. cities searching for bed bug help. Find out where infestations are raising red flags.

Your Bedroom Is the Dustiest Room in Your House—Here Are 6 Ways To Deal With It

Bedrooms are notoriously dusty, but you can get rid of buildup and enjoy a cleaner space with these six useful tips.

The Easy Way To Know if Your Blueberries Are Ripe Yet

This clever kitchen hack from TikTok can help you figure out which blueberries are still too tart to eat, and it only takes a couple of minutes to pull off.

Why Don’t Hotels Provide Toothpaste?

Hotels readily give guests soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and even sewing kits. But why don’t we get tubes of toothpaste when we check into a room? The answer is kind of complicated.

The 20 Best Spots to Watch the Sunset in the U.S.

From Yellowstone‘s Calcite Springs and Hawaii‘s Kilauea, these are the best places to be at dusk.

When life gives you lemons, return to the dealership.

Why Do We Call Defective Cars “Lemons”?

Cars aren’t a piece of fruit, so how did they come to be associated with lemons? Discover how this slang term got adopted in the automotive world and what it really means.

The lithium-ion batteries in vape pens can lead to landfill fires.

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.

Clearwater, Florida‘s views put it at the top of the list.

The 10 U.S. Cities With the Prettiest Commutes

From Clearwater, Florida, to Davis, California, these U.S. cities offer beautiful drives that make commuting a lot more bearable.

Pizza Hut is reimagining BOOK IT! for the smartphone age.

Pizza Hut’s BOOK IT! App Makes It Easy for Kids to Track Reading Goals and Win Pizza

Pizza Hut revamps its iconic BOOK IT! program with a new app that rewards kids’ reading progress with free pizza.

Trader Joe’s Is Officially the Most Trustworthy Brand in America

Trader Joe’s reclaims the top spot in Axios’s ranking of America’s most reputable companies, narrowly beating out Patagonia and Microsoft.

The Best Way to Wipe Your Butt, According to the Experts

There’s a right and a wrong way to wipe your butt after all. But with these expert-approved tips, you’ll be sitting pretty in more ways than one.

Before you use that swab, remember—there are better ways.

6 Ways to Clean Your Ears Without Cotton Swabs

The American Academy of Otolaryngology advises against using cotton swabs to clean one’s ears. Here are six doctor-approved methods to try instead.

Pro tip: You shouldn't toss any out the window, either.

You Should Never Leave Plastic Water Bottles in a Hot Car—Here’s Why

It might sound unlikely, but leaving plastic water bottles in a hot car might not be safe and could actually lead to a fire.