http://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/09/11/kids-meal-hack-adults/ Adults are ordering from kids’ menus to save money. Should they? By Emily Heil September 11, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. EDT Social media is rife with “hacks” for all of life’s challenges. From separating eggs to cleaning toilets, there’s a genius trick (or a hundred) for that. A recent spate of TikTok videos have offered … Continue reading Is there a reason why adults shouldn’t not to order from the kids’ menu?
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Orca rams into yacht near Scotland, suggesting behavior may be spreading
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/orca-rams-into-yacht-near-scotland-behavior-may-be-spreading-180982429/? Orca Rams Into Yacht Near Scotland, Suggesting the Behavior May Be Spreading The incident occurred roughly 2,000 miles away from the recent encounters near Spain and Portugal Sarah Kuta, Daily Correspondent, published June 26, 2023 3:40 p.m. A recent incident suggests the boat-bashing behavior of orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar might be spreading … Continue reading Orca rams into yacht near Scotland, suggesting behavior may be spreading
A couple sick of mowing tried wildflowers instead and now LOOK
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/09/15/wildflower-meadow-lawn-grass-vermont/ [click thru for gorgeous photos] A couple was sick of mowing. Now their wildflowers are a local attraction. ‘We started this as not wanting to mow grass, never expecting it would become what it has,’ Jonathan Yacko said about his Vermont field By Cathy Free September 15, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Jonathan Yacko was … Continue reading A couple sick of mowing tried wildflowers instead and now LOOK
Yet another reason not to eat french fries
http://www.cnn.com/2023/04/24/health/fried-food-anxiety-depression-risk-wellness/index.html? New research suggests that french fries may be linked to depression By Taylor Nicioli, CNN Published 3:01 PM EDT, Mon April 24, 2023 Fried foods may have a negative impact on mental health, a new study found.Jack Andersen/Stone RF/Getty ImagesCNN — French fries — they’re greasy, starchy and a comfort food for many. But reaching for … Continue reading Yet another reason not to eat french fries
4 Free apps to help you identify every flower, plant and tree around you
http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/04/25/aipowersplantidentifierapps/ These 4 free apps can help you identify every flower, plant and tree around you Advice by Michael J. Coren, Climate Advice Columnist April 25, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. EDT (Illustration by Emily Sabens/The Washington Post; iStock) First I see the wall barley, like tiny fields of wheat on the side of the road. Then … Continue reading 4 Free apps to help you identify every flower, plant and tree around you
Readily available coffees, ranked
31 Coffee Brands, Ranked From Worst To Bestjazz3311/ShutterstockBY BRANDON RICH/UPDATED: MARCH 2, 2023 4:03 PM ESTWe may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For a large majority of us, the importance of a morning cup of coffee cannot be overstated. The breakfast beverage does more than just give you a daily jump of energy; … Continue reading Readily available coffees, ranked
5 Ways to make your instant messaging more secure
http://www.wired.com/story/5-ways-to-make-your-instant-messaging-more-secure/ by DAVID NIELD, published JUN 25, 2023 7:00 AM 5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure Make sure your chats are kept as private as you want them to be. THE ACTUAL NUMBER of chat messages sent each day is hard to come by, but with WhatsApp alone accounting for billions of users, … Continue reading 5 Ways to make your instant messaging more secure
8 Award-winning queer books you probably don’t know (yet)
bookriot.com/award-winning-queer-books/ 8 AWARD-WINNING QUEER BOOKS YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF Laura Sackton Jun 16, 2023 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’ve ever interacted with me on the internet, it’s very likely you’ve heard me talking (okay, shouting) about my one true literary love: … Continue reading 8 Award-winning queer books you probably don’t know (yet)
A documentary to watch: “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me”
At the time this post was scheduled, this movie was included in an Apple TV+ subscription. http://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/03/selena-gomez-documentary-director-alek-keshishian-interview ‘She’s like Princess Di’ – Selena Gomez and the extraordinary film about her mental health Cath Clarke Using six years’ worth of footage, In Bed With Madonna director Alek Keshishian has charted the former Disney child star’s troubled … Continue reading A documentary to watch: “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me”
Sensible vacations will guarantee good weather — for a price
http://www.entrepreneur.com/living/one-company-will-pay-you-to-enjoy-bad-weather-on-vacation/449743? Bad Weather Won't Ruin Your Vacation Anymore — One Company Will Pay You to Enjoy It Rain or Shine Nick Cavanaugh founded Sensible Weather to solve an all-too-common problem and bring awareness to climate change. BY AMANDA BREEN • APR 20, 2023 Key Takeaways Nick Cavanaugh saw an opportunity to reimburse customers based on their weather expectations … Continue reading Sensible vacations will guarantee good weather — for a price
How are the poor to afford the EVs states want them to buy?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/13/electric-vehicles-evs-california-low-income California wants everyone to drive EVs. How will low-income people afford them? Prior to buying his Chevy Bolt, Max Pérez, 24, applied for the CVAP program, but it had run out of money. Photograph: Gabriela Aoun/The Guardian The state has several programs in place to assist residents – but they’re already running out of funds … Continue reading How are the poor to afford the EVs states want them to buy?
Art without men — what a concept (and book)
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/11/the-story-of-art-without-men-by-katy-hessel-review-putting-women-back-in-the-picture The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel review – putting women back in the picture A 1989 artwork by anonymous female collective Guerrilla Girls. Illustration: © Guerrilla Girls, courtesy guerrillagirls.com This 500-year survey of art by women is an inspiring, beautifully written corrective Bidisha Mamata Sun 11 Sep 2022 04.00 EDT The Royal … Continue reading Art without men — what a concept (and book)
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