Heads up, bottles up. Worldwide, more than 1 billion people suffer from migraines — and because the cause isn’t fully understood, treating them can be tricky, with suffers often curling up in a dark, quiet room, waiting for the pain to pass. But one young woman has revealed the bizarre, unlikely hack that works for … Read more
Natalia Corso, an Emirates flight attendant, shared how she and her boyfriend turn their economy seats into a full-on “luxury” experience — and the Internet was simultaneously jealous and irritated. “Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight,” wrote one hopeful commenter. In a video that’s now racked up over 28 million … Read more
Beauty buffs are ditching lip liner for permanent marker in a jaw-dropping new TikTok trend that’s got the internet doing a double-take. Makeup influencers across the globe are lining their lips with Sharpies — yes, the same ones you’d find in a school supply drawer — leaving viewers both mesmerized and mortified. The bizarre beauty … Read more
Summer is almost in full swing, and with that comes uncomfortable scorching temps and often high electric bills, thanks to the constant run of air conditioning. NYC is gearing up for its first heat wave of the season, with forecasters predicting temperatures to reach a high of 100 degrees next week. This hack can help … Read more
A common hack to save money on Ryanair backfired on a couple. Scott McCormick and his girlfriend, Helena Boshwick, both 33, were set to fly from Birmingham Airport in the UK to Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In an attempt to save money, the couple decided not to pay to reserve seats on the flight. “Me … Read more
Theater review CALL ME IZZY 85 minutes with no intermission. At Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St. Jean Smart is at the height of her career. She’s won three Emmy Awards in the last four years for her widely acclaimed performance as stand-up comic Deborah Vance on “Hacks.” The wonderful actress with a newfound prestige … Read more
It’s not that kind of swingers party. How far would you go to get a good night’s rest? Would you take supplements, journal or do a fire-burning ritual? How about swinging from your neck in a public park? That’s precisely what some senior citizens in the northern Chinese city of Shenyang are doing — and … Read more
That’s how to make your foot fall asleep. Airplane passengers are constantly devising ways to make cramped coach seats more comfortable, from the controversial “seatbelt sleep method” to using a seat cloth to make a hands-free phone holder. However, one enterprising flyer has faced backlash after demonstrating how to make a makeshift hammock for her … Read more
Everyone wants to save a buck while flying, but one travel TikTokker’s “hack” for not paying luggage fees is being blasted as dangerous. Jason Steinberg posted the first video in his “unethical travel hacks” series, in which he teaches travelers to hide a second carry-on inside an airport to avoid paying a baggage fee. In … Read more
Although prices are way down for airfare this summer — there’s no harm in wanting to save an extra buck where you can. Founder of the Cheap Holiday Expert and podcast host, Chelsea Dickenson, recently shared on an episode of her pod, Passports Please!, that “skiplagging” is a travel hack that allows travelers to fly … Read more
With summer right around the corner, Gen Z vacationers have begun touting their travel tips. And among the top recommendations? “Buy now, pay later” services like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm. Those tools have slowly expanded across different platforms, giving consumers the option to schedule out incremental payments for practically anything: sneakers, burritos — and now, … Read more
With fears of a pending economic upheaval looming, many people are figuring out hacks to cut back on everyday spending. And they may have nailed these. And while going to the salon to get your nails done is not a necessity, there’s also no need to completely cut out the “treat yourself” indulgence if you’re watching what … Read more
They feel like she can’t wok on water. TikTok is rife with questionable food content, from powdered yogurt to Sprite-soaked gummy bears. Now, one of the platform’s epicures has been figuratively pelted with vegetables for recommending that people fry their food with cucumber water in a video with 17 million views The German gourmand, who … Read more
A young couple recently revealed their secret to living rent-free for three months while traveling across Australia, and their little-known hack is going viral on TikTok. In the video, the woman, Esmae Lewis, explained how she and her boyfriend managed to avoid paying rent, bills, and even Wi-Fi and air conditioning costs during their travels. “We … Read more
No need to whine if you have leftover wine. Sommelier Warner Boin Dowlearn is going viral for her easy at-home hack that allows you to keep leftover wine tasting its best. The first winemaker she worked for taught her to pour it into a smaller, half-bottle and recork it, but since most people don’t have … Read more
If you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic, you know post-meal blood sugar spikes can wreak havoc on your health. There are many prescription drugs out there that can help you manage glucose levels, but a simple, non-pharmaceutical trick may also get the job done. And all you need is something that’s likely already hiding in your pantry. … Read more
Zoomers claim they’ve reinvented the “meal.” Gen Z has seemingly cornered the market on creating things that have already existed, from “girl dinners” to “silent walking.” Now, 20-somethings are being roasted online after espousing the health benefits of “water-based cooking” — with critics claiming that they’ve simply discovered “soup.” In a clip with more than … Read more
Everyone knows exercising is a mood-booster, but not only is it hard — it can also be expensive. Which is why it’s great that fresh research out of the UK suggests there’s a simple (and free!) way to give yourself an attitude adjustment — but there’s a bit of a catch. Fresh research out of … Read more
One woman revealed how she traded her small apartment for full-time life at ritzy hotels across the world for free. Elizabeth Shores ditched her Florida apartment for five-star resorts, eating chefs’ finest foods and enjoying the best views the world can offer — and is saving money living it up. So, how does one get … Read more
Shoe gotta be kidding, mom. Parents traveling with small children, especially at 30,000 feet in the air, may often find themselves in sticky situations. But this mother’s adhesive hack for keeping track of her baby’s footwear has frequent flyers flying off the handle. Mom Tsagana’s flight attendant-suggested hack for keeping tabs on kids’ shoes during flights … Read more