Traveling with your partner means one of you is always going to get the short end of the stick. That being, the dreaded middle seat. While one of you is having the time of their lives, either peering out at the clouds with their head resting on the window, or stretching out their legs and going … Read more
Bach to the future: Neuroscientist says a centuries-old classical tune could be the secret to crushing your to-do list. To instantly get in the zone, Friederike Fabritius, MS, author of “The Brain-Friendly Workplace,” swears by listening to “Goldberg Variations.” The hour-and-a-half-long 1741 classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach has been her go-to concentration hack for … Read more
Sorry, Fido — this one’s not for you. The latest TikTok nutrition hack has been dubbed “human kibble” due to its rather striking resemblance to dog food. William Kim (@myfoodisme2) has had tongues — and tails — wagging since he posted his recipe, racking up 6.3 million views and plenty of opinions. The latest TikTok … Read more
Anyone who loves their Crocs knows that they can get more than a little dirty — the only con that comes with them being so versatile. However, one strategy for cleaning has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and Crocs has set the record straight. “They’re actually spotless!” Aussie content creator Anthony Di Paolo has taken to Instagram showing how … Read more
A laundry hack being hailed as “genius” is doing the rounds of the internet, introducing people to a faster and more convenient way to dry their clothes. However, experts are warning anyone who tries it to be careful, as it may cause more problems than you’d expect. The laundry hack you never knew you needed Aussie TikTok user @keepingwithkirsty has … Read more
A mom has an unusual “hack” for getting her kids to stop whining. Chelsea Lensing, an economics professor and mother of two, has gone viral for what she calls a “crazy” parenting technique to silence the backseat chorus of “Mom, I’m bored!” or “Mom, I’m hungry!” Her solution? Turn the tables. “If you have little … Read more
This trick will help your daily grind. Java junkies can stretch their dollar and coffee beans farther by simply changing their water-pouring technique — just in time for coffee prices to spike faster than your caffeinated energy. A new study published in the journal Physics of Fluids found that a certain pour and kettle can … Read more
Seeing red usually means you’re about to blow a fuse — but when it comes to sleep, it might be just what your brain needs. Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” swears by a clever iPhone trick that uses red light to keep your screen from sabotaging your sleep — and it’s not just … Read more
What if your crisp, fountain Sprite tasted like a sweet treat? TikTokkers have discovered a hack to get a secret menu item at McDonald’s: Cotton Candy Sprite. TikTokkers have discovered Cotton Candy Sprite at McDonald’s. radub85 – stock.adobe.com The trick to getting the carnival-like twist on a regular soda is to order a Sprite and … Read more
Buy the latte — but pay the price. No, not in guilt. In savings. The “Treat Yourself Tax” is the latest budget-savvy hack sweeping social media, and it’s got impulse shoppers doing double takes — one at the receipt, and another at their savings account. The hack? Every time you splurge on something nonessential — … Read more
A skincare product that you are probably already using and some grocery staples in your kitchen are deemed by experts as “Botox hacks.” Botox’s popularity has been on the rise for a few years now and there’s no denying that it’s costly — with people in Manhattan spending up to $660 on average for a … Read more
Here’s some fruit for thought. A resurfaced video has reintroduced an easy food storage technique that has proven effective at keeping produce ripe for months since the 1700s. The clip appears on “The Acadian Garden and Apothecary,” an educational YouTube channel that explores food, botany and medicinal plants. “The Acadian Garden and Apothecary,” is an … Read more
” player=”SPdDOYds” platform=”jw-player” playlist=”Toq2ZZoq” playlisttype=”recommendations” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] A travel nurse is sharing her two-ingredient quick fix for blocked bowels, claiming the hot mocktail is the “ultimate poop hack.” It’s a common requirement for patients to have a successful bowel movement before being discharged from the hospital — an evacuation before exit, if you will. … Read more
Call it culinary catfishing. Getting persnickety kids to eat a home-cooked meal can feel like pulling teeth. But one enterprising parent devised an ingenious way to get hers to eat the foods of her labor sans complaint — by packing up the vittles to make them think it’s takeout. “We ordered in food, this is … Read more
Gen Z thinks they’ve figured out a dead giveaway that someone has used ChatGPT — and it might surprise you. The em dash is punctuation loved by writers everywhere, functioning like a comma, colon or parenthesis. It can be used to sum up information at the end of a sentence, encase supplementary information within a … Read more
Save that coin. With the high cost of, just about everything, these days — with the potential to get even worse thanks to President Trump’s tariffs that went into effect last weekend — now is the time to look for savvy ways to save money where you can. As a supermarket employee, Al Baker noticed … Read more
It combats the fight or “flight” response. Falling asleep on an airplane can be an uphill battle for various reasons, including cramped, upright seats, crying toddlers and more. Fortunately, a travel expert has revealed a fool-proof breathing technique that allows passengers to zonk out like a baby in the most uncomfortable cabin — and without … Read more
Ear today, gone tomorrow? TikTok’s latest beauty craze has users wrapping rubber bands around their ears for an instant “facelift” — but experts warn this viral hack is bogus — and dangerous. The wacky trend, which reportedly originated in South Korea, involves looping rubber bands tightly around each ear for 10 to 30 minutes. Devotees … Read more
She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more
Talk about a cheeky beauty tip. TikTok offers a plethora of nifty ways to skip a sizzling iron on your tresses — from braids and rollers to socks and robe belts — all in the name of effortless, overnight and heat-free curls. But this spring, TikTok beauty enthusiasts are raising eyebrows by swapping damaging hair … Read more