Put a cork in it — you’ve been pouring your bubbly all wrong. Despite what we’ve been told, flutes are not the ideal glass to sip champagne from, according to experts. Tall, slender flutes are “terrible for appreciating the wine,” sommelier Richard Hemming, the head of wine at the exclusive members-only club 67 Pall Mall Singapore, told … Read more
This is one spin that didn’t pay off. “Wheel of Fortune” contestant Vivian Tran lost out on a $1 million prize on Monday night’s episode. During Ryan Seacrest’s second week of hosting the long-running game show, Tran missed one word during the puzzle. “My heart is racing, this is a first for me,” Seacrest, 49, said … Read more
Doctor doesn’t always know best. In his new book, “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health,” Dr. Marty Makary examines how some of the medical establishment’s biggest health recommendations in recent decades have been unfounded and even dangerous. “Much of what the public is told about health is … Read more
An angry mom says a group of school girls were locked in a classroom for hours on the first day of classes — for wearing the wrong shoes. Charlotte Byers, 39, claims her daughter Lillyanne, 13, was forced to miss lessons because her shoes had a gold and black bow on the front. She says … Read more
A professional sex-pert says we’re getting foreplay all wrong — and the key to happiness is renaming it ‘before play’ and broadening our definition of sex. Sarah Riccio, 34, is a sex positive activist and professional sex toy tester who believes that we are all still getting things wrong when we think about sex. Sarah, … Read more
George R.R. Martin said he will reveal “everything that’s gone wrong with” HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” But he doesn’t relish the prospect. The author — whose books were the source material for “GOT” and “House of the Dragon” — took to his blog on Friday, August 30, to speak … Read more
She said “I do” to a motherless marriage. A bride walked down the wedding aisle without her mom in attendance because she ran late on the big day. Taking to Reddit, the newlywed stated that “the day of the wedding started out as they normally do,” before things took an unexpected turn. “After I was … Read more
I now pronounce you disinvited. A Redditor, who goes by @Powerful-Lettuce-999, posted online that she was disinvited from her friend’s wedding after paying over $1,000 for her flight to Asia. The user shared her unfortunate scenario on Aug. 25, detailing the disheartening feeling when she found out she could no longer attend the bride’s celebration. … Read more
They didn’t have to do him like that. The US Open X account savagely trolled a male spectator who appeared to get stood up by a woman for a Honey Deuce drink while in the stands at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Monday night. In a video of the awkward interaction, the man was returning to … Read more
It might be time to put your method on ice. Life hack experts at @lifehackerau on TikTok revealed how people have been filling old-school ice cube trays incorrectly — and in the sloppiest way possible. “You’ve been doing it wrong this whole time,” the video narrator said. The water is supposed to run onto the … Read more
A bride-to-be was perfectly within her rights to extend “father of the bride” duties only to her biological father and not to her stepfather as well, Reddit users assured the distraught woman. “AITA for not giving the role of father of the bride to both my dad and stepdad?” Reddit user “Mindless_Diet_5123” wondered in an … Read more
Don’t be a clumsy oeuf! Whoever coined the phrase “there’s more than one way to crack an egg” was technically correct. But there’s only one way to crack an egg safely, experts say, warning that one of the most popular methods could wind up being hazardous to your health. Many of us — even Democratic presidential … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chief of staff’s shocking departure after just three months on the job has raised questions about what’s happening behind closed doors. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hired Josh Kettler, a seasoned public relations professional, shortly before their three-day trip to Nigeria in May. However, it was revealed earlier this week that Kettler was … Read more
She’s sharing the dirty truth about her cleanser. Diana Hasler, a mother-of-one from Camden, Australia, was disgusted when she realized she had been using a moldy skincare product. “Friendly reminder that if you keep face wash in the shower, things go moldy. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly,” Halser said online. Diana … Read more
I still have nightmares about my dad taking off his belt. Fortunately, not to take off his pants, but to ask me to “put out your hand” so he could slap the leather strap on my open palm. The tender, open palm of a child. If you are fired up about this abuse, but think it doesn’t apply to … Read more
An apple a day … could be filling your body with pesticides. A new study suggests that washing fruit, a precautionary measure taken by many consumers, is not enough to remove toxic chemicals and pesticide residue. Published on Wednesday in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters, the study adds fresh intel to the debate … Read more
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo had trouble deciphering exactly who passed away on Tuesday, mistaking Billy Bean, the league senior vice president for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for longtime Athletics general manager Billy Beane. “The word that we’re getting right now is that the general manager of the A’s, Billy Beane, may have passed away,” Russo … Read more
At the end of a job interview, I was asked if I had any questions. I asked about the benefits. I didn’t get the job and a friend said that’s because it was the wrong thing to say. Is she right? Did I blow it? What should I have said?Its impossible to know if that’s … Read more
Cardi B has filed for divorce from Offset once again. Cardi’s rep confirmed to Page Six Thursday that she filed paperwork on Wednesday. The outlet reported that Cardi, 31, is seeking primary custody of the former couple’s children. The “WAP” rapper and Offset, 32, share two kids: daughter Kulture, 6, and son Wave, 2. Offset … Read more
These lovebirds won’t be flying as a flock. It’s too bad when a recently wedded twosome can’t sit side-by-side during their honeymoon flight. But an unsympathetic passenger — who refused to swap his choice seat for the bride’s low-fair chair — claims her “prick” groom is truly to blame. Jet-setting sweethearts were hit with a … Read more