The real reason behind Van Halen’s weird backstage food request
So yes, Van Halen had a concert rider in the ‘80s that had a very strange and very well-known request. You know it; anyone who was a kid in the ‘80s knew it. It was […]
Looking for an excuse to drink? This vodka could fight climate change!
Is it possible to drink away the climate crisis? Air Company is attempting to find out. The company has developed a way to transform carbon dioxide into impurity-free alcohols, including vodka. “We work with […]
Are you accidentally spreading misinformation? Here’s how to tell
Philosophers as far back as Greek and Roman antiquity debated the meaning of truth. While what constitutes truth has always been controversial, these days it seems like the line between what’s true and what’s […]
10 things you really should rent, not buy
Check out a formal dress for prom night, some power tools for your big home renovation, or camping gear for your next vacation. Cut down on expensive purchases and waste by renting instead of buying. […]
Even guests are overspending on weddings
More than half of Americans who’ve participated in a bridal party say they’ve felt pressure to spend above what they could afford, according to the latest LendingTree survey of more than 2,100 consumers. “Weddings cost […]
Mask mandates led to rise in ‘unruly’ passengers
The Transport Security Administration stopped enforcing the Biden administration’s mask mandate on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation after a federal judge struck it down. In response to a complaint filed by the Health Freedom […]
Housing discrimination is real. Here’s what to do if it happens to you
Despite decades of anti-discrimination legislation and other efforts to fight redlining, create fair lending, and ban racial and other bias, housing discrimination can still exist in many markets throughout the country, especially for first-time […]
This pinball wizardry is totally hypnotic
You know, it would be so easy to do the obvious thing here. I really want to and I don’t think I can help it. Oh, no. It’s happening… “Ever since I was a young boy […]
You really do need these life lessons from Sponge Bob Squarepants
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 20 years since SpongeBob Squarepants first hit the airwaves. The show has entertained and amused generation after generation, and there are plenty of life lessons […]
Zero-waste grocery shopping: What it is & why you want it
At Maison Jar – a new grocery store located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in New York City – silos of dry goods line one wall. Dried beans, grains, pasta, nuts, and coffee are beside bins of cooking […]