READ THIS NEXT: 6 ’90s Movies That Would Never Be Made Today. This hit Nickelodeon comedy starring Miranda Cosgrove and Jennette McCurdy aired for six seasons from 2007 to 2012. Unfortunately, the hilarious lines and kid-like fun weren’t so magical for one of the stars on set. McCurdy who booked the role of Sam when she was just 15, wrote about her experience on set in her best-selling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died....
How you’ve heard it: “The filet mignon was delicious, albeit rather expensive.” What it means: It’s just a fancier way of saying “although.” And for more words to make you sound smart, learn these 50 Superb Synonyms You Can Use for Everyday Words. How you’ve heard it: “We created miles of new bike lanes to appease cycling activists.” What it means: To placate a group or individual by acquiescing to their requests....
Today, bobbing for apples is a popular party game. But it turns out, the quirky activity started as an 18th-century British courting ritual, according to the History Channel. In one set of rules, each apple was assigned to a potential suitor. The bobber would attempt to bite into the apple associated with her preferred beau. If she bit it on the first try, they would be destined for love. If it took her two tries, their love would sizzle and then fade....
If you want to take your holiday celebrations from enjoyable to exceptional this year, it pays to have the perfect gift in hand. And luckily, we’ve compiled a list of amazing gifts for everyone on your shopping list, from your hard-to-please boss to the little ones in your life. And for more ways to impress the people you love, check out these 33 Awesomely Creative Gifts You Never Would Have Thought Of....
READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Over 50, Sleeping With This Item Will Prevent Aging. There’s a reason manicurists soak your feet for so long in a salon before a pedicure. Dermatologist and co-founder of Stryke Club Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, suggests soaking before applying moisturizer to get your feet “nice and wrinkled.” Once you’ve done that, “the outer layer of the skin has actually expanded due to the water soaking in....
What is it about this show that seems to have everyone talking? Whether you’re an established fan or just dying to know what all the fuss is about, we’re breaking down the fundamental components that have turned this series into the can’t-miss show of the season. And for a look back at some of your other reality faves, check out The 30 Most Successful Reality TV Personalities of the Last 30 Years....
RELATED: The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit If You Love Old Houses. San Marcos is a wonderful city that lies between San Antonio and Austin. It may be home to Texas State University, but if offers plenty of fun visitors of all ages. From hanging out on the river that runs through town to visiting the local art center and shopping boutiques, you won’t run out of things to do in this charming city besides studying....
READ THIS NEXT: 6 Warnings to Customers From USPS Mail Carriers. Besides making sure your package actually arrives, it’s preferable to have it make it to its destination in one piece. For many, this means splurging on plenty of bubble paper, wrapping items up nice and tight, and sending them on their way emblazoned with stickers alerting delivery drivers to be a little more careful with the parcel. Unfortunately, however, those stickers are far from a guarantee that your item won’t get broken en route....
Sometimes, however, people live with Type 2 diabetes for years without noticing any symptoms at all, they write. This is concerning, since having diabetes increases your risk of many other conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, and kidney disease. The good news is that several healthy habits can help reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes—and a new study says that implementing one of them in the afternoon, rather than in the morning, may have greater benefits....
The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) model predicts that the U.S. will most likely see more 410,000 deaths by Jan. 1st, 2021, which means we could potentially see more deaths from the coronavirus in the next four months than we saw in the last seven months combined. IHME’s projections have been something of the gold standard in both public health and medical circles. They have been referenced by the White House Coronavirus Task Force and several reputable news outlets, as well....
READ THIS NEXT: Google Just Issued Another Urgent Warning to All Android Users. Google updated its payment policy for Google Play—Android’s App Store—in Sept. 2020, according to The Verge. With the update, the tech giant announced that it would be tightening its requirements for third-party apps to use Google’s billing services, which allows it to take a cut of revenue generated by an app. This change just went into effect on March 31, after Google offered a six-month extension from its original Sept....
READ THIS NEXT: If You’re Using Any of These “Unsafe” Cleaning Products, Stop Now, FDA Warns. We spend a lot of our time in the bathroom getting clean, but that doesn’t mean we’re adhering to the best practices in this space. In 2021, Apartment Guide conducted an online survey of 3,000 adults in the U.S. to uncover just how hygienic people actually are. The dirty truth is that many of us have some gross bathroom habits....
RELATED: See Jackie Kennedy’s Lookalike Granddaughter Now. During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Aug. 10, Jimmy Fallon asked Streisand about the status of her memoir, which she has been talking about writing for years. She revealed that in 1984, Kennedy Onassis told her, “I’d love to be the editor of your book at Doubleday.” Streisand said the two “had tea, and she was just so lovely.” However, the singer—who has also found success as an actor and director—said she “wasn’t ready to do that then....
They closely observed the different structures of the larynx, a.k.a. the voice box, which enables bats’ seven-octave range. Read on to find out what they discovered. 1 Vocal Sounds Are Bats’ Eyes For bats, vocalizing is as crucial as breathing. They use sound to navigate in flight and to locate prey, a process called echolocation. And they’re well equipped for the task: Bats have a seven-octave vocal range. (Humans only have three to four octaves)....
RELATED: This Retail Giant Just Closed 20 Stores Because of COVID. One beloved retail chain is having to say goodbye to a significant portion of stores in the coming weeks. Bed Bath & Beyond announced that it will close 37 stores over the next two months, with all of the planned closures expecting to occur by the end of February, according to CNBC. The news outlet said the company is shuttering underperforming locations....
This latest update from Heming Willis comes seven months after it was announced that Willis would be retiring from his film career after being diagnosed with the cognitive condition aphasia. The new video gives fans an intimate look into how the actor is doing these days. Read on to learn more. READ THIS NEXT: This Was Bruce Willis’ First Sign of Aphasia, Coworkers Say. On March 30, Willis’ family members, including Heming Willis, ex-wife Demi Moore, and his three daughters with Moore, released a joint statement announcing Willis’ retirement from acting and diagnosis with aphasia....
After six reports of a rare blood clot in people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the CDC and FDA released a joint statement that said they are recommending an immediate pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine “out of an abundance of caution.” The statement released on April 13 said the recommended pause will be in place until after the CDC and FDA investigate the situation fully....
Scientific American noted that the reemergences of cicada broods are some of nature’s most on schedule events. Humans have been documenting the rise of these insects for hundreds of years. However, lately the reemergences seem to be shifting over time. While early emergences have been documented before, it appears to be happening more frequently now. Gene Kritsky, PhD, a cicada expert at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio, told Scientific American that there’s been a spree of early risings in recent years among cicada broods, including a small segment of Brood X cicadas that emerged four years early in 2017 in the Washington, D....
Recently, these three iconic ’90s supermodels reunited to celebrate the holiday season, and they posted about their time together on social media. Not only that, but a number of their famous friends commented on the photos, making the whole thing an even bigger blast from the past. Read on for more on this throwback reunion. READ THIS NEXT: See ’70s Model & Mick Jagger Ex Jerry Hall Now at 65....
RELATED: Target Just Banned the Purchase of This One Thing at All Its Stores. In response to the rising national number of COVID cases, Costco has announced that it will keep offering special senior shopping hours for customers over the age of 60, anyone with disabilities, or anyone immunocompromised or vulnerable to the virus, USA Today first reported. The move comes just two weeks after the warehouse wholesaler announced that it would be ending the modified hours effective July 26....
