Large and small, these museums tell the stories of people, places, communities, nature, animals, and more from centuries past all the way through to current events. They are worth traveling to in order to gain a broader perspective on life, where we’ve come from, and where we may be headed. Plus, they can be a part of a truly memorable trip or vacation. Narrowing down the list of must-see museums is quite the challenge, but here are 10 of the best museums in the U....

“Key mistake political leaders are making is acting on belief that leaving indoor dining, bars, gyms open is good business,” Ashish K. Jha, MD, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, tweeted on Aug. 1. “This will cause schools to be closed all fall, winter.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Jha is not the first to raise the alarm around keeping indoor dining, bars, and gyms open. When four doctors were asked to rate the risk level of 36 activities, bars, indoor dining, and gyms all scored above a 5 on a level of 1 to 10....

READ THIS NEXT: The 4 Most Surprising Signs of Heart Disease, According to Doctors. There’s nothing quite like regular exercise to boost your heart health and lower your risk of heart attack. Regardless of the type of exercise, physical activity can lower your resting heart rate, reduce blood pressure, decrease arterial plaque build-up, and strengthen your heart muscle, according to a 2019 study published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthy adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week (or any combination of the two), plus two days that include strength training....

Let’s start with this Macaulay Culkin tweet, which is really a shock to the system. Home Alone came out 30 whole years ago, and back in August, the actor threw us all by tweeting, “Hey guys, wanna feel old? I’m 40. You’re welcome.” This fact really hit hard for a lot of people, seeing as the tweet has over three million likes. To see what the rest of the child actors from the movie are up to now, check out This Is What All the “Home Alone” Kids Look Like Now....

We’ve collected 48 brilliant, harmless April Fools’ pranks that won’t end in tears or make anyone want to cut you out of their life. And for more laughs, check out The 50 Funniest Celebrity Instagram Posts of 2020. Buy a harmonica and then duct tape it under the front bumper of your victim’s car. They won’t hear anything at first, but they’ll eventually notice an unmistakable wheezing sound coming from (what they believe is) their car’s engine....

Even with all of its nasty surprises, 2020 was Leslie Jordan’s year, y’all! The Will & Grace actor gained all kinds of Instagram fame with his hilarious videos during the spring lockdown, keeping us entertained and laughing during a scary time. From sharing his thoughts about his mother to showing off how well he can twirl a baton, Jordan’s profile is full of goodies. For more hilarious posts inspired by cabin fever, check out 13 Funny Quarantine Videos and Photos of People Entertaining Themselves....

READ THIS NEXT: Watch Out for These Venomous Snakes “Suddenly Invading,” Experts Caution. Just as it’s not uncommon for someone to have a deeply rooted fear of snakes, some people carry a deep fear of spiders. Coincidentally, one type of exotic reptile happens to combine a little bit of both into the same animal. “The spider-tailed horned viper is a snake with a tail that looks like a spider,” says Pierre Cab, founder and owner of Reptile Craze....

RELATED: The Most Anxious Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Cancers can make a mess, but it’s mostly because they’re so nostalgic. They have a hard time parting with anything attached to their memories. That can be anything from a sweet Polaroid to a dress they went on a fun date in. Because of their penchant for keeping memories nearby, messes form over time. Cancers also love to entertain, which can lead to loads of dishes sitting in the sink....

READ THIS NEXT: The Best Flower for Your Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. You’re known for many things, Aries, and fading into the background isn’t one of them. Feisty and fiery, you’re the daring leader of the zodiac who’s not afraid to make a statement. With Mars, the planet of passion and drive as your ruler, you have a natural zest for life and will chase after what you want....

READ THIS NEXT: The Scent You Should Be Wearing Based on Your Zodiac Sign. You’re red hot, Aries! Your fire sign energy gives you the confidence to chase down your dreams and worry about the details later. And with Mars, the planet of passion and determination, ruling over your energy, you won’t stop until you get what you want. To match your energy, go for “a red candle with a bright and punchy scent,” says Atlas....

READ THIS NEXT: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Dog Owners Make at the Vet.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The biggest mistake vets say people make when bathing their dogs is doing the task too often. “Unless your dog got specifically muddy that day, most dogs don’t need more than one bath per month,” says Patrik Holmboe, head veterinarian for Cooper Pet Care. “Just like humans, some dogs have sensitive skin, and too much bathing can cause skin flare-ups....

During a White House news briefing on Feb. 3, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said that schools appear safe to reopen, even if all teachers have not yet been vaccinated against COVID. “There is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen,” she said. “Vaccination of teachers is not a prerequisite for safe reopening of schools.” Walensky referenced data to support this assessment, which can be seen in a recently released CDC report....

RELATED: If You Live Here, Prepare for More Sharks Than You’ve Ever Seen Before. In a statement on June 14, the CDC announced that it would be temporarily banning the import of dogs from 113 countries that it has classified as high risk for dog rabies. The new policy, which goes into effect on July 14, also prohibits all dogs from entering or re-entering the U.S. from any country if they’ve been in any of the nations designated as high-risk in the past six months....

RELATED: Another Major Airline Is Cutting Flights for the Next 2 Months. The CDC has banned dogs imported from countries at high risk for dog rabies. According to The New York Times, this ban not only applies to foreign dogs, but also to dogs traveling with American owners and trying to re-enter the U.S. after a trip abroad. The ban is so strict that “suspension also includes dogs that have visited a high-risk country in the past six months, even if they are arriving from a country not at high risk,” the CDC warned....

“A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website,” the site now says. “CDC is currently updating its recommendations regarding airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Once this process has been completed, the update language will be posted.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Before the most recent change, the CDC’s guidance on how COVID is transmitted had been updated to include, “It is possible that COVID-19 may spread through the droplets and airborne particles that are formed when a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes....

1 What Exactly Is Splooting? What makes a sploot a sploot? “In short, splooting is a type of stretch that involves kicking one or both legs behind the body,” says the Gilbertsville Veterinary Hospital. “The one leg sploot involves one leg behind while the other leg remains tucked underneath. This may look familiar to dog owners, however splooting is not an exclusively canine behavior. Occasionally, cats can do it too!...

Frito-Lay issued a voluntary recall of their Ruffles Original Potato Chips on Jan. 21 because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The bags in question are the 13.5 oz. “Party Size” variety, with no other sizes or flavors affected. The recall was triggered after 50 bags of the potato chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor, raising the possibility of contamination with dairy ingredients. While no adverse reactions have been reported yet, milk allergies should be taken seriously—milk is the third most common food after peanuts and tree nuts to cause anaphylaxis, a medical emergency requiring treatment with adrenaline to avoid a sufferer’s breathing becoming restricted....

RELATED: The IRS Warns You’ll Be Charged More for This Starting April 1. You are responsible for submitting a valid and complete return into the IRS by the tax deadline. “A return isn’t considered valid unless it is signed. Both spouses must sign if the return is filed jointly. The return should be dated,” the IRS explains on its website.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb A signature and date is required for both paper returns and returns submitted online....

RELATED: The IRS Now Won’t Let You Do This Until After April 18. On March 10, the U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that the IRS is facing a huge problem with refunds. When entering a normal filing year, the tax agency usually has under one million returns and refunds still unprocessed from the year prior. This year, the IRS entered the filing season with a backlog over 15 times larger than that....

Though masks are a crucial tool in helping to lower the transmission of coronavirus, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the widespread use of face masks has left many within the deaf community feeling disoriented and isolated: with faces covered, they’re far less able to navigate everyday interactions with the help of lipreading, and the subtle cues of facial expressions.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Justin LeBlanc, an associate professor of fashion studies who is deaf, shared with the Columbia Chronicle that he has recently been reluctant to venture out in public due to the rise of masks....