These Countries Have Shorter Residency Requirements for Citizenship & Passports

These Countries Have Shorter Residency Requirements for Citizenship & Passports
Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, there will probably be the usual choruses of “I’m moving to Canada!” from those who aren’t on board with the results. And it’s not only voters: one of the two major-party candidates, current president Donald Trump, issued a similar threat/promise earlier this month.… Read...
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How to Spot a Counterfeit N95 Mask

How to Spot a Counterfeit N95 Mask
N95 respirator masks are more effective at stopping coronavirus-containing droplets than disposable surgical or cloth masks. But since they’re in such high demand, there’s a booming market in counterfeit and mislabeled masks. Recently, authorities in Hong Kong seized 100,000 fake N95s that they say were intended for… Read...
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How to Save Money on (Good) Coffee

How to Save Money on (Good) Coffee
Look, if coffee is one of the small daily habits that brings you true joy, we’re not here to tell you to cut back or spend less. The cliché that money spent on avocado toast and lattes is what’s holding you back from being a millionaire is oversimplified and, well, silly. So drink what you enjoy, and pay for the… Read...
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Will Living in a Personal Bubble Protect You From the Horrors of the Outside World?

Will Living in a Personal Bubble Protect You From the Horrors of the Outside World?
Apparently wearing a small piece of fabric affixed to your face has caused such fervent debate in our society that companies are trying to find new and “innovative” solutions to shield your face. Author Celeste Ng uncovered a real gem when she tweeted about these personal social distancing pods: Read more... from Lifehacker...
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How to Summon AR Ghosts With a Google Search

How to Summon AR Ghosts With a Google Search
Halloween is my favorite holiday, but just like everything else in 2020, this year won’t be as festive for most of us. If you’re starved for some good-natured spooky vibes, you can try banishing the blah by summoning a ghost or reanimated skeleton to dance for you—digitally, at least. Read more... from Lifehacker ...
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Let's Make Some Dumplings

Let's Make Some Dumplings
Outside of chicken and dumplings and matzo ball soup, you don’t see many recipes for humble blobs of boiled dough. This is a huge missed opportunity. Fast, simple, comforting, and cheap, dumplings are the ultimate home cooking hack, and as we round the corner on Soup and Stew Season, it’s the perfect time to get… Read...
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What to Do if You See a Ghost

What to Do if You See a Ghost
So you’ve had an encounter with a ghost. All of a sudden the air turned cold; a light flickered; a shadowy figure floated in a dark corner; when you asked if you were in the presence of a spirit, the Ouija planchette in your shaking hand dragged itself toward “YES.” Naysayers be damned, you know you’ve been contacted… Read...
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Which Streaming Apps Won't Work With the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 at Launch?

Which Streaming Apps Won't Work With the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 at Launch?
Ever since Sony put a DVD player in the PlayStation 2, video game consoles have been expected to pull double duty as gaming systems and entertainment devices. These days, many of us use our PlayStations, Xboxes, and Nintendo Switches to stream TV, movies, and music when we’re not using them to play games. The upcoming… Read...
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Read a Halloween-Themed Fantasy Novel That Perfectly Captures the Horrors of 2020

Read a Halloween-Themed Fantasy Novel That Perfectly Captures the Horrors of 2020
I love reading, but I love telling people what to read almost as much. For five years, it was basically my job. And because reading the right book at the right time—to suit a mood, answer a question, or satisfy a craving—is definitely a hack, I want to keep doing it. If you’re looking for just the right book to read,...
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How to Hide Porn on Your Windows PC

How to Hide Porn on Your Windows PC
This article is about how to hide porn on your computer. The delicate souls among you can replace the word “porn” with “important files” and the same basic methods still apply. For everyone else, real talk: It’s not very difficult to hide porn files on your PC, with the caveat that you’ll never be able to keep them… Read...
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Use Your Kid to Get Out of a Conversation

Use Your Kid to Get Out of a Conversation
Children—especially the young variety—tend to be inconvenient in most situations. I’m not blaming them for this, I’m just saying that a person doesn’t realize how easy it is to do something as basic as, like, walk out the front door until they have small children to drag along with them. Everything is harder and… Read...
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How to Clean Your Taxidermy

How to Clean Your Taxidermy
“I know a lot of people think you’re quirky,” my dad told me, “but I need you to know that you’re just a redneck.” This comment came shortly after I sent him a picture of the newest addition to my taxidermy collection, a mule deer mount my boyfriend gave me for my 32nd birthday. Read more... from Lifehacker https:...
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