Are 'Flushable' Wipes Really a Lie?

Are 'Flushable' Wipes Really a Lie?
“Flushable” wipes sound great. In theory, you use them like a baby wipe—just on your own grown-up butt—with no need to toss your poop-smeared wipe it into the garbage can. Just flush, and away it goes. But is this really a good idea? Probably not: A report by Bloomberg indicates the National Association of Clean Water… Read...
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How Effective Is the COVID Vaccine on Kids?

How Effective Is the COVID Vaccine on Kids?
Pfizer and BioNTech announced today that they have completed a phase 3 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 to 15, and that so far it seems to be 100% effective in that age group. If the FDA agrees that the vaccine is safe and effective, it might be available for ages 12 and up this summer. Read more... from...
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How to Find iOS 14's Hidden Code Scanner App

How to Find iOS 14's Hidden Code Scanner App
The iOS app screen shows all the apps installed on your iPhone—or does it? There’s actually a hidden QR scanner app on all iPhones running iOS 14 that you can’t normally find in the app launcher. The “Code Scanner” app is already integrated into the iOS Camera app—it’s how your phone can recognize QR codes—but can… Read...
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11 Pretty Cocktails to Make for Easter Brunch

11 Pretty Cocktails to Make for Easter Brunch
Brunch without a cocktail is merely a late breakfast, and Easter brunch is no exception. There are no “official” Easter cocktails, but I usually go for beverages that look pretty, and match the vibe of an Easter egg. Don’t let their looks deceive you however, these drinks pack a punch (or a bunny kick, as it were). Read...
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Where Is Weed Legal?

Where Is Weed Legal?
Earlier today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing recreational cannabis in the Empire state. That brings the number of states where recreational use is permitted to 16; cannabis (as opposed to THC-free CBD) is still wholly illegal in 14 states. Every other state falls somewhere in the middle.… Read...
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How to Build Your Credit Without a Credit Card

How to Build Your Credit Without a Credit Card
It’s totally fine to prefer “buy now, pay later” payments over credit cards or to simply avoid the debt trap of plastic altogether. The only problem is that without credit cards, it’s harder to build up your credit score, which means you’ll have a tougher time qualifying for a loan. Fortunately, there are ways to… Read...
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How to Jellify Your Favorite Beverages

How to Jellify Your Favorite Beverages
I wish I had a noble reason for lying in bed and sampling jellified beer from a cocktail glass on a Friday morning—but the actual explanation is, well, anime. Anime has served as my and my spouse’s pandemic hobby, and we have watched at least two dozen series in the past year. We recently finished The Disastrous Life… Read...
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Take Responsibility for Your Damn Meetings

Take Responsibility for Your Damn Meetings
Often, a group of people carve out time in their work day for a meeting without any semblance of clear direction. In the pandemic era, this is especially annoying because remote work means we’re all a bit more scattered than usual, and videoconferencing, with all of its imperfections, only serves to compound the… Read...
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How to Stop Mixing Up 'Than' and 'Then'

How to Stop Mixing Up 'Than' and 'Then'
If you’ve ever had to stop and ask yourself, “is it easier said than done, or easier said then done,” you are not alone. We probably don’t think about “than” versus “then” too often when we’re speaking because they sound so similar anyway. When we’re writing, though, these two little words, which look and function so… Read...
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How to Make the Most of a Day Without the Kids

How to Make the Most of a Day Without the Kids
If you are a parent of a child or children who live at home with you, I’m going to take a wild guess here and say: You need a break. And no, a break does not constitute one masked-up hour in a grocery store, trying to limit the number of things you touch (I mean, unless you’re really into that sort of thing—everyone… Read...
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When Not to Use a Magic Eraser

When Not to Use a Magic Eraser
Magic erasers are incredibly versatile cleaning products, capable of removing even the stubbornest stains and hardened gunk from a variety of surfaces. But sometimes, they work a little too well, taking off a little bit of paint or varnish along with the gunk. This is because magic erasers are abrasive cleaners that… Read...
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How to Make Your Own Sanrio Animal Crossing Amiibo Tags Instead of Paying a Reseller

How to Make Your Own Sanrio Animal Crossing Amiibo Tags Instead of Paying a Reseller
Piracy and stealing are wrong. That’s a given. But also, I think it’s shitty when companies release limited edition items that can have a decisive impact on your gaming experience, but make them so scarce that the only way to get your hands on one of them is to buy it from an unscrupulous reseller. Read more... from...
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How to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot

How to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot
Flaky, itchy skin between your toes is the classic sign of athlete’s foot. This fungal infection is often treatable with over-the-counter ointments, but there are a few things you should know before you start. Read more... from Lifehacker https://ift.tt/3cxEwag https://ift.tt/3fnGV...
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