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Do Oranges Make Your Lips Itch? Here's the Reason Why

If eating fresh fruit makes your mouth tingle, you might have this little-known (but very treatable) condition.

What’s the Tough, Gray Band Inside My Steak?

Instead of Squishing Stink Bugs, Make This Easy DIY Trap

The Surprising Reason Behind Slimy Deli Meat (and Whether It’s Safe to Eat)

9 Foods You Should Never Put in the Freezer

Thought your freezer was a go-to space for storing any and all kinds of food? Think again—here are some of the most common foods that you should never stick in the freezer at all.
Rudie Obias|

How to Get Sunscreen Stains Out of Your Clothes

Here’s how to save your shirts while protecting your skin this summer.
AJ DiCosimo|

These Are the 5 Most (and Least) Expensive Countries for Expats in 2025 (With Maps)

Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.
AJ DiCosimo|

Hacks

A Simple Trick for Catching (and Killing) Spotted Lanternflies

Here‘s one quick and easy way to get rid of spotted lanternflies when you don’t feel like stomping on them (and a few other methods, too).
Erin McCarthy|

This Strange Garden Hack Will Get Rid of Poison Ivy—And Protect You From Getting a Rash

Grab some trash bags and get to work.
Sam Hindman|

How To Turn Your Smartphone Into a “Dumb Phone”

Could making your mobile device a bit “stupider” be the key to curbing that pesky smartphone addiction? You can see for yourself with these handy tips.
Rudie Obias|

6 Campfire Hacks for Building a Better Blaze

Don’t get left in the cold on your next camping trip. Build a better campfire with these easy hacks.
Julie Fogerson|

This Off-Menu Costco Treat Is Perfect for Summer—and It’s Less Than $3

Costco shoppers are making ice cream floats for under $3, and you can too with this clever trick.
CaLea Johnson|

Clothes Smell Like Campfire Smoke? Here’s What To Do About It

Getting that campfire smoke smell out of your clothes isn’t as hard as it might seem, thanks to these tips and tricks.
Lauren Dana|

These Simple Tricks Protect Ice Cream From Freezer Burn

Ice cream season is here—make sure yours stays creamy with these easy tricks.
CaLea Johnson|

5 of the Best Summer Travel Hacks We Got From TikTok

These travel hacks from TikTok can make everything from planning to packing for your next summer vacation trip a lot easier.
Lauren Dana|

Healthy Living

Why Sunscreen Can Leave a White Cast—and How to Avoid It

Here‘s what to do if you‘re struggling with the dreaded white cast caused by sunscreen.
CaLea Johnson|

25 Worst U.S. Cities for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from allergies, here are the worst—and the best—places to be.
Ellen Gutoskey|

7 Ways to Cope When It’s Too Hot to Sleep

These proven tricks will help you beat the heat.
Kate Horowitz|

Home

Home Depot Debuts App-Controlled Ultra Skelly, Kicking Off the Halloween Season

The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.

This Viral Cloud Matcha Is Surprisingly Easy to Whip Up at Home

When Is the Best Time to Buy Bananas?

7 Easy Tips For Cleaning Your Ceiling Fan

Money

30 Costco Items That Will Save You the Most

Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.
CaLea Johnson|

Which States Will Pay the Most—and the Least—for Electricity This Summer?

Some U.S. states, like Hawaii, may have to deal with higher electricity bills for summer 2025 than others.
Marla Mackoul|

The Simple Reason Why Gas Stations Put a Hold on Your Debit Card

That $150 or $175 hold was no mistake—but you won’t actually be on the hook for all of it.
Sam Hindman|

10 of the Most Valuable Beanie Babies That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

Beanie Babies like the purple Princess Diana bear are sometimes listed for $900,000 on eBay. But how much money are the nostalgic toys really worth?
Michele Debczak|

Real Estate

5 Unofficial Rules Native English Speakers Don't Realize They Know

It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.
Arika Okrent|

5 Ways the English Language Breaks Its Own Rules

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc
Brett Reynolds|

77 Common Mispronunciations

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)
Alvin Ward|

6 Grammar Rules You Can Break

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.
mentalfloss .com|

Recycling

The Right Way to Safely Dispose of E-Cigarettes

Tossing old vapes in the trash could actually be more hazardous than you thought, but here's the right way to safely get rid of old e-cigarettes.
Rudie Obias|

The Cleanest Cities Around the World

Before booking your next trip, explore the cities leading in cleanliness.
CaLea Johnson|

You Probably Aren’t Recycling These 3 Things Correctly—Here’s What To Do Instead

Recycling gets confusing sometimes, especially when it comes to certain items. Discover which recycling rules you may (or may not) be breaking here, plus the best practices to follow instead.
Marla Mackoul|

Scams

How the “Wrong Number” Text Scam Tricks Its Victims

One trick con artists have been up to lately involves sending targets random, harmless text messages before attempting to scam them.

The Worst States for Job Scams, Mapped

What to Know About the New FasTrak Scam Targeting Drivers

Why Does ’Phony’ Mean Fake?

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