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How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Those wooden utensils in the corner are eyeing this situation nervously.

How a Wooden Spoon Prevents Your Pot of Water From Boiling Over, According to Science

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What’s the Difference?

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sunscreen.

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What’s the Difference?

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen

Sunscreen is your skin’s best friend.

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen

Small Screen, Big Money: How Streaming Might Be Costing You More Than Cable—and What You Can Do to Cut the Price Down

Streaming may not be the money-saving choice you think it is.

Small Screen, Big Money: How Streaming Might Be Costing You More Than Cable—and What You Can Do to Cut the Price Down

The Best Way to Fix a Broken Zipper

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5 Tips for Buying Used Furniture

Shopping for used furniture can get you a great deal, but there are some things to watch out for.

How to Clean LEGO Bricks, According to LEGO

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The 10 Most Stressed Out States in America

Rapid City, South Dakota, at night.

What Does Your iPhone’s Low Power Mode Really Do?

Your iPhone does a lot when you're not looking—Low Power Mode makes it do less.

20 Online Colleges and Universities That Offer the Best Return On Your Investment

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Amazon Wants to Share Your Wi-Fi With Your Neighbors—Here’s How to Opt Out

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What Exactly Does a Notary Public Do?

Notarizing: An exciting world awaits you.

Genealogy Basics: 8 Tips for Tracing Your Family Tree Online

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The Safest Way to Open a Can Without a Can Opener

You are the real can opener.

Burn Notice: 6 Common Myths About Sunscreen, Debunked

Stay safe this summer by being aware of some common sunscreen myths.

This Chrome Extension Makes Cluttered Webpages Print-Friendly

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