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What's the Difference Between Men's and Women's Razors?

Men's razors aren't necessarily better than women's razors, but they are different (and not just because they aren't pink).

Just a normal day in New York City's Times Square in 2013.

The 10 Most Crowded Cities in America—and the 10 Least Crowded

New York City’s population density has proven impossible to beat—but San Francisco tried its level best.

Why Lining Your Flower Pots With Coffee Filters Makes Houseplants Harder to Kill

If you have a bad habit of over- (or under-) watering your houseplants, a coffee filter inside your flower pot can be a safeguard against both issues.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Recycle Your Giant CVS Receipts

You can blame that glossy finish, which comes from a mysterious, potentially harmful chemical called BPA.

A hairy situation in more ways than one.

Hair in Your Food Is Gross—But Is It Dangerous to Your Health?

The FDA Food Code recommends food service employees wear “hair restraints,” but it might be more for appearance’s sake than safety.

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Map Shows the Most Affordable Michelin-Starred Meals Around the World

From France to San Francisco, this map shows where you can get a Michelin-starred meal without draining your bank account.

'Clang, clang, clang' went the cookie tray.

The Reason Why Baking Sheets Clang in the Oven—And How to Avoid It

Metal expands, which you can’t exactly prevent—but certain baking sheets weather the storm better than others.

A promising young restaurateur, ready to be called a restauranteur for the rest of her career.

Why Is There No N in Restaurateur?

If you’ve been spelling ‘restaurateur’ with an ‘n’ for your entire life, don't feel bad. But here’s why you’re wrong.

Those potato peels are ready for a glow-up.

Make the Most of Your Food Scraps With IKEA’s Free New Cookbook

IKEA is helping you cut down on food waste with 50 free chef-developed recipes for everything from banana peels to broccoli stems.

Here’s Why Pouring Water in Your Toilet Bowl Causes an Automatic Flush

This bathroom-based practical magic is all thanks to your toilet’s siphon tube and the wonders of gravity.

Posting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media Is a Bad Idea—Here’s Why

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is worth celebrating on social media, but not if you’re risking identity theft to do it.

He's a little lukewarm about baths in general.

How Warm Is Lukewarm?

If you’re talking yeast activation or baby bath temperatures, ‘lukewarm’ might be more specific than “not hot or cold.”

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

The Citizen App Will Now Tell You Why Helicopters Are Making a Racket in Your Neighborhood

The Citizen app won’t stop helicopters from interrupting your nap, but it can at least tell you why they're overhead.

Cannondale's Adventure Neo Is a Preview of the Versatile and Accessible Future of E-Bikes

We spoke with Cannondale project manager Nina Baum to learn more about the company's new Adventure Neo e-bike and the state of the industry as a whole.

Accidentally Deleted Photos Off Your iPhone? Here's How to Get Them Back

If you accidentally hit "delete" while browsing your iPhone's camera roll, here's how to undo your mistake and recover your photos.

How to Remove a Sticker From 5 Different Surfaces

You don’t *have* to remove sticker residue from glass jars before you reuse them, but you probably want to.

This is rarely what lettuce looks like after a day or two in the fridge.

A Simple Trick for Keeping Lettuce Fresh

You don't have to put up with the disappointment of brown, slimy greens anymore. Lettuce show you how.

20 of the Most Valuable Video Games That Could Be Hiding in Your Closet

If you held onto the video games that got you through childhood, you may be sitting on some valuable collector's items.

Rush hour on Paris's Avenue des Champs-Elysees.

The World's 20 Worst Cities for Rush Hour Traffic

If you think your city is the worst when it comes to gridlock, maybe you're right. Check out the 20 worst offenders of rush hour traffic.

How to Stop a Running Toilet Without Calling a Plumber

A hissing or noisy throne is usually an easy fix if you know what to look for. Here's how to stop a running toilet.

10 Foods You Can Safely Eat After the Expiration Date

While there's no single answer to how long eggs are good after their expiration date, they usually don't spoil right away.

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From WFH Write-Offs to Stimulus Payments: We’re Answering 7 COVID-Related Tax Questions

COVID might have forced you to work from home or even temporarily move out of state for a bit. We're figuring out how all that impacts your 2020 tax returns.

Beware: If You Get a Text From Netflix Offering a Free One-Year Subscription, It's a Scam

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new Netflix phishing scam promising recipients a free one-year subscription over text message.

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