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How the Size of Your Wine Glass May Affect How Much You Order

As if you needed encouraging.

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Study Suggests Migraine Triggers Vary Widely

Patients in the experiment averaged four triggers apiece, but each person’s triggers were unique.

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15 Easy Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out from the Pack

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These Sneaky Dress Shoes Feel Like Sneakers

There's no need for sore feet in the office.

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5 Exploding Career Opportunities

"Professional lotto winner" remains woefully under-represented.

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The Average Cost of One Bedroom Apartments in 50 Major U.S. Cities

See how drastically rent prices can vary depending on where you choose to live.

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8 Tips for Improving Your Cat's Litter Box

Read on for eight tips for keeping your cat's box tidy, fresh, and welcoming.

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Here Are Most Popular Wedding Reception Songs and Artists

The number one jam is actually a fairly recent hit.

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11 Solid Rules of Thumb for Adult Life

Consider this your cheat sheet.

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7 Things To Do Immediately Following a Fender Bender

While fender benders rarely result in serious injury, they can cause quite the logistical headache.

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9 Tips for Acing Any Job Interview

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Diamond-Shaped Intersections Prevent Crashes by Cutting Out Left Turns

This design eliminates every driver's worst nightmare.

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Uber Will Now Charge You Late Fees for Making Drivers Wait

In more than a dozen cities, if you don't make it to your ride in the allotted two minutes, you'll have to pay.

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Selecting a New Social Media Password? Make It Better Than Mark Zuckerberg's

The Facebook CEO's security code was "dadada."

3 Steps for Mastering a Pistol Squat

Think a pistol squat is impossible? Think again.

This Laundry-Folder is the Machine You Didn’t Know You Needed

The FoldiMate can fold, steam, soften, and stack your laundry in just a few steps.

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Girls Are Given Less Allowance Than Their Male Peers

The pay gap affects girls long before they enter the workforce.

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How to Safely Plug in an Air Conditioner

Stay cool while staying out of harm's way.

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8 Tips For Finding the Perfect Vacation Rental

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An Online Platform to Help You Hone Your DIY Skills

Watch out, Pinterest.

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How to Decide if You Should Work for Free

Is there ever a right time to work for free? Experts say maybe.

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5 Sneaky Ways to Curb Your Online Shopping Habit

If your impulse shopping has you nervous every time you’re within range of an internet connection, fear not.

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FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

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The Income It Takes to Live Comfortably in Five Major Cities

Residents need to be earning six figures in one West Coast city.