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Think every food can go in the freezer? Think again.

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










Can you spot the famous solo artist in this picture?

Michael Bolton, Cyndi Lauper, and Tori Amos are all more famous as solo stars these days—but they’re just some of the musicians who also spent time in bigger bands.

Jon O'Brien










Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks, and Kevin Bacon star in ‘Apollo 13’ (1995).

'Apollo 13'—the dramatization of the 1970 space program crisis that kept the world on its seat—was the third highest-grossing film of 1995, and remains one of the most faithful depictions of NASA operations ever put on film.

Jake Rossen




Tom Hanks and Elizabeth Perkins in a promotional shoot for ‘Big.’

From big-hearted comedies to freaky slashers, these are the movies that most effectively harnessed the possibilities of trading places.

Jon O'Brien
You deserve a bowl full of non-spoiled ice cream.

No one wants to discover a freezer full of spoiled ice cream. Here’s how to tell if the creamy treat is still good—and how to make sure it’s safe to eat for as long as possible.

Marla Mackoul