HARD BOILED EGGS Don’t let Pinterest fool you: If you try to hard boil eggs in your microwave you’re likely to either end up with a big mess or burned fingers! The rapid heat from the microwaves creates a lot of steam in the egg, which has nowhere to escape. Exploded egg is hard …
THE TERM ‘COMMON COLD’ IS A BIT OF A MISNOMER Common implies that there’s a single ordinary pathogen to blame for your runny nose, coughing, and mild fatigue. Actually, there’s a huge array of viruses—more than 200 of them—that induce colds, each with its own means of evading your body’s defenses. For this reason alone, …
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Healthy communication is consistently cited as one of the most important elements of a successful marriage. And while that might sound easy enough, many of the common phrases we say in our daily lives can get in the way of achieving the goal of keeping an open dialogue between spouses. In particular, there are certain …
Many seniors arrive at their golden years without a spouse or a sweetheart to speak of. Whether you’ve never been married, you’re recovering from a divorce, or you’re getting back out there after the loss of a dearly departed spouse, you’ve decided to hit the dating scene again. Good for you! That’s why we created …
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1. “I’m almost there” See also “I’m five minutes away” or “just around the block.” You know you’re not almost there—it’s going to be at least a half hour before you get to where your friends are waiting for you—but you still have to fudge the truth. To be on time for your next date, …
IT’S OK TO ADMIT WE’RE WEIRD On Feb. 2, 2018, the United States celebrates the 131st Groundhog Day ceremony by watching to see if our favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerges from his burrow and sees his shadow, predicting either an early spring or six more weeks of winter. While the annual ceremony is mostly just …
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If you’ve ever had your heart broken due to infidelity, you know that it’s a special kind of gut punch that takes a surprising amount of effort to overcome. You may never again be able to fully trust your partner after they’ve cheated. According to Today, cheating (including emotional affairs) is one of the main …
