Clare Mulroy
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Does the ‘healthiest diet’ exist? Why it's so important to consider things other than food.
The healthiest diet is less about a strict pattern of eating and more in tune with several elements of your well-being. What you should keep in mind. → Read More
Coffee machine broken? One expert offers tips to brew the perfect cup at home.
You can make coffee at home with just a pot of hot water and coffee beans. Here's what a coffee product specialist has to say about making it at home. → Read More
What does 'wtm' mean? Stay with the times and use this acronym in your text conversations.
'WTM' is an acronym not unlike "idk," "tbh" and "hmu," shortened phrases that make our text conversations more efficient. Here's what it means. → Read More
What is the healthiest beer? Consider these factors before you crack open a cold one.
Can beer be a part of healthy diet? Yes, says registered dietitian Chris Mohr, but you'll want to keep this in mind when drinking in moderation. → Read More
How do you add money to Venmo? Your guide to paying with the peer-to-peer digital wallet.
Adding money to your Venmo wallet is not as easy as it seems, especially if you're not a Debit Card holder. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Bring on the family fun: How much money you should actually be starting with in Monopoly
Every game of Monopoly starts by dolling out a specific number of fake bills. Here's what you need to know to begin Monopoly or Monopoly Junior. → Read More
How much can my landlord really increase my rent? Know your rights as a tenant.
Landlords can raise rent as much as they see fit, but this may differ if you live in a state or county with rent control. Public housing is regulated. → Read More
Do dogs smile? Absolutely. 🐶 Here's why your pet does it and what they're trying to tell you.
Dogs smile as a submissive appeasement greeting, veterinary behavioral specialist Dr. Lore Haug says. It's a behavior that's only directed at people. → Read More
Do you know your state's official nickname? Here's the story behind all 50 state nicknames.
Almost every state has an officially recognized nickname. For example, Texas is known as "The Lone Star State" and California is "The Golden State." → Read More
Love (or hate) Valentine's Day? We can all celebrate with 60 hilarious Valentine's Day memes.
Single, taken or somewhere in between, celebrate Valentine's Day with these memes or send your friends a little love with a hilarious card meme. → Read More
Celebrate Friday the 13th with the iconic and never-ending slasher franchise
There are twelve "Friday the 13th" movies spanning from 1980 to 2009, including the reboot and crossover film featuring Freddy Krueger and Jason. → Read More
The safest place in the world to live is across the ocean: This country ranks most peaceful
The safest place in the world is Iceland, according to the Global Peace Index. With low crime, military presence and high safety, Iceland ranks best. → Read More
Can you answer these 60 trivia questions on Christmas movies, music and traditions?
Try these Christmas trivia questions on for size. We've listed questions and answers to fun facts about holiday music, movies and traditions. → Read More
Tempted by $1.9 billion? Here is how to play Powerball ahead of Monday night's drawing
A record-shattering $1.9 billion jackpot is tempting those who normally pass on playing the lottery. Here is how to play Powerball. → Read More
The richest person who ever lived had unimaginable wealth. Inside the world's wealthiest.
The richest person ever is believed to be African emperor Mansa Musa. His wealth today would be $400 billion. Elon Musk is the richest person alive. → Read More
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022 dates and how the retail holidays came to be
Black Friday is on November 25 this year. The retail event is on the day after Thanksgiving every year, celebrating the start of holiday shopping. → Read More
Spotify pays artists (sort of), but not per stream. Here's how it breaks down.
Spotify doesn't compensate artists and distributors based on a pay-per-stream rate, but some reports found artists make about $0.0033 per stream. → Read More
What is a catalytic converter? Why thieves are stealing them and how to protect yours.
Catalytic converters filter harmful pollutants from a car's exhaust system. They contain valuable metals that make them targets for theft. → Read More
What is a catalytic converter? Why thieves are stealing them and how to protect yours.
Catalytic converters filter harmful pollutants from a car's exhaust system. They contain valuable metals that make them targets for theft. → Read More
What is glamping? Get to know the new frontier of outdoor vacations.
Glamping began in the 16th century but was formally named in the early 2000s. Glamping is camping with a luxury twist, like electricity and plumbing. → Read More