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Lauren Rearick

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Is It Illegal to Idle Your Car?

Depending on where you live, it may be illegal for you to leave your car idling. Read on to find out which states have laws against idling and why you shouldn't be "warming up" your car in the first place.

Don’t Feel Guilty About Your Chocolate Addiction—Your Heart Might Just Be Better for It

You heart chocolate, and it hearts you back: Turns out the dark stuff can keep...

The Real Reason Men Hate to Ask for Directions, According to Science

Men tend to follow their gut instinct. And some are biologically wired not to second...

Science Has Just Discovered the Secret to Learning a New Language

When it comes down to it, practice really does make perfect.

Think Married People Look Alike? Science Explains Why

There's a legitimate reason spouses sometimes look like cousins or even siblings, and it's not...

Why You Should ALWAYS Wash Brand-New Clothes Before Wearing Them

That brand-new shirt isn't as perfectly clean as you may think. In fact, it could...

The Most Soothing Music for Dogs Is NOT Classical

Helping your canine friend unwind begins with what you're listening to on the radio.

The Number-One Reason Why You Should Never Sip From Straws (And It Has Nothing to Do with Lip Lines)

Before you mindlessly stick a straw in your iced tea, consider that single-use plastics are...

Why You Should Never, Ever Call Your Kid ‘Smart’

It's natural for parents to want to praise their child, but offering this compliment could...

Eww! How to Stop Your Child from Picking Their Nose

Childhood nose picking is every parent's worst nightmare. Thankfully, there are ways to discourage your...

Sea Salt Spray: The One Hair Product You Need for Perfect Beach Waves

You won't need a dip in the ocean to get summery, beach-kissed waves, when a...

This Is the Best Time of Day to Send Important Emails

If you're drafting a message to your boss, a colleague, a client, or another VIP,...

10 Curly Hair Styling Tips That Might Just Change Your Life

You’ve been waiting your whole life for this advice, curly girls.

6 Classic Autumn Movies That Will Make You Feel All Cozy

Celebrate fall by curling up with a warm blanket, a cup of warm apple cider,...