Monday, January 6th, 2025
Truth or Trash? The Whataburger Cup Freeze Hack Under the Microscope
The buzz about using Whataburger cups to insulate pipes during winter might have caught your eye, but don’t let the regional twist fool you! You don’t have to go by a Whataburger in Texas or Oklahoma for this DIY hack. While the familiar cups and their particular design are a fun spin on the hack, the real hero is the air insulation found in any Styrofoam cup. Ever wonder why you can hold a hot cup of coffee without burning your hands? It’s thanks to thousands of tiny air bubblesRead More
Dubai was just crowned the world’s most overrated holiday location
Dubai: More Glitz than Gold? Dubai, the glittering desert mirage, holds a curious double crown: one of the world’s most coveted tourist havens and, as recent polls claim, the most overrated. While influencers flock to its man-made marvels like the Burj Khalifa and opulent malls, Redditors paint a different picture. Critics call it a “materialistic hell,” lacking culture and authentic experiences. High prices and artificiality rub some the wrong way. “There’s nothing to do besides gawk at luxury brands or bake by the pool,” they argue. It’s “Nordstrom as aRead More
Unlock the Surprising Benefits of Cucumbers: 13 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know!
Cucumbers are a surprisingly versatile vegetable that can be used for a variety of things, from providing essential vitamins and minerals to eliminating bad breath and foggy mirrors. They contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, providing quick pick-me-ups, reducing cellulite and wrinkles, and repelling pests from gardens. Cucumbers can be used to polish shoes, clean taps and sinks, and erase mistakes made with pens and crayons. They are also a great snack to help ward off hunger and a hangover. In short, cucumbers can be used for a varietyRead More
How to get free COVID tests through the mail
The Biden administration is reopening a program mailing free COVID-19 tests to households who request them and is investing $600 million into boosting test manufacturing. More Americans will again have access to free at-home COVID-19 tests after the expiration of the public health emergency this spring meant many insurers no longer had to fully cover the cost. COVIDTests.gov is offering U.S. households 4 Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits. Click on the ‘Order Free At-Home Test’ link and place your order through the USPS form. Free shipping. Tests start shipping on September 30, 2024. U.S. households can order 4Read More
Cut Costs and Sodium with Easy-to-Make Dried Beans
Whether you’re a vegetarian or meat eater, finding a place for beans in your diet is a healthy and tasty must. If you’re making the switch to more vegetarian and plant-based meals, chances are you’ve been adding more beans to your roster of regular dishes. That means you’ve likely been loading up your grocery cart with cans. Canned beans are convenient but let us show you how dried beans are a better alternative. Dried or canned, beans are nutritional all-stars. They’re known for being good sources of both dietary fiber andRead More