15 Fascinating Facts About the Royal Corgis Shutterstock Meghan Markle may have passed muster with Prince William , Kate , and Prince Charles, but both she and Prince Harry knew Queen Elizabeth had the final say on the couple’s wedding plans. Prince Harry needed his grandmother’s approval in order to marry his American girlfriend. And it all came down to one thing: The Queen’s corgis, Holly and Willow. Well, not really, but even Harry admitted when he brought Meghan to Buckingham Palace in September to meet the Queen, he was bowled over when the usual cantankerous canines took an instant liking to Meghan....

15 Things You Don’t Know about Facebook Shutterstock Is it any secret that Facebook wants to rule the world? In the 11 short years since the social media giant opened its gates to the public (it had previously only been for college students), nearly one-third of the global population has signed up. More recently, the company has absorbed Instagram, another behemoth in the social media space, ensuring that anyone with a smartphone is tapped into the Facebook network....

185 Paranoia Questions for the Ultimate Game Night Best Life Ever heard of the game Paranoia? Well, you have now. This exciting party game feeds that deep desire to know just what your friends really think of you. It’s also a great way to lighten (or perhaps darken) the mood at any get-together. To play, you’ll need a great sense of humor and a willingness to demonstrate just a little self-deprecation....

20 Easy Tips for Getting a Gorgeous Garden by Spring Alamy Everyone wants to have the best garden on the block. But if you want to wow your neighbors come spring, you’ve got to start in the dead of winter. So before you spend another weekend pretending your flowers are simply going to plant themselves, check out this list of essential winter prep. It might not be as fun (or as warm!...

20 Predictions That Didn’t Come True in 2018 Shutterstock The North Korea/South Korea meeting. The Facebook-Cambridge Analytic scandal. Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande . Yes, no matter how you cut it, 2018 has been an absolute doozy of a year. However, despite the seismic events of 2018, scientists and philosophers from bygone eras predicted an even more seismic year. From the outbreak of World War III to the prevalence of flying cars to seeing the very first humans step foot on the Red Planet, these are the predictions for 2018 that never saw the light of day....

20 Reasons Why Fall Shouldn’t Be an Excuse for a Relationship Cooldown Shutterstock The weather isn’t the only thing to cool when fall rolls around. As countless reports (and trend pieces) show, it’s also a prime break-up season, when couples that may have survived an eventful summer call it quits in the face of an approaching winter. “September arrives, the summer party season is over, and you’ve got nothing much on until Christmas,” James Preece, a dating coach, told UK’s The Mail on Sunday....

20 Signs Your Pet Hates You iStock Pets can be an amazing addition to any family, providing the unconditional love and companionship you didn’t know you needed until now. Better yet, pets can improve your health in myriad ways, from reducing your risk of depression to improving your cardiovascular health. However, even if you love your furry friend and the feeling is more or less mutual, that doesn’t mean they always find your behavior as endearing as you find theirs....

20 Things She Always Wants You to Say Shutterstock As a man, you know that actions speak louder than words. But sometimes—especially when it comes to your partner—you’ll find that words will actually get the job done just fine. Whether you’re trying to cheer her up, make her feel loved, or up the romance factor in your relationship, there are certain words and phrases women just never tire of hearing. So read on, and keep this list handy for the next time you’re at a loss for words....

20 Tips to Make Your House Look Expensive For $50 or Less iStock You don’t need to have an unlimited budget to make your home look more expensive. In fact, making simple tweaks and investing little to no money can make the world of difference. Best Life spoke to a number of experts, from designers and contractors to realtors, for tips on how to majorly upgrade your home for less than $50....

23 “Despised” Bands That Are Crazy Successful s_bukley / Shutterstock Some bands, you’re just supposed to hate. Creed. Train. Limp Bizkit. (Oh, and of course Nickelback.) Whether it’s the soulless songwriting or the arrogant attitudes, that’s just the way it is—full stop. And yet, despite being reviled by, well, seemingly everyone , such bands tend to laugh their tunes all the way to the bank. We’re talking months on top of the charts, record sales by the million, and entire trophy cases of prestigious awards and accolades....

24 Invasive Pythons Found in the U.S. in One Month iStock / Dwi Yulianto Invasive species of any kind can do irreparable harm to the environment if left unchecked. States like Florida are already dealing with an onslaught of Burmese pythons that were introduced to the wild and are currently threatening ecologically sensitive areas as they continue to spread . Unfortunately, new potential threats can also spring up unexpectedly. And now, authorities say 24 invasive pythons were recently found in the U....

25 Facts About the Making of “The Godfather” You Never Knew Paramount Pictures You come to me, on the day of my daughter’s wedding, and ask for trivia about The Godfather movies? We can oblige. In fact, here’s a bit of trivia to start: Marlon Brando’s Don Corleone doesn’t actually say those exact words in that oft-quoted moment. The line in the 1972 masterpiece is really: “You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married....

27 Luxury Beauty Products You Never Knew Target Sold Mihai_Andritoiu / Shutterstock It’s easy to walk into a Target to buy paper towels and only paper towels and the next thing you know you’re perusing the beauty aisle. We’ve all been there. That’s simply because the retailer is slowly but surely becoming a makeup lover’s paradise. Sure, you can still pick up a bottle your favorite affordable shampoo, but now you can also leave with a plethora of luxury beauty products, too—thanks to the store’s acquisition of Dermstore in 2013....

28 Breezy Songs to Listen to at the Beach Sabrina Carpenter / YouTube Heading to the beach? It’s time to get your playlist ready. Whether you have a portable speaker or are looking to listen solo with some headphones, the beachy songs below are sure to get you in the right mood . They’re summery. They’re vibrant. They’re simply the right summer vibe. You might even forget how sweaty you are....

30 Best Stylish Home Upgrades Frette Fact: beauty breeds happiness. According to Richard Layard, author of Happiness: Lessons from a New Science, one of the biggest sources of happiness is our surroundings: amazing architecture, stunning views, artwork, and other feel-good aesthetics. His findings are bolstered by countless studies, such as this one by a researcher at the University of Sussex, as well as by common sense. (Don’t you find that beautiful things put you in a good place, as well?...

30 Science-Backed Ways to Relax When You’re Totally Stressed Out iStock Stress is everywhere. Even in normal times, when we’re not all huddled in our homes during lockdown, it’s hiding in the dozens of unread emails in our inboxes , in the accusatory tone of our boss when he asks why those reports haven’t been filed yet, and in the dirty pile of unwashed dishes in the sink. Throw in the worries associated with a global pandemic, and you can bet that our cortisol levels are at an all-time high....

30 Things Moms Should Never Say in Front of Their Daughters Shutterstock As a parent, you know that what you say in front of your kids matters. As a mother, you know that your daughter listens especially closely to whatever you say—even if she doesn’t necessarily agree with you or go along with every request you make of her. The point is, the way moms talk to and in front of their daughters does have lasting implications, so it’s important to choose your words carefully and banish certain turns of phrase from your vocabulary....

4 Big Changes Costco Is Making Now for Shoppers Shutterstock Whether you’re loading up on lunch-box snacks or searching for fall gardening supplies, there’s a good chance you’re hitting up your local Costco this month. If you don’t have a trip to the warehouse club planned, these announcements might have you changing your mind. From new, lower prices (even on cars!) to extended hours (for certain members), these are all the changes Costco is making now for shoppers....

4 Changes Walmart Is Making This Spring and How They’ll Affect You Shutterstock Like any major corporation that’s been around for decades, Walmart is no stranger to change. The retailer frequently opens and closes locations , redesigns its brick-and-mortar stores, and upgrades its offerings for shoppers and Walmart+ members. So, the fact that changes are coming to Walmart in the coming months isn’t surprising—but some of the details might catch you off guard....

4 Instant Health Benefits of Quitting Marijuana, According to Experts Inside Creative House/Shutterstock It’s impossible to deny that recreational marijuana use has become mainstream in most parts of the US. Cannabis is by far the most popular drug in America, with 91 percent of adults supporting marijuana legalization , according to the Pew Research Center, and 55 million people reporting that they currently use marijuana , according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS)....