7 Classic Commercials Offensive by Today’s Standards AshTproductions/Shutterstock Television has evolved alongside the rest of our culture, and the ads you see during commercial breaks are no exception. Some behaviors and norms that people (or, at least, the people in power) once accepted without a thought look problematic, misogynistic, or even downright racist today. Read on for seven classic TV commercials with offensive content that would never air today. RELATED: 6 Classic Sitcom Episodes That Are Wildly Offensive by Today’s Standards ....

7 Easy Tips to Boost Your Grip Strength and Improve Your Longevity Shutterstock Did you know that having a solid grip is not only helpful for playing sports or doing chores but has been linked to a number of science-based benefits, including improving longevity? While hand strength becomes harder to build as you age, there are ways to boost your grip. 1 Most People Don’t Work Out Their Hands ESB Professional/Shutterstock...

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Private Shutterstock Your home is a safe space where you can unwind and be fully yourself, away from the prying eyes of the public. However, if your space lacks privacy from neighbors, you may start to feel as though you can never truly relax in peace . Adding privacy features to your home can help you reclaim that feeling of total security and autonomy —and doing so doesn’t necessarily have to mean spending lots of time or money....

7 Fun Activities Equal to Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Shutterstock Hitting 10,000 steps a day is a great way to get fit and improve your health by lowering your risk of chronic disease. However, if you regularly move your body in whatever way feels good to you, you’ll eventually start seeing those same results. The only hiccup is that it can be hard to gauge which exercises are roughly comparable, and how long it will take to reap the benefits....

7 Things Your Parents Told You That Turned Out to Be Completely False Shutterstock How many questionable things were you told by parents and other authority figures only to find out years later there was zero truth to it? Back then there was no way to verify information without doing your own research, and no 10-year-old is going to spend their Saturday at the library trying to find out how long it takes chewing gum to digest when they could be with their friends at the mall....

8 HomeGoods Lamps That Are New This February Shutterstock I love a great lamp. But it can break a space just as easily as it can make it. One of the most popular departments at HomeGoods ? The lamps and lighting section. The home goods emporium always has an extensive selection of floor and table lamps for every aesthetic, especially now. “A little light goes a long way. 💡✨ Explore the textures, tones, and trends lighting up our aisles this season,” the store wrote in the Instagram caption ....

80 Food Puns That Are Absolutely Egg-squisite View Apart/Shutterstock Nothing is funnier than a perfectly timed pun . Unfortunately, it can be hard to find the right joke at the right moment. So if you can commit these hilarious food puns to memory, you’re bound to be the life of the party at your next dinner. And once you get your joke in, you can milk it for all it’s worth....

9 Best Supplements to Add to Your Smoothies Shutterstock Full of fiber , vitamins, and minerals, fruit and vegetable smoothies make an excellent addition to your diet. But to make the most of your smoothies, you may want to consider adding supplements that boost your health. “You can consume these all outside of a smoothie, but I personally love upgrading a smoothie and getting in a bunch of essential supplements at once without having to take a handful of pills,” says Maggie Berghoff , FNP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, wellness entrepreneur , and author of the best-selling book Eat to Treat ....

9 Classic Fashion Trends That Are Offensive by Today’s Standards Everett Collection / Shutterstock In today’s world, most people have an awareness of what they say when it comes to cultural sensitivities and political correctness. You wouldn’t crack a joke about someone’s ethnicity, nor would you refer to a person by anything but their preferred pronouns. But have you given any thought to how your clothing can send an unintended message?...

9 Supplements That Can Damage Your Stomach, Doctors Say Shutterstock At face value, it may seem that taking more dietary supplements will translate into better overall health. However, many people underestimate the potential for side effects associated with vitamins. When you take or combine certain supplements, you can suffer serious organ issues as a result. The stomach and gastrointestinal tract are commonly affected, in addition to the liver and kidneys....

9 TV Shows Going Off the Air Right Away Amid the Hollywood Writers Strike <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/snl-1.png?strip=1&resize=640%2C360&quality=82" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Sarah Sherman and Colin Jost on “SNL” in April 2023 - 1”> Saturday Night Live / YouTube As Hollywood writers fight for fair compensation, TV viewers will quickly notice the impact. On Tuesday, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike after the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers—which represents major studios—failed to reach a deal after weeks of negotiation....

90 Sister Quotes to Celebrate Your Built-In Best Friend Halfpoint/Shutterstock It’s impossible to describe the sibling relationship through words alone, but that hasn’t stopped anyone from trying. Some of the most powerful lines in literature focus on the special bond people with the same parents share. The concept of sisterhood , in particular, is often associated with solidarity, community, and morality. Of course, those of us who actually have sisters know the experience doesn’t always live up to what appears on the page....

Adam Rich’s Death Reports are Coming In, “No Foul Play” Suspected Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images Adam Rich was just nine years old when he landed the role of a lifetime as Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son on Eight Is Enough . The show ran for five seasons, 1977-1981, and he won over the hearts of people around the world and even landed a spot on VH1’s list of the greatest 100 kid stars, coming in at #73....

Alaska Airlines Will No Longer Let Passengers Do This, Starting Monday Shutterstock Despite its many recent faults and shortcomings , air travel has become much more convenient in the last decade. Now, the same smartphone you use to book tickets can also act as your boarding pass. Airlines’ apps can be used to check in to your flight , get up-to-the-minute information on your departure, or make last-second changes to your itinerary....

All the Changes USPS Is Making to Your Mail This Year Shutterstock Whether you’re waiting for a check in the mail or need to ship a package across the country, there are certain standard services we’ve all come to expect from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). But the agency is hardly on solid footing, as it has been battling a number of challenges over the past few years, from staffing shortages to financial shortcomings....

American Airlines Slammed for “Bad” New Upgrade Policy iStock Airline policies are constantly changing, bringing about regular updates to passengers’ booking and boarding experiences . Southwest was the latest to make waves last week with updates to its EarlyBird Check-In and same-day standby policies. Frontier landed in hot water as well, thanks to a new lawsuit regarding its All You Can Fly Pass . Now, American Airlines is entering the fray, with a new upgrade policy it’s instating....

Anita Baker Says She Dropped Babyface From Her Tour Over His Fans—But There May Be More to It Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images; Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock An unexpected feud has the fans of two music heavyweights duking it out on Twitter. On June 13, Anita Baker announced that Babyface had been dropped from her current tour. The announcement came after Baker tweeted that fans of Babyface (a.k.a. Kenneth Edmonds) were harassing her online....

Big Lots Just Announced “An Accelerated Number of Closures” Shutterstock Big Lots has been a beloved discount chain for decades—you might have been a loyal shopper since it was known by its former name, Odd Lots. Much like the shopping experience at a Tuesday Morning or T.J. Maxx, you never know what you’re going to find at Big Lots, which carries everything from home décor to beauty supplies to electronics. But if you frequent your local Big Lots or just like to browse when you get the urge to shop, be warned that the retailer has announced “an accelerated number of closures....

Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock Well, that’s one way to defend yourself. Eva Green , who played Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale , is currently involved in a court case in which she is suing a film production company, and the company is countersuing her. During a court appearance on Monday, Jan. 30, the actor was questioned about text messages she sent disparaging the film and people working on it, including calling them “weak and stupid....

Brad Pitt’s Son Reportedly Called Him a “Despicable Person” in NSFW Rant <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/brad-pax-main.jpg?quality=82&strip=1&resize=640%2C360" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Pax Jolie-Pitt, Brad Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Maddox Jolie-Pitt at the premiere of “Unbroken” in 2014 - 1”> Jaguar PS / Shutterstock A new report claims that Brad Pitt ‘s son, Pax Jolie-Pitt , shared an expletive-filled Instagram post about his father three years ago. The post allegedly came after Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorced, and two-and-a-half years after it was reported that the A-list couple had gotten into an altercation on a plane and Pitt was accused of abuse....