20 Elephant Jokes So Funny You’ll Laugh Your Trunks Off Shutterstock With their big floppy ears and playful personalities, elephants are some of the most lovable creatures on the planet. Seriously: If you’ve ever seen one in person, you know that all they want to do is play with their toys and take adorable baths. Because we love elephants so much, we rounded up the best elephant jokes of all time....

20 Facts about Shelter Dogs That’ll Make You Want to Adopt Immediately Shutterstock Thanks to bad press and publicity, shelter dogs have always had an infamously bad rap. When most people—namely, non-animal lovers—think of shelter dogs, the picture that comes to mind is a vicious, volatile creature who’s been surrendered to the shelter because it bit its owner one too many times. However, this image is far from reality—and in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we’ve gathered some of the many shelter dog facts that will dispel any doubts you might have once and for all....

20 Products You Should Always Buy Generic Shutterstock It’s easy to poke fun at generic brands. After all, Prongles, Thick Mints, and Mountain View—all of those are real, by the way— just don’t have the same ring to them as their name-brand counterparts . But just because these products sometimes bare funny names doesn’t mean you should dismiss them. Because when it comes to saving money, generic and store-brand items are often the best options out there....

20 Stars Who Were Fired From Major Movies Fred Duval/Shutterstock You might think that celebrities have it easy when it comes to job security. But while it’s true that famous actors enjoy a certain level of privilege, there are no guarantees in the entertainment business, which means they can lose work just like the rest of us. We’re not talking about the actors who chose to leave a project, but about the ones who were asked to go, leading men and women who got replaced because—for one reason or another—they weren’t working out....

20 Ways You’re Using Your Attic All Wrong Shutterstock It’s the great irony of attics: though their primary purpose is to store old stuff—from family treasures to old clothes to baseball cards to ancient high-school yearbooks—they’re inherently terrible storage containers. The angled ceilings, the awkward geometric spaces, the disgusting lack of drywall or even proper flooring and insulation. It’s no wonder you never go up there—it’s an unsightly terror, where everything is shoved and nothing fits!...

220 Jokes for Kids That Are Good, Clean Fun Ground Picture/Shutterstock There’s a lot that goes into even the simplest joke , but a key part of the formula is knowing your audience. That’s why the best jokes for kids are clean, engaging, and maybe even a little corny. But there’s also a lot of variety in the types of jokes that kids enjoy. Try anything on your youngsters’ level, from the classic knock-knock joke to the cringiest dad joke....

23 Perfect Fall Jackets Under $100 iStock Now that Labor Day has come and gone, it’s time to face facts: Autumn is practically here. And while you’ll be swapping out your t-shirts and shorts for sweaters and flannels soon enough, it’s just as important that you have the right outerwear at the ready in your closet. From sleek moto styles to fuzzy sherpa numbers, we’ve rounded up the perfect fall jackets that will keep you feeling warm and looking your best....

3 Major Changes Coming to Social Security in 2024 and How They’ll Affect You iStock You typically want your finances to remain as steady as possible, but Social Security isn’t exactly staying the course. According to The Motley Fool , the social insurance program will undergo a number of changes next year. Some of the planned updates are positive, and suggest that inflation may be slowing down. Others, however, may prove more frustrating, especially if you’re still a ways off from retirement....

30 Amazing “Star Wars” Facts Even Fans Don’t Know Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The Star Wars movies just might be the most analyzed, documented, and discussed science-fiction franchise ever created. And yet, there’s still so much about the movies that even diehard fans don’t know. Below, we’ve listed 30 Star Wars facts that may surprise you—no matter how many hundreds of times you’ve watched the series. RELATED: 37 Incredible Barbie Facts You Need to Know ....

gradyreese/iStock Prices are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. RELATED: 35 Best Gifts for Dads for Father’s Day This Year . Amazon When it comes to getting to the beach, big things in small packages can be a game changer. Take this beach blanket, which opens from a travel-sized pouch to create a 7’x7′ lounging space with enough room for up to three adults. It’s also made from quick-drying, water-resistant material and includes anchoring sand pockets to ensure your belongings don’t get caught in the breeze....

30 Reasons Your Skin is Getting Worse in Your 30s Shutterstock While there are some undeniable perks to getting older—you’re wiser, richer, more content, and maybe a parent—there are certainly some downfalls, too. Chiefly: your skin goes through a precipitous decline. What once was a flawless, youthful complexion is now home to an armada of fine lines, weird blemishes, and—prepare yourself for a flash from the past—zits. (Oh, you thought you left those behind in your teens?...

4 Proven Ways to Smooth and Tighten Aging Skin, According to a Dermatologist iStock If the skin on your neck, chest, arms, and thighs resembles thinly, wrinkled paper, you probably have what the dermatology world calls “crepey skin”—but don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to dermatologist Daniel Sugai , MD, FAAD, crepey skin is “a common complaint” among patients, especially those who frequent tanning salons. In a viral TikTok video , Sugai shares his four tips for smoothing and tightening crepey skin, which work from the inside out to promote better overall health....

4 Sam’s Club Shopping Changes Happening This Month Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Even if they don’t have the hotdog combo meal deal of the century, Sam’s Club offers plenty of enticing membership perks, along with a wide range of products on the shelves. Still, the store is constantly striving to improve itself and give customers more of what they want. Read on for some of the latest big shopping changes coming to Sam’s Club this month....

4 USPS Mail Price Increases Happening Next Month iStock You may not realize it, but the United States Postal Service (USPS) plays an extra special role this time of year, from getting your family holiday cards out to ensuring you get those packages on their way before the shipping deadlines pass. However, it’s also the season where your budget can get stretched paper-thin—and now, the postal service could put a little more strain on it as well....

40 Things You Should Never Feel After 40 Shutterstock 50,000. Believe it or not, that’s how many thoughts the average person is estimated to experience every single day of his or her life. Yes, that comes down to 35 thoughts-per-minute. Right now, you’re adding to that figure, thinking thoughts just thinking about all of those thoughts, emotions, and reactions. It all casts Darth Vader’s famous line, “Search your feelings, Luke…,” in an entirely new light....

5 Best New Netflix Shows to Watch This November Netflix Whether you’re burning out on scary movies leading up to Halloween or you simply haven’t had enough time to watch all of the new shows that dropped in October , you won’t have much downtime when it comes to Netflix through November. The grandaddy of all streaming services is keeping up the pace with a set of new shows, new seasons, and more....

5 Best Shampoos for Gray Hair, According to Experts Yaroslav Astakhov / Shutterstock Foregoing the dye and embracing your gray hair shouldn’t mean skimping on care . In fact, as you go gray, your hair is likely to become more dry and brittle thanks to lower levels of sebum production in the scalp—meaning it’s more important than ever to choose shampoo and products that can help restore your strands to their optimal health and beauty....

5 Best Shoes for Flat Feet, Podiatrists Say Shutterstock Even if your feet are pretty much standard issue in shape, finding the right running shoes with optimal fit , structure, and arch support can help you avoid pain and lower your risk of injury and gate problems. If you happen to have flat feet, snagging the right pair of shoes is of even greater importance. In that case, it’s crucial to shop strategically for thoughtfully designed footwear, podiatrists say....

5 Clothing Items You’re Overwashing, Experts Say antoniodiaz / Shutterstock Laundry day will admittedly go a whole lot faster by throwing the contents of your entire hamper into the washing machine at once. But of course, washing your clothes indiscriminately can also mean accidentally damaging some of your favorite wardrobe pieces. Instead, you’re going to need to sort your clothing—by color, yes—but also by how often each item needs to be washed....

5 New Marshalls Accent Lamps That Look Expensive When Lit Shutterstock If you aren’t shopping at Marshalls for lighting fixtures, you are missing out on high-quality table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, and even chandeliers at discount prices you won’t find anywhere else. Even all the interior designers I know shop at the discount stores, including Marshalls, HomeGoods, and T.J. Maxx, for their clients’ homes. Sometimes, you can even find seriously name-brand, high-end fixtures and accent lamps for hundreds less than other stores....