Here’s the “Psychic Banana” That Successfully Predicted the Royal Baby’s Gender We’ve all heard some old wives’ tales for predicting the gender of a baby that’s on the way. The most famous one is probably the ring test, in which you tie a ring around a string and hang it in front of your baby belly to see if it swings in a circular motion (indicating a girl) or side to side (indicating a boy)....

HGTV Viewers Blast “Absolutely Disgusting” Behavior on “House Hunters” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/house-hunters-bathroom.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=“Couple standing in a bathroom on the HGTV show “House Hunters” - 1”> HGTV It’s wild to think that House Hunters has been airing for 249 seasons. The real estate series, which premiered on HGTV in 1999, pairs prospective buyers with top real estate agents and follows them throughout the entire house-hunting process. For viewers at home, it can be an immersive experience for both aspiring homeowners and those who are in the middle of looking for a new place to call home themselves....

How to Be a Good Mother: 17 Tips From Experts eclipse_images / iStock Embarking on the path of motherhood is equal parts scary and exciting. Becoming a parent is likely a lifelong dream—but it comes with enormous responsibility. Now that there’s a child in the picture, it’s your duty to keep them happy and healthy and to guide them toward becoming the best adults they can be. While you do it, you may be confronted with changes to your physical and mental health, which can make parenthood even more challenging....

How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen iStock Seeing ants inside the house is never a good sign. When there’s one, there’s probably lots more hiding in the wings, just waiting for you to leave behind a spare crumb during your evening cleanup. However, you don’t need to share your space with pests . Read on to get pros’ best tips for how to get rid of ants in the kitchen....

How to Spot Misinformation in 2024, According to Experts Shutterstock Misinformation has always been an issue, accelerated by the internet and social media—but in the age of AI, it’s particularly tricky to know if what you’re reading or seeing is real or not. “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth can get its pants on. And that has definitely been accelerated by the age of AI,” Miles Taylor , Chief Policy Officer with The Future US, tells CBS News ....

How to Spot the Signs Your Bedding Needs to Be Replaced Shutterstock Sleep impacts practically every aspect of health and wellness, but is your bedding undermining your routine? “Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and our metabolism and chronic disease risk. Sleep is truly interdisciplinary because it touches every aspect of health,” Erica Jansen , Research Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences tells University of Michigan School of Public Health....

If You Get a Call About This, Hang Up Immediately, Police Warn iStock From unwanted calls from telemarketers to wrong numbers, it’s hard to be excited these days when you hear your phone ringing . But while these calls are simply a nuisance, other calls from unknown numbers carry more serious consequences. In fact, a police department just issued a major warning about one type of call that should prompt you to hang up immediately....

If You Live Here, Watch Out for These Venomous Spiders That Cause Disfiguring Bites iStock / PeteMuller Like snakes, spiders have a complicated relationship with the humans they happen to live alongside. For many people, the thought of finding one weaving a web in your home is enough to send them running—despite the fact they’re likely taking care of other more annoying or unhealthy insects like flies and mosquitos. But arachnids are also like snakes in that some can be venomous, which can pose a risk if they happen to make their way into your living space....

If You Shop at Lowe’s, Prepare for This Major Change at 149 Stores, Starting Next Month Shutterstock Trying to redecorate your space before hosting your loved ones for the holidays? Or are you simply looking to upgrade old appliances for a cheaper cost during fruitful end-of-year sales? If so, there’s a good chance you’re going to be visiting your local Lowe’s store—and you’ll want to be on the lookout when you do....

If You Shop at Macy’s, Prepare for This Major Change at 500 Stores iStock Department stores had been struggling long before before 2020, but for many, the COVID pandemic was the final nail in the coffin. According to real estate firm Green Street, nearly 200 department stores were shuttered between April 2020 and April 2021, and another 800 are expected to close by the end of 2025, per The Washington Post ....

G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: If You Have This Popular TV Provider, Prepare to Lose Access to Football . Stock-Asso / Shutterstock It feels like we’re constantly heading about carriage disputes, as networks and providers butt heads when it comes to pricing and contract negotiations. Several of these disputes recently made headlines, the latest of which was between Fox and DirecTV . On Nov. 27, Fox began warning DirecTV customers that they might lose Fox programming due to an ongoing contract dispute , per The Hollywood Reporter ....

If You’re Over 70, This OTC Medicine Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good iStock Maintaining a healthy body weight, regularly exercising, not smoking, controlling cholesterol levels, and limiting fast foods, sodas, and alcohol are all great ways to prevent cardiovascular disease . However, if you or someone in your family has a history of heart attack or stroke, you might have been told that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can be used as a preventative....

Invasive 25-Foot Long Anacondas May Be Breeding in the U.S., Scientists Warn iStock From scorpions crawling through the deserts of Arizona to wolf packs traveling throughout Washington, the U.S. is home to all kinds of dangerous animals . But for many of us, the creepy crawler we’re most concerned with encountering is a snake. These creatures can find their way to your yard , or even crawl into your car ....

Jamie Foxx Is “Still Not Himself” Amid Medical Complication, Source Claims Leon Bennett / WireImage In April, news broke that Jamie Foxx had suffered an undisclosed “ medical complication .” At the time, his daughter Corinne Foxx took to Instagram to say that her father was recovering—but that didn’t stop countless rumors from circulating about the actor’s health. After Radar Online alleged that Foxx’s family was preparing “ for the worst ,” Corinne again spoke out to reveal that her father was out of the hospital and recuperating....

John Amos Played James Evans, Sr. on “Good Times.” See Him Now at 82. Sony Pictures Television From 1974 to 1976, John Amos touched millions of lives as the iconic patriarch James Evans, Sr., on Good Times —until he was unceremoniously dumped from the cast midway through its run. But while the show would air for an additional three years without Amos, his career would hardly stop there. Read on to find out what he did next, and where the legendary actor is now at age 82....

Justin Timberlake Planning a Tell-All Oprah Interview About Britney Spears, Insider Says <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/justin-britney.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=“Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the premiere of “Crossroads” in 2002 - 1”> Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock When you have a lot to share or want to set the record straight, there’s no better interviewer to turn to than Oprah Winfrey . Sitting down with the iconic talk show host means that your story will definitely be heard by a large audience....

Katharine Hepburn Allegedly Set Up With 150 Women by Hollywood Escort Hulton Archive/Getty Images Most stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood kept up chaste public personas, but their private lives were often another story—at least according to the accounts of some who were there. Among those who’ve shared some scandalous stories about the biggest actors and celebrities of the day was the late Scotty Bowers , a gas station attendant who fell in with a glitzy crowd....

Leo Compatibility: How You Fare With Every Other Sign, Astrologers Say Kateryna Onyshchuk/Shutterstock If you follow astrology closely, then you likely consult the cosmos for everything from your daily horoscope reading to insights on your career , hobbies, friendships, and finances. But perhaps the most intriguing area of astrology is the way in which it relates to our romantic lives. Since different members of the zodiac bring different characteristics to the table, they each partner up with one another in their own unique way—sometimes leading to instant harmony that seems written in the stars and other times turning into an immediate disaster....

Macy’s Is Closing Stores to Cut Costs—Here’s Where JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock For those of us who still prefer to shop in person instead of online, the news of yet another round of closures is disappointing, to say the least. This is particularly true when it’s a brand like Macy’s, which has been a trusted name for generations. But just like many other department store giants , Macy’s has been forced to change with the times—especially since shopping malls are now seen as relics of the past....

Pamela Anderson Slams “Pam & Tommy” Miniseries for “Profiting From a Crime” Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock The Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy attracted viewers and award show nominations after it premiered in February 2022, but one person who didn’t tune in was Pamela Anderson herself. The show dramatizes the series of events set in motion by the theft and distribution of a tape featuring Anderson and then-husband Tommy Lee in intimate situations, which they intended to remain private....