100 Slang Terms From the 20th Century No One Uses Anymore Shutterstock The 20th century was a truly special time. One day we were “cruisin’ for a bruisin’” with some “greasers” at the “passion pit,” the next we’re telling a Valley Girl to “talk to the hand”—or shouting “boo-yah!” to our best buddies. That’s right: It was a killer century for slang. But slang—just like all fads—is something that falls out of favor all too quickly....

11 Best Dollar Tree New Arrivals This December Shutterstock Have you been to your local Dollar Tree lately? In anticipation of the holiday season, the aisles of the store are packed with so many must-buy items, all reasonably priced, with most hovering around the $1.50 price point. Several new items have arrived this month, including some returning customer favorites. What should you shop for? Here are the 11 best Dollar Tree new arrivals this December....

11 Best New Aldi Christmas Decorations Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock ‘Tis the season to start your holiday shopping at Aldi ! The grocery store with a cult following is going big this Christmas, dropping so many decorations early. The store released its latest Upcoming Aldi Finds, giving its most devoted shoppers a sneak peek of the products hitting stores the following week. This newest installment is filled with so many fabulously festive holiday decorations....

11 Best New Costco and Sam’s Club Rugs to Warm Up Your Home This Season Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Every few years, I like to rearrange my bedroom or living room to freshen up the space. I’ll update picture frames, move around artwork and decor, and sometimes even splurge on new pillows or linens . Picking out new furniture isn’t usually in the budget, but I’ve found accent and area rugs to be a smart (and creative) compromise....

11 Best New Michaels Finds to Shop From the Latest Collections Image by bookdragon from Pixabay/Shutterstock On New Year’s Day, my children and I went out to brunch. I didn’t expect any stores to be open, but alas, Michaels , right next door to our local Turning Point, had the lights on. In addition to a major clearance sale on all holiday decorations and merchandise, workers were stocking the aisles with the latest product collections, and it got me beyond excited....

13 Secrets Netflix Doesn’t Want You To Know Shutterstock For example, did you know you could pull up all of the romantic comedies on Netflix simply by entering a secret code? What about the fact that all of your favorite Marvel and Pixar titles are about to disappear? To make sure you’re in the know on some mega-secrets this multi-billion dollar company holds dear, we’ve rounded up the shocking Netflix secrets only insiders know....

130 General Knowledge Questions (and Answers) to Prove How Smart You Really Are Bits And Splits/Shutterstock Whether you’re passing the time with friends or preparing for a pub quiz, it never hurts to expand your mental inventory of fascinating facts. If you feel like your supply is starting to run low, then you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a varied list of general knowledge questions and answers for you to study up on....

15 Former Teen Idols Who Married Their Fans Samir Hussein/WireImage Anyone who had an all-consuming crush on a celebrity as a teen has likely daydreamed about what it would be like to meet and fall in love with that celebrity—and it’s okay to admit it! Plenty of us have memories of hanging a poster (or 20) on our bedroom walls, imagining the day we’d go to a concert and our favorite singer would pick us out of the crowd....

20 Best Courtroom Dramas That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat Universal Pictures Your honor, if it pleases the court, we have evidence that proves that the following films are some of the best courtroom dramas of all time. It’s no surprise why so many great movies take place inside a courtroom. The legal system is built for drama—a trial provides a natural framework for a narrative with plenty of opportunities for unexpected twists and reveals....

20 Household Products That Could Be Dangerous Shutterstock Research suggests that by 2020, nearly one third of all U.S. homes will have a security system . However, while many people spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every year on security equipment to protect from the dangers outside their home making their way in, many families are remiss when it comes to the myriad dangers already lurking within their walls....

20 Secrets Retailers Don’t Want You to Know Shutterstock Fact: there are deals and discounts lurking in just about every single retail location in America—regardless of whether it’s a supermarket, a department store, or a big-box shop. And the cashiers and salespeople are given far more leverage to negotiate and reduce prices than you ever imagined. To win those deals? You simply need to know the game. With that in mind, here are 20 tricks and tips that all savvy shoppers can use to cut the cost of buying just about anything....

20 Secrets Your Therapist Isn’t Telling You Shutterstock Deciding to get help for mental health issues is no easy feat. Finding the right therapist and exposing your most intimate thoughts often means overcoming multiple mental hurdles standing in your way. In fact, research suggests that just 49 percent of people with major depression aren’t getting treatment for it, and the fear of facing a therapist might just be the reason why....

20 Winter-Home Must-Haves from Ikea Courtesy of Ikea When you think of a picturesque winter, you probably see a majestic moose, warm cups of hot cocoa, dog-sledding, and cozy chalets. And there’s no place that embodies those things quite like Scandanavia. To build your own Nordic wonderland this winter, head to Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea to shop winter offerings that’ll get you the most bang for your buck. They have an entire “Vinter 2018” collection!...

200 Awesome Facts About Everything Shutterstock When you stop and think about it, you realize the world is truly an awesome place. From brilliant accidental inventions to the fact that sneezes sound different depending on where you live, this planet is filled with information that continues to amaze us. If you can’t get enough awesome facts, check out our comprehensive list of 200 extraordinary tidbits about absolutely everything. You’re bound to discover something new, from an orchestra made entirely of typewriters to the former purpose of champagne....

217 Love Messages for Her to Show How Much You Care Best Life Everyone wants to feel loved. In fact, receiving affection has been proven to trigger a release of oxytocin , often referred to as the “love hormone.” The chemical messenger influences human behaviors related to sexual arousal and romantic attachment. And it’s not just physical affection that sets it off, either. Studies suggest that certain words can also spark specific reactions in the brain....

30 Fascinating Facts about British Royal Weddings Shutterstock Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials may be a full six months away, but royal wedding fever has officially taken hold. If you’re obsessing over what she’ll wear, whether or not there will be a prenup, or anything else Harry and Meghan-related, allow us to offer up some much-needed historical perspective on what’s to come. Herewith, we’ve provided a full list of royal wedding facts from the Victoria era until now....

30 Gifts That Prove the 1980s Were the Best OFiveTwenty1 What holiday gift do you buy for the person who has everything, and who also thinks the 1980s was the best decade in human history? Maybe you know somebody like this. Maybe you are that someone. Listen, we get it, the ’80s were wicked awesome to the max. We miss them too. But take a chill pill. You don’t have to yearn for that bygone era when Frankie told us all to relax, and spandex and shoulder pads were considered “business casual....

30 Plants You Should Never Bring into Your Home If you haven’t noticed, people have been going a little plant crazy lately, bringing endless amounts of indoor plants and greenery into their homes on a quest for Pinterest-worthy perfection. There’s an issue, though: not all options will actually make a great addition to your space—and should probably be researched before filling up your car at the greenhouse. Whether they’re bad for allergies, harmful for your pets or children, or are borderline impossible to keep alive, you might want to think twice before buying any of these popular options....

30 Simple Tricks to Get Instantly Happy Best Life Even those of us who have a generally positive attitude and sunny disposition can’t be happy all the time. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, are stressed about work, are having family issues, or just plain woke up on the wrong side of the bed. For any and all of these instances, it can be helpful to have an arsenal of tricks up your sleeve to turn your mood around....

4 Colors That Attract Mosquitoes, Pest Experts and Data Say AntonioGuillem / iStock Whether you’re entertaining guests, simply soaking up the sun in your backyard , or planting some new flowers, you’ll want to do your best to shield yourself from pests this summer. Mosquitoes are especially troublesome this time of year, thanks to all the rain and extra humidity. In addition to avoiding certain scents and adding mosquito repellents, you might be able to steer clear of these pesky insects if you don’t wear certain colors, according to a scientific study and pest experts....