35 Weird Trademarks Celebrities and Companies Tried to Make Happen May Lim/iStock Can you own a certain shade of a color ? Or, perhaps, lay claim to a specific sound? Well, if you ask T-Mobile, Reese’s, or George Lucas , the answer is yes, you absolutely can. In fact, there are countless phrases, images, colors, and noises—some of which you likely encounter on a daily basis—that are actually someone’s intellectual property, and they have the paperwork to prove it....

36-Year-Old Colon Cancer Patient Shares “Very Confusing” First Symptom Shutterstock Cancer is something most people only start to worry about when they get older—but recently, doctors in the U.S. have begun noticing a concerning new trend of colon cancer cases happening among younger adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. In a new interview with Today , second-grade teacher Stefania Frost revealed that she found herself part of this alarming pattern when she was diagnosed with colon cancer at 36....

4 Ways to Get Things for Free at Walmart Shutterstock Walmart already has affordable prices, but if you can get something for free—well, nothing beats that! The retailer has tons of discounts on items like food, cleaning products, home essentials, and electronics, especially if you shop its clearance section . However, for your grand total to ring up to $0, you’re going to need to do some prep work. Fortunately, tons of shopping experts regularly share their favorite tips on how to use things like rebates, coupons, and clearance to your advantage....

40 Celebrities You Won’t Believe Are Over 40 Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Whether it’s because they look like they haven’t aged a day in the past 20 years or because we so heavily associate them with a character they played in their youth, it’s difficult to accept that some celebrities have aged right along with us. But it’s true. The stars of your favorite teen movies are busy parents with big families....

41 Funny Out-of-Office Messages to Break Up the Work Week LightField Studios / Shutterstock There’s not always a lot of room to show off your personality at work , but don’t discount the opportunities you do have, including your out-of-office message alerts. While these automated messages are often unexciting, they don’t have to be. Your out-of-office message can be a way to showcase your sense of humor and provide some entertainment for your colleagues and clients....

41% of Americans Think Tipping Is “Out of Control”—11 Places You’re Leaving Too Much <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/2672323310_535_featured.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=“41% of Americans Think Tipping Is “Out of Control”—11 Places You’re Leaving Too Much - 1”> monkeybusinessimages / iStock A new survey is yelling loud and clear: Americans are sick of tipping. Bankrate published fresh findings on June 4, 2025, which include the bombshell that 41% of Americans believe today’s tipping culture has spiraled “out of control”—a major jump from 35% last year....

45 Historical Sites That No Longer Exist Alamy Considering our existence dates back 200,000 years, there are millions of buildings, monuments , and sites that bear some kind of historical significance to the human race. Of course, it would be impossible to preserve all of these places—but some of the historic locations we’ve lost will seriously surprise you. Whether they were demolished intentionally, like the world’s first skyscraper in New York City, or damaged beyond repair due to natural disasters or human conflict, these are the historical sites that no longer exist....

5 Dating Mistakes That Are Derailing Your Relationships iStock We all know how difficult dating can be . Even if the first date leads to a second, things often fizzle out by the fourth or fifth. If you find that you’re always struggling to move things forward and get serious, there could be an underlying issue at play. Talking to relationship experts, we got insight into some of the problems that could be preventing your chance at long-lasting romance....

5 Places to Buy Cheap Balloons & Decor After Party City Closes for Good iStock After 40 years in business, Party City announced in December that it would be closing all of its remaining U.S. stores. The company had accumulated nearly $1 billion in debt and filed for bankruptcy in Jan. 2023 . Along with the pandemic (when no one was hosting parties) and rising inflation, executives said the helium shortage was part of the reason for the downturn....

5 Popular Cars That “Will Bankrupt You,” Expert Says in New Video J.J. Gouin / Shutterstock Car trouble always seems to strike at the worst possible time, forcing you to drop what you’re doing and get to the mechanic. These trips can be quite expensive, from needing to find alternate transportation to the cost of the repairs themselves. With that in mind, you may want to heed advice from one car expert, who warns that certain vehicles require so many repairs they’ll “bankrupt you....

5 Red Flags That Spell Trouble When Renting a Car from the Airport Shutterstock Alongside lodging accommodations , car rentals can be a fun yet exhausting part of the trip planning process . Perhaps you’re contemplating splurging on a tricked-out sports car or a durable four-wheel drive that can survive tough terrain. Maybe, for you, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and a sparkly navigation system or speakers with surround sound is at the top of your dream rental-car checklist....

5 Signs Your Relationship Is Headed for a “Gray Divorce,” Therapists Say pikselstock / Shutterstock You may think that once you’ve been together for several decades, your marriage is impenetrable. While the two of you may have tiffs here and there, you are generally happy, conflict-free, and, most importantly, comfortable. But not so fast. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), gray divorces, or divorces that happen later in life, are on the rise....

5 Underrated But Amazing Island Vacations Shutterstock There are an estimated 180,497 islands in the world, from uninhabited tropical paradises to freezing penguin colonies in the Antarctic to bustling metropolises like Hong Kong. Each year, millions of people trawl through sites and guidebooks in their quest for the perfect island getaway. And when they get there, they discover that more than a few other people have had the same idea. So we’ve asked the travel experts over at Insight Guides to pick out five of the most underrated – but amazing – islands in the world....

5 Victoria’s Secret Scents Fans Desperately Want Brought Back Shutterstock When I was a kid and a tween, I would spend hours a week at my local mall. One of the hottest stores during the mid-1990s was undoubtedly Victoria’s Secret. Sure the undergarments modeled by top supermodels dubbed Angels were a draw, but so were the fragrance. In a Facebook post one influencer details the impact the mall store’s scents had on youth at the time....

6 Flowers You Should Never Plant in the Spring, Gardening Experts Say Alexander Raths / Shutterstock No matter how experienced of a gardener you are, there’ll always be times when your plants don’t thrive or, in the worst case, don’t make it. However, there are some things you can do to mitigate this risk, like using the proper soil, adhering to the correct watering schedule, and keeping your plants in the proper pots....

6 Movies Their Own Stars Are Ashamed Of <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/01/passengers-2-e1672940682527.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=“Jennifer Lawrence in “Passengers” - 1”> Sony Pictures Releasing Just because an actor stars in a movie doesn’t mean they have to stand by it—especially once the obligatory promo tour is over. Many actors have shared after the fact that they’re actually ashamed of movies they starred in , whether it was because they didn’t like their performance, didn’t care for their role, or simply felt like the overall result was a dud....

6 New Walmart Finds That Look Just Like West Elm and Pottery Barn Photo: iStock; Design: Canva Even though the New Year’s sales might be ending soon, there are still ways to tackle those 2026 home redecoration projects without breaking your budget. It turns out that Walmart is chock full of decor items that not only look great, but are downright identical to big-ticket items you’ll find at higher-end home stores....

6 Popular Android Apps That Are Ruining Your Phone Shutterstock / BlurryMe While there’s no denying that the smartphone in your pocket is capable of many things , there’s nothing worse than being stuck with a device that’s not working at peak performance . Whether you’re trying to get the very last miles out of a years-old model or have subjected it to a few too many accidental drops, it can sometimes feel like an impossible task to keep one in good working order for very long....

6 Prints You Need in Your Wardrobe as You Get Older, Stylists Say Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably started many sentences with the phrase: “My wardrobe would be complete, if I only had”—and then ended it with a closet essential like trousers , a button-down, straight-leg denim, or a leather jacket . Without these core pieces, it’s difficult to put together cohesive outfits, and you might often feel like you have nothing to wear....

6 Pros and Cons of Taking a Daily Multivitamin, According to Doctors vm / iStock Weighing the pros and cons with your eyes wide open to the potential risks and benefits is one way to make the best decision for your health (doing so with the help of your doctor is even better). Ready to settle the debate once and for all? These are the things to consider when choosing whether a daily multivitamin is right for you, according to doctors and other health professionals....