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25 Classic Westerns Every Film Fan Needs to See Warner Bros. For decades, the Western was one of the most popular film genres —and then it wasn’t. Though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why stories of cowboys, outlaws, and settlers moving West fell out of favor, the simplest explanation may be that the market became oversaturated with them. Whatever the reason they stopped getting made, a film fan looking to explore the genre today has a lot of options....

27 Famous People Who’ve Lived to 100 Shutterstock Living to 100 is a cause for celebration. According to the United Nations , in 2012, there were just 316,600 people around the world who were 100 years or older. And fortunately, reaching this milestone birthday is becoming more common than ever: By 2050, the U.N. predicts that number will reach 3.2 million . But before you start planning your own centennial celebration, take a look back at the famous people who got there first....

30 Signs You’re a Loner Shutterstock Do you think curling up with a good book beats a party any day of the week? Do you consider it a win when you’ve gone a whole day without talking to anyone? Does your cat know more about your personal life than most of your friends? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you just might be a loner. However, just because the term “loner” may have taken on some negative connotations doesn’t mean being one is bad thing by any means—there’s evidence to suggest that loners aren’t inherently unhappy, and in many cases are of higher intelligence than their extroverted counterparts....

30 Ways to Make Your Daughter a Better Leader Shutterstock Most people have big dreams for their kids. After all, you’ve worked hard to give them the best possible life you can. It’s only natural, then, to want them to succeed, not just in their personal lives, but also in the workplace. One of the biggest determining factors of ultimate career success? Possessing leadership qualities. While these can certainly be absorbed as an adult, learning to be a leader at a young age certainly gives you a head start....

37 Awesome Emoji Meanings Guaranteed to Change the Way You Text Aruta Images / Shutterstock Throughout history, humans have always found ways to communicate via encrypted messages , and the modern-day version of these ancient runes is the emoji. Among younger generations, emojis are so popular that they have virtually replaced words in texts and social media posts, often to the consternation of parents desperately trying to figure out what encoded message they’re trying to send....

4 Emily Henry Books to Hit Big Screen Soon! Here’s When emilyhenrywrites/Instagram Big news for beach readers and fans of Beach Read : The “EmHen” book universe is coming to screens big and small. Emily Henry ’s empowering love stories have topped the fiction best-seller charts since 2020, thanks to their bright covers, relatable characters, and sparkling storytelling. A few weeks ago, it was announced four of those New York Times bestselling novels will be turned into movies, while a fifth, Happy Place , will be a TV series....

Copyright @stephanyy_adriana / TikTok If you’re a Trader Joe’s super fan like me, you know the grocery store does a lot of things right. The fall foods display? No words. It’s out of this world. The store’s selection of fresh flowers, nutritional supplements, and seasonal home items? Perfection! But if you haven’t checked out Trader Joe’s beauty aisle, you’re missing out on a ton of great finds—including dupes for beloved name brands like The Ordinary, Drunk Elephant , and Ouai....

40 Changes to Make After 40 to Transform Your Life NSC Photography / Shutterstock Forty is the new 30 and the start of what could be an amazing decade for you. By this point, you’ve gained wisdom , experience, and a clearer sense of what truly matters. But, if you want to make the most of your years to come, hitting 40 is a milestone that should make you rethink any negative habits or mindsets and get your priorities clear....

40 Unique Gifts for Men That Will Surprise Him dragana991/iStock Online shopping has made finding a gift for anyone much easier, but it’s also made the task of coming up with something truly special nearly impossible. This only gets harder if you’re shopping for a guy who already appears to have everything or has picky tastes. Fortunately, there are still some options out there to consider if you really want to wow him with something great....

43-Year-Old Doctor Who Lost 80 Pounds Shares Her Weight-Loss Diet iStock Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t easy, even for medical professionals. Betsy Grunch , MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon based near Atlanta, recently spoke to Business Insider about her long-term struggle with weight loss after not receiving a lot of nutritional education in her medical training. By educating herself, however, the doctor was eventually able to lose 80 pounds. She did this largely by changing what she ate, and honing in on a weight-loss diet that actually works....

5 Cars Guaranteed to Last 200,000 Miles, Mechanic Says Shutterstock Without the proper research, you could end up buying a car that’s susceptible to transmission issues, gets poor mileage, or won’t even make it to 100,000 miles . Ideally, you choose a car that will last at least 200,000 miles with little to no problems. In a new TikTok video, car mechanic Zach Trahan breaks down the top five cars guaranteed to last 200,000 miles....

5 Hand-Washing Mistakes That Can Expose You to Norovirus or the Flu, Doctors Say fizkes / Shutterstock It’s that time of year when many of us are laid low with various viruses as we patiently (or perhaps not-so-patiently) await warmer weather. Once we’re able to open our windows to let the spring breeze in and socialize outdoors instead of being cooped up, it will help reduce our risk of getting sick....

5 Luxury Beauty Brands I Found at T.J. Maxx for So Much Less Shutterstock As a beauty editor and the mother of a tween, I spend a reasonable amount of time walking through the aisles of Sephora, testing out the latest products, and watching my daughter’s skincare and makeup TikTok videos. There is no denying that beauty products have gotten much more expensive over the past decade, especially designer brands found at department stores and high-end retail shops....

5 Secrets Dog Groomers Won’t Tell You Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock Keeping your dog groomed is just as important as making sure their health is in check . That’s why so many people opt to have their pups pampered by a professional. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), it’s worth the trip and the cost to take your dog to a groomer, as they have the proper tools and generally check everything off of the cleaning list, like teeth brushing, nail clipping, and even the “yucky stuff” you don’t want to do yourself....

5 Things You Should Never Let Slide In a Relationship, According to Therapists iStock When we love someone , we tend to let them get away with things that we wouldn’t tolerate from anyone else. But that willingness to turn a blind eye in a romantic relationship is not always for the best. While it’s fine to not sweat the small stuff, ignoring certain issues may cause them to build up over time and possibly even destroy your relationship....

5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Spouse, According to Marriage Counselors fizkes / Shutterstock Marriage is a lifetime commitment , and like any relationship, it has its ups and downs. There are likely certain things you and your spouse disagree on, or topics that just seem to strike a nerve. But beyond the specific frustrations that get under your skin, marriage counselors say there are certain things you should never say to your spouse, even if they reflect how you really feel....

5 U.S. Airports Most Likely to Face Major Delays During a Winter Storm This Year iStock Spending time at the airport can be exciting when you’re jetting off on a long-awaited trip, but barring a long layover , there’s always a limit to how long you actually want to be sitting around the terminal. And while the weather can play a factor in your plane taking off on schedule at any time of the year, the snowy and windy conditions of winter can make issues even worse....

5 Ways to Wear Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, If You’re Over 60 adamkaz / iStock Each December, the color experts at Pantone pick a color of the year—the hue they predict will trend heavily over the next 12 months. Last year, it was Very Peri, a periwinkle hue; the year before that, it was Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Grey (yes, they chose two shades); in 2020, it was Classic Blue, a traditional navy....

5 Ways You Can Get Kicked Out of a Casino—and How to Avoid Them iStock / andresr People who like to spend time in casinos typically enjoy them for their high energy, fun atmosphere, and their sometimes luxurious surroundings and offerings . But while a hot run on a table can make it feel like anything is possible, there are still rules that must be followed just like anywhere else. And in some cases, you can even find yourself getting the boot if you’re not careful enough....

50 Amazing Jokes You Can Text to Friends Shutterstock Everyone can use a good laugh now and then. Since texting is the most common form of communication for many people, why not work a few textable jokes into your repertoire? From classic one liners to contemporary puns, these 50 textable jokes translate well on the screen. And when you want to brighten someone’s day in person, start with the 50 Knock Knock Jokes Guaranteed to Crack You Up !...