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30 Celebrities You Forgot Appeared onFriends Image via YouTube One of the most popular sitcoms of all time, Friends lasted ten years on NBC and had one of the most impressive and extensive list of celebrity guest stars of any television series ever made. The roster of A-listers who appeared on the show included several movie stars ( Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, both brilliantly funny), television icons ( Tom Selleck —and his mustache), plenty of “before they were famous” actors ( Ellen Pompeo, Leah Remini , among many others), and even cameos from royalty and billionaires....

30 Home Design Tricks That Will Make Any Room Look So Much Bigger Shutterstock While it may feel like the world is being overtaken by McMansions everywhere you look, our homes are actually getting smaller. From 2015 to 2018, the average newly-built single-family home in the United States decreased in size by approximately 79 square feet, while the size of an average studio apartment decreasing by 18 percent over the past decade....

33 Items You’re Storing All Wrong Shutterstock While you may think your home is relatively minimalist, research says otherwise: in fact, the average American home houses 300,000 items. However, despite ever-increasing amount of stuff , our collective ability to store all of those possessions properly hasn’t caught up with consumption. In fact, from the food in your fridge to the clothes in your wardrobe, it’s a good bet you’re making virtually everything you own less usable over time, thanks to poor storage habits....

35 Movie Quotes Every ’90s Kid Knows by Heart New Line Cinema Hello, it’s the ’90s! A decade spent chasing fads , wallowing in the low-fi aesthetic of grunge , and—lucky for us—watching a brilliant crop of memorable, highly quotable movies. From Hannibal Lecter’s slurping to Jack and Rose pledging their love amid the wreckage of the Titanic to (indeed) infinity and beyond, the movies of the ’90s knew how to deliver dialogue that would live forever....

37 Things to Do When Bored So You Don’t Lose Your Mind Shutterstock / SB Arts Media One would think being present for the pandemic era would mean that we have boredom on lock(down). Truth is, though, while some folks used the time to carve out new and productive habits, most of us spent our days watching shows we’ve already seen and our nights sacrificing sleep for social media. And as rewarding as it is to see what other people are doing, it doesn’t do all that much for our own evolution....

4 Casino Games That Will Always Take Your Money iStock / Nikola Stojadinovic Anyone who’s spent enough time in a casino knows why the old saying “the house always wins” gets used so much. Getting dealt bad hands , suffering unlucky rolls of the dice, and even just hitting an inexplicable cold streak can quickly sour the mood once your stack starts to dwindle. But when it comes to overall odds, experts say there are a few bets you’ll want to avoid if you don’t want to go bust....

40 Life Skills Everyone Over 40 Should Know Ivan Marc / Shutterstock Let’s be clear: You needn’t be a licensed mechanic to fix a broken-down car. You don’t need to be a trained chef to cook a delicious meal, either. And you don’t have to be a standup comedian to tell a funny story . There are certain life skills you should have to be considered a well-rounded, knowledgeable, and dependable person—especially once you’re on the cusp of middle age....

40 Myths About Life After 40 Everyone Still Believes iStock There are a lot of preconceived notions about what it’s like to be in your 40s . Despite the TV commercials about hair loss, low libidos, and wrinkle creams, your 40s can actually be the best era of your life. But in order to enjoy everything that your fifth decade has in store, it’s time to start rejecting some ageist myths about life after 40 ....

40 Questions No One Over 40 Should Ask a Younger Person Shutterstock According to an Axios poll released this April, millennials harbor some resentment toward their elders—and that’s putting it lightly. An astonishing 51 percent of millennials surveyed said they believed baby boomers had “made things worse” for their generation. Maybe that’s a little extreme, but this general consensus has to come from somewhere. And you can take it from me, an actual younger person: I can’t help but think that some of that animosity might be linked toward older folks’ tendency to ask questions (even well-intentioned ones) that inadvertently ruffle younger people’s feathers or worse: place them in extremely awkward positions....

5 Aldi Home Decor Finds Shoppers Say Look High-End Shutterstock Aldi offers a wide range of home essentials, and most are priced competitively. However, not all of them look bougie and high-end. If you are only interested in items that appear to cost triple what they actually do, you are in luck. A handful of home decor items are hitting stores this week, priced for less while looking luxurious. What should you throw in your cart?...

5 Body Language Signs That Mean Your Partner Is in the Mood, According to Experts Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock It’s not always easy to know if someone’s in the mood. Sometimes, they’ll come right out and say it, but often, people rely on subtle hints to get their point across—and reading those hints can be a challenge. However, according to experts, there are body language cues that signal someone is in the mood....

5 Houseplants That Die in Humidity—And How to Save Them Daria Minaeva / Shutterstock While some plants thrive in extreme conditions , high humidity can be a big problem for others. “Most houseplants can tolerate at least 30 percent humidity—it’s pretty common for homes to be somewhere in the 30 percent to 50 percent humidity range,” says Erinn Witz , a garden expert and co-founder of Seeds and Spades . But if you live somewhere that gets particularly humid, certain houseplants might not fare well....

5 Marshalls Throw Pillows That Make Couches Feel New Again Shutterstock I love throw pillows. They can transform a sofa or chair from basic to interior-designer looking in a second. I recently visited Marshalls and found many options, ranging from budget-friendly to designer-worthy, at lower prices. Here’s the thing about throw pillows: You need to select them carefully. If you choose the wrong fabric or size, it can cheapen the look of your room....

5 New Netflix Shows Everyone Will Be Watching This March Netflix If you’re one of the many who’s ready to say goodbye to the frigid days of winter, March comes as a huge relief. But besides the return of spring and increasingly longer days, there are also plenty of bright spots to look forward to in Netflix’s programming schedule. The streaming service is keeping up the momentum with some high-profile releases, including the premiere of a running weekly comedy series, a new drama from one of TV’s most prolific producers, and some guilty pleasure reality shows for good measure....

5 Places Where You Can See More Solar Eclipses in the Coming Years Charles Wollertz/iStock On April 8, people across North America turned their heads skywards to watch as the moon passed in front of the sun in a total solar eclipse. The relatively uncommon event was the first time such a sight was visible in the U.S. since 2017—and the last one that will be seen stateside until 2044. That means anyone who wants to relive the surreal experience will have to plan to travel to do so....

5 Times You Should Never File Your Taxes by Yourself, According to Financial Experts skynesher/iStock Taxes may be the one thing we all have to do every single year, but that doesn’t necessarily make them any easier to file. And while you might take pride in your ability to file your taxes by yourself, in certain circumstances, you could be better off seeking out some assistance to avoid issues down the line....

5 Warnings From Former Enterprise Car Rental Employees Shutterstock / Jonathan Weiss Besides handling your luggage and making sure you pick the right hotel , renting a car remains one of the more stressful and lesser-understood components of traveling. That’s why many who are hitting the road opt for a reputable option like Enterprise Rent-A-Car when securing a temporary set of wheels. The company operates more than 8,000 locations worldwide and has become known for its standout customer service and pricing....

5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-CVS Employees iStock The signature red color of CVS is taking on a new meaning, with former employees issuing several warnings to shoppers. Behind the shiny veneer of the pharmacy chain’s discount programs and coupons , there are some major concerns you’ll want to be aware of, from store cleanliness to price-gauging schemes to employee treatment. Read on for five behind-the-scenes alerts from ex-CVS employees....

5 Ways Being a People Pleaser Can Ruin Your Relationship, Therapists Say iStock We all strive to be a good person, and that’s especially true in our romantic relationships . But there’s a big difference between trying to always act with kindness and allowing yourself to be walked all over. If you never say “no” to your partner even when you want to, you may be a people pleaser. Many people adopt this “nice” nature in a relationship because they believe it will prevent any problems from arising....

5 Ways to Manage Your Gray Hair Changing Texture, According to Stylists iStock As we age, our hair undergoes many changes. It turns gray , can thin out, and often changes texture. Obviously, these changes can be jarring. If you lived your entire life with straight, fine hair and suddenly wake up to somewhat wirier waves, it can leave you wondering how to style and care for your new tresses. Thankfully, adjusting to your new texture doesn’t have to be a mystery....