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This Is Why Flamingos Are Pink Shutterstock What with all the neutral furs and muddy-brown feathers, the animal kingdom can be a drab place. Perhaps that’s why flamingos, with their blindingly pink feathers, stand out from the crowd . Why in the world would would natural selection result in an animal evolving into such a loud and fabulous color? It’s as if the bird wants to hail down predators. Well, as it turns out, flamingos, despite what you’ve been led to believe—and despite what you can clearly see with your own two eyes—aren’t actually pink....

This Major Old Hollywood Star Quit Acting at 36: “I Did Not Like My Work.” <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://bestlifeonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/09/garbo-main-e1662489938392.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=“Greta Garbo in 1939 film “Ninotchka” - 1”> Bettmann / Getty Images Leaving the limelight and their careers behind would be impossible for many stars, but for one of the most renowned actors of the 1920s and ’30s, the decision was an easy one. In 1941, Greta Garbo quit acting after making 28 films....

This Simple Diet Can Greatly Lower Your Heart Disease Risk—But You’ve Probably Never Heard of It iStock While everyone knows eating right is important to staying healthy, figuring out which diet to focus on can be difficult with so many options. From Mediterranean to DASH and Atkins to paleo, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution that works for everyone. But if you’re hoping to lower your risk of heart disease, you might want to take note of a relatively unknown and simple eating plan: The portfolio diet....

This Warning Sign When Walking Could Reveal Early Dementia, Study Shows Shutterstock Could the way a person walks be a warning sign of cognitive decline ? There is growing evidence linking a specific way of walking to dementia, researchers say. Gait—the pattern of how you walk—could be used as a diagnostic tool for identifying early dementia, down to the specific type. “By the time a diagnosis of dementia is made, there has already been substantial build-up of pathology in the brain....

Top Stretches for Stress Relief and Mental Clarity Shutterstock Stretching before and after exercise is an important part of preventing physical injury. However, according to Kien Vuu , MD, anti-aging physician, founder of Vuu MD Longevity & Performance Clinic, and author of Thrive State, the practice is also an important component of your mental health. “Do stretches during times of stress to help maintain mental clarity and physical well-being,” he tells Best Life ....

Tori Spelling’s Ex Reveals How She Reacted to Brutal Terms of Dad’s Will Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock The late Aaron Spelling was known just as much for his wealth as he was for the successful TV shows he produced. The producer of Charlie’s Angels , Dynasty , Beverly Hills, 90210 , and more hit series famously lived in what was, at the time, the biggest mansion in Los Angeles, and he died with a reported $600 million fortune....

Trader Joe’s Nuts Sold in 16 States Are Being Recalled for Possible Salmonella Shutterstock Because they can be easily enjoyed on the go or to satiate a late-night craving, Trader Joe’s cashews are a mainstay on many grocery lists . But if you recently snagged a bag, you’ll want to hold off on making any homemade trail mix: TJ’s low-sodium, roasted cashews are being recalled over a potential Salmonella contamination....

United and American Are Cutting Flights to 5 Major Cities Next Year ugurhan/iStock Whether you’re taking advantage of a great deal on airfare or booking a long-awaited trip, there are always plenty of reasons to get out of town for anyone who loves to travel. But in addition to dealing with long lines at the airport , finding a relatively easy way to get to your destination can also turn the experience into a hassle if there are limited routes or few available departures to get there....

UPS Says It Will Toss Your Package If You Do This iStock We’re quick to put our trust in major shipping companies like the United Parcel Service (UPS), which is responsible for delivering more than 6 million packages every year. But there’s a lot of work that goes on behind-the-scenes that customers don’t see before a package gets dropped off on their doorstep. As it turns out, that work can sometimes result in a package getting pulled mid-travel....

USPS Carriers Reveal the Weirdest Mail They’ve Delivered iStock Delivering mail is not as simple as you might think. From aggressive animals and angry customers to dangerous routes and unpredictable weather, mail carriers deal with a lot just to get your mail to you. On top of it all, they are entrusted with safely delivering millions of people’s private information and personal items. As it turns out, it’s not all checks, catalogs, and coupons going through the U....

USPS Is Making These New Changes to Your Mail, Starting May 19 Rene Sandoval Jr / Shutterstock READ THIS NEXT: USPS Is Suspending Services in These States, Effective Immediately . iStock On April 10, the USPS caused quite a stir when it announced that price increases would go into effect this summer. According to a press release from the Postal Service, it’ll soon cost you 5.4 percent more to send five different types of First-Class Mail ....

USPS Is Suspending Services Here, Effective Immediately Shutterstock Most people in the U.S. believe that “neither snow nor rain nor heat” will keep U.S. Postal Service (USPS) carriers from delivering their mail . Unfortunately, that is not the actual motto for the USPS—and it’s not necessarily true either. The agency can and will alter operations when deemed necessary, whether that involves suspending delivery to specific areas or temporarily closing certain postal facilities....

Walmart Is Under Fire for Allegedly Doing This to Shoppers iStock Millions of people across the U.S. choose to give their business to Walmart every day of the year. In return, the company promises to put its customers first —including by protecting the safety of those shoppers. But at least one Walmart customer is now claiming that the retailer is doing the opposite. A lawsuit was just filed against Walmart, alleging that the company is actually putting shoppers at risk with one of its safety protocols....

Walmart Sells a West Elm Floor Lamp Dupe—Is It Just as Good? Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock RELATED: 7 Home Stores That Sell the Best Quality Couches . Walmart West Elm’s Sphere and Stem lighting collection is a series that captures the design moment , using thin metal work and eye-catching frosted orbs in everything from mounted sconces to chandeliers. But while the collection’s floor lamp stands as a chic piece, its $299 price tag puts it beyond the budgetary limit of most shoppers....

What Does an Upside-Down Pineapple Mean? NickyLloyd / iStock RELATED: 26 Dirty Emojis to Heat Up Your Sexts . What does an upside-down pineapple mean? lekchangply / iStock The upside-down pineapple is used as a way for swingers to identify one another. “The upside-down pineapple is kind of a wink to those in the swinging community, signaling openness to such encounters,” explains Catherine Drysdale , sex and relationship coach and community manager for Flure Dating App ....

What Happens If You Don’t Vacuum for a Month, According to Experts Kzenon / Shutterstock When my daughter is home from college, our vacuum gets a workout. She’s never been able to tolerate a gritty floor or dusty corner, and lucky for me, she loves to whip out our trusty Dyson and go to town on every nook and cranny. (With three cats in our small apartment, she’s got her work cut out for her....

What Happens If You Put Away Dishes When They’re Wet, According to Doctors Shutterstock Your kitchen may be the heart of your home, but it can also be ground zero for the spread of serious illness. That’s because according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48 million people get sick every year from a foodborne illness , 128,000 are hospitalized from those illnesses, and 3,000 die from them ....

What Is Brown Noise and How Does It Help You Sleep? PR Image Factory / Shutterstock Good sleep can be hard to come by, and it’s especially difficult to wind down after a super-stimulating day. Some people rely on a glass of warm milk or counting sheep, but what do you do when all your bedtime tricks no longer work? Listening to brown noise could be your ticket to dreamland....

Where It’ll Be Extra Warm This Winter, New Weather Predictions Show iStock Are you dreaming of a white Christmas ? Depending on where you’re located in the U.S., you may want to lower your expectations. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which oversees the National Weather Service (NWS), just released its forecast for the 2023-2024 winter season, and it seems that some parts of the country may be headed for an unusually warm winter....

Why You Should Never Call Out a Narcissist—And What to Do Instead, Therapists Say fizkes / iStock At the end of the day, all anyone wants is to feel seen, heard, supported, and respected in their relationships, whether that’s at work or with family, friends, or romantic partners . But achieving that type of open communication can be easier said than done when talking to someone with a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) or who has narcissistic tendencies....