At this point we’re all aware of vanity sizing—where certain brands alter clothing sizes to make us feel “better” about ourselves because we’re wearing a smaller size than usual. But whether you’re a fan or not, you have to admit that it makes buying clothing much harder than it should be. Nothing is standardized, and…

If you’re considering traveling by train in the month of September, you’re going to want to book your tickets now. Starting today (Aug. 16) and ending tomorrow, select routes on Amtrak are 50 percent off for nationwide travel between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, 2019, with no blackout dates.

The 50th anniversary Woodstock concert may not have panned out as originally planned, but if you can’t make it to the Maryland event, here’s something you can still do to celebrate: listen to the original 1969 festival in its entirety.

There’s nothing like the feeling of finally arriving at your hotel after a long day of travel, swiping the key card, and getting into your room. But before you sprawl out on the bed or unpack your suitcase, you might want to do a quick sweep of the room to check for unwanted guests. Yes, we’re talking about bedbugs.

If you’ve ever been jolted awake during a particularly awful nightmare, you know how jarring it can be. It would be one thing if the experience ended there, but for a lot of people—myself included—the feelings of fear, anxiety and/or depression brought on by a bad dream can be hard to shake. It’s a terrible way to…

It’s back-to-school shopping season, and not just for parents. A whopping 98 percent of teachers are responsible for purchasing their own classroom supplies without being reimbursed, the New York Times reported. And it’s no small sum: Teachers who had to buy their own supplies spent an average of $479 of their own…

If you’re considering a getaway this fall, now’s the time to book it: Frontier Airlines currently has 1.9 million seats on sale, starting at $15 for a one-way ticket. But get on it, because the sale is for today only.

If you’re looking to cut down on how much you use your phone, redditor mukalodric has some suggestions. A thread on the subreddit r/getdisciplined (a group “for people who have issues with procrastination, motivation, and discipline”) called “How I’ve Cut Down On Mindless Phone Usage” provides tips from the original…

At Lifehacker, it’s no secret that we’re pretty big fans of public libraries. Not only do they give you access to all varieties of media for free (or close to it) but living near one can actually make you happier. And get ready, because it gets better. Did you know that if there’s a book or other material that you’d…

What do Donald Trump, Flavor Flav and Elmo have in common? There may be multiple acceptable answers to this question, but the one we’re looking for today is that they all have been known to talk about themselves in the third person. Now, that’s not exactly a resounding vote in favor of communicating in this way, but…

Your summer reading list just got more accessible, thanks to a project funded by the New York Public Library. Most books published in America before 1964 are in the public domain because the authors didn’t extend the copyright. And their aversion to paperwork is our gain, because many of these are available for free…

One of the best parts about dogs is how affectionate they can be. It’s almost like they can sense when we’re hurt or feeling down, and then try to help us with extra snuggles or kisses. But while well-intentioned, those kisses—well, licks—may not always be good for your health.

Getting glasses used to be pretty straightforward: if you couldn’t see the blackboard in school or road signs when driving (or other equally far-away things), you went to the eye doctor, took a test and then got glasses if you needed them. But now that so much of our time is spent staring at screens—whether it’s our…

If you’re a fan of Wendy’s, then you’re probably already familiar with their Junior Bacon Cheeseburger (or JBC, for those in the know). It’s deceptively simple: a cheeseburger topped with bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato and mayo—but people love it.

Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, which, yes, is silly, but we’re not going to quibble over any excuse to get a free or cheap treat. Whether you prefer your ice cream sandwiches out of a box—with vanilla ice cream between two soft chocolate wafers — or featuring homemade cookies and gourmet ice cream, there’s…

Records from the Holocaust and Nazi persecution have become more accessible, thanks to newly digitized archives. A joint initiative between Ancestry.com and the Arolsen Archives—an international center on Nazi persecution—has resulted in the digitization of millions of records from the era. And unlike many of the…

You never intend for it to happen—it usually just creeps up on you: feeling as though you’re in competition with a friend. Of course you know that you’re not (unless it’s the 1992 Olympics and you’re either Dan or Dave), but it’s really hard not to compare yourself to your peers, especially when they’re friends.

People typically fall into two categories when it comes to jury duty: those who want to avoid it at all costs, and those who can’t wait for the day they receive their summons in the mail. Either way, some of what you know about jury duty is probably wrong. Whether you’re trying to get out of your civic duty or…

Sinks—and running water in general—are wonderful things. Hot or cold water, whenever we want it, straight out of a tap conveniently located in our own homes? It’s pretty great. But sometimes, sinks get stinky. If it’s your kitchen sink, the stench is probably coming from rotting food stuck in your drain. A smell from…

If stargazing is on your summer agenda, then dust off your telescope: thanks to black supermoons, the next two weekends will be ideal. Here’s what that means and how to make the most of these extra-dark nights.