Jewelry is a pretty common gift, but like with other types of presents, it’s not necessarily something you want to hang onto forever. You also might need a little extra cash, and digging through your jewelry box is a good place to start. But should you go to a gold buyer or hit up a pawn shop? How do you know if…

Even though death is a universal experience, we don’t know a whole lot about what it actually feels like to die. What happens to your body and mind throughout the transition of being alive to being dead? The good news is that there is some research on this and when you learn about what we do know, it makes the whole…

I’m one of those people who is constantly moving. Whenever I’m not standing up, I get an uncontrollable urge to move my legs. They bounce for hours on end, and most of the time I don’t even notice it. When I do, I sometimes try to stop in case it’s annoying others around me, but that just makes me feel uncomfortable.…

At one point in your life, perhaps during college of your 20s, you were probably able to go out drinking, come home, pass out and get a decent night’s sleep. Unfortunately, as we age, our post-alcohol sleep quality goes downhill quickly. And that’s not even getting into the hangover.

You could be sitting there reading or watching TV for hours with no problems, but as soon as you go to your room, get into bed and try to fall asleep, you hear it. The high-pitched buzzing start out sounding faint, but gradually gets closer until it’s right in your ear. You swat it away and turn on your lamp, but it’s…

You just received an invitation to an event or party, and in the dress code section it says something to the effect of “business casual” or “black tie attire only.” How do you know what’s appropriate to wear? Do you use your best judgment and wing it, or bring a garment bag stocked with other options, just in case?…

In order to get people to buy products like deodorant and mouthwash, advertisers first had to convince us that we all smell bad. It worked, and most people started using these toiletries, as well as many others, to keep those bad smells at bay. But sometimes they don’t work or we think we may not need them. In these…

Of all the hassles of air travel, missing a connecting flight is one of the most stressful and frustrating. It could mean everything from missing some of your precious vacation time, to being late for your best friend’s destination wedding or an important meeting. Regardless, it’s annoying—especially if it’s not your…

If you’ve gone through the trouble of growing and maintaining a lustrous beard, the last thing you want is for your glorious facial hair to be overshadowed by some white, flaky beard dandruff. It’s itchy, unsightly, and can turn a dark-colored shirt into a warning sign for those who might otherwise be attracted to…

Given how relatively common it is for presidents to secretly record phone conversations, it makes it seem possibly acceptable. But is it? Turns out the answer is kinda complicated. If you’re thinking of secretly recording a conversation with someone, you should probably read this first.

Unless you’re getting off a flight and heading straight to a wedding or business meeting, it’s really tempting to throw on a pair of sweats or just travel in your pajamas. But it turns out that putting at least a little effort into your appearances does have its advantages. You might even get a better seat.

If you’ve ever considered using lucid dreaming as a way of harnessing the power of your sleeping brain, you’re not alone. The first step for aspiring oneironauts is to let your mind know that your dreams do matter. As part of Lifehacker’s Lucid Dream Workshop, here’s some background about the risks and benefits of…

In theory, dogs are great. They’re loyal, loving companions who’ll sit with you after a hard day and tilt their head empathetically when you’re feeling down. But then, there are the dogs who love to hear themselves bark. It’s especially aggravating when your neighbor’s dog likes to bark all night long, or yap every…

Coins are pretty great when you’re a kid. They’re shiny, have that weirdly pleasing metallic smell and you know, are money. But as we age, our fondness for change diminishes for a number of reasons, including the fact that it’s heavy to carry around.

For some people, air travel is just another part of everyday life. But for others, it’s a major source of stress and anxiety. The good news is that most fears boil down to a lack of understanding, and in those situations knowledge really is power. If the thought of flying in a plane makes you anxious and break out in…

If you think you may want to get a tattoo (or another tattoo) but are hesitant because of the potential pain factor, there’s a tool that can help. This pain chart highlights the parts of the body that can hurt the most when the needle comes down.

Podcasts are now firmly established parts of pop culture, and chances are you probably have a favorite (or seven) that help make your commute more bearable. And while every armchair broadcaster with a voice recorder app is eager to get in the game, creating a professional-sounding podcast isn’t as simple as it might…