Новости за 16.08.2022

With polio in the news lately, many people are wondering if they were vaccinated against polio as a kid. Fortunately, if you grew up in the U.S., there’s a good chance you were.

I try hard not to take the dreaded red-eye flight. Not only is it a miserable way to get a few hours of fitful sleep, but it also puts me at my destination well before I have access to a real bed. Hotels and short-term rentals usually have afternoon check-in times, so what to do with those hours of exhaustion in…

If the Cult of Diet Coke were an actual cult, I would be its Squeaky Fromme (totally devoted, weirdly hot). Some of my earliest foodie memories are of pairing Diet Coke with Oreos at vacation bible school, but I didn’t realize the no-cal beverage and I were so close in age. The silver can turned 4o this week, which…

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There’s fruit salad, and then there’s fruit as a main component of salad. The former turns into a soggy, oxidized mess, macerating in its neighbor’s juices. Save it for the 12-year-old after-soccer-practice crowd. For a more grown-up take, use large spears of roasted pineapple to build a sophisticated salad fit to…

After four months of beta testing, Android 13 is finally here. The software, codenamed “Tiramisu,” is available right now for many Android users, and includes many of the new features and changes Google has been cooking up this past year.

“Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too diet culture for 2022. “Flat belly” sounds better, but we’re tired of that, too. What is the trend-dependent online influencer culture to do?

Enter “gut health,” TikTok’s latest euphemism for having a thin waist—this time with extra wellness baggage. It sounds like it’s all…

I don’t know how our mothers used to talk about dating, but I do know that their daughters live by a simple mantra: “Dump him.” It’s great—many women are refusing to lower their standards for men who aren’t emotionally available, well-meaning communicators, or at least able to demonstrate the bare minimum of respect.…

Installing pavers for your backyard patio, driveway, or sidewalk is a great idea. Not only do pavers class up your outdoor living areas and enhance curb appeal, but they’re durable and low-maintenance.

It’s certainly overused, but that’s because there are few more satisfying tropes in movies than the bit about “assembling the team.” These movies lay out a goal, introduce the protagonist with the most personal connection to that goal (whether it’s a convoluted heist, a military strike, or a humanitarian mission), and…

Choosing the right oil for the job can be the difference between experiencing a romance of flavors, or the taste of scorched, bitter fats ruining your appetite. Cooking oils are ideal for conducting heat, but finishing oils take the baton when all the roasting, searing, and frying is over. You probably have one in…

A lesser known perk of travel rewards credit cards is the free companion ticket, which provides you with a free or reduced-cost second fare when you pay for one ticket at full price. A number of cards offer this benefit, but while it sounds great, there are downsides, and not all of them are worth your time, effort,…

If you’re a frequent user of Uber or Uber Eats and a member of Uber Rewards, you should make plans to use your remaining points and benefits in the next couple of months. Uber is axing its free loyalty program in favor of its paid monthly subscription—Uber One—after Oct. 31.

It’s a bad time to purchase an iPhone. It’s bad if you want to rock the newest Apple cell, and it’s bad if you want to purchase an older, more economical model. Industry watchers expect Apple to announce the iPhone 14 in September, and if/when it does, the entire Apple price structure will almost definitely change—so…

It’s natural to get defensive when we feel misunderstood, especially in romantic relationships. Open communication is key to any relationship, but a defensive reaction—which likely reads as hostile to your partner—will quickly shut down any hopes of overcoming misreads and misunderstandings. Luckily the same simple…

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