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Can You Go to Jail for Collecting Rainwater?

It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!

13 Polite Habits Pet Groomers Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Your intentions may be good, but pet groomers would prefer you ditch these "polite" habits. Here's what the professionals have...


How to Play the Latest New York Times Game Connections

Test your brain power with this addictive new game from the New York Times—and find out the best strategies for...


How Late Is Too Late to Cancel Plans? 12 Tips from Etiquette Experts

From weddings to birthday parties to happy hour with friends, our experts share exactly what you need to know about...


If You Have One of These Rare Barbies, It Could Be Worth More Than $27,000

Check your attic to see if your old Barbie could be worth a small fortune!

10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch


23 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow

Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!

I Stopped Hiding My Disability, and It Opened Up New Worlds

Everyone is hiding something—but embracing that secret part of yourself can change everything


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12 Rude Things You Probably Shouldn’t Be Doing at the Grocery Store

Grocery shopping is something we all have to do, seemingly all at the same time. Here's how to make the...


10 Polite Habits Dinner-Party Hosts Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Dinner-party etiquette can be surprisingly tricky. Here’s how to avoid some common missteps with your host.


How to Eat with Chopsticks Like an Absolute Pro

Become a chopsticks master in no time with these handy step-by-step instructions and etiquette tips for how to eat with...

“Green Glass Door” Riddle: Try to Solve the Classic Riddle

What's allowed through the green glass door? Grab some friends and challenge them with this classic brain-teasing riddle.


How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others for Healthier Self-Esteem

Don't compare your "real" to someone else's highlight reel


15 Places You Should Never Talk on Your Phone

Just because you can talk on your phone everywhere, it doesn't mean you should



The “Legs on the Floor” Riddle: Can You Solve It?

Don’t get tripped up by the viral "legs on the floor" riddle

9 Science-Backed Tricks to Improve Your Memory: Never Forget Your Keys Again!

Feeling forgetful? We asked brain-health experts for memory tricks that'll teach you how to remember things better.


Here’s How to Eat Crawfish the Right Way

Messy, delicious and full of Cajun flavor—here's how to eat crawfish just like they do on the bayou


How to Win the Powerball Jackpot: 4 Strategies That Can Boost Your Odds

Lotto is a game of chance, but can strategy also come into play? We asked statisticians and looked at the...


16 Polite Habits Teachers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Teachers love and appreciate any kind gesture from parents and students ... but there are some things they love and...


17 Things to Say in an Interview to Land the Job, According to Hiring Managers

This is your chance to show them that you're the ideal candidate. Here's what to say in an interview if...


The “Penny Has 5 Children” Riddle: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

Penny has five children and a penchant for giving her kids some rather unusual names. You know the first four,...


There Are 8 Types of Intelligence: Which One Is Your Strength?

IQ isn't everything. Researchers say everyone has eight types of intelligence—which do you rank highest in?


13 Polite Habits Uber Drivers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Sometimes good intentions go awry, especially when using a rideshare. Here are the common etiquette missteps you should avoid when...


How to Become Smarter and Wiser: 16 Strategies to Boost Your Brainpower

You can improve your focus and memory, better your creative problem-solving ability and get smarter with some simple and easy...

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How to Read People: 16 Behaviors Experts Use to Decipher Thoughts and Feelings

Body language experts reveal how to read people using common behaviors, giving you a window into what others are really...


“I Met a Man on the London Bridge” Riddle: Try to Solve the Viral Riddle

Just like the English nursery rhyme, the "London Bridge" riddle has taken the world by storm. Don't fall down trying...


14 Polite Habits Baristas Secretly Hate, According to Starbucks Employees

You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite at the coffee shop...


14 Polite Habits Bartenders Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Yes, you’re out for a night of fun, but bartenders are working. Here’s how to avoid the most common etiquette...


11 Polite Habits House Cleaners Secretly Hate—and What to Do Instead

Your intentions may be good, but these "helpful" habits don't help your house cleaner at all


10 Polite Habits Nail Techs Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

Don't let manicure manners get the best of you. These seemingly nice moves miss the mark.