Because we're at home, it's difficult to find excuses to skip a Zoom call. The ease of joining a Zoom call makes it easy to do, and difficult to walk away from as a result. There is a deep sense of guilt that kicks in when we say no to connecting with friends and family. But why?
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Hailed a Lyft lately? Yeah, didn't think so. Who's got anywhere to go, anyway? The entire transportation industry has taken a huge hit due to the pandemic, and Lyft, of course, is no exception — MarketWatch reports that the company lost $398.1 million during the first quarter of 2020.
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When was the last time you did anything we used to take for granted? If your answer is "too long ago" and you're starting to view the home you once loved as a prison, you're most likely starting to feel quarantine fatigue. Quarantine fatigue sounds like a first-world problem, but it's a real thing.
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When you have a hangover, it makes starting your day difficult, as it's just about the worst way to wake up. Hangovers are brutal to deal with. And it turns out that there's a lot about hangovers that might surprise you. Here's what happens to your body when you have a hangover.
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You're about to give a presentation in front of the class or your colleagues at work, and all of a sudden your teeth start falling out. You can't get the words out and people are looking at you with shock and horror. Then you realize it was a nightmare. Had a dream like this? You're not alone.
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First they came for the household cleaning supplies and the toilet paper. Then they came for the masks and hand sanitizers. Now garden centers and greenhouses say consumers are buying up tomato plants, resulting in a shortage no one might have predicted.
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There's this thing you're going to have to do, or more accurately not do, when it comes to composing texts. Although it may seem wrong, wrong, wrong to compose a sentence without any type of end punctuation, there's a reason why you should not end texts with a period.
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Birthmarks have meant different things to different people throughout history. While some birthmarks have been seen as frightening, others have been considered symbols of good fortune. Here are the weirdest myths surrounding birthmarks.
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If you know your INTJ from your ENFP, chances are you're familiar with the MBTI -- the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator or MBTI, that categorizes and defines what kind of personality you might have. But there is a problem: some psychologists say the test is actually meaningless. Here's why.
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If you drink coffee on a daily basis, and you've gotten in the good savings habit of preparing your own coffee at home, there's one downside to the whole process — you end up with a mess of soggy grounds you can't just wash down the drain. Compost isn't the only way coffee grounds can be recycled.
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If Costco needed a reminder that it needs us as much as we need them, the warehouse store got that last month. The lines that we saw crawling out the doors weren't enough to keep Costco's sales up in April, and the warehouse store reported that its comparable sales fell in the last four weeks.
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America's national retailers are preparing to make a comeback after shuttering for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic. And while we can expect to see our favorite names including Macy's, Nordstrom, and Gap reopen soon, everyone is gearing up to operate under a new normal.
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It's been a while since we've been in a department store, but that's about to change -- Macy's is set to open their doors (gradually) over the next few weeks. But don't expect things to go back to the way they were; here's how the store will ensure shoppers and staff are protected against COVID-19.
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J.Crew managed to transcend its 80s origins, surviving and thriving in the new millennium perhaps due to being identified with everyone's favorite FLOTUS, Michelle Obama. But then, along came 2020 and suddenly the retailer is the first fashion brand to have a covid-inspired financial meltdown.
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Dollar Tree and Family Dollar can save you money on groceries and household goods, but that doesn't mean you should rely on them for all your needs.
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Cities are begging people not to flush their used flushable wipes which, contrary to their name, are not truly flushable at all. Thanks to the toilet paper shortage, more and more people are using these wipes, which are now causing issues with sewers. Here's what's happening and why it's so bad.
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The next time you get on a Zoom call, we dare you to not look at yourself. At all. For the duration of the call. Ok, we may not have kept you from looking, but we've probably made you aware of the fact that you look at yourself much more than you might have thought. Experts explain why we do this.
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At Walmart, there's not a whole lot you can't buy, but there are a few tricks and tips you may not know. Read this before stepping foot into Walmart again.
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If you still head to Costco to do your supply runs but don't own a face mask, now may be the time to change that. The warehouse store chain has made another COVID-19 related change to its shopping policy by requiring all customers to wear face masks while they are in store.
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Are you a Netflix crime, mystery, and/or thriller aficionado? If you can never seem to get enough murder, mayhem, bludgeoning, and bloodshed, you've probably already binged on every episode of Tiger King. There may, however, be a few less high-profile mystery gems that are flying below your radar.
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As warm weather approaches and the coronavirus pandemic continues, wearing a face mask is starting to get a bit uncomfortable. Temperatures are rising and many of us are turning to lighter clothes and fewer layers, but it looks like we'll need to be wearing face masks for the foreseeable future.
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Unlike other influencers, Patricia Bright worked a day job for many years before transitioning to YouTube full time — and she isn't afraid to discuss that either. Being as smart about money as she clearly is, it's no surprise to learn Bright is pulling in some serious bucks.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives in a many ways, from seemingly constant hand washing to social distancing. While a lot of the changes that have come about thanks to the pandemic, such as the shortage of toilet paper, are temporary, some aspects of our lives will likely change forever.
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The food chain is just another American institution people previously took for granted that is being interrupted, and not in a good way, by the coronavirus pandemic. But grocery chain Publix has made a an important announcement to help both farmers and food banks.
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Henna tattoos have been around a long time; just ask Cleopatra. There's no doubt henna art is gorgeous to behold. But while the art of applying henna tattoos dates back earlier than 30 BC, new concerns exist over the safety of the practice when not performed correctly.
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A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage, loss, or stillbirth. A lot has been written about the beauty of being pregnant with a rainbow baby, which is likened to the light after a storm. But what is not as frequently talked about is how emotionally challenging a rainbow pregnancy is.
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It is not weight gain alone that can cause a dreaded double chin. According to Medical News Today, factors one has no control over such as age and genetics can lead to fat developing at chin level. The good news? There are some easy exercises anyone can do at home to help get rid of chin fat.
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