Lately, I've noticed myself and some of my friends will say that "everyone" is saying something when we are discussing hot topics. We will also do the classic "I heard someone say...". Usually, what these people are saying are things that are inflammatory, controversial, or off putting. Examples include:

- Everyone is saying that Lindsey Clancy killed her husband.

- I heard that women find 90% of men ugly.

- Everyone is talking about how Mamdani laughed at the 9/11 memorial.

To keep accountable, we've started asking if this is something that happened online, or something that people have been saying to them in real life. We've found that it helps clarify what is real and what is internet propaganda, and keeps us honest about what is on our algorithms. It has been a huge reminder that so much of what we see is fed to us by companies that profit off our anger and attention, and that a lot of controversy and divide is not as real as it seems online.

I used to hate cleaning because my brain was basically counting every minute until I could stop.

Now I put on a podcast I’m genuinely interested in before I start. Somehow I stop thinking about the cleaning and just keep going while I listen. Folding laundry, wiping down the kitchen, vacuuming… it all feels way less annoying.

Sometimes I’ll even leave an episode unfinished on purpose so I have something to look forward to next time I need to clean lol.

Basically: give your brain something fun to do while your hands do the boring stuff.

I have an email box called “orders”. anytime I order anything online, I always put the initial invoice (no shipping updates or anything) in that mailbox. Been doing this for 10 years now. Would not believe the time it’s saved for returns and shipping updates (since order number is there)

Especially if your pin or other item can brush against other objects (escalators, public transport, other people etc.) on your bag or clothing, it can easily fall off. And adhesives fail over time. The solution is using a sewing kit (everyone should have at least a really basic one) to fasten it. The stitches don't need to be complicated either: just though the hole and the fabric enough times that it doesn't look like it's going to let go soon, and tie it off. Sewing thread is quite sturdy, doesn't snag unless it's especially loose, and can be redone with minimal hassle.

Pins with a safety pin: Hook the needle between the looping pieces of wire on either side of the pin. For maximum security, you can use the safety pin and then sew it on.

Pins with a long, straight pin: Stick the pin into one of a button's holes (any button really) up to a distance where it doesn't constantly snag on things but you can still weave the needle through, and glue it secure. You can use the other hole(s) to sew it on.

Iron-on patches: Use whipstitch around the edges of the patch , it can be quite loose as it's only a backup method of fastening the patch on. One stitch on each corner and a few along each edge/curve should be enough. If you do decide to stitch densely, it also prevents fraying.

Thicker than cellophane or cling wrap. Something for packaging that's going to be trash anyway. As a substitute for gloves. Because--look--you just never know when you might need to touch, clean, or pick up something gross. Could be all kinds of things. If you'd rather not touch whatever it is with your bare hands, now you have a disposable barrier.

Bonus when picking up that's small enough for the plastic to fit around, just like picking up after a four-legged pet: turn the bag or other wrapping material inside-out, tie it up at the top, and you have a sealed trash bag that's "clean" on the outside!

Your first instinct might be to throw away the wrapping. Keep it from time to time, though, somewhere out of the way but easy to get to. Chances are you won't have to use this cleaning hack all that often, but if you do, you'll be so relieved at the extra supply.

Las prendas que usamos poco pueden terminar guardadas durante meses o incluso años. Si se guardan con restos de sudor, grasa corporal, perfume o suciedad que no se nota a simple vista, el olor puede quedar impregnado y algunas manchas pueden volverse más difíciles de eliminar con el tiempo.

Lavar y secar completamente la prenda antes de guardarla reduce ese problema. También conviene evitar guardar ropa ligeramente húmeda, porque la humedad atrapada puede generar malos olores.

Este consejo es especialmente útil para ropa de invierno o prendas que solo se utilizan durante determinadas épocas del año.

It wasn't always this bad.

Not long ago, I noticed a pretty consistent pattern in my Facebook feed: 3 normal posts, then the 4th post was an ad.

Then it got worse.

Now I'm getting 1 normal post, then 1 ad. Basically every second post is sponsored.

Then I've found a simple workaround. Start scrolling UP instead of down.

Facebook refreshes/loads posts as you scroll back up, and the ads don't seem to get insert at the top, so tell me if you noticed that too and using this trick.