8 Cosmetics Ingredients Banned In Europe, But Not In America
When it comes to making sure cosmetics companies aren't poisoning us, Europe is apparently doing a much better job than the U.S.While there are just 10 cosmetics ingredients banned in the U.S., there...
View ArticleA Local's Guide To Shanghai
We caught up with Monica Suma to get the scoop on Shanghai’s best kept secrets: Where to eat, stay and soak in the rich history of this Paris of the East.On your first day here, seeing this is a...
View ArticleThe 18 Most Interesting Homes On The Planet
People can live virtually anywhere — but some do it better than others.These beautiful, wacky, and unique living structures are a testament to human creativity and ingenuity.From a home with an...
View Article17 Expensive Items That Are Totally Worth The Money
Everyone likes to save a buck. But sometimes in life, being cheap will cost you.Why put up with an inferior product when you could invest in something high quality that is much less likely to...
View ArticleAmerica's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has just released its 2013 list of the most endangered historic places in the U.S.The sites on the list range from Houston's Astrodome to a New England...
View ArticleHow Famous Chefs And Foodies Partied At The Food + Wine Classic In Aspen...
The annual Aspen Food & Wine Classic is one of the most highly anticipated food festivals of the year.After stuffing our faces for three straight days last weekend, we showed you everything we...
View ArticleEvery Student And Parent Should See These Charts On Earnings By Major
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (aka STEM) majors still have the best overall job prospects, according to a recent report from Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce....
View Article10 Awesome Tiki Bars From Around The World
These world-renowned tiki bars are sure to please those who enjoy the luxury of a tropical paradise yet happen to be sojourning in a large city. While some are known for their large punch bowls or...
View ArticleThis Weekend's New York Times' Weddings Section Featured An Epic Love Story
This week's Vows column in The New York Times' Weddings/ Celebrations section is one of the best love stories we've read in a long time.The plot, in which a professional juggler and an artist who sets...
View ArticleThe Unleashing Of This Epic Race Car Marks SRT's Return To Le Mans
As SRT readies its return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the all-new Viper, a new GT3 customer car is on the loose: the SRT Viper GT3-R. And it's priced from $459,000.That might sound like a lot of...
View ArticleSingapore Is The Safest Country In Asia For Female Travelers
The safety of female travelers became a mainstream issue earlier this year amidst rape concerns in India, the disappearance of a solo female tourist in Istanbul, and the rescue of two kidnapped women...
View ArticleGet Ready To Pay More For Your Morning Coffee
"That and a nickel will get you a cup of coffee" now only makes sense if the "that" is a two-dollar bill. Starting later next week, Starbucks customers are going to need to add in yet another dime to...
View ArticleHere's How People Reacted When They Learned They Were Eating Breast Milk...
When we got wind of "Breast Milk" lollipops, we immediately knew what we had to do.First, we ordered an entire box of Breast Milk lollipops. Next, we got over 20 of our co-workers to try out these...
View ArticleKFC Japan President Spends $21,500 On Colonel Sanders' Original White Suit,...
DALLAS (AP) — The president and chief executive of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan purchased the trademark white suit worn by company founder "Colonel" Harland Sanders at auction Saturday for $21,510 —...
View Article27 Brilliant Paintings My Mother Made On Her iPad
I recently went down to Washington DC to visit my mother, Debra, who lives in the nearby suburbs.Professionally, she's in linguistics, and involved with training people to go overseas.But as long as...
View ArticleStarbucks Is Going To Start Charging More For Drinks
Starbucks is going to start charging more for its coffee this week, according to The Associated Press. Starting Tuesday, Starbucks will raise prices an average of 1% nationally.While news of the...
View ArticleSCANDAL IN STUDENT GOV: Stuyvesant HS President-Elect Was Disqualified For...
A student government scandal has overtaken the last days of school at Stuyvesant High School as the winning candidate for student body president is fighting his "unprecedented" disqualification from...
View ArticleCalm Down, Interns — You're Lucky To Have A Job
These days, it seems like interns everywhere are suing their old bosses.Hey interns — cut it out. You are extremely lucky to have an internship, even if it's unpaid.Look, I feel you. I had six...
View ArticleThe Pros And Cons Of Starving Yourself For Two Days A Week
The FastDiet has lured in many weight-conscious men and women with the promise of shedding pounds quickly by fasting for two days a week and eating normally for the other five. Those who have tried the...
View ArticlePaula Deen Fans Are Going Absolutely Nuclear On The Food Network's Facebook Page
After the Food Network dropped Paula Deen from its lineup amid a controversy that she used racial slurs in the past, the Southern cooking star's fans have turned the TV channel's Facebook page into a...
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