11 little-known secrets about Rory Gilmore even die-hard ‘Gilmore Girls’ fans...
"Gilmore Girls" ran for seven seasons between 2000 and 2007, and it still has a dedicated fan base. But even people who loved the show might not remember that Rory is afraid of horses. She also did one sport, had a childhood crush on a prince, and wasn't born in Stars Hollow. Thanks for signing…
‘Gilmore Girls’ inspired me to move to a small New England...
I pined after the small-town life I saw on "Gilmore Girls" while growing up in the suburbs. I eventually moved to a quaint town in Vermont, where I'm now raising my daughters. From the local diner to a slew of interesting characters, living here is as wonderful as I hoped. Thanks for signing up! Access…
Look inside Jimmy Carter’s peanut farm, where he grew up with...
Jimmy Carter, who turns 100 on Tuesday, grew up on a peanut farm in Archery, Georgia. He helped harvest and sell cotton, peanuts, sugar cane, and corn before he left for college. The Carter farm is now a historic site where visitors can tour his childhood home and bedroom. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
The politically incorrect guide to saving NASA’s floundering Artemis Program
Enlarge / A rendering of NASA's Lunar Gateway. NASA Regardless of the outcome of this year’s election, the United States will have a new president in a few months. Although there are myriad issues of greater importance than spaceflight to most Americans, a new leader of the country will inevitably take a fresh look at…
Dungeon-mastering emotions: D&D meets group therapy
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images This year marks the 50th anniversary of the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). A game of creativity and imagination, D&D lets players weave their own narrative, blending combat and roleplaying in an immersive gaming experience. And now, psychologists and therapists are working to turn it into a…
I used to work at Trader Joe’s. Here are 6 popular...
The chicken tikka masala is good, but it isn't always filling for me. I eat Trader Joe's chicken tikka masala with vegetables and a yogurt dip. Leah Kern Trader Joe's is known for having delicious Indian-inspired frozen meals and the chicken tikka masala is among the most popular items. I'll say it up top: This…
These 2 iPad Pro Features Should Come to the iPhone
With its powerful M4 processor and support for the Apple Pencil Pro, the 2024 iPad Pro is surely an effort to court PC and Chromebook enthusiasts over to Apple's ecosystem. But some of the iPad Pro's new features would feel right at home on the iPhone, specifically future iPhone Pro or Pro Max models, or the rumored iPhone…
My family of 3 just booked a 6-night Bahamas vacation for...
My husband and I travel on a budget — we once went to London and Paris for $600. Signing up for credit cards at the right time and being flexible with travel dates saves us money. Taking a cruise is a great way to knock a few destinations off your list for one set price. …
I paid $560 for a 7-day Eurail pass to country hop...
I traveled by train in four European countries using a Eurail pass in October 2022. I preferred the experience of country hopping by train to flying to each place. Traveling by train was cheaper, more comfortable, and more eco-friendly than flying. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…
17 little-known facts about ‘Friends’ even fans might not know
Jennifer Aniston was the last of the main six to officially join the cast. The show's producers didn't know if they'd keep her as Rachel at first. Warner Bros. Television Now one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, Aniston was still new to acting when the pilot of "Friends" was filmed. In 2013, Aniston told…
