Samoa Pretzels Give Girl Scout Cookies A Run For Their Money
If the arrival of Girl Scout season makes you think of coconut, we’re willing to bet you’re a Samoa fan. There’s a lot of dispute over which Girl Scout flavor…
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How To Cook An Egg Inside Out And Pull Off The Ultimate Practical Yolk
Today in Things You Never Knew You Needed To Know And Probably Don’t Need To Know But Still Kind Of Want To Know news, we learn to boil an egg…
Fettuccine Recipes That Go Way Beyond Alfredo
When most Americans hear the word “fettuccine,” they immediately think “Alfredo.” While fettuccine Alfredo — that simple, creamy, buttery pasta — is one of the world’s best comfort foods, it’s…
New York Fashion Week’s Under-the-Radar Talents
Whether or not they plan a formal runway show, these under-the-radar talents bear watching. Some create their own fabrics, others work magic with knitting yarns, and still others combine street…
New York City Museums Banning Selfie Sticks
Art lovers may soon be forbidden to take that perfectly positioned selfie in front of Van Gogh’s “Wheat Field With Cypresses,” and they can forget about taking one in front…
The Magical Story Of Severus Snape, In One Heartrending ‘Harry Potter’ Supercut
Severus Snape: he was first introduced to the world as a seemingly typical villain in the “Harry Potter” series, a cantankerous man who appeared to delight in the bullying of…
Perfectly Peel A Hard Boiled Egg In Seconds — With A Glass Of Water
Have you ever struggled to peel a hard boiled egg by hand? If so, today is your lucky day. – Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on…
The Way We Think About Cholesterol Could Soon Change
Dietary advice can be confusing. Is it OK to eat meat and eggs? Is fat in or out? What about grains? How much salt? An advisory committee’s recommendations for the…
Blindfolded Muslim Man Asks Fellow Canadians For Their Trust. Canada Responds With Hugs.
What would it mean for people to trust each other? – “I was very touched,” Galuta said. “At the end of the day, it’s about co-existing.”
Chic Sketch Fashion App Will Turn Your Photos Into Custom Fashion Illustrations
Whenever a new fashion app comes on the market (which seems to happen every single day), we’re always a little skeptical. Sure, many apps have made our lives so much…
Urban Outfitters product ‘reminiscent’ of Holocaust?
During the Holocaust, gay people were made to wear a pink triangle for identification purposes. – Kent State was the site of a 1970 shooting that left four students dead…
University Of Texas Investigating ‘Border Patrol’ Frat Party
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A University of Texas fraternity is under investigation following complaints about how Hispanics were portrayed during a weekend party, university officials said Tuesday. – Complaints filed…
Kickstarter Aims To Fund A Kurt Vonnegut Documentary
Perhaps the buzziest takeaway from this year’s Oscar nominee announcements was the inclusion of “Boyhood,” a directorial feat that took over a decade to complete. But Robert B. Weide, best…
Russian Ballet Dancer Sergei Polunin Simply Slays Hozier’s ‘Take Me To Church’
What happens when you combine the talents of Russian ballet bad boy Sergei Polunin, Irish gospel luminary Hozier and photography pop wizard David LaChapelle? Apparently, a whole lot of angsty,…
The Kitchen-Counter Chocolatiers
For intrepid hobbyist chocolatiers, making chocolate bars from scratch is a pursuit rooted in proliferation of small-batch food production around the nation.” ATLANTA — Obsessives are common in the world…
6 Ways To Ease Yourself Into Eating Vegan, According To A Professional Chef
If there’s a food rule out there, chances are vegan superstar chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz will find a way to break it. In August, Moskowitz’s punk rock sensibility inspired her…
Kayla Mueller: ‘I Have Surrendered Myself To Our Creator’
Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker who was kidnapped by the Islamic State in 2013, was recently confirmed to have died while being held hostage by the militant group. A…
Mormon church excommunicates popular podcaster
Dehlin is the second Mormon to be excommunicated in the past year, following Kate Kelly, who was kicked out last June for pushing the church to admit women to its…
Fish Oil Benefits: Here’s What You Need To Know
It’s been drilled into our heads by doctors for years that a fish-rich diet is actually good for our bodies. It’s suggested that we eat fatty fish that are also…
Baptist Pastor Officiates One Of Alabama’s First Same-Sex Weddings
Ellin Jimmerson, a Baptist pastor in Huntsville, Alabama, said she was surprised when she was asked to perform one of Alabama’s first same-sex wedding ceremonies after the state overturned its…
These Superfood Salads Will Keep You Going Strong
There’s no better time to set your sights on hearty-yet-healthy salads filled with superfoods. Sometimes we just crave some body-loving greens! Read the whole story at Refinery29
18 Incredible Feats That Prove Anything Is Possible (PHOTOS) – Weather.com
www.weather.com: In mid-January, climbers Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell summited Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan right in the middle of an unpredictable time of year for weather, meteorologist for The…
Coping with sudden loss after airplane crashes
“He called me, and he told me he was getting on the plane. And he asked me to marry him on the phone before he got on the plane,” Snow…
McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Now Comes With Old Bay
McDonald’s has made some questionable decisions in its attempt to stay relevant and counteract falling sales. There was the controversially emotional ad featuring positive messages that pulled at some people’s…
U.S. Measles Count Increases To 121 Across 17 States
As of February 6, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has documented 121 cases of measles in 17 states and Washington D.C. – Graphics by Alissa Scheller for…
This NBA Fashion Show Will Be The Highlight Of The Entire Season
We may have picked our favorite show from New York Fashion Week already, and it hasn’t even started yet. TNT announced Tuesday that it will exclusively air the NBA’s first-ever…
The Dramatic Decline Of Europe’s Jewish Population Has Not Been Exaggerated
In 1939 there were an estimated 9.5 million Jews living in Europe. Today their numbers have diminished to roughly 1.4 million — just 0.2 percent of Europe’s total population. –…
Cuddling convention offers platonic snuggles
“I hated Valentine’s Day, and now I am looking forward to it. I am hoping to cuddle non-stop,” Jensen said. The 12-hour convention, which is strictly platonic and nonsexual, was…
John Dehlin, ‘Mormon Stories’ Podcaster, Is Excommunicated For Apostasy
John Dehlin, a popular Mormon podcaster who has publicly expressed doubts about his faith, has been excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dehlin says he…
Processed foods begone, Michelle Obama says: ‘Cheese dust is not food’
In the March issue of Cooking Light magazine, first lady Michelle Obama says she’s banished processed foods from her family’s table in an effort that began nearly a decade ago….