The Ransom Room

This exorbitant ransom is one of the highest ever paid in human history. Despite his efforts, Atahualpa was executed after a mock trial by his captors. However, Atahualpa’s reign proved to be fleeting. In a brief and brutal encounter, the Inca forces were decimated, and Atahualpa found himself captured. He observed their plundering of Inca encampments and temples in Cajamarca, witnessing the looting of precious treasures. Atahualpa grasped the stark reality that his freedom hinged upon his ability to pay a ransom....

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Donald Hoffman

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, February 9, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Blue category - Things to do in the drawing room? (Ill see myself out.) Purple category - You might have to be really bad at countingandspelling for this one to make sense....

February 9, 2024 · 3 min · 531 words · Alicia Roberts

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories

If there were aBillboardchart for most lied-about celebrity, singer Taylor Swift would be number one. “Listen, you nit-wits, Taylor Swift is just some singer. Stop being so weird,” Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh did not exactly tellPolitico. “I mean, fuck, look at you people. Jesus,” they did not add. But Conways social media footprint is suspiciously light. A first-time novelists unpublished book inspiring at$200 million film dealis suspicious. More suspiciously, there are no known photos of Conway, and her official biography is two lines long....

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Jeffrey Wright

Make a More Adventurous Pizza With One of These Alternative Sauces

Tomato sauce is one of the most crucial parts of pizza composition. But is it really the tomato that’s important, or can any sauce anchor down the toppings? Pizza has a lot more range than we give it credit for. For instance, Roman style pizza can be sauceless, andnot even round. Sprinkle on the cheese and top your pizza with something salty or acidic. Allow me to recommend pineapple and SPAM....

February 8, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Kyle Pierce

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, February 8, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Ways to have fun without the internet. Blue category - This one packs a punch. Purple category - Famously associated with sailors....

February 8, 2024 · 3 min · 431 words · Sarah Orozco

How to Cry More (and Why You Should)

Why do we cry, anyway? Why we cry as a result of intense emotions or physical pain is an ongoing area of study. Consensus says crying functions a social signal to elicit comfort and support from other people. Generally speaking, humans producethree types of tears: Basal: produced all the time for general eye health. Irritant: for flushing harmful things out of the eye. Emotional: brought on by strong emotions and pain....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Richard Collins

The Right Way to Clean a Curling Iron

Cleaning your curling iron is less fun, sure, but necessary. Over time, this can make the gear less effective and your hair extra dirty after use, too. Since its electrical, never submerge it in water, and always only clean it when its unplugged. Pay attention to the handles (which are also probably sticky with mousse and other products) and hinges. You dont need malfunctioning buttons or hinges the next time youre getting ready in a hurry....

February 7, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Mallory Franklin

This Is How Air Fryers Really Work

How does an air fryer even work? Does everything come out fried? Its actually all pretty simple. What is an air fryer? When I think of fried food, I think deep or shallow fried. Basically, I think of a puddle of oil. Whatever it is, the hot oil aggressively cooks the item by being in direct contact with the food. An air fryer is not a deep fryer. Its not even a shallow fryer....

February 7, 2024 · 3 min · 435 words · Nathan Townsend

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, February 7, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Theres a rhombus here under another name. Blue category - You might practice these moves in a training montage....

February 7, 2024 · 3 min · 441 words · Paul Young

The OnePlus Buds 3 Sound Great, for the Price

Now, though, many phone companies have surprisingly solid earbuds of their own. One such example is OnePlus, which recently revealedthe OnePlus Buds 3. That isn’t the case with the OnePlus Buds 3. Right out of the box, audio quality is decent, though not really anything to write home about. Everything comes out sounding good, especially with some tweaking of the equalizer in HeyMelody. I also noticed that the quality didn’t falter between devices, either....

February 6, 2024 · 1 min · 206 words · Robin Deleon

Tips to Pay Off Loans Early

Here are some things to consider before you dive into becoming debt free ahead of schedule. Should you pay off a loan early? Before diving into the how, it’s important to consider the why. Here are some pros and cons of early loan repayment. Can you pay off a mortgage early? Most mortgages allow you to make extra principal payments with no penalty. This lets you pay down your mortgage faster....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Raymond Daniel

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, February 6, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Purple category - Oh! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Connections puzzle! Were about to give away some of the answers. Scroll slowly if you dont want the whole thing spoiled....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 406 words · Rachael Tucker

Use the ‘Pantry Challenge’ to Declutter More Than Your Pantry

This is why there areso many approaches to doing it. What is the Three Rivers Pantry Challenge? No new groceries for two months. The idea is to use up whats available before restocking. Adapting the challenge to declutter The thinking behind the Three Rivers Challenge is pretty adaptable. In fact, ithasbeen adapted and been around quite a long time in different forms for different needs. Thats hard as hell, I can assure you: New makeup is coming out all the time....

February 6, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Mark Sandoval