How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Facts and Opinions

The difference between a fact and an opinion is, well, topical these days. Lets start with the basics. Whats a fact? Ariana Grande is a singer. There are seven continents. But what about statements like: Parrots live underground. Harry Styles is a seashell. North Dakota is a country. Chicken nuggets are liquid. And yes, that is of course one definition of fact. But when youre talking about facts as opposed to opinions, sometimes, a fact is false....

June 22, 2020 · 2 min · 318 words · James Rodriguez

Should You Buy a Home or Just Keep Renting?

But lately, people are realizing that it isnt always the smartest financial move. Should you buy a home, or keep renting? Homeownership isnt a good or bad idea on its own. Like so many financial decisions, it has everything to do withyour own situation. Sometimes, buying a home is the smart thing to do; other times, it really isnt. Whether or not its smart for you will depend on a few different factors....

June 22, 2020 · 4 min · 706 words · Ms. Jessica Hoffman

How to Protest for Social Justice at Home With Your Kids

The world is in overwhelming flux right now. As a family, work together to create the ultimate protest playlist. Your playlist will be a living, breathing thing. Feel free to add or drop songs as your family continues to learn and grow. Consider sharing your playlist with loved ones or on social media for more suggestions of songs to add. As a family, research potential beneficiaries and take turns discussing the efforts that resonate and why....

June 19, 2020 · 2 min · 221 words · Susan Hernandez

Liverpool’s Secret Tunnels Built By An Eccentric “Philanthropist”

Williamson Tunnels under Edge Hill, in Liverpool. His father was a poor glassmaker. Joseph Williamson was only eleven years old at that time. Stonehouse described vast cellars beneath the buildings that went several layers deep, up to six level at times. Once a woman fell into one of these pits and was drowned. The tunnels also became a popular dumping place for all kinds of waste. Whenever authorities demolished a building, the rubble went into the tunnels....

June 19, 2020 · 1 min · 174 words · Jeffrey Patrick

Why Can't I Find My iPhone Photos After I Backed Them Up?

I get some version of the missing photo question a lot for Lifehackersweekly tech Q&A column. This week, Lifehacker readerJanisewrites: How I hope you’ve got the option to help! I couldnt determine the import size but it was huge. I then copied the library to my Drobo with the intent to delete the massive file from my MAC. I did not get around to deleting because I first wanted to check the photos....

June 19, 2020 · 3 min · 462 words · Eric Baldwin

How to Make It Through Father's Day If It's Difficult for You

LikeMothers Dayormost holidays, reallyFathers Day can be polarizing. But for others, it triggers upsetting memories. If you fall into that second category, getting through the third Sunday in June can be tough. Why is Fathers Day difficult for some people? Leela R. Magavi,a psychiatrist and regional medical director with Community Psychiatry tells Lifehacker. Some individuals are unable to become parents or adopt, and may experience a sense of emptiness or loneliness....

June 18, 2020 · 2 min · 334 words · Danielle Scott

If Someone in Your Home Has COVID-19, Do These Things First

Here are the things you should do as soon as you get the diagnosis. TheCDCs guidelines for people who live in close quartersalso recommend that you not eat together. Should people who are still healthy move out of the apartment if they can? (Again, if somebody is higher risk, they shouldnt take on this role.) This minimizes the risk to other people in the household. Gather your supplies The fewer trips it’s crucial that you make to stores, the better....

June 18, 2020 · 2 min · 262 words · Stephanie Bennett

That Time When The US Almost Blew Up North Carolina

During the 1950s and 60s, the United States suffered a string of mishaps with nuclear weapons. But a couple of them were close shaves. The Goldsboro incident is one of them. Only five managed to successfully parachute out. Three crew members died in the crash. Photo:Kelly Michals/Flickr On board the B-52 bomber were two 3.8 megaton Mark 39 thermonuclear weapons. As the pilot-less airplane fell, it broke-up midair and the two hydrogen bombs separated from their bays....

June 18, 2020 · 1 min · 158 words · Michael Marks

Track Your Spending with Microsoft's New 'Money' Template for Excel

All you need is Microsofts new Money template. However, there are quite a few caveats that make Microsofts setup potentially less practical than services likeMintorYNAB. For starters, you have to pay Microsoft to use it. And the idea ofpayingmoney tomanagemy money always strikes me as strange, but thats just me. prompt on your sidebar. Provided you downloaded your file from Microsoft directly, pick the option to trust the add-in. Youll next need to connect your financial accounts to Excelhelped along byPlaid....

June 18, 2020 · 1 min · 134 words · Charlotte Moreno

Make Hot Pot in Your Instant Pot

Whether you call it hot pot or steamboat, the Asian cooking method of simmering thinly sliced meat, seafood and a wide variety of vegetables in a pot of broth makes for a fun and delicious familial eating experience. The literal hot pot of broth is placed in the center of the table, and everyone takes turns cooking their food in said broth, then dipping it in various sauces. If you are a seasoned hot pot home cook, you probably have a dedicated hot pot pot and freestanding burner; if you dont, you’ve got the option to use your Instant Pot....

June 17, 2020 · 2 min · 319 words · Mary Howard

OncoMouse: The Mouse That Disrupted Science

His name was OncoMouse. OncoMouses creators scientists Philip Leder and Timothy Stewart, however, had not created a better mouse. On the contrary, it was much worse. The researchers created the mice by injecting known cancer genes into mouse embryos just after fertilization. Mouse models are the foremost research tool for studying human disease and human health. To enhance research, mice are genetically modified to make them more vulnerable to a particular disease....

June 17, 2020 · 2 min · 341 words · Sally Johnson

A Beginner’s Guide to Employee Stock Plans

So youve started a new job and the company offers stock options as part of its benefits package. Maybe you have no idea what that means, or youre not quite sure how to get started. Here are some basics you should know. With either one, the benefit is the same: You profit when the company profits. Obviously, the flip side of that is: if the companydoesntdo so well, your savings can plummet....

June 16, 2020 · 4 min · 746 words · Stephanie Cowan

Dürer's Rhinoceros: A 16th-Century Viral Fake

Five hundred years ago, Europe saw its first rhinoceros in more than a thousand years. The animal was fairly common during Roman times seen in circuses and gladiatorial events. The Sultan refused but to ease tension, gifted him the rhinoceros from his own menagerie. The rhino caused a sensation and attracted crowds of curious onlookers. Many scholars came to examine and admire the beast. Letters describing the fantastic creature were dispatched to correspondents throughout Europe....

June 16, 2020 · 2 min · 277 words · Jasmine Green