I'm Vlogger and Actor Anna Akana, and This Is How I Work

YouTube stars can actually be really good people! We talked to her about building a career out of comedy, acting, and YouTube videos. I started off in stand-up comedy when I was 19. I started off in stand-up comedy when I was 19. Take us through a recent workday. I typically wake up at 6:30 a.m. I reserve my dinners to meet up with friends and catch up. What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?...

February 28, 2018 · 3 min · 451 words · Tom Mccarty

What Fitness Professionals Wish You Knew

Plus, its always nice to be nice and make things easier for your instructors. Weasked several fitness professionals what they wish their clients knewgoing in and this is what they said. So many people dont know what theyre doing, and they have no idea this is the case. Others know enough to see decent progress, but they could be doing better. A personal trainer can at least jump start a beginners knowledge and give them resources to move forward....

February 28, 2018 · 4 min · 805 words · Laurie Gaines

What Parents Need to Know About Juuling

Among teens, e-cigarettes aremore popular than traditional cigarettes, and the Juul brand is currently king. School administrators are trying to crack down on juuling. One Miami counselorconfiscatestwo Juuls per week. A district in Pennsylvania hasbanned actual flash driveson campuses in an attempt to get rid of the confusion. A principal in D.C. felt the Juul problem was becoming so bad that hetook doors offthe bathroom stalls. The Juul consists of a long, slim vaporizer and disposable pods of nicotine juice....

February 28, 2018 · 3 min · 453 words · Timothy Williams

What Those Cornell Pizza Studies Teach Us About Bad Science

More of his work has been investigated since then, and is looking fishier and fishier. Before we get into specifics, an important note: Science still works. Bad studies are out there, and people can misunderstand or misreport good studies, too. (Anyone who reads ourDose of Realityposts has figured that out.) The real world is a mix of both. So, dont lose faith! But do stay skeptical. Lets say you want to know whether people prefer cake or pie....

February 28, 2018 · 2 min · 390 words · Donna Richmond

Wojtek: The Bear That Drank Beer And Went to War

One of his duties was to check crew manifests and speak with freshly arrived soldiers. Brown consulted the document in his hand once again. Sure, there was a soldier named Wojtek. Inside was a full-grown Syrian brown bear. This, the colonel explained, was Corporal Wojtek. A monument to Wojtek in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Wojtek means happy warrior. Wojtek grew fast and before long took to drinking beer, which became his favorite drink....

February 28, 2018 · 2 min · 320 words · Crystal Joseph

Bir Tawil: The Land No Country Wants

It is one of the last unclaimed land on earth. Neither country wants it, and it is easy to see why. The region is mostly sand and rock, with no roads or permanent inhabitants or natural resources. Claiming this region would contribute nothing to either countrys economy. But thats only half the story. In reality, British had full control over Sudan since Egypt was merely a protectorate of Britain. So they drew up a new boundary....

February 26, 2018 · 1 min · 158 words · Christopher Moore

How to Fight 'Chill Girl' Teen Culture

Girls then feel huge pressure to hide any distress that comes from these impossible expectations. After all, everyoneelseis effortlessly succeeding. But parents shouldnt despairshe offers several valuable tips for combatting your kids stressful, chill girl culture. Simmons calls this the why is my life so shitty and everyone elses so awesome? For kids already prone to anxiety or depression, these scrolling sessions can be brutal. Two, she points out to them that others successes arent their failures....

February 26, 2018 · 2 min · 288 words · Taylor Carter

Why 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Is the Best Type of Screen Time

This weekend, I binge-watchedMister Rogers Neighborhood. (I live to party, I know.) The beloved childrens show starring Fred Rogers and his many zip-up sweaters (made by his mom!) Not the things that hide you. Surprisingly, she did. Thats Prince Wednesdays house! Thats where Lady Elaine lives! ), but she liked it, and we watched one episode after another. As an adult, I had forgotten how remarkably slow the show was....

February 26, 2018 · 2 min · 279 words · Lynn Potter

The Delicate Art of Cobweb Paintings

that become trapped and entangled in the web. After carefully cleaning the webs, they are stretched over a cardboard to form a thin canvas. Over this canvas a coat of diluted milk is applied to add strength. The canvas is now ready to paint, but it is still extremely fragile. Even a gentle poke of a finger can completely destroy a cobweb painting. Artists used a variety of opaque watercolors to create the paintings....

February 24, 2018 · 1 min · 207 words · Heather Beck

How Lifehacker's Remote Staffers Work

Heres a peek at workspaces and routines from Claire, Michelle, Patrick, and myself. (Sometimes I need to cook something in the morning, but this is rare.) This usually involves going to the grocery store, sometimes more than once, because I forget things. My only real variation from this is Thursday nights, when I work on my casserole or sous-vide projects. I usually have a friend come over to help me eat whatever Im making....

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 317 words · Brenda Frazier

How to Fight Isolation When You Work From Home

Order in lunch, fire up Slack, and plan your afternoon shower. ItsWork From Home Week! At home, theres … nobody. Too many days of confinement and you forget how topeople. Fellow remote employees and freelancers tell me they must actively fight isolation while working from home. Here are some ways to do it (and not all of them involve putting on real pants). Work at a cafe.Even doing so once a week can give you a boost....

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 285 words · Jacob Henderson

Tell Your Boss Your Five-Year Plan

Plus, your employer will likely want to see that you are ambitious and working toward a goal. Here are some tips. To figure it out, Amy Gallo outlines the following steps in theHarvard Business Review. Ask yourself, What are my values? What are my goals What am I willing to do to get there? Considerperforming a life auditto get a clear view of what you want to accomplish. Admit it if you dont know:Its ok if you dont know exactly what you want yet....

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 328 words · Brandon Price

The Best Amsterdam Tips From Our Readers

BRX Wayneon where to stay: Dont take a hotel right in the centre. This area is way too overlooked in favour of the centre, that should change. Since those cater to locals instead of tourists, the quality is higher, and prices are lower. A personal recommendation is Kashmir Lounge, which has decent DJs and a relaxed vibe. The people who work there are fun and helpful. (No joke.) Amg91on theNEMO Science Museum:...

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 406 words · Carl Collins