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The Most Devastating TV Show Endings Of All Time By Brent Furdyk/April 22, 2021 10:06 am EST Crafting satisfying TV show endings has always been a challenging feat. “Seinfeld,” for example, remains one of the most popular and acclaimed comedies in TV history, yet the show’s controversial finale continues to be universally loathed; USA Today summed up the feelings of many viewers when trashing the swan-song episode as a “slow, smug exercise in self-congratulation....

The Property Brothers’ Birth Story Has A Surprising Twist Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Rachel Dillin/April 26, 2021 9:43 pm EST You probably think you know everything about twins Drew and Jonathan Scott. The Canadian brothers rose to popularity through their hit HGTV home makeover show “Property Brothers,” which is in its 14th season. They take drab, outdated houses and work with property owners to create a gorgeous dream home, and it often seems like they work miracles, but they actually accomplish it through a lot of hard work....

The Real Reason Adele Was Estranged From Her Father Sascha Steinbach/Getty Images By Jenna Cartusciello/May 11, 2021 10:40 am EST Adele’s biological father, Mark Evans, died on May 11 from bowel cancer at just 57 years old, per The Sun. According to Good To, Evans had the disease for eight years, having announced his diagnosis in 2013. He and Adele were estranged for many years. Though The Sun reports that a few sources have said Adele is upset by the news, the world-renowned singer has not made any public statements or written anything on social media....

The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Buy Sunscreen At Dollar General Shutterstock By Hope Campbell/May 17, 2021 4:58 pm EST Summer, sun, and fun all seem to go hand in hand. When beach and pool weather arrives, people the world over look forward to the outdoors and fresh air, but also know how important sunscreen is. You may be tempted to stock up on inexpensive sunscreen by making a Dollar General run, but experts agree the dollar store is not the best place to buy this all-important product....

Yaya DaCosta is proud of being Afro-Latina Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images DaCosta comes from a family of activists. Her father was an organizer with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the 60s. Dacosta, herself, spent her high school summers working for Greenpeace because she “wanted to save the whales” (via NBC Latino). Her background was immediately apparent on ANTM, where she was unapologetically Afro-Latina in the face of an industry that has historically excluded people of color (via The Washington Post)....

This Is Why It’s So Important To Take Care Of Your Vagus Nerve Shutterstock By Paige McBride/March 30, 2021 2:11 pm EST While countless healing modalities continue to pop up, all promising to mitigate feelings of anxiety and improve your mental health, there is one area of the body that is pivotal in nearly all of its functions. Currently, many mental health researchers have started to share the influence of the nervous system and the role that it plays in feeling your best....

How to completely clean out your dryer lint Shutterstock A lint trap is a great first line of defense for catching lint, but it doesn’t capture everything. There are tiny gaps around the edges on your lint trap that lint can get caught in (via Family Handyman). This can become a problem when those pieces of lint fall into the cabinet of the dryer and get caught in the exhaust vent, restricting airflow....

Can Snake Bite Piercings Damage Your Teeth? Shutterstock By Melanie Curry/May 23, 2021 6:15 pm EST Piercings, tattoos, any cosmetic wound to your body have the potential to cause serious effects. After all, they are, well, wounds. And, wounds, while healing, can become inflamed, irritated, etc. That said, when deciding to ink or pierce your body, knowing the side effects of these cosmetic procedures are important. For snake bite piercings, specifically, it’s important to know every potential effect as this piercing has a high potential of damaging your teeth, per Healthline....

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry give their side of the story Handout/Getty Images During the interview, Meghan Markle also wanted to clear up rumors that had been reported in the press that she said weren’t true. The tabloids circulated stories that she made her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, cry over bridesmaid dresses for the wedding (via People). The actress explained that the opposite was true, and it was Middleton that left Markle in tears....

Here’s How Much Tim McGraw Is Really Worth Shutterstock By Preston Smith/June 7, 2021 4:54 pm EST You can’t talk about country music without discussing Tim McGraw. No matter how many new names enter the scene, McGraw remains a timeless country music legend, with hit songs that date back decades. He’s even been married to Faith Hill, another country music legend, for over 20 years, which, frankly, is cute and impressive....

The amount that YouTube stars make per video may shock you Shutterstock The truth surrounding brand deals is that creators can make varying amounts of money from them. Also called influencer marketing, brand deals on YouTube are typically more expensive than ones on Instagram because of the level of attention that can be given to them (via DigitalMarketing.org). For example, DigitalMarketing.org explained that one rule of thumb is that companies often pay creators $2,000 for every 100,000 subscribers they have on their channel....

How The Full Moon On April 26 Will Affect Zodiac Earth Signs Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 22, 2021 3:32 pm EST Anyone who’s even a casual follower of astrology or regular horoscope reader, who perhaps spends a few minutes wondering how these vague platitudes might apply to their day, is probably aware that the season of Scorpio occurs in late fall. In fact, anyone with a Halloween birthday, appropriately enough, would be born under this mysterious and slightly spooky sign....

Inside Queen Elizabeth’s Relationship With The Obamas Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/May 13, 2021 12:36 pm EST Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning living monarch, has met more than her share of world leaders in her time. While as a constitutional monarch she may not wield much political power, as the royal family website explains, the queen “plays a vital role in UK diplomacy, supporting the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at home and abroad....

The queen ‘captivated’ Winston Churchill Brian Seed/Getty Images Fate brought Winston Churchill and Princess Elizabeth together after World War II. While Churchill’s party had been defeated by its rival Labour Party after the war, Churchill returned to power as prime minister in 1951. Months later, in February 1952, Churchill’s friend King George VI was dead, and the young princess was set to become the new monarch. She was crowned more than a year later in June 1953 (via History)....

Rob Kardashian is feeling more confident Instagram As mentioned, the majority of Rob Kardashian’s Instagram feed is made up of his daughter, Dream Kardashian, born to Rob and Blac Chyna in 2016. Us Weekly reported that Rob recently reached a custody agreement with Chyna, which surely added to his happiness, since this seems to finally be putting an end to their custody battle. Through it all, it has been evident how happy Rob is being a father....

Rory McIlroy’s Net Worth: The Golfer Is Worth Even More Than You Think Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images By Angela Andaloro/May 17, 2021 1:15 am EST Rory McIlroy is one of the biggest names in golf by far. At 32 years old, he’s amassed 18 wins on the PGA tour, including four major championship victories, per Golf.com. He’s made history as one of three players to win four majors by the age of 25, alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods (via FiveThirtyEight)....

The Real Reason So Many Mall Department Stores Are Closing Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 27, 2021 10:25 pm EST As vaccination rates rise, and infection rates fall, many of us may be aching to go outside and pick up where we left off more than a year ago. Yet, as businesses start to reopen, we may discover that the world that we’re returning to isn’t exactly the same world as the one we left behind — and this is especially true of our favorite malls and their anchor department stores....

The Real Side Effects Of Transcendental Meditation Shutterstock By Adam England/May 10, 2021 11:59 am EST Famous figures who are known to have practiced transcendental meditation are as varied as Jennifer Aniston, Kendall Jenner, Oprah Winfrey, and Jerry Seinfeld — and with so many celebs giving it a go (per Maharishi School), it must be doing something good, right? Transcendental meditation, or TM, is meant to help you learn to relax and concentrate, while at the same time avoiding distracting thoughts....

The Truth About Doja Cat’s Latest Collaboration With The Weeknd Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/May 24, 2021 2:04 pm EST This has truly been the age of Doja Cat. It seems like everywhere we go, the musical sensation is there; whether that’s on our Spotify playlists, while scrolling through TikTok, or performing on the stage of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, as she did on May 23, 2021. Doja Cat’s evening got even better when she took home an impressive arm-full of awards with her, including Top New Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album for Hot Pink and Top R&B Song for “Say So,” via E!...

The Truth About Emily Ratajkowski’s Skincare Routine Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/June 14, 2021 3:27 pm EST A lot has changed since multi-talented Emily Ratajkowski starred in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video. The controversial video racked up almost 745 million views on YouTube and Emrata’s dancing launched the breakout star’s massive career. She quickly transformed and began gracing the covers of some of the hottest magazines and was named Esquire’s 2013 “Woman of the Year” (via Best Life)....