Author: Brinay Prince

Things You’re Washing Way Too Often

It’s no surprise that many homeowners don’t wash certain items often enough, but what about the things they wash too frequently?

According to cleaning experts, bath towels are the number one item people tend to over wash—they only need cleaning after three or four uses. Bed sheets should be washed every two weeks instead of weekly, and denim only needs to be washed after five to ten wears since it’s designed to break in and fade over time. Pillows should be…

Habits Fast Food Workers Don’t Want You to Do

While it might seem like no big deal to you, it can definitely annoy fast food workers.

Sometimes, people get annoyed by the smallest things, and for fast food workers, it’s no different. Reader’s Digest compiled a list of habits that may seem harmless but can actually frustrate fast food employees. Some include paying with exact change, covering the bill for the car behind you, offering a tip they can’t accept, opening every to-go bag to double-check…

How to Apply Debate Strategy to Everyday Arguments

Because when it comes to arguing, everyone wants to be right.

Professional debaters are giving advice on how to apply debate strategies to everyday disagreements. Some of their top tips include finding common ground, using “I” statements instead of accusatory “you” statements, staying open to changing your mind, and separating facts from interpretations. They also say the most important thing you can do is shift your goal from “winning” the argument…

Boston’s Skinny House Built Out of Spite

The 10-foot-wide Boston home is rumored to have been built out of spite and sold for $1.25 million in 2021.

A skinny house in Boston is going viral, not just because of its unusual size, but for the story behind its construction. According to local legends, the 10-foot-wide home was built in the mid 1800s due to a feud between two brothers. After discovering his sibling had claimed most of their shared land, one brother constructed the slim house out…

“Emotional Showers” Are the Latest Wellness Trend

Luxury spas are adding them to their spa menus.

Sometimes a good shower can make anyone feel better, and spas are taking note by adding emotional showers to their spa menus. The showers offer unique features like colored lights, synchronized water pressures, and temperature controls to enhance the experience. The goal is to create an emotional state that can increase blood circulation and boost the immune system. Different colors…

Items You Should Never Put on Your Bed

These five items are placed on beds the most often.

It’s easy to just throw things on your bed at the end of a hard day, but according to a new survey, many everyday items shouldn’t be touching your bed. Starting with your phone, which you touch close to a hundred times a day and can carry lots of germs. Next are worn clothes, for obvious reasons. Then, books or…