I’ve worked some unpleasant jobs before. Boring, endless jobs where I’d think, I’d give anything to get out of here. Even for a few hours to escape the interminable boredom of hourly employment. Three MTA workers actually did something with those feelings, converting a storeroom beneath Grand Central Station into a “man-cave.” The room, which …
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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the CDC website the past week, you might have a mild case of whiplash. They’ve changed their stance on how COVID transmits, which may or may not be airborne. It’s also hard to figure out if it’s safe to fly. A new Washington Post article investigates the CDC …
File this under, reasons I wish I went into finance. Stan the T-Rex just went up for auction at Christie’s in New York. He’s one of the most intact dinosaur skeletons ever discovered, and his bones tell an exciting story about his life. There are puncture holes in his skull. And 65-million years ago, there …
Big game hunting brings out passionate opinions in people. But both sides of the issue can agree that wounding an animal and leaving it to suffer is the least ideal outcome of a hunt. Not only are they injured and vulnerable, but you leave them with time to plot their revenge. At least, that’s what …
The world’s getting smaller, but it’s also getting more dangerous. Even the United States, a relatively safe place for domestic and international travelers, succumbed to civil unrest, contagious disease, and natural disasters in 2020. Despite historically low prices on plane tickets, think twice before packing your bag and exploring these countries. They’re considered the most …
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Labor Day is next week, meaning it’s now fall, meaning it’s the spooky season! Although, this year’s been chock full of horrors right from the start. But now we can all pretend to be scared about things that won’t phase us at all. Ghosts? Poltergeists? Angry, unmasked Karens are the only thing making anyone’s blood …
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Tiny home living is becoming more popular by the day for several reasons. Many people move into tiny homes out of necessity or to save money, but a handful of people make the move to improve their quality of life. When you look at the different types of tiny homes, it’s not hard to see …
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I’ve never lived somewhere with an HOA, but I’ve watched enough situational comedy TV to know you want to be on their good side. Interviews with co-op boards in New York can be fraught encounters. You need to come across as boring, quiet, and filthy with money. If you’re lucky enough to find a place …
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Are you getting ready for the second-wave double whammy of coronavirus and the flu this fall? Maybe you’re starting to feel a little disquieted in your urban center? Or, you’re just ready for a change of scenery and zip code? Maybe it’s time to head to a small town. If there’s one thing Netflix romcoms …
Now five months into quarantine and social distancing in America, and we’re all a little starved for social interaction. At this point, I think we’re all sick of Zoom happy hours, Zoom first dates, Zoom classes–just Zoom. It’s been months since we could strike up a conversation with someone new. It’s awkward trying to maintain …