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s Life hacks are quick, relatively easy, and usually fun things that save a bit of time or make your life a little easier. Try some simple hacks when you’re cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, or even just relaxing on the beach. You can find endless lists of life hacks online, but always use your best judgment as to whether a hack is both useful and safe. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Cooking and Food Prep Hacks Lay a wooden spoon over the top of a pot to prevent a boil-over. The foaming bubbles created by boiling water are filled with steam....

 This wasn't on my "to sew" list for January. It wasn't even on my "Historical projects I hope to get around to in 2021" list. No, this was on my "to make" list back in 2016. And, when I didn't get around to it then I kind of forgot about, only to be reminded every now and then whenever I'd come across the fabric in my stash. Often this fabric tempted me to use it for another project, but I'd always put it back on the shelf saying "No. You're destined to be a 1790's open robe and a 1790's...

Left image via Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com, right image via Shutterstock Louis Vuitton has landed itself in hot water for one of its latest menswear designs, called the Jamaican Stripe Jumper. First spotted by Twitter user @pam_boy, the sweater, which retails for £995 (US$1,366), features three stripes in green, yellow, and red. According to the description, the pullover “channels the collection’s Jamaican Parade theme, with a striped design inspired by the Caribbean island’s national flag.” The flag, on the other hand, is colored in green, black, and yellow. “I cannot stress enough how important it is to implement diversity as...

s Image via Kim Anami A music video, titled Kung Fu Vagina, which is packed with stereotypes about East Asian people, has caused controversy online. Kim Anami, a self-proclaimed “holistic sex and relationship expert,” released the video to promote the use of jade eggs in vagina weightlifting. Viewers are greeted with the opening titles of the song in the dated “wonton font,” a typeface that resembles brush strokes used in Chinese characters to indicate “orientalness.” Anami, a Caucasian woman, then shows up with Asian and Black women, who appear to be her “sidekicks.” She is seen walking towards the camera...

So if you’re reading this article, I’m going to assume you want to learn how to dress well. You don’t want to dress too young or trendy, but not too formal, either. You want to dress sharp (but still casual), and you want it to be effortless. I hear ya. Most of us guys just want to dress well, not dress up. You want to look well put together, but still feel comfortable. You want an outfit that’s a step or two above the standard jeans-and-tee look… something you can wear to run a few errands, grab a drink with...