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Worst-paying college majors, five years after graduation

Liberal arts majors can make just $38,000 in the first five years after graduation, which is below the national median for all workers.

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    The Moon May Have Never Had a Magnetic Field at All. So What Does This Mean?

    For one thing, it helps us better understand how the moon formed as well as its progression over time.

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    Larry H. Parker, famed LA accident attorney, dies at 75

    Billed as one of the early adopters of TV advertising by lawyers, he made a name for himself, insisting that “We’ll fight for you!”

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    Jordan Peterson Warns Against 'Eliminating the Private Sphere’

    “Our new technology enables a mode of surveillance that is so intense and all-pervading that no one will escape,” Peterson tells lawmakers.

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    The Case Against UNRWA

    THE CASE AGAINST UNRWA How UN schools use our tax money to teach Palestinian children to hate and kill Jews  Posts Videos Social Media Reports UN WATCH LIVE EVENT International Summit for a Future Beyond UNRWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mazb9Iiwiw&a

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    How Muslims and westerners have spread the myth of Jewish-Arab coexistence

    Muslims have long promoted myths about their harmonious relations with Jews that they allege had always prevailed in Arab lands. These myths strongly resemble those elaborated by elites in the American South about relations between whites and blacks. Both

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    Heroic Firefighter Rescues Driver of Semi-Truck Hanging Off Bridge, Says 'I Prayed with Her' - CatholicVote org

    A firefighter who saved the driver of a semi-truck that was dangling off of a bridge over the Ohio River said that he prayed with the driver.

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      Fentanyl Is Killing American Kids. Most Don’t Even Know They’re Taking It. | The Free Press

      Every week, more than a dozen U.S. teenagers lose their lives to fentanyl. James Fishback reports on the unwitting victims—and the parents they’ve left behind.

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      Meet the Tower of London's new ravenmaster: Protecting the kingdom from a dark prophecy | Euronews

      Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

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        In Cyprus Halloumi war, an ex-pilot champions the old ways | Reuters

        On a cold winter evening in a car park in the Cypriot capital Nicosia, queues are already forming before former airline pilot Pantelis Panteli arrives in a small van to sell his produce.

          Miscellaneous | Gardening

          10 Chores That Can’t Wait at the Start of Gardening Season - FineGardening

          Tackling these tasks earlier rather than later will give your garden a head start on the season. Here are the 10 chores that can't wait.

          Miscellaneous | Education

          How Bad Therapy Hijacked Our Nation’s Schools | The Free Press

          Forget the Pledge of Allegiance. Today’s teachers are more likely to start the school day with an ‘emotions check-in.’ Abigail Shrier on the rise of ‘trauma-informed’ education.

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          Media Pretend Laken Riley Murder Suspect Wasn't An Illegal Border Crosser

          There is a pattern of preventable crimes by foreigners who crossed the open border under the Biden administration’s watch.

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          Garden To Do List March

          Wondering what you should do in your garden during the month of March? Check out P. Allen Smith's Garden To Do List for the month.

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          Georgia Board upholds firing of Cobb County teacher over children's book

          Former Cobb County teacher Katie Rinderle was fired after reading a picture book discussing gender fluidity to her fifth grade students.

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          The Possible Origins of 7 Instantly Recognizable Visual Clichés

          Why do we expect bankrupt people to wear barrels, or bank robbers to carry money bags marked with dollar signs? Discover the origins of these odd visual clichés.

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          Elvis Sighting! Here’s What Teenage Girl’s Bedrooms Looked Like in the 1950s

          Pictured here are just a small glimpse into the crazy wide-spread obsession women had for Elvis Presley. These teenage girl’s bedrooms look ...

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          Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (2-20-2024 to 2-23-2024)

          From February 20-23 in Los Angeles, you'll find Comedy Pole at Dynasty Typewriter, a Wellness Wednesday with Self-Help Graphics, a free film screening by Metro Art, Zine Night at The Petersen, Ballots and Beer at Angel City Brewery, a fresh panel discussi

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          They lived inside Disneyland. Their house is still at the park today.

          Owen and Dolly Pope lived full-time at Disneyland from 1955 to 1971, taking care of the park's livestock. Their house is still on the property today.

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          How Do You Observe Judaism In Outer Space?

          When to pray? When is Shabbat? What to do when time and space are not what they are on earth?

          Miscellaneous | Environment/Climate Change

          More Cows Needed to Reverse Climate Change, Experts Say - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

          In a little-noticed presentation on Dec. 9, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, a panel of soil experts presented the case for cows as climate allies.

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          The Angel of the Delta - CatholicVote org

          The story of Margaret Haughery and the Sisters of Charity in New Orleans.

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            Education Crisis: America’s Continuing Battle Against the ‘Act of War’ › American Greatness

            In April 1983, U.S. Secretary of Education Terrell Bell created the National Commission on Excellence in Education, directing it to “examine the quality of…

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            When a Young Hero Dies - Chabad

            There are long lives with little meaning. And there are short lives that never cease to shine.

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            Six Years of Team World Supporter: A Chronicle of Advocacy, Insight, and Growth

            As we mark the sixth anniversary of Team World Supporter (TWS), we embark on a reflective journey, celebrating milestones achieved and envisioning the path ahead. In this op-ed, we'll explore TWS's accomplishments over the past year, spotlighting our init

            Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

            How the Prayers of Thousands of Jewish Children Are Protecting Israel

            An injured Israeli soldier finds and thanks the American girl whose prayer was with him when he got wounded.

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            Maintaining Healthy Garden Soil - FineGardening

            Discover the current state of your garden soil and learn how to nourish it so that you can make sure you are keeping it healthy.

            Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

            The Best Response to Antisemitism

            An open letter to an American Jewish college student.

            Miscellaneous | Environment/Climate Change

            Biden Policy on Natural Gas Exports Destructive | National Review

            The Biden administration's decision to stonewall approval of new liquefied-natural-gas export terminals makes no sense on its own terms, contradicts other policies of the same administration, and harms America’s domestic and foreign interests.

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            Maryland woman loses $17K in SIM card swap scam despite two-factor authentication

            A Maryland woman got an email thanking her for the purchase of a new phone at Verizon. Minutes later, her contact information at Bank of America had changed....

              Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

              If Your Synagogue Is A Temple To Leftism, It’s Time To Go

              <p>College campuses across the country were erupting in Jew-hating outbursts, and parents were rightly worried about their Jewish college-aged kids caught up in the frenzy of hate. On Facebook, a group called Mothers Against College Antisemitism (M.A.C.A.

              Miscellaneous | Helpful Household Ideas

              This “12-Step Cleaning Plan” Will Make Your Bathroom Sparkle

              Read more about this bathroom cleaning plan that lays out the best methods for getting this spot sparkling clean.

              Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

              New Report Reveals Global Landscape Of Holocaust Survivors

              According to the report, 48.7 percent of the total survivor population, totaling approximately 119,300 individuals, currently reside in Israel

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              Electric Vehicle Fire

              SMFR Responds to Electric Vehicle Fire Inside a Garage At 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, residents inside a home on S. Mobile St. in Centennial he...

                Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (1-16-2024 to 1-19-2024)

                From January 16-19 in L.A., you'll find free botanical garden Tuesdays, Kate Berlant's one-woman show at the Pasadena Playhouse, new exhibitions at L.A. Louver, Locals' Night at the Santa Monica Pier, All Space Considered at Griffith Observatory, the Cat

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                Everything You Want to Know About Bicycle Gears and How They Work

                Test editor Dan Chabanov breaks down the history, types of bicycle gear systems, how they work, and how to use them on your rides.

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                U.S. court rules Madrid museum can keep painting stolen by Nazis

                The 9th U.S circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Madrid museum does not have to return a painting stolen by Nazis to the family of the original owner. The p...

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                  The 9 Best Places to See the Northern Lights

                  Our aurora-chasing author knows just where to head. Here are the destinations expected to put on the show of a lifetime this year.

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                  Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film

                  Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.

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                  Addressing equity and ethics in artificial intelligence

                  Algorithms and humans both contribute to bias in AI, but AI may also hold the power to correct or reverse inequities among humans.

                  Miscellaneous | Jewish Life

                  What Is 770 Eastern Parkway? - What to Know About Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn

                  With its distinctive three gables, the red-brick synagogue at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, N.Y., is one of the most iconic Jewish buildings in the world. Today, replicas of the synagogue, known simply as “770,” can be found in Israel and Italy, California and Melbourne.

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                  How many times must you fold a paper to reach the Moon? - Big Think

                  Each time you fold a piece of paper, you double the paper's thickness. It doesn't take all that long to even reach the Moon.

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                  What To Say To Get Your Bills Lowered

                  In this week’s My Two Cents, the Cut’s financial advice columnist Charlotte Cowles gets advice from experts about how to lower your bills, from medical expenses to credit card fees.

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                  Vatican ‘Press Release’ Tries to Contain Global Rejection of Fiducia Supplicans - CatholicVote org

                  In what the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) described as a “press release,” the Vatican’s top teaching office issued a long "clarifying" statement in response to the worldwide pushback against its document Fiducia supplicans.

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles (1-5-2024 to 1-7-2024)

                    From January 5 to 7 in Los Angeles, you'll find a free Friday afternoon at Norton Simon Museum, a David Bowie's Birthday Roller Disco, the Oshogatsu Festival in Little Tokyo, The Everybody Experience in Venice, Hand Habits at Central Library, and more.

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                    Do Everything Faster With These Keyboard Tricks

                    Wanna see me cut and paste a large block of text without formatting? Wanna see me do it again?

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                    A Big List of Things To Do This January in L.A. (2024)

                    New month. New year. Lots to do. This January 2024 in Los Angeles, you’ll find the Oshogatsu Festival in Little…

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                    7 Countries Where You Can Get a Passport Through Ancestry

                    Your parents, grandparents, or distant relatives could be your ticket to dual citizenship.

                    Miscellaneous | Religion & Spirituality

                    Importance of Integrating Spiritual, Existential, Religious, and Theological Components in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapie

                    This Special Communication argues for the integration of spiritual, existential, religious, and theological components within psychedelic-assisted therapy based on the prevalence and importance of relevant experiences in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do For New Year's Eve Weekend in L.A. (12-29-2023 to 12-31-2023)

                    As we close out the year that was, the list of New Year's Eve events around Los Angeles includes fireworks in Marina del Rey, a massive block party at Grand Park, Tomorrow! at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Soul Grain at Common Space, No Cover NYE at A

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                    A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore | Poetry Foundation

                    'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                    Why Add a Light Each Night of Chanukah?

                    The Talmud gives two reasons: to indicate the night and because we always ascend rather than descend.

                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                    How to Light the Menorah - Chabad

                    Breeze through the Chanukah Menorah lighting with a step by step guide on everything from which menorah is kosher to how to arrange and light your own menorah.

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                    Long Lost Disneyland Landmark Rediscovered

                    The Monsanto House of the Future lasted from 1957 to 1967 at Tomorrowland in Disneyland, but you can see it again this weekend.

                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                    Thanksgiving Meets Chanukah - . . . and they find they have a lot in common.

                    Hi, America, I’m Thanksgiving. And I’m also Chanukah. Hold my hand. Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now say, “Thank G‑d, we’re free.” Doesn’t that feel good?

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in L.A. (11-23-2023 to 11-26-2023)

                    This November 23-26 in Los Angeles, you'll find the 2023 Jazz at LACMA finale, the Nutcracker Suite, Holiday Road in Calabasas, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Los Feliz Holiday Market, Blitzen's Bar, Santa's Grand Arrival, and more.

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                    Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

                    Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles (11-6-2023 to 11-10-2023)

                    This week in Los Angeles, from November 6-10, you'll find the California Festival at Disney Concert Hall, a Literary Death Match in WeHo, Technotitlan at The Hammer, Astra Lumina at South Coast Botanic Garden, the Comedy Patio at Grand Central Market, The

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (10-27-2023 to 10-29-2023)

                    From October 27-29 in L.A., check out Metro's "Celebrating Connections" at Historic Broadway Station, a Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party, the L.A. Archives Bazaar, Revenge Of's Comic Creators Block Party, Boonion Station at Union Station, Día y Noche de l

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                    8 Everyday Things That Are Much Older Than You Think

                    Condoms, 3D movies, the name Tiffany ... All of these things have been around a lot longer than you might think. In this episode of The List Show, we're breaking down our favorite deceptively old things, from synchronized swimming to Juicy Fruit gum.

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (10-2-2023 to 10-6-2023)

                    This October 2-6 in Los Angeles, catch a Sketch Party at Benny Boy, The Benson Movie Interruption at Dynasty Typewriter, free rides on Metro for Clean Air Day, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in Culver City, Carved at Descanso Gardens, a Dumplings & Beer Fest in

                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                    13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know

                    Sukkot is a weeklong festival celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the lulav and etrog and joyous feasting.

                    Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

                    Things To Do in Los Angeles This Week (9-25-2023 to 9-29-2023)

                    This September 25-29 in Los Angeles, catch Poetry Under the Stars at Fowler Museum, What is the State of Surveillance? at Zócalo Public Square, 75-cent pancakes at Norms, Shaqtoberfest at The Queen Mary, Boney Island at Natural History Museum, a sunset da

                    Miscellaneous | Judaism

                    Yom Kippur: What Is Kol Nidre?

                    Kol Nidre is the opening prayer of the holiest day of the year. But is it even a prayer? What is its purpose and meaning?

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                    5:01 and Done: No One Wants to Schmooze After Work

                    Office happy hours, client dinners and other after-hours work gatherings lose their luster as more people feel the pull of home.

                    Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom

                    What Can the Hebrew Word for “Parenting” Teach You?

                    The Latin word parente, the origin of the English word parent, means to bring forth, to give birth, or to produce, highlighting the physical role parents play in the creation of a child.

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                    How Long Can You Drive After Your Car’s Gas Light Comes On?

                    Just how many miles can you drive once your car alerts you that you're running out of gas? The answer might surprise you.

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                    “ FOLLOW THE SUN TO ISRAEL ” 1958 EL AL AIRLINES ISRAEL TRAVELOGUE TEL AVIV EILAT 67684

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                    Photographer Spent Eight Years Capturing Life on the Gritty New York Subway in the 1970s and 1980s

                    Willy Spiller spent 8 years photographing the NYC subway in the 1970s and 1980s, now his work is being republished in a new edition of "Hell on Wheels".

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                    6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math

                    Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.

                    Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like

                    Is ‘Tipflation’ Causing a Tipping Backlash?

                    “Tipflation”—aka the increase in the percentage people are expected to tip (and the places that ask)—is on the rise. An etiquette expert shares how to navigate the controversial landscape, from when and where to tip, and how much.

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                    British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

                    First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).

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                    Shane, The Classic Western, Goes Woke

                    I was looking forward to the Guthrie Theater’s last performance of the season, a theatrical adaption of the novel Shane. I read and studied Jack Schaefer’s...

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                    10 Smart Car Accessories That Will Help You Upgrade Your Old Car

                    Want to upgrade your ride without dropping a small fortune on a new one? With these affordable smart car accessories, you can.

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                    Best Way to Clean a Burnt Pan | The Kitchn

                    Find out which among the five methods used for cleaning burnt-on messes off pots and pans is the most effective.

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                    Dream Job Alert: You Could Earn Over $100,000 as a 'Pizza Influencer'

                    The Slice app needs a pizza expert to oversee their social media presence. You must love pizza.

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                    3 Pieces of Advice for Selling Guitar Gear Online

                    Online marketplaces sometimes feel like both the wild, wild west and oppressive regimes all at once.

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                    Camping Trailer: On The Trail

                    From DIY haulers to fully equipped living rooms on wheels, the birth of the camping trailer gives us a unique look at American history.

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                    'Perfectly Preserved' Glassware Recovered From 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck

                    The Roman vessel may have sunk while transporting glass from the Middle East to France

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                    10 Landmarks You Didn't Know Existed In Pasadena

                    Beyond the most famous attractions in Pasadena are some of the city's lesser-known highlights. These are among the best landmarks in Pasadena to see!

                    Miscellaneous | Products

                    The Best New Groceries of July 2023 | The Kitchn

                    We tried dozens of new groceries hitting shelves this month, including a fresh lineup of buns, patties, ice cream sandos, and more. These are the 9 we’re most excited about.

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                    Someone Built a Community of Tiny Luxury Homes in Tampa. Here’s a Look Inside the Priciest Unit.

                    At $249,550, the ultra-luxe N1 mobile home at Florida's new Escape Tampa Bay the Oaks is the community's last and most expensive model for sale.

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                    10 Best LinkedIn Profile Tips to Amplify Your Presence in 2023

                    Amplify your presence with our comprehensive LinkedIn profile guide. Stand out with these practical, action-driven tips.

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                    This Simple Trick for Slicing Clingstone Peaches Really Works | The Kitchn

                    Clingstone fruit like peaches and plums can be trickly to pit and slice without causing a mess. This simple method helps the fruit separate from the pit, resulting in nice, clean slices.

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                    Best Bottled Salad Dressings — Ranch, Italian, Caesar, Balsamic Dressings to Buy | The Kitchn

                    We tried as many bottled salad dressings as we could get our hands on in the grocery store including Balsamic, Blue Cheese, Caesar, French, Fruity, Greek, Italian, Honey Mustard, Ranch, and Thousand Island. Here are the winners in every category.

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                    Can You Use a Cast Iron Skillet on a Glass Top Stove? Yes. Here's How. | The Kitchn

                    Everything you need to know about cooking with cast iron on a glass top stove, including cleaning tips.

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                    Use Plain Yogurt to Clean Tarnished Copper | The Kitchn

                    Plain yogurt contains lactic acid, which eats away at the tarnish on copper and restores that beautiful shine. Here's what to do.