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The Atlantic

Revocable Trusts: The Most Common Trusts in Estate Planning

Revocable trusts allow the trust maker complete control over the assets and can be quite efficient when it comes to capital gains and income taxes.

Mental Floss

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List

From a 175-year-old farmhouse to a luxury lodge on the Grand Canyon, these are the most historic places to stay in eight national park properties.

Kiplinger

How to Choose Your Trustee or Executor of Your Will

Above all, you should choose someone you trust, keeping in mind that acting as a trustee or executor can be a complex, thankless and sometimes long-term job.

The Kitchn

How to Make Baked Potatoes Fluffy and Crispy

The secret to better baked potatoes? Cook them like the British do.

Inverse

One Sci-Fi Movie Series Invented Star Wars, Captain America, and Everything Else

George Lucas owes nearly everything to Buster Crabbe.

MEL Magazine

An Oral History of Whac-a-Mole

The surprisingly contentious story of the beloved family game about bludgeoning small rodents.

Literary Hub

14 Classic Works of Literature Hated By Famous Authors

“I got a little bored after a time. I mean, the road seemed to be awfully long.”

Popular Science

It’s Possible to Get Too Much Sleep, But Don’t Let That Keep You Up at Night

But you should probably be more worried about not getting enough.

CityLab

What a Beautiful Bus Stop Can Do

Stations and shelters for bus riders don’t get much design attention from architects. A new study argues that quality aesthetics and amenities pay off for transit operators.

The Drive

How to Change Your Own Oil

Basic? Yes. Necessary? Also yes. Instagramable moments? You know it.

Mental Floss

When ‘Woody Wagons’ Ruled the Road

Cars with wood panels used to be a luxury ride, with only the wealthy opting in.

Bloomberg Businessweek

The Surprisingly Lucrative Business of Recycled E-Waste

In Nigeria and elsewhere, entrepreneurs are making money by dismantling electronics—and sending valuable metals back to the developed world.

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Pocket Collections

The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics

From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.

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Literary Hub

Is It Time to Move On From Dr. Seuss?

Jess deCourcy considers the staying power of Green Eggs and Ham.

The Guardian

Take Away Our Language and We Will Forget Who We Are: Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o and the Language of Conquest

The late Kenyan novelist and activist believed erasing language was the most lasting weapon of oppression.

BBC

Should We All Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?

Vitamin supplements can be an efficient way to add vitamins lacking in our diet. But they're not a silver bullet.

Texas Monthly

Arch Manning Is the Anointed One. Can He Survive the Hype?

Pundits are touting him for the Heisman. UT fans are expecting the world. What do those other famous quarterbacks in Arch’s family make of the hullabaloo? Funny you should ask.

BBC

The Lost Art of Hitchhiking: What We Can Still Learn From Travel’s Most Radical Mode?

Long dismissed as dangerous, hitchhiking is being rediscovered by a new generation of travellers seeking connection, adventure and a low-carbon way to see the world.

The 19th

She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life.

Service members battling eating disorders may not receive the help they need as the military pushes a "warrior ethos" and "lethality."

Food & Wine

Cornish Hens Made Dinner Feel Fancy — So Why Did We Stop Serving Them?

These mini chickens rose to fame in the 1970s. Now they’re poised for a comeback.

Slate

Rise of the “Marinade Truthers”

Put down those Ziploc bags!

8 Bedroom Décor Mistakes That Make It Hard to Relax

Bedrooms are meant to be relaxing—but these décor mistakes will make them feel cluttered and unrefined.

USA TODAY

Alyson Stoner Book Reveals Stalkers, Rehab, Dark Side of Child Fame

Child stars are speaking out about the not-so-glamorous and sometimes abusive conditions they faced under the spotlight, and Disney alum Alyson Stoner is the latest to share their story.

Kiplinger

How to Break Free From the ‘One More Year’ Trap and Actually Retire

Despite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot leave their jobs.

Business Insider

My French-Born Husband Taught Me the Real Way to Experience France — Slow, Immersive, and Away From Big Cities

My visits to France have changed dramatically since marrying into a French family. Now I know how to experience the best the country has to offer.

CBS News

How a Nonprofit Is Helping the Un- and Underemployed Fill Open Manufacturing Jobs

The Ohio-based nonprofit Magnet helped 56-year-old Mary Lamar find work after serving a 3.5-year prison sentence.

Dwell

“Freedom Cities” Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis

And with President Trump’s proposed plan to build 10 brand-new cities on federally-owned land, democracy itself is also at stake.

Quanta Magazine

What Does It Mean to Be Thirsty?

The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst.

Slate

It Was the ChatGPT of the 2000s. It Was Hugely Popular. Too Few Remember It Now.

SmarterChild taught a generation how to talk to machines.

ESPN

MLB Rank 2025 Update: What Did We Get Right -- and Very Wrong?

Who is still too low in our update? Who did we miss in our initial list? Our best -- and worst -- rankings revisited.

Real Simple

Hair Minimalism Is Trending—Here Are 7 Hair Care Steps You Can Actually Skip

As hair minimalism takes off, more people are recognizing that not every product or step in your hair care routine is essential. Here’s what you can confidently skip without sacrificing great-looking hair.