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Here’s Why We Put Out Jack-O’-Lanterns On Halloween Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Jackie Manno/Sept. 23, 2021 5:06 pm EST Now that spooky season (and pumpkin season) is finally here, you might start seeing lots of Halloween candy in the stores and Halloween decorations floating around on many people’s porches and yards. So many choices — witches, ghosts, bats, candy corn, but most importantly, the prolific jack-o’-lantern. In the present day, these fun decorations are typically a smiling face with triangle features carved in a pumpkin (although less traditional versions feature other creative designs in other root vegetables; check out Ray Villafane’s creations)....

How Mina Starsiak Hawk Is Getting Back At Package Stealers Rachel Luna/Getty Images By Claire Mainprize/Sept. 14, 2021 8:39 am EST Fans of “Good Bones” know that Mina Starsiak Hawk doesn’t shy away from rolling up her sleeves to conquer difficult problems. When she decided to purchase a fixer-upper house for $37,500, for example, she enlisted the help of her mother to rebuild it from the ground up. That’s when their company — Two Chicks And a Hammer — was born, which in turn paved the way for their hit HGTV show (via House Beautiful)....

How To Decide If You Really Need To Be Taking Probiotics Diana Krykavska/Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Aug. 30, 2021 12:56 pm EST Food trends can leave people rushing to purchase various supplements that they sometimes really need — and sometimes, really don’t. Especially as gut health has taken center stage in the wellness industry, many may find themselves reaching for probiotics more often than they need to. Indeed, according to Mindbodygreen, by maintaining a diverse stream of gut-healthy bacteria, you can more effectively support your body’s overall functioning....

Inside Yvonne Strahovski’s Relationship With Chris Pratt Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images By Lana Schwartz/Sept. 22, 2021 3:54 pm EST Actress Yvonnne Strahovski is probably best known for her portrayal of Serena in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” in which she plays a commander’s wife who is complicit in the subjugation of fellow women. But despite being able to channel an ice queen on-screen, Strahovski appears to be the opposite in real life. According to a profile of the actress in the Sydney Morning Herald, Strahovski once “stopped traffic in LA’s Sunset Boulevard to rescue a pigeon that had been hit by a car (the bird died in her arms) and more recently picked up a duck precariously waddling down a main road in Adelaide....

Is This How Queen Elizabeth Really Views Kate Middleton? Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Hope Campbell/Oct. 4, 2021 12:00 pm EST Of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s two sons, it’s Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, who still actively represent the family throughout the British commonwealth, performing royal duties assigned to them. William’s brother, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, chose to leave Britain and the royal family behind in 2020 for Meghan’s native Southern California, where they now own a house in the upscale community of Montecito raising their two small children, Archie and Lilibet, according to USA Today....

Cordae didn’t know Naomi Osaka was a tennis player when he met her Shannon Finney/Getty Images Cordae is considered exceptional among the rising cohort of rappers for his encyclopedic knowledge of vintage music, according to Complex. But his knowledge of tennis is another matter. “N****s don’t be watching tennis,” he confessed in an interview with “Ebro in the Morning.” “When I think about tennis, I just know Serena Williams.” (He later qualified this comment, noting that many Black people in his close circle, including his parents and managers, do follow tennis — just not him....

RaeLynn Reveals The Special Gift Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Sent When She Had Her Baby Terry Wyatt/Getty Images By Mike Nied/Oct. 15, 2021 10:04 pm EST Country star RaeLynn may not have made it all the way on “The Voice” in 2012; however, she certainly won over the heart of her coach Blake Shelton. The then-teenage singer was cut after a lukewarm performance for the quarterfinals in favor of Erin Willett....

Royal Expert Reveals What We Suspected All Along About William And Harry’s Current Relationship Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Aug. 24, 2021 11:33 am EST The feud between royal siblings Prince William and Prince Harry continues apace, with no sign of a stalemate despite the brothers recently reuniting at the statue unveiling in honor of their late mother, Princess Diana. Prior to that event, William and Harry notably came to verbal blows at the funeral for their grandfather, Prince Philip....

RuPaul Shares His Secret Fake Eyelashes Hack Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Haley Van Horn/Sept. 20, 2021 5:58 pm EST Record breaking Emmy winner RuPaul is a fashion and beauty icon. His ability to transform from a dapper man into a beautiful drag queen makes his fashion and beauty tips that much more interesting. Now helping form the careers of the upcoming batch of drag queen superstars on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” RuPaul has been an inspiration for many regardless of gender identity....

Tim Curry has thousands of voices ready to go Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images According to Den of Geek, Tim Curry has voiced an incredible amount of characters over the years, including every single villain in the “Duckman” cartoon series. He even won a Daytime Emmy for his portrayal of Captain Hook in “Peter Pan and the Pirates.” Elsewhere, he played eccentric patriarch and adventurer Nigel Thornberry in the children’s series “The Wild Thornberrys,” portrayed Lord Dragaunus in “The Mighty Ducks,” and voiced Professor Finbar Calamitous in “Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius....

Ty Pennington’s still embarrassed over his DUI Getty Images While Ty Pennington was helping out families on national television, he was also on a path of self-destruction. On May 5, 2007, Pennington was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles, as reported by People. His blood-alcohol level was 0.14 percent, well over the legal limit. He apologized for his actions, saying, “I made an error in judgment. … I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone....

Madelyn Cline swears by this swimwear line Aro Madelyn Cline looks like a beach goddess both on and off-screen, and one of the main ways she achieves this signature style is by investing in the right products. In conversation with Glamour, Cline discussed some of her favorite items, including the swimwear line she essentially lives in during the summer. “This summer I’ve been living in swimsuits from a brand called Aro,” she said....

The Truth About Tyra Banks And Len Goodman’s Relationship Feature Flash Photoagency/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 12, 2021 11:21 am EST When a show has been around as long as “Dancing With the Stars,” there are bound to be a few changes over the years (whether the viewers like it or not). Season 30, for example, brought a slew of “firsts,” as dancer and singer JoJo Siwa and partner Jenna Johnson shattered barriers by becoming the first same-sex dancing duo in the history of “Dancing with the Stars” (per EW)....

Lately, Vanessa Hudgens has been working out at this Kirk Myers-founded gym with her best friend Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images Thankfully, Vanessa Hudgens’ interview with Shape lists out exactly what workouts she has been doing. “My fitness has taken a turn,” she told the outlet. “Cardio has been put on the back burner, and I’m very okay with that. The things that have become the most important are balance and mental health....

What Does It Mean When Your Left Wrist Hurts Inga Linder/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Sept. 22, 2021 12:22 pm EST For a part of the body that is used every single day, having pain in your wrists and hands can be concerning. And if your wrists are under regular, repetitive strain from what you do for a living, or even just mundane tasks like housework or exercise, a small wave of discomfort has the potential to develop into something more painful if not treated properly....

The season debuts on 9/7 Shutterstock This season could easily be a make-it-or-break-it run for the “Teen Mom OG” series. The ratings alone are not the only thing putting the show in jeopardy. According to Pop Culture, the series star Maci Bookout is reportedly interested in leaving the show in the near future. As her children get older, her desire to be on the show lessens. Plus, her storyline with baby daddy, Ryan Edwards, was a major source of drama for the show....

More companies are making hand sanitizer in 2021 Maridav/Shutterstock Purell was not the only company that saw opportunity and decided to change its business model to meet demand. Other companies would eventually pivot to do the same, and as a result, making hand sanitizers became a side business that hundreds of smaller, local distilleries decided to undertake (via Distilled Spirits). Even big consumer companies like Proctor and Gamble decided to up its production of Safeguard-branded hand sanitizer....

Clothing Sizes In China Vs. US: How To Figure Out Your Size Mockup Cloud/Shutterstock By Kali Borovic/Oct. 9, 2021 11:06 am EST There’s one universal thing about clothing sizes throughout the world: They’re all different. Even with brands in the same country, there are countless styles and fits to choose from. Throw in a different measurement system, and you have a whole lot of confused shoppers. Clothing sizes in China and the United States are completely different (via Blitz Results), which makes shopping abroad intricate....

Did Donald Trump Really Follow Through On His Promise To Give Away His Presidential Salary? Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 30, 2021 11:44 am EST Before firmer President Donald Trump rose to power, he made several promises on the campaign trail and Politifact created a Trump-O-Meter to keep score. The outlet reports that the one-term president broke 53% of the promises he made, including banning White House officials from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments; creating a health savings account; investing $550 billion in infrastructure, and making no cuts to Medicaid....

Here’s How Much Celebrity Chefs Charge For A Private Meal Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Preston Smith/Oct. 14, 2021 1:15 pm EST The food industry expands far past your local grocery store and the chef world past your local restaurants. It’s one of the most expansive industries in the world because it’s something everyone in the world has in common; we all eat, and people from every culture are passionate about food and share it with others....