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Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

Why is the McRib Only Offered Occasionally and Why so Randomly?

The McRib is a food with both a devout following and many detractors. But what is the genesis of the world’s most popular fast food chain’s most mysterious menu item? And why, oh why, is it not available all the time like the majority of the rest of the McDonald’s menu? Cooking ribs in the Americas predates the colonial period. [...]

Benefits of the bean

Sure, coffee helps you through a long drive or a night of studying. But did you know it can also deter Parkinson's and diabetes?

These Restaurants Have Some of America's Spiciest Dishes

Prepare your palate for some seriously spicy cuisine, because these dishes will put your spice endurance to the test.  From hot chicken in Nashville to a seriously spicy Thai dish in Brooklyn and eats throughout the Midwest and West that'll leave your mouth burning for days, these dishes wi

Things Restaurant Servers Say... and What They Really Mean

If You Don't Pass This Quiz, You Must Hate Free Restaurant Bread

Take it from me, you'll have a serious bread craving by the end of this quiz.

The Easiest Way to a Better Cup of Coffee

If you’re trying to improve your coffee brewing it’s not hard to get overwhelmed quickly. There are lots of methods—French press, pour-over, sip...

Best Beach Bites: What to Bring to the Beach

I am a beach girl! At a young age my family spent time on the Rhode Island beaches. When we moved to Mississippi, we enjoyed the Gulf Coast beaches. We had a spell of no beaches for two years, while my dad’s Naval pilot career took us to Iceland, but we always missed the scent …

Where to Stay, What to Eat, and Why to Choose Virginia Beach

Plus, three ways to get into Virginia Beach surf culture.

4 ways a beach vacation changes your brain, according to research

When life gets tough and we just want to relax, a beach vacation sounds like the perfect getaway.

6 Ways to Stay Healthy and Refreshed During Your Next Beach Trip

3 Essentials for Planning a Beach Party

Make your beach party a hit with these tips! Make sure that your guests are happy throughout your beach party and they are well fed throughout the day!

Three simple hacks for a better day at the beach

Avoid annoying beach problems with these three quick hacks.

31 Things To Take Your Beach Day To The Next Level

Grab these fast before somebody else decides to ~beach~ ya to it!

Don't Drive to the Beach Without Packing These 12 Essentials

Load the car with these top-rated products for some fun in the sun.

Manhattan Beach tries to re-create beach dunes to protect against erosion

Could a “living shoreline” help fight against sea-level rise while bringing back native species? A restoration project in Manhattan Beach plants seeds for coast’s future,

7 Tips for Better Beach Photography

Want to take better beach photos? Here are 7 easy things to make your beach photography better.