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6 Mushrooms That Act as Turbo-Shots for Your Immune System

The magic of medicinal mushrooms<p>Does the thought of medicinal mushrooms scare you off? Take a deep breath and stay with us. Yes, we’re going to tell …

Keyboard Shortcuts, Ranked

Doing stuff with your mouse is cool. Doing stuff with your keyboard is cooler. These are the most important keyboard shortcuts, ranked from best to …

12 Trails to Hike Before They're Gone

From climate change to energy development, various threats promise to wipe out what’s best about America’s 12 most endangered trails. Hike them now …

Here Are The 20 Netflix Documentaries That Are Definitely Worth Your Time To Watch

Say goodbye to aimless browsing this weekend.<p><i>This post was translated from Spanish.</i>

Best Waterfall Hikes Near Los Angeles

Yes, Los Angeles has waterfalls.<p>Visitors, travelers, and newly transplanted Angelenos from other parts of the country often mistake the summer-brown …

First class for less: How to use miles on even the stingiest airlines

Loyalty is a good thing, except when it comes to airline upgrades. And this is especially true for those with the No. 1 complaint about loyalty programs: “I never can use my hard-earned miles!”<p>But the situation isn’t all bad. With a little inside knowledge, you can beat the system, even though the …

5 fab fall hikes — plus post-fire Orange County park updates and a new visitor center

Like nature, we bounce back from fire and that makes this the perfect time to introduce our fab five fall hikes.<p>Too early to be upbeat after a blaze …

The 10 Best Fall Hiking Trails in the U.S.

There’s something simplistically beautiful about fall that makes us want to do just one thing: look. As we move into cooler weather, here are ten hikes across the country to take in autumn's colors before winter hides them in white.<p>Mount Greylock: Adams, Massachussetts<p>At 3,491 feet, Massachusetts’s …

To be a creativity machine, arrange your time and tasks according to these seven categories

Art is hard. Creative insights are hard to predict, and just when it gets difficult, your mind immediately jumps to a distraction: something easier to do, an excuse, a scapegoat.<p>To get the most out of your creative energy, carve out space for creative work. To make that space, you need to make …

Tip: Fix Your Jacked Up Feet

Use this neuromuscular release technique on your feet and don't be surprised when you start feeling better all over.<p>What You Need to Know About Your …

Here's why Chinese money is pouring into Temecula's wine region

David Liu made his first fortune more than two decades ago, exporting American scrap metal to his rapidly industrializing home country of China. After the financial crisis, he scored big again buying thousands of distressed apartments in the United States and selling them later for a tidy …

Your Weekly Workout Schedule Is Here — With Printables and Everything!

Can't make it to the gym? Or have absolutely no idea what to do once you're there? We feel you. Working out is hard enough, let alone having to …

Debt levels are now back where they were when Jim Cramer had his prophetic TV meltdown 10 years ago

Almost a decade ago, former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer went on CNBC to talk about how the market had reacted to Bear Stearns' insistence that the investment bank was <i>not</i> in trouble.<p>Everyone who saw it remembers what happened next: One of the greatest TV meltdowns of all time.<p>In the moment, Cramer …

100 Best Travel Quotes for #wanderlust Inspiration

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” –Susan Sontag<p>“No matter where you go, there you are.” –Buckaroo Banzi<p>“Every man can transform the …

Enchilada Lasagna [Vegan, Gluten-Free] - One Green Planet

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Drinking Your Coffee This Way Could Change Your Health

What's your first thought when you wake up in the morning? Whether you immediately crave a gallon (or 10) of coffee or you'd prefer to sip on a glass …

What is Tadka? The Indian Tempering Trick That Will Transform Your Cooking - One Green Planet

In the movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction series <i>Dune</i>, it is said that “he who controls the spice, controls the universe.” While that …

Lake Cachuma in the past 28 hours. (Frames courtesy County of Santa Barbara, video by me.) https://t.co/rjaTH60EkS

23 Low-Calorie Dessert Recipes That Taste Just As Good As The Real Thing

Almost too good to be true.

20 Meyer Lemon Recipes That’ll Make You Glad It’s Winter

Winter’s gray skies can get you down, but in-season citrus reminds us all that there’s hope for sunnier days ahead. While we’d never turn away from a citrus-inspired dinner recipe or using lemons to clean the house, Meyer lemons in particular pair well with the, ahem, sweeter things in life. Keep …

The secret side of the Sierra Nevadas

On the less-traversed eastern slopes of the mountain range is a complex environment of geothermal activity, volcanic forces, salt lakes, desert hills and ghost towns.

150+ Educational Websites For Lifelong Learners

This list keeps being updated with more online educational resources:<p>Take a look at EVERLEARNERS.COM<p>If you are anything like me, you have discovered …

The Most Exhilarating Drives in California

It’s easy to think of driving in California as a series of directions from one freeway to the other. Yes, taking the 405 to the 101 to the 5 to the …

Iraqi Eggs with Lamb and Tomatoes (Makhlama Lahm)

Heat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a 12" ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook lamb, stirring and breaking up meat into small pieces, until …

Incredible Photos of Hiking Italy's 'Iron Roads'

Remnants of World War I, these via ferrata take hikers to remote reaches of the Italian Alps—and tell stories of battle and bravery.<p>As my watch beeped twice to signal that 4 a.m. had arrived, I glanced up at the outline of the Tre Cime peaks of the Italian Dolomites to see if there was any sign of …

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Narita Airport to Tokyo City Center the Cheapest Way

Located 70km from Central Tokyo, the Narita International Airport is the city’s main gateway for international travelers. It’s one of the two …

The perfect Thanksgiving music: 5 playlists to cook, eat and clean up by

Unlike Christmas or New Year’s Eve or even Halloween, Thanksgiving has no established musical repertoire. That makes sense, because it’s a relatively new tradition. But it’s also surprising, given all that music can do for us on the day. It can motivate and quicken our pace while we prepare for the …