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For us, Super Bowl Sunday may be synonymous with copious amounts of yummy food, but there's another part of the tradition that we look forward to year after year: those hysterical Super Bowl commercials! While some may have fallen short of our expectations, there are definitely a few that make us smile every time we watch. From brewskies to fast food to party snacks, take a comfy seat and prepare Read more
Maybe you're a Giants or Patriots fan or maybe you just have a love of the game. Or maybe you'll take any excuse to hang with friends and family or to talk pop culture the next day at work. Every year, more and more people tune into the Super Bowl — last year's was the most-watched event in television history; after all, between excessively expensive commercials and halftime shenanigans, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more
In honor of this year's Sundance Film Festival that just began yesterday, it's time to explore different movie date night options for you and your honey to warm up to this Winter. Beyond your average movie complex, there is a whole world of independent theaters and festivals to explore and attend to have a romantic and memorable date experience. Here are a few ideas to reinvigorate the ol' movie Read more
I constantly crave the flavors of Spain. Though Spanish cuisine varies tremendously across the different regions, they all have one thing in common: the use of fresh, local flavors. Spanish cuisine is heavily influenced by its climate and geography. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the best way to describe Spanish food is the generous use of olive oil and garlic in dishes. Read more
We're into the second day of the new year, and by now, you've probably recovered from that massive hangover, and have managed to square away all of your big resolutions. To help you get your year off to the right start, we want to see what you know about age-old food traditions that are supposed to bring good fortune right about now. Cultures around the world are welcoming the year with a variety Read more
Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping culture, and many great traditions are based around its symbolism. New Year's Eve is no exception; throughout the world, specific foods are eaten because they are believed to bring good luck and fortune to the eater. Given that a lot of these lucky foods are good for you, it already seems like a winning situation. Here are a few ideas of what you Read more
One of my favorite things about food is that we're able to dive into different cultures just by tasting new spices and flavor combinations. Food is such an integral element of society and culture and it's actually quite accessible for us, if we're willing to be somewhat adventurous. Even though the luxury of travel isn't always available, we are still able to experience the world with our taste Read more
In less than four months, the state of Hawaii will be shark fin-free, and soon, the same could happen in California. The golden state is currently deliberating a piece of legislation that would ban the sale and possession of shark fins, too. Proponents of the ban don't just cite the inhumane practice of cutting fins off live sharks, but the staggering drop in ocean shark populations as well: 73 Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
