There's an ongoing debate about whether or not it's safe or even desirable to rinse meat before cooking it. Many fall into the anti-rinsing camp, saying that it's not effective at dislodging bacteria, especially on poultry, as we've discussed before. Meanwhile, some argue that rinsing certain meats, like bacon, can rinse away excess surface salt and may reduce shrinkage — though evidence is strict

Sushi rolls, known as makizushi in Japanese, are only limited by your imagination — and your ability to roll them neatly, of course. While it may seem like a lot of effort, rolling sushi is a snap if you have the right tools. If you plan on making sushi rolls a lot at home, a bamboo mat is the way to go, but a tea towel — or even just your bare hands — will work if you only want to make them occas

Many people rely on the date printed on an egg carton to decide when to toss the dozen, but sell‑by and best‑by dates are quality guidelines — not safety deadlines. If you've been pitching eggs solely because of the date on the carton, you may be wasting perfectly good food. Eggs can stay tasty well past those printed dates. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), eggs kept

As kids, we were all obsessed with Nickelodeon's epic green slime — getting slimed felt like the ultimate badge of honor. What most of us didn't realize back then is how easy it is to make your own slime at home. One of the most common ways to make slime is to combine liquid glue with water and a household chemical called borax. You can use the powdered form of borax, which easily dissolves into w

If you frequently awaken in the middle of the night, trembling in terror, you might want to consider swapping sides. According to research conducted by Dr. Mehmet Yucel Agargun and colleagues at Yüzüncü Yil University in 2004, individuals who sleep on their left side experience more nightmares than those who sleep on their right. In the study, the researchers examined the sleeping positions and dr

This clever time-based card trick feels like pure magic — and it's easy to learn with zero sleight of hand. The Clock Card Trick uses a spectator's freely chosen card, the current time, and a "clock" of playing cards to predict their selection in a way that seems completely random. But behind the scenes, it's all about clever card placement, simple misdirection, and a bit of timing. You can perfor

Learn to play one of the most feel-good ukulele songs ever — Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" — arranged for baritone ukulele. These step-by-step video lessons walk you through the whole song with tabs, chord breakdowns, strumming patterns, and fingerpicking tips to help you master every section. While the lesson is great for intermediate players, beginners can follow along with some practice. Whether you

Lasagna, that layered, creamy baked pasta dish, is a lovely comfort food that's great for a crowd. But if you've ever made it, you know you're usually left with some leftover lasagna noodles. (Although that's always better than the frustration of running out of noodles while you're still making a traditional lasagna.) Still, what do you do when you're left with a bowlful of the wide ribbons? Guess

Mechanical locks have been around since ancient Egypt, with the oldest known artifact found in the ruins of Nineveh, an ancient city in Assyria, Mesopotamia, which is just across the Tigris River from what is now Mosul, Iraq. Charles LocksmithIt was a forerunner to our modern-day pin tumbler locks and no doubt fell victim to the same perils that today's locks endure — lock picking. Though lock pic

Halloween night for most people with kids means tons of candy. That translates into tons of trash from candy wrappers. But even though you probably wouldn't think it, there's no shortage of alternative uses for those wrappers, from clothing and accessories to home decor. This year, get creative instead of just tossing them away. Check out these eleven DIY projects and put your "trash" to good use.

Becoming someone else for Halloween is a lot of fun, but it can take a ton of tools to accomplish. An elaborate costume can require you to slather yourself in all kinds of makeup, paints, and glues, and putting it on is only half the work. The real fun starts when the party's over, and you have to remove it all. Mat McDermott/Flickr Every product has different ingredients, so the way you wash it o

Autism affects 1 in 68 children in the US, and that means it affects at least 1 in every 68 families. More boys than girls are diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, and it's estimated that almost 60,000 12-year-olds in the US have autism. That is a 37-fold increase from the 1 in 2,500 children diagnosed just 30 years ago. As more kids are diagnosed, the heat is on for the search for a cause a

Don't believe what you read on the internet, especially today, when web giants like Amazon, Google, and the like showcase their otherworldly products and services. If they seem too good to be true, they probably are—but that doesn't make them any less fun. Keep checking back here as we continually update this article with today's best April Fool's Day pranks. And if you missed the best of last yea

Will the predicted apocalyptic date — December 21st, 2012 — really be the end of the world? In this ongoing five-part series, we examine what would happen if zombies, nuclear weapons, cyberwars, earthquakes, or aliens actually destroyed our planet — and how you might survive. End of the World Scenario #5: Alien InvasionAs we approach the end of the world in a few days, according to the Mayan calen

In this prank, you can make someone get their own pee on themselves. You do this by putting saran wrap over a toilet but under the toilet seat. Because saran wrap is clear, the person will not see it, start urinating, and the urine will splash onto the person. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day ...more

What kind of cake goes best with the Super Bowl? If you guessed a football-shaped cake, you guessed right. In this video recipe, Betty Crocker shows you how to whip up a super easy American football cake that's also a pull-apart cake, because Super Bowl fans don't have time to slice and serve. Instead of a traditional cake, this cake is made out of cupcakes, which is where the pull-apart part come

Not having power can make everyday tasks really difficult if you're unprepared. You have to find new ways to do things like cook dinner and charge your devices, and if it happens during the winter, you also have to figure out how to heat your home. If you don't have a battery-powered heater, you can make a simple emergency space heater with a few tea candles and two flower pots, one small and one

Ryuk, the popular anime death god character from Death Note, has instilled fear into many. Just from the live-action movie version, his horror penetrates through the screen. I mean, c'mon, just look at this horrifying beast: Death Note (2006) – Warner Bros. Pictures As horrifying as Ryuk may be, he is a lovable character and is especially admired in the cosplay world. Now, you can become Ryuk with

So, the in-person conversations between you and your friends has slowed down to a near halt, thanks to everyone's obsession with texting, Facebook, and over-uploading pics to Instagram—socializing at its best. It could also be that you're just not interesting enough anymore in person. Want to get your real-life-friends-turned-virtual-friends back to real-life talking friends? Then spruce up the co

With a November 2013 release, Disney's Frozen just missed Halloween. That means that everyone had to wait an entire year to dress up as their favorite princess or snowman — and that time has finally come. One costume that's sure to be a hit is Olaf, childhood snowman of Princess Anna and Elsa brought to life. Best of all, since he can survive in the summer, you don't need to worry about a snowy Ha