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READ THIS NET: 86 Awesome Riddles for Kids. 165 Best “Would You Rather” Questions For When You Need Them Next No matter where you are, it never hurts to be armed with something to say. Check out our list of “Would You Rather” questions below. You’ll find some that are funny, others that make you think, and a few that are just downright weird. Funny “Would You Rather” Questions READ THIS NEXT: 150 Dad Jokes So Bad They’re Actually Hilarious....

The actors listed below all acted as children or teens but decided to throw in the towel for one reason or another once they got older. There are some who had lengthy careers as kids and others who only starred in one major project. See what they’re all doing now, whether it’s writing, painting, teaching, nursing, or practicing law. Seriously, there are a lot of lawyers in this bunch. One of the most enduring images of The Shining is a little boy riding a tricycle down a spooky hallway....

They were like shooting stars in the psychedelic sky. But just as quickly as they showed up, delighting us with their funky grooves, they were gone again. These songs may not have led to incredible music careers, but at least for one beautiful, foot-tappin’ moment, they made us all very, very happy. Here are 20 of our favorite one-hit wonders from the ’70s. And for more nostalgia, check out the 25 Reasons We’re Glad We Grew Up in the ’70s....

Of all the future predictions made in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, there’s one that the movie got entirely right. It’s not the lunar colonies or zero-gravity stewardesses, but rather the tablet used by astronauts that looks almost identical to today’s iPads. As author Arthur C. Clarke described it in the 1968 novel of the same name, these devices were called “newspads” and could be plugged “into the ship’s information circuit (to) scan the latest reports from Earth....

The Empire State Building may be an iconic piece of New York architecture, but that doesn’t mean the views of the city are best from the top. It’s a whopping $42 to get access to the 86th floor and a completely insane $72 for the 102nd top deck. Save your money and head to 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar a few blocks away for the same view, or hit the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge rooftop, which overlooks the East River, One World Trade, and Statue of Liberty in the distance....

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RELATED: USPS Will No Longer Let You Do This, Effective Immediately. If your mailbox is empty, it could be because something’s blocking it. According to the USPS, a blocked mailbox will prevent delivery. “Customers are required, as a condition of delivery, to ensure that proper access is provided to mail receptacles,” the Postal Service states on its website. “Without such access, the safety of the carrier is jeopardized.” Even a car parked in the wrong place could get you skipped on your mail carrier’s delivery route....

You may also be looking to connect with someone who has passed on. In this case, you’ll want to see a medium, a psychic who is able to communicate with the spirit world. But whether you have a big life question or are looking for a message from beyond, anything can happen during a reading. Scroll down to discover some unexpected things that may go down when you see a psychic....

READ THIS NEXT: 7 Tips on Playing the Slots Without Losing It All. Sometimes, it can feel like it’s impossible to put your phone down no matter what you’re doing. But experts warn that anyone posting to social media or snapping photos while placing bets could find themselves getting escorted out of a casino. “One of the easiest ways to get kicked out is using your phone at the table while playing a game,” Jenna Nye, the CEO and co-founder of On the Strip, tells Best Life....

“Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity as rodents search for new sources of food. Environmental health and rodent control programs may see an increase in service requests related to rodents and reports of unusual or aggressive rodent behavior,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in a 2020 statement. However, just because rats are an ever-present threat doesn’t mean they have to become a problem in your space....

RELATED: 7 New Shows You Can Watch on Netflix This Weekend. For lovers of graphic novels and historical fantasy, 300 packs a punch—literally. Filmed with a distinct visual style, the movie stars Gerard Butler as Spartan King Leonidas and Lena Headey, of Game of Thrones fame, as Queen Gorgo. During the Persian Wars, Leonidas leads 300 soldiers into battle against King Xerxes’ Persian army, which outnumbered the Spartans 1,000 to 1....

For their study, researchers out of the University of British Columbia tested multiple mask styles and 41 different fabrics to see how they blocked droplets. After comparing the results, they concluded that masks that consist of two layers of low-thread-count quilting cotton plus a three-ply dried baby wipe as a filter were very effective at stopping droplets from spreading. “Baby wipes are typically made of spunlace and spunbond polypropylene—similar to the types of polypropylene found in medical masks and N95 respirators,” Jane Wang, PhD, a clinical professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of British Columbia School of Biomedical Engineering, explained in a statement....

In the recall announcement, Oakshire Brewing explained that the beer being voluntarily recalled, the brand’s 16-oz. cans of Theme From the Bottom: Mango Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie Sour Ale, had “visible signs of refermentation” that could cause them to rupture. The affected beer was sold through Oakshire Brewing’s taproom between Jan. 16 and 18, and additional cans were sold online. If you have the recalled beer at home, Oakshire Brewing cautions against opening it, and recommends that you take extreme precautions when handling the cans....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Forget to Do This Before Undressing in a Hotel Room, Experts Say. Back in 2020, Airbnb announced a global party ban, and in 2021 the platform built upon that framework with a plan that launched over the July 4th holiday weekend aimed at trying to stop unauthorized parties. (Similar initiatives had been previously piloted over the previous Halloween and New Year’s Eve holiday periods.) It worked by blocking certain one-night reservation attempts and redirecting certain two-night reservation attempts for booking guests who do not have a history of positive reviews....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Buy This One Food From Aldi, Customers Say in New Survey.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Aldi has recently found itself in hot water for something else. On June 12, the supermarket chain’s location in the Auburn Graham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago shuttered after 13 years without a word of warning to local residents, local affiliate CBS 2 reported. Unfortunately, the sudden closing was only the latest in the area, which was already suffering from a lack of access to grocery stores and pharmacies....

Sprinter Usain Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett welcomed a daughter this summer and gave her a name that reflects her speedy legacy. For more stars who’ve expanded their families, here are 15 Celebrities Who’ve Had Babies During the Pandemic. Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger gave their new bundle of joy, who arrived in August, a middle name that’s likely a tribute to grandma Maria Shriver.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The brand new baby daughter of Star Trek: Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green and her husband, The Walking Dead actor Kenric Green has “Mommy’s initials and Mommy’s middle name,” the actress wrote on Instagram....

RELATED: Never Forget to Do This After Boarding, Flight Attendant Warns. Even the shortest trip possible involves some form of packing and luggage. But if you’re looking to avoid any last-minute surprise and avoid unnecessary stress at the airport, flight attendants suggest checking your bags before boarding your flight—especially if it’s your most oversized bag. “Some passengers are completely covered with sweat from carrying too many personal items, backpacks, and carry-ons,” Arina Bloom, a flight who worked in the industry for two years, wrote for Business Insider....

READ THIS NEXT: 6 ’90s Movies That Would Never Be Made Today. In 2008, Jolie starred in Changeling, which is based on a true story. The actor played Christine Collins, whose young son goes missing in 1928. Later, when she finds out that the boy who claimed to be her returned child isn’t actually him, she’s sent to a psychiatric hospital for being an unfit mother. Jolie received nominations for Best Actress at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and more....

RELATED: Apple Is Banning iPhone Users From Doing This, Effective Immediately. For most people, iOS updates on Apple products are something that happens while you sleep and go completely unnoticed. Of course, most updates don’t add much in the way of significant upgrades or make any changes to the way your phone works. But these nocturnal downloads also provide important fixes to any bugs in your device that could leave it vulnerable to a number of constantly evolving security threats....

READ THIS NEXT: Apple Under Fire—Lawsuit Claims This Product Caused “Significant Injuries.” The iPhone 15 is expected to hit markets this fall. According to Mac Rumors, the newest iPhone collection is likely to be released in Sept. 2023, “if Apple follows its traditional September launch timeline.” The news outlet said that the upcoming iPhone reportedly entered its early trial production stage on Jan. 9—but that doesn’t mean rumors and leaks haven’t already started flying....