Category Archives: Fun Friday

When you’re in your 20s, the last thing on your mind on a daily basis is often, and unfortunately, your health—at least that was probably the case before the coronavirus pandemic struck. Sure, you brush your teeth every night and shower on a semi-daily basis, but when it comes to working out and eating right—well, you’ll worry about those things when you’re older. However, though many younger folks aren’t all that concerned with how today’s habits might affect them tomorrow, you shouldn’t let yourself be one of those people who doesn’t take their well-being into their own hands—especially in a time when we all need our health in top form. That’s why it’s so important to consider how all the things you’re doing can—and will—have an impact on your health, both now and in the future. With that in mind, here are 50 important habits linked to a longer life that you should consider adopting.  More>>

If you’re lucky enough to find disinfecting wipes these days, you may want to use them on almost everything. But don’t do it — and not just because you won’t want to burn through your precious stash so quickly. On certain surfaces, disinfecting wipes can do a lot more harm than good. Save them for the hard, nonporous surfaces not on this list, manufacturers recommend. More>>

Fact: Dolphins give each other specific names.

However, these names are not like human names. They make certain sounds to each other to represent each dolphin.

Try not to smile after reading these 40 bits of heartwarming trivia. More>>

There’s no doubt about it: There are some crazy, bizarre state laws that exist in the United States. Sure, they may have made sense when they were written, but today these truly weird state facts about American laws are enough to make anyone question why they were created in the first place – not to mention that it’s illegal for a donkey to sleep in a bathtub in Arizona, or that you technically can’t send your friends a surprise pizza in Louisiana? More>>

Do you ever open your refrigerator and feel stressed by the cluttered shelves and drawers? It’s likely you’re stuffing grocery items into the cool temperatures without a second thought. When you’re mindlessly putting your kitchen staples into their places, you typically don’t wonder whether or not you’re storing them in the correct location. Instead, you rush to put them away and move on with your day. But the truth is, we need to pay more attention to where we’re storing our favorite food items. More>>

One of the best things about learning something new is being able to share that knowledge with others. And while some facts are weird and wonderful and others are totally useless, there’s a whole category of trivia that is just so incredible you can’t resist asking everyone you meet “Did you know this?!” From why grapes catch on fire in the microwave to how long it takes the average mammal to urinate, these are the facts that will fascinate you and your friends. More>>

It’s no secret that delivery has made life at home a little more enjoyable for many people during the last two months. At Yelp, we’ve been inspired by the resilience of restaurants across the nation, and their ability to provide safe food delivery to their customers. We’ve seen white tablecloth restaurants and cocktail bars quickly pivot to preparing takeout versions of their food and drinks, and on May 30th, communities across the country will celebrate Yelp’s second Big Night In, to support their local restaurants by ordering delivery. More>>

Few game shows in TV history are as iconic as “Jeopardy!” Answering trivia questions about anything from “U.S. stuff” and “state mottos” to “spelling” and “we love the planet” is a favorite pastime of many Americans. A big part of the fun of the show is playing along at home. And now you have a chance to test your skills. More>>

Summer usually means wanting to spend as much time outside as possible in the nice weather and wanting to spend as little time in the kitchen heating up the house and causing the a/c to go into overdrive. Both of these desires are why grilling is such a great option. Luckily, we have a practically endless number of grilling recipe ideas. If you’re new to grilling or feeling a little rusty, check out some essential grilling tips, and then give it a go! And don’t feel like you have to save grilling for weekends or parties: There are plenty of easy, simple recipes here you can make for a quick weeknight dinner. More>>