Why Is Soft Water Slippery

—Joe Zagara, Rancho Santa Fe, California Hard water often has an unpleasant taste, hampers the ability of soaps to dissolve and can cause scaling in pipes. Yet so many of us have grown up with it that we conflate the pleasure of cleanliness with the result of bathing in hard water: feeling “squeaky clean.” But the “squeak” is caused by a film of soap curd—the same residue that accumulates on our shower walls....

December 26, 2022 · 1 min · 114 words · Deborah Kennedy

Why Jennifer Beals Was Hesitant To Star In Flashdance

Speaking with Jimmy Fallon on the special ’80s version of The Tonight Show, which originally aired on Oct. 5, Beals told the host that after she was offered the part, she didn’t know if she wanted to take it. According to the actress, she needed a moment to weigh her options. At the time, Beals was also offered the opportunity to study at Yale, so it was not an easy decision....

December 26, 2022 · 2 min · 387 words · Ron Bergsma

With So Many States Dropping Mask Mandates Is It Time To Ditch The Mask

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed mask recommendations for anyone in the U.S. living in an area with medium to low risk of COVID. That means, up to 70 percent of people across the country can stop wearing masks. Maybe for you, the news was a welcome announcement. You’re vaccinated, boosted and ready to get back to “normal” life. But if you’re considered high-risk for COVID or have loved ones who are high-risk, mask mandate lifts may make you feel anxious....

December 26, 2022 · 7 min · 1345 words · Sunny Flowers

A League Of Their Own Co Creator Will Graham On Penny Marshall Rosie O Donnell

“It is big and difficult, but also about joy and the work that goes into creating that joy,” Graham exclusively tells Parade.com. While Graham’s love for the game dates back to boyhood he says that the new series—influenced by Penny Marshall’s hit movie of the same name about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League—is about so much more than baseball. The project first began for Graham and Abbi Jacobson in 2017, and the co-creators took great care to make it authentic to the period of the 1940s, and to tell the stories of the bold and heroic women who blazed the trail for those who followed after them....

December 25, 2022 · 9 min · 1808 words · Samuel Rosas

Chrisley Knows Best Star Hospitalized After Car Accident

While talking to police, Chrisley could not recall how the accident happened due to a possible head injury. He was then later transported to the hospital via ambulance.During Todd’s Nov. 17 episode of his podcast, Chrisley Confessions, he detailed the accident to listeners, per PEOPLE. “Grayson was in a horrific car accident on the interstate, and we got the phone call that we had to get to him,” he said....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 276 words · Robert Morganfield

Csi Vegas Star Matt Lauria On The Complicated Relationship Between Josh Allie And Serena

“The setting is so ominous and it’s such an unusual vibe for a crime scene,” Matt Lauria, who plays CSI Joshua Folsom tells Parade.com in this exclusive interview. “It’s not in the heat of battle of the Las Vegas streets. It is out in this abandoned ghost town and everything about it is curious and isn’t lining up.” At first glance, it appears that the driver of the car was killed when her convertible smashed into a telephone pole, but as Josh and Allie Rajan (Mandeep Dhillon) begin to investigate more deeply, things aren’t lining up—and without any CCTV cameras, there’s no witnesses....

December 25, 2022 · 6 min · 1233 words · Mary Bulfer

Emily In Paris Star Lucas Bravo S Relationship History Dating Life

Bravo is the son of retired French soccer player Daniel Bravo and singer Eva Bravo, so he must be used to the limelight. The French actor probably has no problem getting dates — but how about keeping them? Here is everything you need to know about Lucas Bravo’s dating history. Does Lucas Bravo have a girlfriend? Lucas Bravo has not been confirmed to be in any romantic relationship. We do know he is not married....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 511 words · Richard Nawrocki

Ghosts Star Rom N Zaragoza Shares His Two Favorite Episodes And How He Measures His Worth In Hollywood

Zaragoza, who has an extensive resume on the stage, film, and television, portrays Sasappis, a cynical member of the Lenape tribe and the second-oldest ghost residing in the Woodstone Mansion on Ghosts, returning tonight for season 2. The show, adapted from the hit 2019 BBC One series of the same name, follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) a couple who receive a beautiful country home, only to find it is falling apart and inhabited by a number of previous deceased residents....

December 25, 2022 · 13 min · 2593 words · Darcy Arnold

Love Island S Alexandra Stewart Takes Fans Behind The Scenes In Tell All Tiktok

Stewart joined the premiere season of Love Island USA on CBS back in 2019, and last night she shared a video on TikTok explaining her on-set experience. Stewart prefaced the video, which was titled “Top questions I’m asked about being an islander on love island USA,” with one promise to viewers: “No gatekeeping, I’m telling you everything.” And she sure did deliver. Stewart began the great reveal by addressing one of the most perplexing conditions about the show concerning cast members’ access to their cellphones....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 514 words · Marquita Braswell

Ms Marvel Season 2 Cast Release Date Plot And More

Marvel has been churning out shows on Disney+ for some time now, some of them limited series, like Wandavision, and others coming back for another round, like Loki. The Ms. Marvel comic source material from Bisha K. Ali definitely leaves room for future adventures and installments of the show. As a result, we are waiting with bated breath to find out which category Ms. Marvel will fall into. Here is everything we know so far about Ms....

December 25, 2022 · 6 min · 1146 words · Janette Weaver

Ms Marvel Star Iman Vellani S Age Ethnicity And More

After the announcement of her casting, fellow brown Marvel actor Kumail Nanjiani shared his excitement of the ongoing expansion of diversity in the superhero powerhouse universe. “I just saw they cast Ms. Marvel and legit got teary eyed. Congratulations Iman Vellani! Your work is going to mean so much to so many people, myself included. I can’t wait,” a tweet from September 30, 2020 read. Hailing from Bisha K. Ali and a team of diverse writers, directors, and cast, the show is actively showcasing Pakistani culture and the Islamic faith through the lens of Marvel....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 622 words · Kathleen Andersson

The Hills Star Jason Wahler S Son Hospitalized On Christmas

The Hills alum’s wife, Ashley Wahler, explained that the family of four was rushed to the hospital after their 18-month-old son, Wyatt, was diagnosed with pneumonia. Ashley gave fans an update on her Instagram on Monday, explaining that it was “not the Christmas we were expecting.” In the caption of the post, which showed photos of Wyatt hooked up to an oxygen machine, she noted that they thought Wyatt and his five-year-old sister, Delilah, were battling a “normal cold....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Odilia Reyes

The Walking Dead Spin Offs Details On Every Show

The Walking Dead Spinoff Shows Fear the Walking Dead Fear the Walking Dead is the first and so far the longest-running spinoff of The Walking Dead. Fear the Walking Dead began with a focus on the earliest days of the zombie outbreak and individual survivors whose journeys began in California, then expands into survivor experiences in Mississippi, Texas, Mexico and beyond, with the timeline eventually concurring with the original TWD. AMC There are currently seven seasons of Fear the Walking Dead available for streaming....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 635 words · Deborah Everhart

We Are Not Like Them Authors Jo Piazza And Christine Pride Give Advice

Politics was never an issue before in our friendship, but my best friend and I have different political views. I find it hard to be around her because I feel like I have to shield my true feelings to avoid a big debate. Should I try to find common ground here, or just let it go? —Kim, 35, NJ Piazza and Pride: That truly depends on how much you want to maintain this friendship....

December 25, 2022 · 5 min · 942 words · Eufemia Kujawa

Who Killed Sara Season 2 Release Date Cast Spoilers

OK, so that’s technically two questions. And while an explanation on the first one is still up in the air (no parasailing pun intended) after Who Killed Sara’s first season ended with a big question mark, the good news is that we’ve got a solid answer on when the show is coming back for more. When is the Who Killed Sara Season 2 release date? Really soon! It drops May 19!...

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 689 words · Naomi Wilfong

10 Tiktok Skincare Hacks Tiktok Skincare Trends To Try

Well, that was all wishful thinking. The pandemic was kind enough to bring us full-day meetings on Zoom, where I was forced to look at myself all.day.long. While I’d like to pretend I’m still a young spring chicken (I’m turning 35 next month!), Zoom has taught me that is no longer accurate and wrinkles are creeping up everywhere! Once I opened the world of TikTok (and yes, got through all the TikTok cleaning hacks and TikTok kitchen hacks) I was really impressed to see how many videos there are of people demonstrating how to best care for your skin to get the results you want....

December 25, 2022 · 5 min · 1060 words · Deidre Murr

100 Most Banned Books List Of Banned Books Most Challenged

We’ve reproduced that list here to inspire a page-bound adventure! The 100 Most Banned Books Next, The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 25 words · Gina Burnett

100 Respect Quotes For Yourself And Others

A desire for respect is often found in a variety of settings—at home, the workplace, the mirror, with friends, and more. And just like the Golden Rule of treating others the way we wish to be treated, being polite and courteous is a two-way street. Whether we have mom friends with distinct parenting styles, bosses with busy schedules, or family members with different religious views, truly respecting other individuals is key when it comes to creating and maintaining healthy connections....

December 25, 2022 · 14 min · 2838 words · Mildred Copley

101 Anxiety Quotes That Will Help You Heal And Cope

Since ancient times, writers, thinkers and even everyday people have come up with encouraging sayings and tidbits of wisdom to help relax the mind, banish negative thoughts and put life in perspective. While you should always seek the guidance of a mental health professional if you’re dealing with crippling levels of anxiety, these uplifting anxiety quotes may help inspire you to keep going, even when the going gets tough....

December 25, 2022 · 10 min · 2123 words · Sparkle Hatfield

110 Best Christmas Riddles For Kids And Adults With Answers

But how can you keep the kids entertained during winter break? How will you entertain your guests at this year’s Christmas party? If you’ve ever tried solving a Christmas riddle, there’s no doubt you got away without a laugh—right? This year, entertain family and friends with a few silly brain teasers that are sure to keep everyone jolly and bright. Christmastime can be stressful—from baking cookies, shopping for gifts and everything in between....

December 25, 2022 · 11 min · 2251 words · Edward Thompson