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When he agreed to go through some of those mystery boxes in his mother’s attic recently, he stumbled upon an old copy of Kid Icarus, a Nintendo video game from 1987, nestled in a J.C. Penney bag and still in its original shrink wrap. There was also a receipt, showing that the game was purchased for $38.45 (after taxes) in December 1988. Since the game had never been played and was still in its original packaging, Amos thought it might be worth a few hundred bucks on eBay, if he was lucky....

There’s nothing worse than checking your bag and getting whacked with a fee because it’s just a few pounds over the weight limit. Luckily, one Reddit user has found a solution with LighterPack, a free website that helps you visualize your packing list. Here’s how it works: You enter each item’s weight and quantity (organized by category) and it creates a graph that shows you exactly what’s weighing you down....

Right now, there is a growing body of research that says excessive phone use is really bad for you. For starters, it’s bad for your brain, your neck, your eyes, and your fingers. It’s also linked to poor sleep, higher stress levels, and depression. This week, author Adam Alter released a new book called Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Getting Us Hooked, which dedicates 368 pages to the science of phone addiction and why you should be cutting back on the technology in your pocket....

The Duke of Sussex also gets up close and personal about his relationship with his wife, Meghan Markle, reveals how he lost his virginity (and hints to who he lost it to), and makes some pretty hefty claims about his time in the military. Here are the 11 most surprising secrets we learned from reading Prince Harry’s controversial book. 1 Harry Lost His Virginity to an Older Woman Who Loved Horses Outside of a Pub...

Sure, one of her biggest roles was teen revolutionary Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games movies, but Jennifer Lawrence has also played characters much older than herself throughout her career. That’s why it may be surprising to learn that she’s only 30. RELATED: 27 Celebrity Couples With Huge Age Gaps Keanu Reeves’ action hero John Wick gets more grizzled as the series goes on, but the actor himself is just 56....

Some pre-fame jobs make sense for the career those future stars were after. For instance, a number of comic actors interned for a major name in late night TV before getting their big breaks. But some are more unexpected. Did you know that Harrison Ford was a carpenter to some well-known folks before he became an action star? Or that Meghan Markle was a calligrapher to a couple of celebrities before becoming an actor and then a duchess?...

Best Life’s editors have scoured the internet to bring you the best products out there, and we’re hoping you’ll love them as much as we do. Full disclosure: we may earn a commission for anything you purchase through links on this page, but that doesn’t mean you’ll pay more for them (we’d never do that to you!). Pricing and availability are accurate as of the piece’s initial publication date, but it’s the internet and we can’t guarantee that these sweet, sweet deals will last forever, so scoop them up before someone else does!...

Have you ever noticed how much plastic packaging is in your bathroom? According to Johnson & Johnson, “The number of shampoo bottles thrown out in the United States every year could fill 1,164 football fields.” To combat this waste, sustainability-focused companies like Odacite and The Detox Market have created shampoo bars, reusable cotton rounds, and reusable facial cleansing sponges. By purchasing reusable or sustainably created products, you’re mitigating your negative impact on the Earth and saving money....

From indications of foundation issues you might mistake for something else to evidence you’ve got a mold problem, we’ve teamed up with experts to bring you these surefire signs your house is falling apart. And if you want to protect your home, check out these 23 Bad Home Design Choices That Cause Damage. That smushy soil perimeter around your house or patio isn’t just a sign of poor landscaping—it could mean that a serious water leak or drainage issues are at play....

RELATED: 28 Celebrities Who Are Older Than You Thought. Born on Dec. 3, 1960, Still Alice star Julianne Moore is officially in her 60s. And she shared her grateful take on getting older when she entered her newest decade of life in 2020. “It seems so silly to talk about it as something negative when it is a privilege to continue to age,” she told The Sunday Times. Colin Firth turned 61 this year, in the midst of a lengthy career that has included dozens of movies, from The King’s Speech to the Mamma Mia!...

“With a health care FSA, you can save money on eligible medical-related purchases, deductibles and co-pays, and other services and procedures that you would ordinarily have to pay for out of pocket,” says Luke Rauch, Walgreens senior vice president and chief merchandising officer. “At Walgreens, we offer a wide array of FSA eligible products, including our Walgreens brand health and wellness offerings which are a great everyday value,” he adds....

Hormones are chemical messengers that send signals throughout your body. They play critical roles in several vital bodily functions, including blood sugar control, blood pressure, growth and development, fertility, metabolism, mood, sleep, and sex drive. Having too many or not enough of a specific hormone can cause hormonal imbalances and lead to common endocrine (hormone-related) disorders, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, PCOS, and low testosterone. The causes of hormonal imbalances vary, ranging from certain periods of your life—such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—to lifestyle factors like stress, medications, and steroid use....

These days, the options are pretty much endless when it comes to your workouts. If you want to do something outside of the box, Neil Paulvin, DO, an integrated medicine physician in New York City, recommends trying “newer workouts, like ARX or Vasper.” “[These workouts] help maximize both your time and the benefits you get from exercising,” Paulvin says. “There’s also the CAR.O.L. stationary bike, which gives you a great nine-minute workout that’s the equivalent of a 40-minute one!...

Though heartburn is pretty common—especially in people over 40—it could also be a sign of something else, like coronary artery disease, says Rand McClain, MD. “While heartburn—the feeling that can be associated with acid reflux or a peptic ulcer—is ubiquitous in Western culture, the same feeling can also signal coronary artery disease,” he explains. “Coronary artery disease is the build-up of plaque in coronary arteries that can lead to angina (chest pain) that can be mistaken for heartburn and interpreted as acid reflux or peptic ulcer,” he explains....

However, for many people, when it comes to carving out a style, sticking to those stores you loved in your younger years only serves to make you look like you’re desperately trying to cling to the past. The good news? Herein, we’ve compiled a list of the worst places to shop in your 40s, meaning those days of logo tees and black lights can soon be little more than a distant memory....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Relationship Red Flags Everyone Misses, Experts Warn. While the two of you might have fabulous chemistry, that doesn’t mean you’ll be on the same page about everything. So, don’t be surprised if early in your partnership you disagree about your relationship timeline. According to Ketan Parmar, MD, psychiatrist, and mental health expert at ClinicSpots, this might look like discussing when you want to get married, whether or not you want kids, where you’d like to live, how you see your life in 10 years, and so on....

Sisters Shanna Cancino (serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of Zen Resources) and Cherish Wilson (a student of psychology and clinical counseling) have founded The Vibe Check Deck, a 52-card deck that incorporates psychologically-based ideas to help boost your mood throughout the day. Read on for five of their best ideas for pulling yourself out of a funk. READ THIS NEXT: If This Happens When You Drink Alcohol, It Might Be Time to Stop....

READ THIS NEXT: A Vet Just Revealed the 5 Dog Breeds He Would Never Own. Your dog is probably used to having you around, and as you take care of them and feed them, they feel more secure when you’re in sight. But according to Jacquelyn Kennedy, canine behavior specialist, dog trainer, and founder and CEO of PetDT, you should make yourself scarce while they’re being groomed. “The biggest secret dog groomers won’t tell you is that your dog will be a lot calmer once you leave,” she explains....

READ THIS NEXT: 5 Body Language Signs That Mean Your Partner Wants to Break Up, According to Therapists. Not verbally telling your partner your expectations within the relationship, no matter how small, can be a recipe for disaster. You cannot expect someone to be able to read your mind in the beginning of a relationship, or when you’ve been together for awhile and want them to make a change. Tracy Vadakumchery, LMHC at thebadindiantherapist, tells Best Life that a surefire way to ruin a relationship is by having expectations that you aren’t communicating....

READ THIS NEXT: You Should Never Clean Your Toilet With This, Experts Warn. Those pesky brown stains can be a thing of the past with just a few capsules of aspirin, as it contains an acid that helps break down rust. “Once you crush up the aspirin tablets, the powder is abrasive enough to then scrub the mark away completely,” explains Toby Schulz, CEO and co-founder of Maid2Match. To do so, Schulz says to crush two aspirin tablets (or more, if the stain is large)....