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There aren’t many that are unaware of the truly passionate love that actress Kristen Bell has for a certain long-armed animal. A large portion of America eagerly watched (thank you, viral videos) as her husband Dax Shepard filmed her in bed being overjoyed at the idea of a sloth surprise and then again when she appeared on Ellen with her favorite furry creature.

And now you can share her same love for the beloved sloth with this spatula from Williams-Sonoma.

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Do you wash your raw chicken? This is a common practice encouraged by cookbook authors from Alton Brown to Michael Ruhlman to the great Julia Child herself. Their recipes, among others, often call for rinsing the chicken with water before cooking it. That would lead you to believe you should follow their advice, right? Well, actually, washing raw chicken isn’t all its cracked up to be. In fact, it’s actually more dangerous, food safety-wise, to wash it than to not wash it. Here’s some eye-opening proof.

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In the wake of Hurricane Maria, tension has formed between Apple and the FCC. With 3.5 million Puerto Rico residents in need of aid after the storm, it has been extremely frustrating for so many to have limited power accessibility and no cell phone reception. Crucial messages are being sent out on FM radio stations, […]

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Ever eye those shrink-wrapped tubes of polenta in the grocery store and wonder what to do with them? Turns out they’re the perfect base for casseroles — all you have to do is cut them into rounds first. The sauce, which I’ve been dreaming about for a while, is inspired by eggs Florentine. It’s a basic Parmesan white sauce fragrant with garlic, onions, and, of course, a whole bag of sautéed baby spinach. Baked in a trusty casserole dish, this polenta Florentine is vegetarian comfort food at its finest.

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This week, federal contractors began building prototypes for President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico. Though President Trump had declared that Mexico would pay for the wall, the six contractors building eight different prototypes in San Diego are from the U.S. Half of the prototypes are made of concrete, and the walls range in height between […]

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Wait, wait … don’t tell me! Yes, there’s a new wine delivery club on the block! Just in time for the holiday season, media favorite NPR has released some amazing picks from around the globe. Ever wonder what the backstory is behind your favorite bottle of red? They’ll share the inside stories of each bottle and send you a few free bottles, too!

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Morning Glory Overnight Oats

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Overnight oats just may be the superstar of the make-ahead breakfast world. Not only do they require no cooking whatsoever, but they are also adaptable, wholesome, and satisfying. Start stirring up a handful of Mason jars of them at the start of each week and you’re guaranteed to make a habit of it. How many jars can you actually make on Sunday night, though? If you make enough to get you through all five days of the work week, will they actually stay good until Friday?

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Disturbing reports are coming out of Baku, Azerbaijan, where gay, lesbian and transgender citizens are being rounded up by police, beaten and handed jail terms. At least 46 people have already been arrested and face 10 to 30 days in jail for resisting police. Javid Nabiyev, president of the Nefes LGBT Azerbaijan Alliance, gave a […]

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If you’re a renter, it’s pretty likely that you’ve had to sacrifice at least one or two “wish list” items when you moved into your place. Maybe it’s a few extra blocks from your favorite supermarket, lacks a pantry, or has a really ugly vintage kitchen.

While landlords can be tough — the majority of them are pretty reluctant to allow renters to make any major home improvements — you may be in luck if your cabinets have seen better days.

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