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The October survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Panera Bread, revealed that this kind of food-related tension in relationships seems to revolve around the topic of where to order food from (which plagues 37 percent of respondents). Meanwhile, 35 percent fight about what exactly to order. The research found that the average couple argues 156 times a year over where to eat, and it takes an average of 17 minutes for couples to decide where to order food in from....

READ THIS NEXT: The Least Tactful Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. These born micromanagers are incredibly career-driven, therefore they tend to reveal an inquisitive side in the workplace. “Capricorns like to acquire information from other people because it might be a resource for them later somehow,” says astrologer Ryan Marquardt. So don’t be surprised if that new data you showed them ends up in their next presentation.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb In some cases, this quality can turn ugly, Marquardt warns....

RELATED: See William and Kate’s “Grumpy Bridesmaid” 10 Years Later. On May 19, Prince William posted to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Instagram, informing the public that he had received his vaccination the day prior. “On Tuesday, I received my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” he wrote. “To all those working on the vaccine rollout – thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do.” While followers may have been excited to hear that the prince is on his way to inoculation, that’s not what’s been drawing the internet’s attention....

READ THIS NEXT: Never Travel Without This Item, Flight Attendant Says. While the idea of toting your belongings with you all the way from home to your destination might seem miserable, there are plenty of good reasons to keep your bags with you besides the fear that your airline might lose them. Experts say that by deciding to travel with just a carry-on, you can make the entire travel experience much more efficient....

So, what’s the key to transforming that lawn from patchy to perfect? Landscape experts say the single best way to achieve a healthy and beautiful lawn is to scarify and aerate it every fall. “Grass roots need air in order to breathe and grow,” says Pol Bishop, a gardening and landscaping expert with U.K.-based Fantastic Gardeners. “When the soil is not sandy enough, the roots get less air, resulting in hindered growth....

The lie that you’re not good enough was at the top of psychotherapist Amy Morin’s, LCSW, recent list of things you need to stop telling yourself. The author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do says, “Whether you think you’re not smart enough, attractive enough, or ambitious enough, believing you don’t measure up can wreak havoc on your self-worth and performance.” As for why this notion is so damaging, Morin notes, “If you’re convinced you’re not good enough, chances are you won’t try....

READ THIS NEXT: The Color You Should Be Wearing Based on Your Zodiac Sign. You might not be confused by a Capricorn’s outfits, but you could be a little bored. “Ruled by the sensible Saturn, Capricorns rarely keep up with the latest fashion trends, choosing comfort and practicality over what’s in this season,” says Charlotte Kirsten, professional astrologer and founder of astrology and esoteric blog Typically Topical. “They have a preference for earth tones, which have a very minimalist feel to them—a true reflection of their often traditional, yet serious nature....

A new survey from Sears Home Services reveals that there’s one major regret most people have when it comes to those DIY home improvement projects: installing under-cabinet lighting. While sticking up a few lights underneath your existing cabinetry may not seem too difficult, it’s the project Sears’ survey respondents most frequently said they’d had a negative experience with. A whopping 17 percent of DIYers who tried to hang under-cabinet lighting without a professional’s help said it hadn’t worked out in their favor....

Even if your lawn has seen better days, you’d still be wise to wait a while to buy a new lawn mower. “We hardly see any deals on these machines during July in general, and even in Fourth of July sales, they don’t tend to be a popular item,” says Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst with DealNews.com. Her recommendation? “Hold off until next month or October, when we’ll see more deals with better discounts....

Meanwhile, many drugs with serious side effects remain on the market, or return after a brief recall. It takes a lot for drugs to be pulled from the shelves permanently—but it does happen. Read on to find out about four medications doctors will likely never prescribe again, and to hear the surprising stories of why they’re no longer prescribed. READ THIS NEXT: Major Pharmacies Are Blocking This Common Daily Medication....

Health experts say that the current coronavirus surge is different from the earlier surges in that instead of being focused in certain areas, now infection rates are increasing almost uniformly across the country—which is especially a concern as colder winter weather forces more people indoors where the virus can spread more easily. “This is desperately concerning,” Bill Hanage, PhD, an associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told The New York Times....

Infectious disease specialist Christian Ramers, MD, told ABC News that “we know from the vaccine clinical trials that it’s going to take about 10 to 14 days for you to start to develop protection from the vaccine.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) corroborates this on its site. “It typically takes a few weeks for the body to produce T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes after vaccination,” the CDC explains in its guidance....

According to 24/7 Wall St., the average hourly wage for a Walmart worker is $14.76. The site goes further, however, by breaking down the hourly average for all 50 U.S. states. This is a ranking of those salaries, from the lowest average hourly rate to the highest. Can you guess which state has the highest-paid Walmart employees? Keep reading to find out, and for urgent news you need to know, If You Bought This at Walmart, Throw It Away Now....

“The most common [types of] damage that these rodents can do to your vehicle are gnawed wires around the engine, shredded gauze in the air vents, and chewed holes in the upholstery or the non-metal engine components,” says Natalie Barrett, service quality supervisor for Nifty Pest Control. (Not to mention the aesthetic damage from clawing and defecation.) Unfortunately, when rodents nest in your car, they can cause severe automotive issues that you may not notice until it’s too late....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Notice This in the Bathroom, Get Checked for Cancer. “Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common,” says the American Cancer Society (ACS), going on to explain that most colorectal cancers begin as a type of growth—known as a polyp—on the inner lining of the rectum and colon. Not all polyps become cancer, according to the ACS....

The New York-based dating app Iris recently surveyed over 1,000 singles nationwide to learn more about the intersection of status symbols and dating habits, and how personal finances play into dating. While society has largely moved away from archaic gender norms, some traditions seem to have significant staying power.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to the survey, many men are still under the impression that they are responsible for footing the entirety of the bill: 54 percent of men said they would offer to pay the whole check, while women more frequently think the bill should default to whoever initiated the date....

A recent survey of 142 presidential historians conducted by C-SPAN continued the tradition of ranking former executives based on a wide range of criteria. Each respondent issued a score from 1 (meaning “not effective”) to 10 (meaning “very effective”) in 10 categories that encompass presidential leadership: crisis leadership, public persuasion, economic management, moral authority, international relations, administrative skills, pursuing equal justice for all, relations with congress, vision or setting an agenda, and their performance within the context of the times....

RELATED: Maxim’s New “Sexiest Woman Alive” for 2021 Just Made History. In a June 16 statement, Victoria’s Secret introduced The VS Collective, “an ever-growing group of accomplished women who share a common passion to drive positive change.” The group includes athletes like Megan Rapinoe, professional soccer player and pay equity and LGBTQIA+ activist, and Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier and soon-to-be Olympian and youth and women’s sports advocate. The group also includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, an actor, producer, and entrepreneur; Paloma Elesser, a plus-size model and body advocate; Adut Akech, model, refugee, and mental health supporter; and Amanda de Cadenet, journalist, photographer, and founder of #Girlgaze, a platform for female photographers....

A 2020 study, published in the journal Nature Communications in April, found that when making decisions, people tend to know which choice would give them the best chance of success, yet they still pick another option. Ian Krajbich, PhD, co-author of the study and associate professor of psychology and economics at Ohio State University, said this is because people often make their decisions based on a “gut feeling,” rather than what they know works most often....

McLean, Kirkpatrick, and 98 Degrees singer Jeff Timmons all recently performed in Las Vegas at a fundraiser for the Victoria’s Voice Foundation, which helps youth amid the opioid crisis. According to Variety, McLean and Kirkpatrick “humorously debated which of their bands is superior” by doing back and forth performances of some of their hits. Timmons also performed a remix of 98 Degrees’ “The Hardest Thing”.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb RELATED: This Was the Hottest Pop Star the Year You Graduated....