7/12/18: The Free Way To Skip Airport Lines ✈️

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***Swirled Slip-Up: We inaccurately reported that Mobile Passport can help you skip the security line for domestic flights. Mobile Passport can only help you skip the customs line at participating domestic airports when returning on international flights.

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Spotlight

Skip The Line

There’s nothing worse than standing in the airport customs line for hours. So, say hello to Mobile Passport, a free app that will change your traveling life forever. It allows you to skip re-entry lines after international flights at participating domestic airports. [Well+Good]

Life Hack Of The Day: Rust Edition

Get rid of rust on an object by scrubbing it with aluminum foil dunked in vinegar.

Power Up

I Have FOBO

By now, you might be aware of FOMO, or the fear of missing out (basically, wishing you were at that party because something cool might happen), but don’t forget about FOBO, the fear of better options. If you’ve ever stood in front of the “almost” perfect lamp at Target, worrying that there might be something more beautiful on Amazon, you could be afflicted by FOBO. [Swirled]

Bath Time!

When you’re feeling low, your first inclination is to draw a hot bubble bath and soak for, like, ever. Well, research shows that taking regular bubble baths can improve mental health and a handful of skin conditions and even decrease fatigue, stress and pain. [Swirled]

The Wrong Side Of The Bed

No, there’s no actual side of the bed that makes you feel happier. That said, you can have a bad day if you wake up expecting to have one. Researchers found that study participants’ stress levels were high throughout the day if they woke up already feeling stressed. [Science Alert]

Get It Done

Down The Drain

Is your phone dying quicker than usual? Make sure you’re not accidentally draining your battery by keeping your device in the heat or keeping it on the charger once it hits 100 percent. Leaving your phone charged past the point of full capacity could severely overwhelm it, making it weaker. [Swirled]

You’re So Extra

We’ll admit when you gotta splurge on something, but we also know when to call BS. Don’t bother paying top dollar for everyday things like brand name products (just buy the store brand!) or vitamins, which will cost so much more at a grocery store than they would online or at GNC. [Reader’s Digest]

I See You

If you’re anything like us, you want to make sure you know exactly what information your apps have on you. The easiest way to check is to read through and understand what permissions you’re giving to an app before downloading it. iOS and Android users can also check permissions in their privacy settings. [Wired]

Savor Each Bite

Quality Eats

Sure, you know to make sure that your sushi is top-quality, but have you given much thought to other foods like ground beef? No one has time for salmonella… And while you’re at it, make sure to buy pure maple syrup, too. You’ll taste a world of difference between the real deal and a fake, which is packed with high-fructose corn syrup. [Swirled]

Ride The Wave

Praise science for microwaves! How else would we get our popcorn fix late at night? But there are some foods you just don’t put in there, like hard-boiled eggs, which explode when exposed to rapidly increasing temperatures. Cooked chicken isn’t a great choice, either. Once cooled and reheated in the microwave, its protein composition changes, leaving you with a stomach ache. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Need a crowd-pleasing meal that will deem you hostess of the decade? We point to the best chili recipe in the world, which involves a lot of flavor (including a little cinnamon!). The best part: You throw everything in, forget about it and come back later to utter perfection. [Swirled]

Pack Your Bags

Bridge The Gap

Want to see the most picture-perfect bridge in the entire world? Head to Mostar, a city on the edge of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The central bridge, which was featured in “Game of Thrones,” is postcard-level beautiful. Oh, and you can jump off the bridge and fall 80 feet into the water below if you dare. [Swirled]

That’s Sloth Cool

Sloth lovers, unite! You can visit a sanctuary filled with the cute little buddies at the Nayara Resort, Spa and Gardens in Costa Rica. The staff give guests a complimentary tour through the sanctuary, which is filled with dozens of happy sloths. [Swirled]

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