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Rhett Allain

The Phony Physics of Star Wars Are a Blast

Those epic battle scenes in space are awesome—and physically impossible. But hey, it’s more fun this way!

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29 Products That’ll Instantly Upgrade Your Backyard

Games, relaxation, entertainment — you'll find it all in your backyard.

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Hey You, Yeah You — Here Are The 41 Products You’ve Been Putting Off Buying But Absolutely Need

Listen — I know you've been using the same old mop for the last decade, but I genuinely think it's time for an upgrade.

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If You're Willing To Risk $10 Or Less, These 45 Cool Products Are Worth Taking A Chance On

It's time for you to join the ranks of the thousands of reviewers obsessed with this $7 holy grail tubing mascara and this miniature Bob Ross painting kit.

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If You Love A No-Makeup Makeup Look, This Affordable Korean 'Water Blush' Is Absolutely Perfect

The consistency of this sheer, buildable water blush is ideal for summer — and so is the glow.

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Hurdle hints and answers for May 4, 2025

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer...

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How to watch Ruud vs. Draper online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Ruud vs. Draper in the 2025 Madrid Open final for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Madrid Open has delivered everything we hoped it would over the last couple of weeks as top players have looked to build some momentum before Roland-Garros. Ruud and Draper have done exactly that, and now they face off in the final.

If you want to watch Ruud vs. Draper in the 2025 Madrid Open final for free from anywhere in...

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AdGuard family plan: Secure all devices for under $16

TL;DR: Block ads and prevent contact with malware on family devices with a $15.97 AdGuard lifetime subscription.

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Ramona Shelburne

Nuggets get desired 'result' from surprise firings

A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.

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From One New Parent To Another, These 25 Target Products Will Make Your Routine A Bit Easier

Bath seats, bottle sterilizers, and booger removers — sorry, you'll need one of those, too.

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23 Famous TV Roles That Nearly Went To Completely Different Actors, And Holy Crap

Chris Rock was one of the many famous actors who was in talks to play George Costanza on "Seinfeld."

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I See This Ultra-Efficient Backpack 20 Times A Day — Here's Why

"I cannot believe I bought other bags previously," one reviewer wrote.

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25 Seemingly Mundane Things That Actually Can Make You Really Sick, According To Healthcare Professionals

"So many people feel like crap because they are lacking in this. Getting the proper amount your body needs fixes all sorts of issues."

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 4, 2025

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Rantanen hat trick rallies Stars past Avs in G7

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in the third period, and the Dallas Stars utilized a furious rally to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 on Saturday night at American Airlines Center.

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Ricky O'Donnell

James Harden’s latest Game 7 stinker in NBA Playoffs continues his legendary struggles

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James Harden failed to deliver again in a Game 7, and the numbers are ugly.

James Harden appeared to conquer his eternal elimination game woes by turning in one of the best late-series playoff performances of his career to save the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. Harden finished with 28 points, eight assists, and six rebounds to pace the Clippers to a blowout win that forced a Game 7 in the Denver in the best first...

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25 Target Products If Your Hair Is In Its Glow Up Era

Nothing major here. Just some products that might change everything. ???????????

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 4, 2025

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 4, 2025

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve...

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