Alexander Breindel is a regular Best Life contributor who writes about business, culture, trivia, and history. He previously worked as an editor at Resource Magazine and has written previously for the advocacy group WeStandUp.
Fantastic Beasts
37 Super Unusual Rare Animals
Rare, exotic, and often endangered.
Holiday History
Thanksgiving Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Turkey isn't the reason you need that nap.
Major Endorsements
81 Little Compliments That Go a Long Way
Go ahead, make someone's day.
Pain Explained
25 Common Pains You Should Never Ignore
Your body is trying to talk to you, so listen.
Humble Abodes
26 Celebs Who Still Live in Their Hometown
Where you may get starstruck buying groceries...
High Flyers
20 Secret Perks For You at Major Airports
You won't believe what you'll find in these terminals!
Ho-Ho-No
15 Weird, Forgotten Christmas Traditions
The holiday spirit wasn't always so good-natured.
Fabulous Fir
20 Genius Christmas Tree Decorating Tips
Deck the halls in style this year!
Homegrown Talent
The Biggest Star Who's From Your State
Find out who grew up in your neck of the woods.
DST Is the GOAT
10 Reasons Daylight Saving Time Is the Best
Don't let losing an hour of sleep get you down.
Retail Racket
15 Marketing Tricks Costco Uses to Get You to Overspend
Are those "free" samples really free?
New Year, Same Mistakes
15 New Year's Resolutions That Always Fail
Can't ever stick to your resolutions? Here's why.
New Year, Old Rules
20 New Year's Eve Party Dos and Don'ts
The RSVP is just the tip of the iceberg.
Scratch That
This Is What Your Handwriting Says About You
Learn what your crossed T's really mean.
Deal With It
15 Secrets About Black Friday Deals You Need to Know
Black Friday's a game—here's how you win.
Parental Control
23 Biggest Parenting Mistakes, According to Child Psychotherapists
Sometimes, it's mom and dad who need the timeout.
One-Way Street
23 Signs Your Partner Is Taking You for Granted
Sometimes, a "thank you" would be nice...
Transit Tricks
17 Ways to Make Your Trip to the DMV Less Miserable
America's slowest bureaucracy doesn't have to be so slow.
Canny Manis
23 Secrets Your Nail Salon Technician Wishes You Knew
You'll think twice before cutting your cuticles.
Give A Little
17 Charities You Should Donate To This Black History Month