However, not all haunted houses are created equal. So if you’re looking for the very best haunted houses near you, here are the best (and scariest!) haunted houses in every state in the United States. Why Do We Love Haunted Houses? Haunted houses may have some people running the other direction, but others can’t get enough. Why is that? According to a study in the journal Emotion, the researchers found that after people had a voluntarily frightening experience going through a haunted house, most people said they were in a better mood....

HelloFresh is celebrating the season by launching Buddy the Elf Spaghetti meal kits. Inspired by the classic holiday film, Elf, the festive meal kits will come equipped with everything you need to make Buddy’s iconic dish, including spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, chocolate nonpareil candies, chocolate frosted pastries, and more. If you’re interested in getting a taste of elf culture, you can purchase one of the speciality kits December 5, 2022....

After two heartbreaking miscarriages, Hilaria previously promised to give their daughter Carmen a little sister. The couple has yet to comment on their new addition, aside from this post Hilaria shared on Instagram. In the photo, she snuggles with all of her children, including a newborn baby. The caption reads “7,” with a heart emoji. She confirmed on Instagram the next day that they have a new daughter named Lucia (more on that later)....

JoJo isn’t just a bow-bow entrepreneur—the 19-year-old dancer now has a themed cruise centered around her all-new girl group XOMG POP! JoJo and her mom/manager Jessalynn Siwa shared the news on Tuesday, Sept. 27, revealing the launch of their first XOMG POP! themed cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, inspired by the girl group that was handpicked by JoJo and her mom. The XOMG POP! cruise will allow fans to sail the open seas while interacting with their favorite members of the talented girl group....

In a new Instagram post over the weekend, Kotb seemingly put an end to the gossip once and for all, with a sweet photo of the two women sharing a friendly embrace. The photo—which shows Kotb, 58, and Guthrie, 50, with their arms around each other—appeared to be a subtle message to let the world know their friendship is definitely still in tact. The Emmy-winner claimed to be posting the photo “just because,” while she also wrote, “Thank you!...

What’s Home Depot’s shipping policy? Home Depot offers free standard shipping for most orders over $45, with the exception being appliance purchases—those have a free shipping minimum of $396, and you get to select your delivery date at checkout. The retailer also offers other shipping methods if you simply can’t wait to get your hands on your latest buys, including free in-store and curbside pickup. However, if your order isn’t in stock in stores and you need it sooner than the 3-5 business day standard shipping estimate, you can opt for same-day or next-day shipping, which costs an additional fee depending on the size and weight of your order....

It’s officially cold, flu, and RSV season, and we’re all still stuck inside avoiding the chilly weather and trying to avoid getting COVID, the flu, and of course, the common cold. While no one likes getting sick, colds are particularly frustrating. You don’t always feel terrible, but it feels like that congestion-cough-sniffle combination goes on forever. But how long should we reasonably expect a cold to last? Parade.com talked with doctors—here’s their take on exactly how much longer you’ll be blowing your nose for, so grab that box of tissues and settle in for an important read....

How many people are in the world? As of this writing, there are 7,941,440,550 people in the world—and counting! You can see the global population increasing in real time here. How many people are in the world in 2022? So far in 2022, there are 7,941,440,550 people in the world. There has been a population growth of about 24.2 million people so far in 2022 compared to 2021. How many people are in the world as of 2021?...

How Much Do the Stars Make on Dancing with the Stars? According to several sources, including Variety, the starting salary for celebrities is $125,000, which includes training for at least 20 hours per week, including several weeks prior to the premiere of the season. But the money goes up if a celebrity get votes and stays in the competition. Of course, no one wants to be eliminated in the first few weeks out of pride, but there is also a financial incentive to stay in the game....

Luckily, there is a way to calculate an approximate value for how much electricity your lights will use this holiday season. According to WGN9 News, the amount of money you get charged each month on your electricity bill is based on the kilowatt-hour used. In order to calculate this for yourself, there are some handy tools online, or you can do some simple mathematics. First, find out the wattage of your lights, then multiply that by how many hours per day you have the lights on....

Parade consulted top trainers to break down the barbell squat step-by-step. Keep reading for squat how-to’s, plus answers to frequently-asked squatting questions. What Is a Barbell Squat? A barbell squat is exactly what it sounds like—a squat done with weight in the form of a barbell that rests on the traps and shoulders. According to Dr. Nathan Kadlecek, PT, DPT, CEO of Kadalyst Wellness and Physical Therapy in Monterrey, CA, this exercise is also known as a barbell back squat....

Sometimes, the simplest exercises can be the hardest ones. A lot of this comes down to form; it’s easy to think because something is simple that you can just jump in and do it without much instruction needed. The plank is often one of those moves and even though it is working your core, doing it incorrectly can actually lead to back injuries, according to Cat Kom, CEO and founder of Studio SWEAT onDemand....

Dermatologists sometimes jokingly refer to hickeys as “passion purpura,” says board-certified dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, “Purpura is just doctor for bruise. And, that’s what it is, effectively, a suction-induced bruise.” Hickeys appear as purple to red, often oval-shaped marks on the skin, explains Jennifer Lucas, a dermatologist at Cleveland Clinic. “The intense suction of the skin is actually breaking small blood vessels in the area that leak blood and lead to a bruise....

Can’t do it? You’re not alone: In Cleveland Clinic’s survey conducted with Parade.com and Ipsos, one-third of respondents admitted they weren’t able to touch their toes. And unfortunately, sitting is a huge contributing factor to this. “Sitting too much can weaken your glutes and legs while creating stiffness in your back, neck and hips,” says Ally Maz, yoga instructor from mindfulness studio Open. That’s because when you’re sitting, you’re in a flexed position at the hips and knees....

From breaking down how to make sure you’re running the brand new iPhone software, to explaining how to edit messages and even unsend messages with iOS 16, we’ll make sure you feel comfortable navigating these new features. Make Sure You’re Running iOS 16 In order to unlock this enhanced Messages experience, you’ll need to make sure you’re running iOS 16. Apple’s latest and greatest software version for iPhone—along with the last iPod Touch—is available as a free over-the-air update to eligible devices everywhere....

So if you’re planning on bingeing this year’s Oscar winners now that the 2022 Academy Awards have come and gone, then grab a blanket, microwave some popcorn and dive into some of the top movies of the past year with our guide on how to watch and stream all the 2022 Oscar nominees. Where to watch all the Oscar-winning and nominated movies 2022 How to watch Belfast How to watch CODA The touching drama, which won Best Picture, can be streamed on Apple TV....

If that means anything to you, then you’ve come to the right place! The Office may have been off the air for a solid five years, but the iconic workplace sitcom lives on in our hearts—and on Netflix, where we’ve continued to cycle through the show on repeat. The show’s stars have different lives now: Steve Carell (world’s best boss Michael Scott) is a “drama queen” these days (and owns a general store in Massachusetts!...

In both makes, moisture and/or foreign materials contaminating the printed circuit board (PCB) of the tow hitch may cause an electrical short circuit, leading to the hitch igniting whether the car is in use or not. More than 245,000 Hyundai Palisades from 2020-2022 model years and 36,417 Kia Tellurides from the same years are listed as part of the recall and may need to be inspected by your dealer to confirm if they are fitted with an affected tow hitch....

As we continue to process what will surely be remembered as a difficult time in many of our lives, if you keep having this weird feeling like 2020 never happened at all, you’re in good company: Many people have noted that 2020 felt like a weird time warp, and then in their minds last year was 2019. Strange, right? Parade.com talked with therapists to find out why so many of us are feeling this way....

What is the history of Columbus Day? We all remember the old rhyme: “In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” That much is true. But a lot of the other “history” surrounding Columbus is actually pretty inaccurate: He didn’t actually discover America (and never even landed in North America), and most people already believed the Earth was round. Columbus Day was first celebrated in New York City in 1792 to mark the 300th anniversary of his arrival and to celebrate Italian American heritage, but it wasn’t until the Knights of Columbus pressured then-president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937 that Oct....