What Is Lateral Thinking? Lateral thinking refers to a person’s capacity to problem solve by imagining creative solutions that cannot be figured out by deductive or logical solutions. Basically, it’s thinking outside of the box! Coined by Maltese physician and psychologist, Edward de Bono, lateral thinking is the essence of creativity. This gives you a chance to put on a detective’s hat while solving fun mysteries! How Is Lateral Thinking Different from Vertical Thinking?...

Valentine’s Day Trivia Questions and Answers Question: Before “X” stood for a kiss, what did it represent at the end of a letter?Answer: The cross Question: Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?Answer: Eros Question: In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?Answer: Venus Question: In Roman mythology, with whom does Cupid fall in love?Answer: Psyche Question: What Valentine’s Day candy was first created on equipment made for lozenges?Answer: Sweethearts Question: When did Sweethearts first get their shape?...

From creating a deluxe Easter basket that’s filled with spa-like products to one that is packed full of luxurious chocolates and wine, there are endless ways you can create a fabulous Easter basket. You can even put the items you buy in a wicker basket to up their overall appearance and give it a more grown-up look. Or, if you want to go with a smaller Easter gift, skip the basket altogether and find something Easter-themed that you can wrap or tie a bow around....

Best Ways to Cook Asparagus Although asparagus is typically a springtime ingredient, it can also be found canned and frozen allowing you to use it in year-round dishes containing asparagus. It can also be prepared many different ways. You can grill it, steam it, sauté it and then there’s the easiest method: asparagus cooked in the oven. Best Asparagus Recipes From easy roasted asparagus in the oven and healthy asparagus stir-fry dishes, to the more decadent, holiday-worthy prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, asparagus pasta, dumplings and galettes, there are so many delicious options in this list of 57 best asparagus recipes....

For some reason, buying gifts for the people closest to us, whether for their birthday or Christmas, seems to be the hardest. Right? But don’t sweat this one, because we’ve got you covered. From the comfiest slippers in the universe to a to-go facial steamer for inexpensive at-home facials, we’ve rounded up these 60 must-see gifts for your best friend! Cute gifts, even cuter price points. Look at the list below for some unique and thoughtful gift ideas your best friend will love....

There are the things she needs, things she wants and those she wouldn’t get for herself. Whatever you choose, the below 60 gifts for new moms run the complete gamut. There are practical items, luxurious robes and a few unexpected things, too. Below, here are 60 gift ideas for new moms that are unique and useful. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned....

Going from casually dating to a full-blown relationship creates a different dynamic that’s so much more comfortable and familiar—and that has its ups and downs. These relationship memes run the gamut from adorable to annoying, and we bet you’ll find some of your own love stories here, too. Relationship Memes 1. You know it’s getting serious when you help enable the man bun. 2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave this advice to Jennifer Lopez and it still sticks....

These movies inform us about historyand don’t skimp on entertainment value. We’ve rounded up 65 of the best movies based on real-life events. For this list, all narrative features are based on true stories. This list does not include documentaries. We highly recommend these compelling, must-watch films based in history. Here are 65 can’t-miss movies based on true events. All titles are available to rent and purchase across major digital platforms....

Read on for some of the most memorable, quotable lines from all nine seasons of The Office. These are the 65 best quotes from The Office: In need of a dose of magic? Read these 100-plus Disney quotes!

Rice Total time: around 30-40 minutes Ingredients(around 4 servings): 3-4 cups dry brown riceWater, depending on how much rice you want to make Instructions: Braised Chickpeas Total time: around 1-1.5 hours Ingredients (2-3 servings): 2 cups dry chickpeas, soaked in water overnight or for at least 2 hours4 cups water (or more if needed)1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari1/4 cup brown or coconut sugar Instructions: Scrambled Tofu Total time: 10 minutes Ingredients (around 4 servings):...

To be diagnosed with “major depression” (according to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), you must have at least five of nine possible symptoms every day for two weeks or more. The big two are a depressed mood—feeling sad, empty or irritable—and losing interest or pleasure in activities you usually enjoy. The other seven symptoms include changes in weight and/or appetite; insomnia or sleeping too much; restlessness or feeling slowed down; loss of energy; feeling worthless or guilty to an excessive degree; trouble concentrating or making decisions; and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide....

Enjoyed by millions every day, the humble margarita has become one of the most popular cocktails in the nation. Can you believe this cocktail even has its own holiday? Tequila fans have come up with tons of unique takes on margaritas, but every day is a good day for margs if you ask us—not just Margarita Day. History of the margarita Simply superb, the very popular margarita was originally thought to be a twist on a Sidecar cocktail....

Plus, November is known as both National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) and National Memoir Writing Month. So if you’ve been working on a novel or memoir, this is the perfect time of year to find some extra motivation in the form of these writing quotes from your own favorite writers. Read through these 75 quotes about writing to re-ignite your passion for writing or to simply give yourself the little nudge that you currently need....

If you’ve had a parent or grandparent that has been impacted by this disease—or if you yourself are experiencing it—then you know how debilitating and painful it can be. In those challenging and uncertain moments, it’s helpful to have strength and support from a community of people who understand what you’re going through. Because really, you are not alone. Here, you will find our collection of enlightening and inspiring Alzheimer’s quotes and sayings gathered from a wide range of sources....

What Is Cube Steak? I couldn’t really answer you without doing some research. I mean, I know it’s beef that looks like it has been sort of perforated, but I wouldn’t call that a real definition. According to Wikipedia: Cube steak is a cut of beef, usually top round or top sirloin, tenderized by fierce pounding with a meat tenderizer, or use of an electric tenderizer. The name refers to the shape of the indentations left by that process called “cubing....

The series about the faculty at an inner-city Philadelphia grammar school trends every week on Twitter, has a 100% Fresh Critic Rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is the first-ever ABC comedy on ABC quadruple its premiere episode’s ratings since its initial airing, thanks to fans finding it largely on digital platforms. So people really like it. Why? For starters, people are calling it “The Office but with Black people” (although others are already urging their fellow fans to stop doing that)....

If you’ve never used an Advent wreath and candles before, we’ll explain the meaning and how it all got started. The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct meaning for each of the four weeks prior to Christmas. Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath and candles is the same. Read further as we go over the Advent wreath and candles meaning in further detail....

It’s hard to keep relationships hush-hush in Hollywood, but Hamm and girlfriend Anna Osceola have done just that by not having a social media presence and keeping their relationship private. “The point of life is not to put dog ears on yourself and post it online for everyone to see,” he says. “It’s fun, it’s adorable, but it’s the visual equivalent of masturbating—there’s no point other than immediate gratification,” he told InStyle about being in a social media-free zone....

Or, what if you had the pipes, but you were convinced that you didn’t have the “look” of a pop star? Most likely you’d steer clear of competing on reality shows like The Voice or American Idol anytime soon. But the new FOX singing competition show, Alter Ego, takes away the fear of physically showing up before a live audience and celebrity judges. Debuting on FOX Sept. 22, following the season 6 premiere of The Masked Singer, vocal artists from all walks of life, from ages 17 to 60, can become the stars of their dreams!...

When the couple first split in 2016, with their divorce settlement apparently being haggled in the press after Heard accused Depp of domestic violence and filed a restraining order against the actor. Depp later sued The Sun and its parent publisher for libel for calling him a “wifebeater,” which he lost, and the Pirates of the Caribbean star was denied an appeal. On June 1, 2022, Depp and Heard’s seemingly endless trial for defamation finally ended....