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If you're just getting into hiking, you probably have big dreams about getting your boots muddy in some pretty exotic places. Once you get hooked on the rush of reaching the summit of a trail, you can't think of anything other than what trail you…

Science is amazing in all its forms — and if you don't have enough time to grab the latest issue of Nature, there are still many ways to keep up to date on the weird and wonderful new discoveries coming out of STEM all over the world. Enter…

With fall formally underway since the equinox has passed, pumpkin products are aplenty. But none compare to the most legendary fall beverage: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The cult favorite has become Starbucks' most iconic drink. The Pumpkin Spice Latte…

Welcome to Libra season, everyone! As of Sep. 23, the sun has left Virgo season behind and officially ushered us into Libra season 2018, bringing a whole batch of fresh sun sign energy to all zodiac signs. At the same time, the autumnal equinox has…

There aren't many universal truths in this world, but here's one: Things are always more fun if there's a pun. OK, fine, I'm not sure that counts as a universal truth — I know all you pun-haters are out there somewhere — but I think we can agree…

Libra Season is almost here, and to prepare for the weighted change it will bring, we'll want to get ourselves as centered as possible. The Virgo season helped to shake us out of summer mode, but after a month of intense drive and work-related…

You're never really too old to have a few adorable stuffed toys in your room — hey, they're basically throw pillows. You can use them as decoration, to add a little personality to your room, or something to cuddle if you're having an off day.…

As we get closer and closer to the best day of the year — Halloween, of course! — you may be beginning to feel a little stressed out whenever you think about your costume. Picking the perfect Halloween costume is usually way easier said than done.…

It turns out that termites, just like the Pussycat Dolls, don’t need a man. A new study published in BMC Biology found that some termite colonies are capable of thriving and reproducing without males under certain ecological conditions. Basically,…

Few if any candy bars master the art of marrying flavors and textures like Twix does. Introduced in 1979, the confection changed the candy game by adding a familiar but infrequently used ingredient to its composition: a cookie. When you bite into a…

On Saturday Sept. 22, Bustle's Rule Breakers event took place at the LeFrak Center at Brooklyn's Prospect Park, and while Janelle Monáe, Sofi Tukker, and DJs Samantha Ronson and Va$htie put on a great show, there was something else attendees had to…

Most people don't like to think about death. But when you get down to it, you've likely heard a bunch of old wives' tales about what happens when you die. And while the inclination may be to believe that none of them are true, it turns out some are…

It wasn't until four years ago, when Maria was 24, that she was finally diagnosed as autistic, as her little brother was when they were kids. Though Maria, a healthcare advocate whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, tells Bustle that…

Inflammation in your body isn't always a good thing. When you have inflammation in your brain, it can affect anything from your mood to your focus. In case you didn't know, it can even affect you physically. Knowing the symptoms and potential causes…

I know, I know. It's 2018, and the words "iPhone 6S" seem about as archaic as "Neopet". But even though the battery on my little 6S has reduced itself to the little engine that just can't EVEN, she is my baby and has never once judged me for all the…

If you've been following Dunkin' Donuts in the news lately, you know that there's been talk that the beloved coffee-and-donut shop was planning to change its name to just "Dunkin.'" They've already gone through with the name change at over 30…

If you have an anxiety disorder, then you already know it can make life way more difficult than it needs to be. It likely impacts how you feel at work, while out with friends, and it may even keep you up at night. But anxiety can also affect your…

We are officially in Libra season. Starting September 22, the sun will be in Libra and will stay put until October 23. At that time, it will take its leave and move into Scorpio. It's going to be, for lack of a better word, an interesting time.…

U.S. millennials are reshaping norms as they age into more powerful positions at work and in society and refuse to live in the mold of their predecessors. It's been said many times, but Gen Y really is a "generation of rule breakers," from…

Today is National Voter Registration Day — and that means that it's time to make sure you can have your say in elections. The 2018 midterm elections will take place on Nov, 6, and you've probably seen predictions about the results in headlines for…