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Using data from Google Maps, Google News Lab has figured out where we’re going, what we’re looking for and when we’re getting there around Thanksgiving. So, if you’re trying to eat Chinese food on the way to the plant nursery on Black Friday, you’re not alone—but you should probably avoid driving at 9am. So how’d they figure out that folks in Texas are particularly interested in bicycle sharing locations?

If you’ve ever lusted over Italy’s gorgeous architecture (who hasn’t?), we’ve got some news for you. The government is accepting proposals for 103 historic sites, and in exchange, they’re yours, rent free. Most of the historic buildings are old homes, inns, and monasteries, but some of the properties up for grabs are literal castles.

Your middle school dreams have come true—the intensely rainbow universe of Lisa Frank will be coming to a theater near you. The feature film, which will be a live action/animation hybrid, is currently in development. If it’s anything like classic hybrids Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Paula Abdul’s Opposites Attract video, count us in.

Q: What is a safe, nontoxic sealant for a wooden highchair? We have an old wooden highchair that has a tray with all the finish worn off. The tray had also broken in half where it was seamed together. I glued it together again, but I’d like to refinish it to make it easier to clean. It is in otherwise perfect condition and we want to use it for our grandchildren.

Have you ever wandered the massive aisles of your local warehouse store, wondering why you can’t easily ask your friends and family to buy you a 120-pack of coffee pods or a 36-pack of water pitcher replacement filters? Well, now it’s only a click away, because Costco has recently announced its new gift registry.

Inbox zero isn't always attainable, and it shouldn't be.

People love LEGO. They also love Gilmore Girls. Now the two have come together in an idea so pure and beautiful that we can’t help but love it. Behold, a replica Luke’s Diner made from the toy blocks. While we’re waiting for Netflix, the showrunners, and cast to figure out if there will be more episodes of the revival or not, GG fans now have something else to possibly look forward to.

The 1995 teen film is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

With Valentine’s Day this week, we’ve all got love on the brain. And if you’re sitting in your apartment, lost for words to express how you feel to your loved one, maybe it’s time to figure out your IKEA love language. Do you love your partner like a BEKVAM or a MALM? Take this super scientific, highly romantic quiz to find out. A. Knowing someone is serious about our relationship B. Being one half of an “it” couple C.

No matter which side of the bed you got up on this morning, chances are, you could probably use a little more shut eye. Today is the tenth annual World Sleep Day, an event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep related issues. We do our fair share of talking about snoozing around here, so today, we’ve rounded up our best tips for a better night’s sleep. Don’t let your space steal your sleep.

Not even the Texas summer heat can slow down Chip and Joanna Gaines from expanding their Magnolia empire.

Architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti and his firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) believe that taking cars off the streets of Manhattan is a necessary step toward that better future.

The doggy aging process is a lot weirder than we thought.

Your productivity and health will thank you later.

Some former and current IKEA employees dish about the most annoying things that customers do.

It's a definite step up from a tray table and you can still fold it away at the end of the day.

It’s one of the largest expedition vehicles in the world at 40 feet long.

More time at home means more Netflix binges.

One company created an entirely new line of cane upgrades that fit perfectly on IKEA pieces you already own.

HGTV "wanted to choose a town, which as well as meeting all of the necessary criteria, faced down major adversity and persevered."

These tiny pool coolers will make your space feel like a beach oasis this summer—that is, without the crowds.

“Hamilton” is exactly the kind of joy I'm looking for during this global pandemic.

Fans of HGTV’s "Good Bones" are going to want to plan a trip to downtown Indianapolis in the future.

Perhaps the only library in the world where eating, making a mess, and chirping loudly is allowed.

Summer reading has never been cooler.

"Change starts with the gate keepers to opportunities."

Because we could all use a laugh.

The fourth season of HBO’s “Insecure” has officially wrapped, and Sundays just won’t be the same without it. The past few months have been incredibly difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic and the senseless killings of Black Americans at the hands of police, but Issa Rae’s comedy series has been offering tiny doses of sweetness, 30 minutes at a time. Season 4 of “Insecure” was arguably the best so far.

If you can’t go to the beach, let the RV—I mean, er beach—come to you.

Aurora James, designer and creative director of Brother Vellies, is asking big box stores to take the pledge. Here's what that means.

And there's one thing you won't find.

I’ve already used it several times.

Time to brush up your video call interviewing skills.

The designer touched on how to embrace these moments.

Disney+ only launched in November 2019, but it’s poised to become the second most popular streaming service after Netflix by 2025, according to Digital TV Research projections. And it’s hardly a surprise the platform has been so successful. After all, Disney is the comfort food of the entertainment industry.

Then, you can put the money toward an actual trip in the future.

Like their human teenage counterparts, the dogs in the study seemed to get noticeably more rebellious during their teenage years.

It's saving you money.

To bring tourism back to Japan once the outbreak has subsided, the government is considering paying for a portion of tourists’ travel expenses.

Even if it never actually happens...

Cash in on these classics.

There's a built-in rainwater collection system, too!

The festival is the result of a collaboration between 20 of the world's largest film festivals, including the Cannes, Venice, Tokyo, Berlin, and New York film festivals.

We could all use a little more Julia Child.

Sometimes you just need a good cry.

What makes it unique among flora is that it has “windows” on the margins of its leaves, allowing light to pass through for photosynthesis.

Bee-lieve it.

How Jess Day, Liz Lemon, and others might be taking their Zoom meetings.

These custom modernist pieces are for the birds—literally.

You won’t have to hop on a plane (or a Catbus) to go see it.

Fans in the Starbucks Reddit thread began speculating that the collection will be rolling out widely sometime this month, with some lucky shoppers already showing off their purchases on Instagram.

A new episode comes out each Wednesday!

It’s not a real-life hike, but it’s still beautiful and calming.

Although nothing can truly replace this show, there are other comedies out there that might ease the pain even just a little bit.

Including 19 staterooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms.

It was inspired by her current habit of wearing old sweatshirts and sweatpants left behind by childhood friends.

And there's many more chapters where that came from.

These takeaways will spark joy for you, too.

The world's first national public museum has made a large portion of their collection online, all of which can be accessed with just a few clicks.

The design, called “Janus” after the two-faced Roman god, is a new take on the three-seater plan.

The Internet Arcade hosts original versions of coin-operated arcade games that date back to the 1970s and through to the early 2000s.

The Swedish retailer just released some new summer items, several of which are staycation-ready hammocks.

Get ready for a full month of stellar sightings.

No dress code required!

The reviews are in: customers are going nuts over it!

Sure, our parents told us to never play with our food, but they never told us about not sitting on it.

Children can hone their creativity through the lens of the celebrated architect’s design contributions.

Kangaroos on the beach!

See what the universe was doing while you were celebrating your birthday.

Plus, $1 from each puzzle sale will go to Feeding America.

You’ll get a close-up look at the vibrant and one-of-a-kind creations that Burton dreamed up, while hearing more about what inspired the famed filmmaker as he worked on each installation.

Watch Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and more.