MEL for DSC Magazine, February 2021 Rompecabeza Answer
Got stuck? No problem. Here’s the answer to this month’s puzzle: Did ya get it right?
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How to Give Yourself an Eye Massage
When was the last time you gave yourself an eye massage? Probably never — it’s not something most of us ever think to do. This is strange, given that everyone who’s looked at a TV, computer screen or phone too long knows eyes can get tired and...
You’re Probably Storing Your Toothbrush Wrong
We’ve written before about how the average toothbrush is believed to be harboring more than 10 million bacteria, including particularly nasty stuff like Staph and E. coli. This is partly due to the number of bacteria that live in your mouth — anywhere between 100 to 200...
MEL for DSC Magazine, January 2021 Rompecabeza Answer
Got stuck? No problem. Here’s the answer to this month’s puzzle: Happy New Year!
Why Shampoo Makes Your Eyes Sting
You’re in the shower, and everything’s splendid: The water’s warm, the scent’s uplifting and you’re belting out your favorite shower-time tune. But then, out of nowhere, a stray drop of shampoo soars into your eye, feeling like the red-hot soapy trident of Satan himself. What makes this...
How to Remove Your Own Back Hair
If you think shaving your own back is impossible, you’re wrong. It’s only mostly impossible. Unless you have a constantly updating 3D map of your back and the fine motor skills of a brain surgeon, it will always, always be easier to have someone else do the...
How to Warm up a Freezing Cold Toilet Seat
You haven’t felt true cold until you sit on the toilet when it’s dropped below freezing outside. But surely, human ingenuity can outwit a chilly piece of porcelain? We went searching far and wide for a solution to this glacial problem. Here are the options we uncovered:...
Here’s Every Gross Thing Living In Your Bathroom
We are all aware, subconsciously, that the bathroom — that place we tend to spend a lot of time naked — is crawling with germs. Of course it is: It’s where you poop; it’s where you leave your grimy street clothes in a pile before leaping into...
MEL for DSC Magazine, December 2020
Mistook your monthly magazine for a pack of One Wipe Charlies and flushed it down the toilet? No worries, here’s the online version! In this edition: A Gifted Psychic on the Art of Gift-Giving What Is a Gift Horse, and Why Can’t I Look It in the...
MEL for DSC Magazine, December 2020 Rompecabeza Answer
Got stuck? No problem. Here’s the answer to this month’s puzzle — an elf holding a flower! Happy holidays!
Is Gargling Actually the Right Way to Use Mouthwash?
Sorry, no time for fanciful intros here. We are obligated to let you know this instant that gargling is a lie. If you want to keep your teeth as healthy as possible — and if you’re going to the trouble to use mouthwash at all, chances are...
How Short Should I Be Cutting My Fingernails?
How much time do you take to cut your fingernails? How much care do you take to get them the right length and the right shape? The answer to both questions is likely “not much” — nail-clipping is just one of those body maintenance jobs we usually...