Vipology Staff Writer

November 6 is National Nachos Day!

Plate of Beef Nachos

November 6 is National Nachos Day, and one of America’s favorite snacketizers had a humble, almost accidental beginning. It’s said that Ignacio Anaya, a Mexican from the border town of Piedra Negras, inadvertently invented nachos 70 years ago in 1943 when hungry guests showed up at the Victory Club, the restaurant he was working for […]

You can Tackle these 5 November Home Maintenance To-Do’s over a Weekend… or Less

Man rakes leaves on a Fall Day

With Thanksgiving approaching and the winter holidays around the corner, there are things to look forward to (and prepare for) this time of year.  Here’s the good news: these five home maintenance to-do’s can be easily accomplished over a single weekend… or less. Get a jump on holiday prep. If you plan to have a special […]

Finding it Hard to Get Up when the Time Changes?  These 8 Hacks Can Help You Rise and Shine.

Woman sits on bed and stretches arms after waking up

Rise and shine? That can be hard to do when your alarm goes off and it’s still so dark out that you have to ask yourself: Is it even morning? With the sun rising later and going down earlier in winter months, the motivation to spring out of bed and start the day with gusto goes out […]

Wendy’s Reveals New Holiday-Inspired Frosty Fusion Flavor

Wendy's Chocolate Frosty

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Wendy’s is debuting a new frozen sweet treat to help fans get in the spirit early. As PEOPLE reports, the fast food chain revealed its Snickerdoodle Cookie Frosty Fusion that will be available for a limited time at Wendy’s locations nationwide starting Nov. 3. The delectable sweet treat […]

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are Bickering again, this time over the upcoming Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk in front of Tesla X backdrop

It’s been almost eight years since Tesla first announced the next-gen Roadster, but CEO Elon Musk is once again promising that the electric sports car is nearing release. However, one early buyer (and Musk nemesis) is not convinced it’ll ever see the light of day. As PCMag reports, in a recent episode of The Joe Rogan […]

New Climate Analysis Reveals a 2.7% drop in US Annual Rainfall since 1995, but Heavy Flooding Events have Dramatically Increased

Floodwaters rage in Central Texas

A new climate analysis released by AccuWeather on Monday has revealed a 2.7% decline in total annual precipitation across the contiguous United States since 1995. This equates to approximately a 1% decrease in rainfall per 11 years. The analysis uses AccuWeather’s Data Suite – the most detailed, complete and accurate global collection of historic, current and forecast […]

Dua Lipa launches skin-care line with Augustinus Bader Science

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa and Augustinus Bader Science teamed up to launch Dua – via an announcement on Instagram – a “high-performance skin-care brand utilizing TFC5, a proprietary technology designed for skin with minimal to moderate damage.” With the skin care brand on one hand and the entertainer on the other, the pair brings consumers a trio of products that debut Tuesday […]

November Lawn and Garden To-Do List: Shrubs and Trees

Fall gardening chores tend to have a “bedtime” theme – before your plants begin their long winter’s nap, they need to be tended and tucked cozily into their beds. Fall gardening is also an exercise in delayed gratification – new plants will barely put down roots before going dormant, cleaned and amended beds won’t show […]

This November, Open Your Heart, and Your Home, to a Senior Pet

Man hugging senior dog with white on his face

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Not to […]

When is the Best Time to get your Fall Flu Shot (and other seasonal Vaccines)?

elderly woman getting vaccine in her arm

With the fall of Autumn leaves, public health officials across the country are turning to the annual task of persuading legions of Americans to get vaccinated against some combination of influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, three bugs that sicken mass numbers of people over the winter months, often overwhelming hospitals and health care delivery […]