Author: Gael F. Cooper

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15 More Indestructible Products Totally Worth the Price

Gael F. Cooper on January 17, 2018

Why end up buying a product twice when you can get it right the first time? From teddy bears to umbrellas, these items come with exceptional backing from their makers.

11 Secrets to the Good Life From the World’s Happiest People

Gael F. Cooper on January 8, 2018

Denmark has a formula that works even in the long, dark winter. Try a bit of “hygge” to generate more cheer in your own life.

The 51 Hottest Toys of the Past 50 Years

Gael F. Cooper on December 18, 2017

Ready to take a fun walk down memory lane? Here’s a list of the most popular toys of the past several decades.

11 Gifts to Help Conquer Common New Year’s Resolutions

Gael F. Cooper on December 13, 2017

Here are 11 tools to help you or someone you love meet a goal for 2018.

20 Gift Ideas to Improve Even the Most Grueling Commute

Gael F. Cooper on December 12, 2017

You can’t give a gift of a better job, but you can put your loved ones on the road to a better commute — whether they drive, bike or hike.

The Funniest Amazon Customer Reviews

Gael F. Cooper on November 29, 2017

At this time of year, online product reviews can be helpful. But we’ve rounded up a set of them — on everything from from banana slicers to UFO detectors — that are purely for laughs.

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8 Great Apps to Send College Students to the Head of the Class

Gael F. Cooper on August 1, 2017

These awesome tools can help students grapple with an array of unavoidable tasks — from getting up in the morning to building a bibliography.

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Proving You’ve Still Got Time — 10 People Who Made Their Mark After 40

Gael F. Cooper on July 26, 2017

No need to freak out about the child prodigies. Some rich, famous and talented people didn’t make it big until they were well into middle age, or later.

Lights, Camera, Travel! Awesome Trips to the Sites of Classic Hollywood Films

Gael F. Cooper on June 27, 2017

Spectacular destinations that were used to make famous flicks from “Jaws” and “Sleepless in Seattle” to “Gone with the Wind.”

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Fantastic Food Festivals to Seek Out This Summer

Gael F. Cooper on June 21, 2017

Here are some destinations that celebrate local flavors — from oysters and garlic to hot chicken — with all the fanfare and entertainment they can muster.