LIFE

You are packing up at the end of the workday when a coworker asks, in a sweet-but-sharp tone, 'Leaving already?' If that sounds familiar, you have been on the receiving end of a passive-aggressive comment.So what do you say back? Experts speaking to TIME magazine explained how to respond to a dig without turning it into a bigger argument.

From Behlül's restlessness to Kuzey's anger, from Sarı Saruhan's flamboyance to Aslan Soykan's iron grip, Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ has left behind some of the most memorable characters on Turkish screens.So which one carries the energy of your sign? We paired all 12 zodiac signs with six of Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ's best-loved characters. Take a look and find out which one you are.

Almonds are often the first thing that comes to mind when people think of healthy snacks. But according to the USDA nutrient database, pumpkin seeds contain more magnesium and zinc than almonds.Here are the numbers...

A staple at breakfast tables and a constant companion to conversation, Turkish tea has claimed the top spot on a list titled “The World’s Best Teas.” Another tea from the Black Sea region also made the list.Here’s the ranking...

Multigenerational households are becoming increasingly common in the U.S., with grandparents living under the same roof as their children and grandchildren. While saving money is one of the best-known benefits, a child psychologist says grandchildren stand to gain much more.Read more in our story.

In 1959, one male and two female goats were introduced to Pinta Island in the Galápagos. They multiplied rapidly, devouring the island’s vegetation all the way to the summit. It wasn’t until 1999 that Pinta was finally cleared of goats.Let’s take a closer look.

Known for its tart, slightly sweet flavor, hawthorn has been used for centuries to help with digestive problems, heart conditions, and high blood pressure. Thanks to its rich antioxidant content, it may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and ease digestion.Here are some of hawthorn’s benefits...

The French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir tested the nonstick coatings on six air fryer models for PFAS, widely known as “forever chemicals.” The results were reassuring: none of the PFAS banned over health concerns were found in the appliances.Here are the details…

After a saucy or oily meal, a greasy film can cling to plastic food containers and prove stubborn to remove, even with a sponge. One method that’s been viewed millions of times on social media promises to get rid of it with just a minute of shaking.Let’s take a look at how it works.

The colored stripes running along the tread of new car tires may look decorative at first glance. In fact, they play an important role from the manufacturing line to the warehouse.Let’s take a closer look.

The world’s first floating dairy farm, built on the water in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, had been home to cows since 2019. But problems with the barn floor forced the farm to sell its herd this summer.Read the full story.

A study explored whether pasta shape affects blood sugar levels. Spaghetti caused a smaller rise in blood sugar than penne.Let’s take a closer look.

Polish YouTuber Marek Hoffmann heated his home by burning 133 supermarket bread rolls in his stove instead of wood briquettes. By his calculations, the rolls produced just as much heat—and cost less.Here are the details...

Have you ever watched your dog carry a treat—or a scrap of food that’s fallen in the kitchen—straight to the living room rug? Many pet owners encounter this curious habit regularly. It stems from a mix of deeply rooted instincts and practical reasons.Experts and information from the American Kennel Club (AKC) point to several key reasons dogs take their food elsewhere to eat:

Why and how wombats, marsupials native to Australia, produce cube-shaped droppings has long puzzled scientists. A team of mechanical engineers and biologists studying this phenomenon—considered one of nature’s most intriguing biological processes—has now unraveled the mystery in a new study.The research found that, contrary to popular belief, the cube shape is not caused by a square-shaped anus or compression by the bones. Instead, it results from distinctive muscle movements and differences in elasticity in the final section of the intestine.