Lifehacker columns are materials from invited authors. In them, experts in certain fields or just people with interesting experiences share their stories and talk about what worries readers. We have collected the 10 best materials for this year.
Have you ever wondered where all life on Earth came from? It turns out that this is no longer such a difficult question for scientists. Biologist and educator Mikhail Nikitin explains very clearly, point by point, what life is in general, where it came from and why it does not appear on other planets. This material caused a heated discussion among our readers — there are more than 200 comments under it!
What kind of myths do not go around children's health: if it is easy to dress a child, he will catch a cold; it is better to get over chickenpox so that there is immunity; it is necessary to bring down the temperature and drink vitamins. Sergey Butriy, a well-known pediatrician, chief physician of the children's clinic, and an adherent of evidence-based medicine, tells in detail about these and other misconceptions that can harm your child.
To open a kotokafe, its founder sold her clothing store. The girl had a fairly successful business, but she burned out and did not understand what she was living for. That's why she became a volunteer, and then realized that she wanted to do something good for the world. This is how the kotokafe shelter appeared in the center of St. Petersburg. A touching story about the fuzzies and the guests of the institution who fall in love with them and strive to help, will melt your heart. Or maybe it will inspire a good deed.
Famous gynecologist Dmitry Lubnin understands why women tend to do intimate plastic surgery, where the standard of beauty in this area came from and, most importantly, why nothing "needs to be improved" there. The topic turned out to be quite burning and caused a heated debate among our readers. If you have also thought about this question at least once, then the column is for you.
Our reader Anatoly and his girlfriend tested sex toys ‑ they have more than 100 of them. Now the expert is writing reviews for Lifehacker, in which he shares his experience of using new gadgets so that you can choose the best for yourself. This column is about how Anatoly and his girlfriend tested the most popular vibrator Womanizer Premium. The author of the article explains in detail what the pros and cons of the device are and whether it is worth paying for the brand.
It would seem to be a good word. But for many, it causes an unpleasant associative row. Perhaps because the concept is often associated with tolerance for something bad. In fact, tolerance is an active creative position, acceptance of diversity, respect for other people's opinions. Anna Makarchuk, Director of the Tolerance Center, tells in detail why tolerance is good, what it can be, how it helps us to live and, most importantly, how to cultivate it in ourselves and why.
This year, Lifehacker launched a new category — "10 embarrassing questions". In it, well-known experts answer questions from their field that people are usually embarrassed to ask. In this column, ornithologist Yulia Karagodina tells us where pigeon chicks go, whether pigeons eat meat and whether it is possible to save a sick bird.
Do you want to not just understand English, but speak it like a real native speaker, translate memes and sound modern? Then check what new words and expressions have appeared in the language recently. How many of them do you already know?
25‑year-old Ivan made a serious and unpopular decision to have a vasectomy, and then told in detail why he did it and how he is living now. The story turned out to be deeply personal and non—trivial and, it seems, struck a chord with many - just look at the dozens of comments below it.
Perhaps at school you were tired of literature with its infinitely high ideals and complex philosophical implications. Book blogger Polina Pars comes to the rescue and explains that everything is not so clear in classical works. Get ready to look at several famous books in a completely different way and find among them the manifesto of an asshole, the story of a glamorous scumbag and an apologist for feminism.
