How Candied Yams Became a Thanksgiving Staple

For many, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a serving of sweet potato casserole aka candied yams. But many don’t know how the sweet and sticky recipe came to be. According to Munchies, a corporation came up with the sweet potato side dish in an attempt to mass-market marshmallows—which had just been introduced—and convince Americans to accept the light and fluffy treats. Apparently it worked, and …

Tips for Traveling During the Busy Holiday Season

As airports begin to crowd with holiday travelers, there’s bound to be an overbooked, delayed or canceled flight or three. When airline staff begin calling for volunteers to stay behind, don’t panic. As a paying customer, you have an array of legal rights that airlines must abide by. So before accepting a measly flight credit, head to The Hustle to find out how to get …

Lightsaber Handles Inspired by Six Iconic Creatives

In a project called “Design X Saber,” Y Studios—a San Francisco-based research company—has envisioned what lightsaber handles might look like had they been designed by six iconic creatives. The proposed sabers were inspired by the exoskeletal aesthetic of architect Zaha Hadid, mid-century modernism of Charles and Ray Eames’ furniture designs, clean lines of industrial designer Dieter Rams’ works and more. Take a look at the …