Author: Edward Verchot

Willie Nelson Stopped Smoking Pot

Even legends have to make adjustments eventually. Willie Nelson, the country icon who’s been synonymous with marijuana for decades, says he’s finally hung up his smoking gear at age 92.

In a recent interview with Forbes, Willie revealed that his lungs have officially had enough.

“I can’t smoke anymore,” he said. “My lungs have already said, ‘Don’t do that.’ So, I don’t really do anything now except a few edibles.”

So no, he hasn’t totally given up cannabis—just the smoke. Nelson still has his own line of THC-infused products called Willie’s Remedy, including a social tonic you can sip for a cool $90 a bottle. (Yes, even quitting smoking can be on-brand when you’re Willie.)

When asked what still brings him joy after all these years on the road, he didn’t hesitate: “I enjoy seeing people get together and forget about everything except music.” He added, “We don’t care what political affiliation you’re with, what color you are, it doesn’t matter. If you like music, come on.”

It’s a simple, classic Willie message: come together, share the music, leave the nonsense at the door.

And if you’re wondering whether we’ll ever get a movie about his life? Maybe—but don’t hold your breath. Willie’s not quite ready to close the book. “I’ve heard talk about it,” he said. “But I’m not through with it yet.”

As far as smoking pot goes, he had a good run. He first smoked in a roadside bar in Fort Worth, Texas in 1954. That’s a solid 71 years of getting high. Congrats Willie!

Kids Say These Are the Top 10 Things They Want to Do with Their Parents More

Summer is officially here, and if you’re a parent juggling work-from-home chaos with guilt over not spending enough time with your kids, you’re far from alone. Turns out, your kids feel it too.

In a study conducted a few years ago, a whopping 70% of kids said their parents are too distracted. A psychologist weighed in, saying that while routines make life easier, they can also make us forget to carve out meaningful moments with our families. So whether it’s a long weekend or just a random Wednesday afternoon, making space for connection matters.

Not sure where to start? Researchers asked kids to name the activities they wish they could do more with their parents—and the answers are both wholesome and totally doable.

Here are the top 10 things kids say they want to do more with mom and dad:

  1. Go to the beach – Sandcastles, waves, and maybe a little too much sunscreen.
  2. Exercise together – From bike rides to yoga in the living room, kids love moving with you.
  3. Play sports – Whether it’s a pickup basketball game or backyard soccer, it’s about the fun, not the score.
  4. Go to the pool – Because cannonballs and floaties never go out of style.
  5. Go to the movies – Shared popcorn and big-screen action? Count them in.
  6. Play at a park – Simple, free, and full of chances to actually talk without screens in the way.
  7. Go camping – Even if it’s just in the backyard, the memories are big.
  8. Visit a zoo, museum, or amusement park – Day-trips can feel like huge adventures to kids.
  9. Play video games – Yes, even if you’re terrible at them. That’s part of the fun.
  10. Go shopping – It’s less about what you buy and more about the one-on-one time.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of packing all this in, don’t stress. Even one or two of these can make a big impact. The key is being present, and maybe letting them pick the playlist on the way.

Dolly Parton Says She Eats This One Food Every Day

Despite being a music icon, a fashion legend, and a national treasure, Dolly Parton’s go-to comfort food proves she’s still very much one of us: potatoes.

Yup, the queen of country recently confessed during an appearance on the Today show that she eats potatoes every single day. “I have to have something with potatoes,” she said.

“I mean, I’m just one of those people that I have to either have a baked potato, some mashed potatoes, some french fries, or something to do with potatoes.”

Honestly? Relatable. Carbs are the great equalizer.

The 78-year-old superstar isn’t about complicated or flashy food either. She said she just looks for “good, hearty food”—the kind that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel at home. That philosophy shows up in her cooking too: Dolly’s line of frozen comfort meals is wildly popular, and her Southern-style cookbook is full of down-home classics.

Fans online didn’t need long to chime in with their approval.

Social media lit up with people praising her taste and, in some cases, proudly declaring themselves fellow “potato people.”

In a world of fad diets and celebrity detox teas, Dolly’s loyalty to mashed and fried spuds is refreshingly grounded.

So if your dinner plans tonight include fries, tots, or a buttery heap of mash, you’re in good company. Turns out Dolly Parton is right there with you.

(And if you want to eat like Dolly, you can check out her frozen meals or grab her cookbook that she wrote with her sister, Rachel. Just don’t skip the potatoes.)

10 Trends That Disappeared Without Anyone Noticing

Some cultural fads go out with a bang— while others choose an Irish goodbye. An online thread asked: What things quietly went away? The answers? A nostalgic, weirdly satisfying list of things we collectively outgrew, forgot, or pretended never happened.

Here are 10 former staples of everyday life that faded into obscurity:

1. Waterbeds
Once considered the peak of bedroom luxury (and, somehow, sex appeal), waterbeds were bulky, hard to move, and prone to leaks. Eventually, we all collectively agreed: just… no.

2. Facebook Poke Wars
There was a time when poking someone on Facebook was flirty, funny, or just a weird way of saying “Hey.” Now it feels about as current as logging into MySpace from a flip phone.

3. That Old TV Screen Shrink Effect
Remember when turning off your TV made the picture collapse into a little white dot before fading to black? That tiny death spiral is now just a memory—thanks to flat screens and LED technology.

4. Flash Mobs
For a few years, strangers bursting into choreographed dance routines in public was a viral sensation. Now, not even your grandma on Facebook is watching those anymore.

5. Traveler’s Checks
Before credit cards worked internationally and apps made everything easy, people carried pieces of paper to “safely” convert cash. Now? Good luck even finding someone who knows what they are.

6. HQ Trivia
Millions tuned in to shout “Savage question!” in real time. Then it fizzled out just as fast, proving that trivia apps—like most startups—are fragile.

7. “ROFL”
Once an internet staple, “Rolling on the Floor Laughing” has gone the way of dial-up. These days, it’s LOL or LMAO—because nobody wants to imagine rolling around on a gross floor.

8. Planking
The viral trend of lying stiff like a board on random objects came and went so fast, we’re still unsure why it started. Or why we ever thought it was funny.

9. Ringtones
Remember when everyone had a custom ringtone and it was a huge deal? Now phones mostly stay on vibrate—because we’ve evolved into silent scrollers.

10. The Weird Plastic Soda Bottle Base
Those weird crinkly “feet” at the bottom of 2-liter bottles? Phased out in favor of simpler, more recyclable designs. You didn’t miss them, but now you’re thinking about them again.

So if you ever feel embarrassed by your old online habits, viral obsessions, or questionable taste in mattresses—don’t worry. Culture moves on. And apparently, so do we. Quietly.

Jelly Roll Says He’s Quitting the Music Industry?

Jelly Roll is having a moment.

The genre-bending artist just landed features on both Lil Wayne’s and Eminem’s albums in the same year, a feat so big he joked he’s ready to hang it up for good. “I was on Lil Wayne and Eminem’s album in the same year, y’all… I retire. It’s over, y’all. I quit the music business,” he said in a video posted by his wife, Bunnie Xo, on Instagram. “This is my last tour ever. I can’t do anything cooler.”

He’s kidding, of course. But the moment still marks a massive personal victory for the Nashville native who started out in hip-hop and worked his way up through country, rock, and beyond.

Jelly Roll has never been easy to pin down musically, which makes his appearance on Lil Wayne’s newly released Tha Carter VI all the more fitting.

He shows up on the track “Sharks” alongside Big Sean, adding his signature gravelly voice to the mix. The song dropped this past Friday, coinciding with the full album release.

For Jelly, this is more than just a guest feature- it’s a career milestone that speaks volumes about how far he’s come. He was once writing lyrics behind bars. Now he’s on the same albums as rap royalty.

Despite the retirement joke, Jelly’s clearly not slowing down. He’s currently on the road with Post Malone as part of the “Big Ass Stadium Tour,” bringing his soulful catalog to massive crowds across the country.

Social media lit up with fans cheering the crossover success. Many see it as long-overdue recognition for an artist who’s never played by industry rules. Jelly’s blend of vulnerability, grit, and emotional storytelling has resonated far beyond any single genre- now it’s earning him a seat at the table with the very artists who inspired him.

And while he may not actually be retiring, it’s safe to say: Jelly Roll is officially in rare air.

Eating McDonald’s Might Cure Your Migraine

Some migraine sufferers are turning to an unlikely remedy: a large Coke and fries from McDonald’s.

Dubbed the “Migraine Meal” by TikTokers and Reddit threads alike, the fast-food combo has gained traction for its supposed ability to ease headache pain.

And while it’s far from a doctor-recommended cure, neurologists say there’s some science behind why it might actually help—at least temporarily.

The first component: caffeine. A large Coke from McDonald’s contains around 80 milligrams of caffeine, about the same as a small cup of coffee. Caffeine has long been known to offer mild pain relief and is even an active ingredient in over-the-counter migraine meds like Excedrin.

Then there’s the fries. Their salt content may help balance electrolytes, which can be out of whack during a migraine episode. The carbs could also help stabilize blood sugar levels, especially if a drop in glucose contributed to the headache in the first place.

Still, experts are urging caution. Dr. Matthew Robbins, a neurologist, says while this fast-food fix might offer relief in isolated cases, it shouldn’t become anyone’s go-to treatment.

“We know migraines are associated with worse cardiovascular health,” Robbins notes. “And having a fatty meal and a big caffeinated soda is not really good for you in general.”

In other words: feel free to try it once if you’re desperate and it’s 2 a.m., but don’t make McDonald’s your primary care provider.

So far, the internet is divided. Some swear the trick works like magic. Others are skeptical, calling it another viral “wellness” shortcut that trades long-term health for short-term comfort.

The bottom line: it’s not a cure, and it’s definitely not a replacement for real medical advice. But if you’re already in the drive-thru and desperate, you might just find temporary relief at the bottom of a fry carton.

10 Signs You’re Officially Old

If you ever used a pencil to rewind a cassette tape, congratulations—you’re now officially “vintage.” A list of nostalgic throwbacks is making the rounds again online, featuring 40 things that only truly seasoned humans remember from their youth. If you show this to someone under 25, they’ll probably assume you made half of it up.

Here are 10 of the most painfully relatable reminders that you’re almost as old as dirt:

1. Rewinding Cassettes with a Pencil
You weren’t really alive in the ’80s or ’90s if you didn’t spin a cassette wheel with a pencil to fix the tape.

2. “Get Off the Internet, I Need the Phone!”
Dial-up internet meant that choosing between AOL chatrooms and a working landline was a legitimate family feud.

3. Cars with Two Keys
One key for the door, another for the ignition. Losing one meant you were halfway screwed.

4. Push-Up Pops
A childhood delicacy best described as ice cream served in a glorified toilet paper roll. Still worth every sticky bite.

5. Printing Directions from MapQuest
Before GPS, we braved the open road armed with inkjet printouts and sheer optimism. And maybe a highlighter.

6. The Address Book That Lived in Your Head (or Your Notebook)
Every friend’s number was either memorized or carefully written in a spiral notebook. Lose that notebook, lose your social life.

7. Switching to Channel 3 to Watch Movies
“Input” wasn’t a thing yet. Channel 3 was your portal to VCR heaven.

8. Burning Yourself on a Car Cigarette Lighter
It looked fun to touch. It wasn’t. And now that round hole is just a USB adapter.

9. Finding Movie Times in the Newspaper or Calling Moviefone
Did you know there was an actual phone number you called for showtimes. And yes, it was always busy.

10. CD Holders on Your Sun Visor
Every car had one, and it was always jam-packed with burned mix CDs labeled in Sharpie: “ROAD TRIP,” “BREAKUP,” “PARTY,” “MIX #47.”

If this list sounds like your actual life story, just know you’re not alone. You’re not “old”—you’re retro. Which is cool again, right? Sort of? Please?

Seven Money-Saving Hacks That Actually Cost You More

Ever tried to pinch pennies and ended up burning through more cash instead? According to frugal Reddit users, some so-called “money-saving hacks” can backfire big time, and might even cost you more than just dollars. Here are a few of the top offenders:

1. Chasing Cheap Gas

Sure, a gas station across town might have prices a few cents lower, but unless the savings are significant, you could end up spending more on the drive than you save at the pump. Factor in wear and tear on your car and the value of your time, and it often doesn’t add up.

2. DIY Projects Gone Wrong

Taking the do-it-yourself route can seem thrifty, until you’re knee-deep in a bathroom renovation with a leaking pipe and no clue what you’re doing. Redditors agree: unless you really know your stuff, complex repairs can lead to bigger, costlier problems down the line.

3. Homemade ≠ Cheaper

It’s tempting to assume making something yourself is always more economical. But with the low cost of mass production, many household items or foods are often cheaper (and more reliable) to buy than to build or cook from scratch, especially when you factor in the cost of tools, ingredients, or failed attempts.

4. Buying Just Because It’s on Sale

Sales can be seductive, but frugality means buying what you need, not just what’s discounted. Stocking up on items you were going to buy anyway? Smart. Grabbing two waffle makers “just in case”? Not so much.

5. Meal Kit Services

These services sound like a great way to cut down on takeout spending, but they’re not always a solid investment. Many users admit they sign up with good intentions but still end up ordering food, and letting the meal kits go to waste.

6. Always Choosing the Cheapest Option

It’s a classic mistake: buying the cheapest shoes, appliances, or clothes only to have them fall apart quickly. Quality often means longevity, and longevity often means actual savings.

7. Growing Your Own Food

Gardening might sound like a budget-friendly way to eat, but between soil, seeds, tools, and time, it can turn into an expensive hobby. Unless you’re going full homesteader, you might spend more on tomatoes than you’d ever pay at the store.

In the world of budgeting, shortcuts can seem smart—but it turns out, they might be more hassle than they’re worth.

The Most Dangerous Foods in America

Is your fridge harboring a hidden health risk? A new report from Consumer Reports lists the top 10 foods most commonly linked to serious foodborne illness in the U.S.—and many of them are everyday staples.

The list is based on federal food safety data from last year, ranking foods not by their inherent danger but by how frequently they were involved in outbreaks that led to hospitalizations or deaths. The usual suspects behind these illnesses? Three familiar pathogens: salmonella, listeria, and E. coli.

Here’s what made the list:

  1. Deli Meats – Topping the list, pre-sliced meats were linked to 87 hospitalizations and 10 deaths. Listeria is often the culprit, thriving in cold, ready-to-eat foods.
  2. Cucumbers – Despite no recorded deaths, cucumbers caused a surprising 173 hospitalizations. They’ve been connected to major salmonella outbreaks in recent years. Including one that’s currently ongoing.
  3. Raw Milk and Raw Milk Cheeses – These unpasteurized dairy products were responsible for 29 emergency room visits. Health officials continue to warn against their use due to frequent contamination.
  4. Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese – These popular Mexican cheeses caused two deaths and 23 hospitalizations. Listeria contamination is a known risk.
  5. Eggs – Often a salmonella carrier, eggs landed 34 people in the hospital.
  6. Onions – Linked to one death and 34 hospitalizations, onions have been involved in large-scale recalls due to E. coli and salmonella.
  7. Leafy Greens – A healthy staple that can be dangerous if contaminated. Last year, they were tied to one death and 36 hospitalizations.
  8. Organic Carrots – Often eaten raw, organic carrots were connected to one death and 20 hospitalizations.
  9. Organic Basil – A newer entry on the list, this herb caused four hospitalizations, underscoring that even garnishes can pose a risk.
  10. Pre-Cooked Meats – Including frozen burritos and deli salads, these items made the list due to frequent recalls—not necessarily due to confirmed illness, but because of their risk profile.

It’s important to note that none of these foods are “always” dangerous. But their history of contamination suggests they require more careful handling, preparation, and regulation. Washing produce, avoiding unpasteurized dairy, and keeping ready-to-eat meats properly stored can reduce your risk.

As food safety continues to be a concern, especially with rising numbers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, knowing what to watch for is more important than ever.

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