Sometimes you laugh because something is genuinely funny; sometimes you just do it to be polite. Generally, people can tell the difference between a phony, polite laugh and a real one. That’s because fake laughter is actually controlled by a different part of our brain than real laughter. We learn to laugh before we even learn to talk, Bryant explains. It’s an instinctive thing. Real laughter is triggered by emotion....

When you’re booking a multi-night stay at a hotel, you probably book it as one reservation. If you book each night individually, you might get a better rate. Use This Trick To Save Money On Hotel Stays| One Mile at a Time viaMap Happy Photo byJasonDGreat.

This week were looking at some of the best, based on your nominations. It has its own landing gear, LED strips to help keep your oriented, and more. The base kit will set you back$130 from Amazonor$150 for a carbon fiber version. All of those fancy HD videos you see on blogs of city skylines and such? Probably shot with one of these. Theyre not cheap though. Shep wasnt the only one to share his video either, Jordanposted this one, which also looks amazing....

Ginger is one of those ingredients that freezes really well. In fact, freezing ginger can make iteasier to peel and grate. As an alternative, freeze itafteryou grate it for quicker meal prep. Then spread or scoop the ginger onto a parchment-lined tray. I like making teaspoon-sized portions. Freeze until solid and transfer to an airtight container. It should keep for about six months… They suggest putting those frozen portions right into recipes, as long as it doesnt require thawing....

HiddenMe skips the terminal and does it all from your menu bar. You wont need to restart the Finder or anything: the icons will disappear or reappear right away. HiddenMe| iTunes App Store viaMake Tech Easier

Applying for a job is often an impersonal process. You’re just a name on a screen or a piece of paper. Letting the potential employer hear your voice might help you get the job. In a recent study published byPsychological Science, they compared perceptions of text versus voice presentations. That might just give you an edge if things are competitive.

A well-organized home screen is a thing of beauty. A quick setting in the Google Play app solves that problem. Head to the Google Play program, then go to its configs from the three-line hamburger icon. Uncheck the Add icon to Home Screen option. Block Android apps from adding icons to the home screen| Ghacks

Internships are a great way to get valuable experience. If youhavent found a summer internship yet, this chart lists the best places to find them. New York City comes out on top in their rankings, with San Francisco in second place. Note, however, that this just measures the number of open slotsnot how competitive an area is. Where to Get Hired as an Intern| Glassdoor viaBusiness Insider

Carry-on policies go way beyond a simple two-bag rule. This chart shows you the detailed policies of 11 major US airlines. The rulesarent consistentbetween airlines, so it’s crucial that you know what youre getting into. The sizes differ, of course, but so do limits on the weight of luggage. Things like kennels, medical equipment and infant seats also have a different set of rules. This guide is a good starting point to help you figure out the ultimate cost of your trip....

If you work for a large employer in town, local businesses might give you discounts. All you have to do is ask. Weve already covered how your employer maygive discounts to you and your friends. All you have to do is ask. Tell them where you work and ask if there is a discount. These discounts dont just apply tomobile phonesorsoftwareyoud be surprised at all the places that offer discounts....

iOS: Apple’s Safari makes it easy to view your open Safari tabs from your iPhone or iPad. That means others can see what you have open. If you want to close one of those tabs remotely, swipe to the right. Swipe to the right and tap Delete to close that tab on its original gadget. 6 time-saving Safari gestures for iPhone and iPad| Macworld

A good morning routine starts your day out right, whether itsmaking your bedormeditating. Highbrow sends you a short educational lesson each morning on a variety of subjects. The subjects range from food and history to philosophy and art. Theyll email you a short lesson each morning and promise it takes less than five minutes to read. Most courses are ten days long. Youre checking your email in the morning anyway, so you might as well expand your knowledge....

Using a screen at nightmesses with your sleep, but lets be honest: we all do it anyway. To lessen the problem, use the smallest screen possible. They interviewed Dr. Mariana Figueiro, program director at the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. A equipment that emits more blue light will be more effective at suppressing melatonin, says Figueiro. Check out the link for other tips for getting a good nights sleep....