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Luxury Candles: Are They Worth It?

Let me start with a confession: I’m new to the candle world, but I dove in headfirst and at full speed. It began innocently, three years ago, with an impulse buy: a Carrière Frères Frangipani candle. One little candle. What could go wrong? Fast forward to today, and I own a small collection of fancy...

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Teenage Boy Acne Treatment That Worked

If you’re reading this, you’re probably where I was: tired, frustrated, and out of ideas. My son is 17 now, and acne has been part of his life for about four years. We tried what almost everyone tries, saw several dermatologists, and spent thousands of dollars. Nothing gave us lasting results until one visit to...

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5 Chilling Books to Read Before Halloween

Originally published October 25, 2016 · From the 101zap archives Some books make you afraid of what might be hiding in the dark. Others stay with you because of what they reveal about human nature. If you’re looking for something unsettling to read around Halloween, these five books offer different kinds of suspense—from supernatural horror...

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Ferry Corsten on Trance, Gouryella and Finding Inspiration — Our 2016 Interview

Originally published March 10, 2016 · From the 101zap archives This interview was conducted by a 101zap contributor in March 2016, ahead of Ferry Corsten’s performance in Bucharest. The accompanying performance footage was recorded by the original interviewer. The article has been updated and edited for publication by Ana; the interview questions and answers remain...