Remember when the internet went wild for people crafting smooth, shiny aluminum foil balls? The so-called "aluminum ball challenge" originated in Japan, where there's a long-standing tradition of ...

Say what you will about social media (and, trust me, I have just as much to say as anyone), but it’s surprising how many cleaning and organizing tips and tricks I’ve learned from TikTok and Instagram.

Standard household aluminum foil is thinner than a human hair, yet it manages to be impervious to gases, light, and moisture. It reflects light and heat, and conducts heat and electricity well. It's ...