Lifestyle

Lending something out always feels harmless, until it never comes back, or returns damaged. From favorite books and power tools to sentimental jewelry and even clothes, certain items are better kept close. Here are 10 personal belongings people often regret loaning out, no matter how much they trusted the borrower at the time.

Decluttering feels great until you realize you gave away something you actually needed. From kitchen gadgets you thought were useless to sentimental keepsakes and “extra” blankets, some donations come back to haunt you. Here are 12 common household items people often regret letting go of once the moment of purging passes.

What seems like an ordinary object in one place can count as a weapon in another. From brass knuckles and butterfly knives to batons and even self-defense keychains, laws vary widely across the U.S. Here are 13 everyday items that some states still legally classify and restrict as dangerous weapons.

Whether it's slimy filters or aching knees, these chores are so awful that people swore never to touch them again. Would you dare try even one?

No ketchup on hot dogs, no ranch with pizza, and some sauces are hidden away. Find out which condiments restaurants refuse to ever put on the table.

Gyms have banned chalk, and cameras, even water jugs. See the strangest personal items you can’t bring inside and why some rules exist.

Think that old crib or pillow is harmless to resell? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. Find out which everyday items are banned.

Caterers reveal the foods they refuse to serve at weddings, including raw oysters and chocolate fountains. Prepare for some interesting reasons.

Cities across the US have banned all sorts of yard décor. See which surprising decorations might be illegal where you live.

Some backyard plants are banned for being deadly. Others because they’re smelly. From ricin-packed seeds to brain-warping weeds, here’s what’s outlawed.