But here is the thing, are we even sure the safety check does anything? It feels like a lot of that stuff is just for show, to make us feel like something is happening while we wait. They make you take off your shoes at the airport but the real threats get through other ways. So we are waiting for a show, not for real safety. Does that make the wait feel even more pointless to you?

Read that a pinch of cinnamon helps chili, not a whole tablespoon.

Totally! Homemade stuff just hits different, whether it's suet or my grandma's jam.