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Even the balmy tropics may have once been crushed by colossal masses of ice.

A severe ice age dominated Earth, some 720 to 635 million years ago, well before dinosaurs stalked the land. But it's uncertain if the entire world froze over during the glaciations of this long-lived, extreme episode, dubbed "Snowball Earth." Now, new evidence from Colorado, an area that once was located in the tropics, suggests mighty glaciers sprawled over even Earth's warmest regions.

"This study presents the first physical evidence that Snowball Earth reached the heart of continents at the equator," Liam Courtney-Davies, a geologist at CU Boulder who led the new research, said in a statement. The research was recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a leading science journal.

SEE ALSO: The first images of Earth are chilling

A dramatic decrease in greenhouse gases that trap heat on the globe — notably carbon dioxide — may have triggered the slide into a frozen orb. Previous research has suggested that even though Earth's average temperature dropped well below freezing, some of the ocean surface and land resisted turning to or getting blanketed in thick, hard ice.

But evidence in the lofty Colorado mountains points to heavy ice in the tropics.

The telltale rocks are called Tava sandstone, which are exposed in the Rocky Mountains. As you might have guessed, sandstone started out as sand on the surface, but is compacted together by different activities, such as grains in rivers becoming buried by layers and layers of silt. In this case, the researchers say the Tava sandstone resembles the type of features found underneath ice sheets, like those in present-day Antarctica.

To see if heavy glaciers may have compacted this once-tropical sandstone (shown below), the researchers dated the mineral veins that crossed through the sandstone. They shot these ancient, rusted minerals with a laser, which discharged uranium, a common radioactive element in Earth's crust. Crucially, uranium naturally decays at a constant rate, providing a dating technique and a good idea of when something formed.

Orangish Tava sandstone exposed atop the Rocky Mountains. Credit: Christine Siddoway / CU Boulder The dark reddish-brown bands are the layers of Tava sandstone researchers say were crushed under heavy glaciers during Snowball Earth. Credit: Liam Courtney-Davies / CU Boulder

The result? The uranium dating lines up with the period of Snowball Earth, hundreds of millions of years ago.

This is a compelling find, suggesting great glaciers compressed a once tropical Colorado. But this is just one surveyed area. More surveys are needed to truly grasp the extent of this vast ice cover on Earth. 

"We want to get the word out so that others try and find these features and help us build a more complete picture of Snowball Earth,” Courtney-Davies said.

Eventually, the extreme ice age ended, perhaps stoked by a massive asteroid strike that blew a plethora of heat trapping gasses into the atmosphere, melting the ice and forcing weighty glaciers to retreat. Earth's crust continues to reveal our planet's wild ride over billions of years — a ride that continues today on Earth's ever-moving surface.

Online dating as a gay man has its share of horror stories. It's also a rite of passage dating back to the Craigslist m4m era. It's a high-risk, high-reward activity.

For members of the LGBTQ+ community, online dating presents a unique set of challenges, which can sour the experience. Ghosting and catfishing are still common, but you might also find people asking unnecessary questions about your past, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. Not exactly the butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling we're all after, right?

Yet, despite the BS, the best gay dating apps have helped millions of men make meaningful connections.

SEE ALSO: I got stood up. I refuse to let dating app culture break my spirit.

According to the Pew Research Center, about one-quarter of LGBTQ+ adults say they met their match through online dating. The problem? Not all dating apps are created equal, especially for LGBTQ+ users.

What is the best gay dating app right now?

We can't talk about the gay dating scene in the 21st century without talking about Grindr, the undisputed king of gay dating mobile apps. However, there are a lot of other options, especially if you want to make a genuine connection.

"Grindr is a tried and true app that many queer men gravitate toward to find partners or for relationships that require lesser commitment, so it’s easy to point to it as the #1 app," Michelle Herzog, LMFT, AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells Mashable. "However, like Tinder, it’s gained a reputation as a hookup app — but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t men looking for long-term commitments, either." Lately, Grindr users have been complaining about a buggier app experience and free features going behind paywalls. So, even if you don't quit Grindr for good, it might be time to test other gay dating apps.

SEE ALSO: Cuffing season 2024 trends: Politics, open relationships, and more

The most popular dating apps have a lot to offer, and that's where you'll find the most queer users. Keeping Tinder on the back burner isn't just a straight people thing (especially for guys in less-populated areas where apps like Scruff offer slim pickings). Plus, mainstream apps deserve credit for trying to create a more inclusive atmosphere. OkCupid gets kudos for embracing change and making inclusivity a core part of its compatibility scoring. You can also try niche gay dating sites if you tend to like a certain type of man, but in general, the more popular apps offer the greatest chance of success — it's a numbers game.

Whether you're looking for something serious, a hookup, something that stays strictly online, or an altogether different definition of connection, there's an ideal queer dating app out there for you. So, here's a breakdown of the best dating apps for gay men to help you find your perfect match.

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Despite its small size, which is literally the size of a credit card, the NanoPhone doesn’t skimp on the essentials. It comes equipped with a clear, responsive touchscreen that makes navigation a breeze, whether you're scrolling through your contacts or browsing the web. The intuitive interface is designed to keep things simple, so you can easily manage calls, texts, and apps without the bulk of a standard smartphone.

The NanoPhone also includes a built-in camera, perfect for capturing those on-the-go moments when you don’t have your full-size device handy. Plus, it supports Bluetooth connectivity, so you can pair it with wireless headphones or a smartwatch for a seamless experience.

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Did you hear? Microsoft gave their latest and greatest operating system, Windows 11 Pro, an all-new 2024 feature update — enhancing Copilot, speeding up the platform code, and improving phone integrations. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading, now might be the time.

Through Nov. 21, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for its lowest price ever: $17.97 (reg. $199.99). We only have 75 codes available at this price, so act fast if you’re interested. Each code can upgrade two PCs.

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Many people upgrade simply to get the new user design. Windows 11 looks much more futuristic than other versions, with new app icons, rounded corners, and a centered bottom taskbar. It almost looks like macOS.

You also get Copilot, the AI-powered assistant, fully integrated. This AI uses a custom version of GPT-4, so it’s like getting the paid version of ChatGPT included on your PC for answering questions or getting help with basic tasks. It can even summarize web pages or change computer settings for you.

Unique features not found on the Home version

You’re getting Windows 11 Pro, not Windows 11 Home, which is free for most users. This means you get extra features:

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• Hyper-V: Run virtual machines to test software safely without affecting your main system.

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Even though Microsoft Office 2024 is $249.99, it only comes with five apps — and you’ll pay an extra $100 for Outlook alone. So, if you’re looking for the cheapest way to get Office apps on your PC, this older version is the way to go.

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If you've been scrolling through your Netflix queue in the middle of the night, you're not alone. 

Between the 2024 presidential election and tax season, the overall climate crisis, the war on reproductive rights, and war around the world, society can feel like a waking nightmare. No one would blame you for overlooking your best judgment and finding comfort wherever you can. Yes, falling asleep with the TV on isn't "great" for us. (Blue light, we know.) 

Still, it's been a help during rough times. So, while we're not recommending you pick up this habit, we are happy to help those of you who are already doing it. Better than counting sheep, by a wide margin, here are 30 of the best shows on Netflix to fall asleep to.

30. Cunk on Earth

Philomena Cunk is, I am sad to say, not a real person. Over the five episodes of Cunk on Earth, I truly began to wish that I shared a world with such a profoundly insightful individual. Alas, she's a character created by the actress and comedian Diane Morgan. First appearing on the BBC series Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, she was immediately recognized for her singular genius, and so Cunk spun off into her own series — first there was Cunk on Britain, and then in 2022 came Cunk on Earth. 

The series sees Cunk explaining the history of the world as only she could, from "Beginnings" up through "The Arse End of History," mostly by interviewing unsuspecting scientists and thinkers and asking a series of absolutely deranged questions that stagger the mind. It's probably the funniest show on Netflix right now. So why is it good to fall asleep to? Because she's British, obviously. Everything said in that accent is straight-up sweet-dreams lullaby-land. Even this assortment of uproarious buffoonery. — Jason Adams, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Cunk on Earth is now streaming on Netflix.

29. Derry Girls The Derry legends. Credit: Netflix

I cannot be the only person completely enchanted by the voices of the Derry Girls. Set in '90s Northern Ireland, this heartwarming portrayal of teenage friendship is one of the rowdiest selection on this list — so if you really need to sleep, the show shouldn't be your first pick. But if you think you could do with a few laughs before drifting off, look no further than this bunch. They're the best. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Writer

How to watch: Derry Girls is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: 'Derry Girls' is ending, but its legacy will live on 28. Worn Stories

Shirts! Shoes! Jockstraps! Oh my. This eight-episode 2021 docuseries gets a wide collection of people telling the stories of the items of clothing they've loved and lived in, and it's by turns funny and poignant, but most of all, like so many of the clothes it depicts, comforting. We've all got that sweater or that pair of socks there's a funny tale behind and that we could never ever in a million lifetimes get rid of. This series is here to tell us we're not alone. Well, maybe the nude woodworker is alone. Those are a lot of sharp tools and blunt instruments swinging around your genitals, if you ask me. — J.A.

How to watch: Worn Stories is now streaming on Netflix.

27. History 101

I don't know about you, but history class in high school was where I took all my best naps. Methuselah, I hardly knew ya. And the 20-or-so-minute-long nugget-sized episodes of History 101 are perfect when you need a hard wallop of cold facts and figures to knock you into sweet-dream-land. Tackling fascinating subjects like "GPS" and "High Fructose Corn Syrup" (yes, really) using animated charts and graphs… well, I can barely finish that sentence without nodding off. It's melatonin for the eyes! — J.A.

How to watch: History 101 is now streaming on Netflix.

26. Samurai Gourmet Just an absolute delight. Credit: Netflix

Based on Masayuki Kusumi's manga series about a retired man named Takeshi who awakens his inner samurai by finding good local food to eat, this 12-episode series stars longtime character actor Naoto Takenaka, whose immensely genial presence will make you feel warm and welcome right from the start. And that's before you even get lost among his simple adventures, spanning around 20 minutes each, which see him take up walking for a hobby, or wondering how his new sunglasses make him look. It doesn't get more low-key, low-stakes, and highly delightful.  — J.A.

How to watch: Samurai Gourmet is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best, most mouthwatering cooking shows on Netflix 25. The Hidden Lives of Pets

There is a bunny rabbit that paints! I repeat: a bunny rabbit that paints! If you’re not sold on that alone, I’m not sure we speak the same language. In these four half-hour episodes, all narrated by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, The Hidden Lives of Pets takes a look at the things our little furry, feathery, or otherwise feeling friends can do besides your typical fetch and squawk. Come for the dancing cockatoo, laugh with the racing tortoises, but live for that painting bunny rabbit. — J.A.

How to watch: The Hidden Lives of Pets is now streaming on Netflix.

24. Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

I'm halfway to sleep-town by the time I finish reading the entire title Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, never mind the show itself, which is indeed just an excuse for some comedians to get some coffee and ride around in cars.Truth in advertising for once! Specifically it's Jerry Seinfeld of television's Seinfeld who's driving, and then some random funny person joins him for the episode's ride — everybody from Eddie Murphy to Kristen Wiig has hopped into Jerry's passenger seat (it's less dirty than that sounds) and for 15-ish minutes they chat about whatever nonsense strikes their fancy. No high stakes, just cordial chit-chat, a quick in and out like a nighttime talk show without the grinning band-leader blowing his saxophone in your face. — J.A.

How to watch: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is now streaming on Netflix.

23. Queer Eye Five cheers for the Fab Five. Credit: Ilana Panich-Linsman / Netflix

If you want to get the most out of Queer Eye, you should definitely pay full attention to each and every minute of this delightful reality series. But if you're rewatching the show like us, feel free to doze off mid-hero narrative. Journey with the Fab 5 to see the series' lucky participants master self-love through grooming, cooking, fashion, interior design, and whatever Karamo Brown has been up to lately. It's just lovely. — A.F.

How to watch: Queer Eye is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Cat People

My boyfriend likes to watch cat videos right before falling asleep, and Cat People is basically that catty concept on steroids. Each half-hour episode focuses on one obsessed cat owner and their corresponding feline, and it's 30 mainlined minutes of soothing purr-fection. There's a cat who surfs! A cat rapper! A woman who crafts 3D-felt portraits of her three favorite furbabies! It's a paw-rade of good feels that'll send you straight off to cat-nap heaven. — J.A.

How to watch: Cat People is now streaming on Netflix.

21. Chimp Empire

So much of what makes a nature show relaxing comes down to its narrator. This is why David Attenborough is a thing. And Chimp Empire struck gold thanks to the smooth, dulcet tones of two-time Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali. Otherwise, it's just a bunch of chimpanzees screeching at each other! But Ali makes it all go down like the smoothest AM radio you've ever heard. Set amid the largest group of chimps on the planet, who live in the Ngogo rainforest of Uganda, the four-episode series deep dives into their day-to-day routines, their rivalries, their loves. These are the days of the chimp's lives, and we're living for it, baby. — J.A. 

How to watch: Chimp Empire is now streaming on Netflix.

20. Seinfeld Remember the puffy shirt? Credit: NBC TV / Kobal / Shutterstock

Perhaps my New Yorker self is showing by putting this one on this list, but the local affiliate station here in New York used to play reruns of this classic '90s sitcom every weeknight from 11 p.m. til midnight, and I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve fallen fast asleep to the soothing sounds of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer asking what’s the deal with those little bags of peanuts they give you on airplanes. And since cutting the cord and relying on streaming only, this is as close as I’ll ever get to that sense of city-boy comfort ever again. 

All nine seasons of our foursome’s legendary antics doing nothing are here for the bingeing; just pick a random episode, curl up on the couch, and before you can say "master of my domain," I’ll be snoring in your ear. And not even Frank Costanza’s most unhinged rant could shake me!  — J.A.

How to watch: Seinfeld is now streaming on Netflix.

19. Heartstopper

We're now three seasons deep into Alice Oseman's sweet queer teen romance, and neither the sweetness nor the romance has soured the slightest. Based on Oseman's own webcomic and transferred to Netflix in 2022, this tale of shy boy Charlie (Joe Locke) falling for the hot and popular rugby hunk Nick (Kit Connor) has captured hearts and imaginations across the spectrum. The series is almost too sweet for its own good, but its corny embrace of its own youthful swoon feels 1) appropriate to what love felt like at that age, and 2) will most certainly send you off smiling into the sweetest dreams imaginable. — J.A. 

How to watch: Heartstopper is now streaming on Netflix.

18. Life in Color with David Attenborough So. Much. Color. Credit: Netflix

There are few voices more soothing than David Attenborough's, and there are few visuals more soothing than the beauty of nature. In Life in Color with David Attenborough, you get both! Attenborough guides us through the different uses the animal kingdom has for color in this three-part docuseries, which features truly glorious footage — and beautiful colors, of course. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter 

How to watch: Life in Color with David Attenborough is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Alien Worlds

If you want to have some really bonkers dreams, there’s no better way to get that imagination churning than Alien Worlds, a four-part docuseries that uses CG and the ramblings of scientists to imagine what the life-forms of other planets could look like, given other factors in their development. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo, the show depicts the rise and fall of civilizations of strange creatures on four imagined planets, demonstrating how our scientific laws here on Earth would get applied to some very different, theoretical circumstances. Mostly it’s just weirdo creature nirvana, like the bar in Star Wars on steroids. — J.A.

How to watch: Alien Worlds is now streaming on Netflix.

16. Babies Cuteness overload. Credit: Netflix

Few things are as spectacularly infectious as the joy of little kids. In Netflix's Babies, documentarians observe a whole bunch of cuties during their first years of life — examining how these tiny humans learn, grow, and explore our world. If you find babies cute, you'll love this show. But fair warning, you may struggle to sleep through the night if you don't put your TV on a timer. You know, with the crying and all. — A.F.

How to watch: Babies is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: 10 best kids' movies on Netflix streaming right now 15. Abstract: The Art of Design

Good filmmakers know that an excellent way to capture a viewer's attention is to show someone fully engaged with a practical activity right in front of them. It's incredibly easy to get hypnotized watching Anthony Perkins clean the bathtub in Psycho, or Delphine Seyrig washing dishes in Jeanne Dielman. That same mindset applies to Abstract: The Art of Design, which will captivate you through its interviews with seriously talented craftspeople just talking about and showcasing their exquisite craft. Whether it's Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth Carter (the Black Panther movies) or the legendary Danish artist Olafur Eliasson, there's such a rich attention to precision and detail on display that your entire day and all of your worries will just melt away. — J.A.

How to watch: Abstract: The Art of Design is now streaming on Netflix.

14. Hilda Oh to live in Hilda's world. Credit: Netflix

You should definitely give Hilda your full attention, but once you've made your way through this charming animated show, it's one you'll want to come back to over and over for warm fuzzy comfort. Hilda (voiced by Bella Ramsey) is a young explorer whose neighbors just happen to be creatures from folklore — elves, trolls, rat kings, and more. From its adorable animation style to its all-around cozy vibe, Hilda is an excellent watch for when you're awake or for when you want to be lulled off to dreams of gentle adventure. — B.E. 

How to watch: Hilda is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Netflix's 'Hilda' is the cozy winter binge you've been looking for 13. Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure

When exhausted yourself, who better to vibe on than the world’s most exhausted sentient egg? Created in Japan in 2013 for an animated series, Gudetama (aka the little egg yolk who couldn’t be bothered) finally made the defeated, depressed leap to the U.S. with the 10-episode series An Eggcellent Adventure in 2022. Most episodes, which plop the beautifully animated little fella into the real world alongside a baby chick who befriends them, are no longer than 10 minutes — just enough time to shrug your worries off into the frying pan of sleepy oblivion. — J.A.

How to watch: Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure is now streaming on Netflix.

12. The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals

If tourism slash real estate porn is your drug of choice, you won’t find more dopamine than you do out of The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Each 30-minute-ish episode is usually based around a theme — modern homes, eco-friendly homes, homes built into trees. It then sends its three hosts (Luis D. Ortiz, Jo Franco and Megan Batoon) to a variation on each theme, kind of like the three bears in Goldilocks. Luis finds the luxury version, Jo finds the best budget, while Megan susses out the weirdest, most singular examples. But mostly you’re just oohing and ahhing at the truly gorgeous locations. — J.A.

How to watch: The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Gilmore Girls Everybody sleeps better in Stars Hollow. Credit: Frank Ockenfels / Warner Bros TV / Kobal / Shutterstock

The "comfort" in "comfort TV" doesn’t get much more comfortable than it does in the land of Stars Hollow, the setting of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s series Gilmore Girls. Following the trials and tribulations of Lorelei (Lauren Graham) and her teen daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) as they try to find self-realization and romance across its seven seasons, the show (and Stars Hollow) feels like home to a lot of people who watched the characters grow and change and talk real fast at one another for those seven years. There is even something comforting about that quick patter, the rhythm of which eventually blurs everything into a soft white noise. It’s the box fan of serial aughts storytelling, basically. — J.A.

How to watch: Gilmore Girls is now streaming on Netflix.

10. Night on Earth 

The majestic scenery of a good nature documentary always pairs well with a nap. Night on Earth, narrated by Orange Is the New Black's Samira Wiley, is an especially good TV choice as it documents what many other species are up to while we're all in bed. It's beautiful but a little touchy with volume, so keep this one on low lest you be surprised by a roar or growl. — A.F.

How to watch: Night on Earth is now streaming on Netflix.

9. The Mind, Explained 

Generally speaking, all of the Explained docuseries are good picks for falling asleep. The episodes are evenly paced, engaging but not overly so, and easy to start over should you nod off and decide you want to catch it at a later time. In the order of this reporter's personal experience, the Explained series from most to least easy to fall asleep to are: The Mind, Sex, the main Explained series, and then ... Coronavirus. (Yeah, I don't recommend that one. Not for sleeping, anyway.) — A.F.

How to watch: The Mind, Explained is now streaming on Netflix.

8. Grace and Frankie Lily Tomlin + Jane Fonda = perfection. Credit: Saeed Adyani / Netflix

Let these two fierce, fearless, fabulous females guide you into a relaxing slumber. Join Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as the titular Grace and Frankie, plus Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston, June Diane Raphael, Ethan Embry, Baron Vaughn, and Brooklyn Decker in the warmest, most loving sitcom available on Netflix. Nothing says comfort TV like a half hour with the Hanson-Bergsteins. — A.F.

How to watch: Grace and Frankie is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Jacob deserved a happier ending in 'Grace and Frankie' 7. Our Universe

I’ll see your David Attenborough and raise him one Mr. Morgan Freeman! The voice of God himself narrates this six-part docuseries that attempts to tell the story of everything, from the Big Bang all the way down to Everything Everywhere All at Once or thereabouts. (And it does so without a single bagel in sight! Top that, Michelle Yeoh.) Themed around itty-bitty little subjects like gravity or the elements, each episode tries to capture the magnificence of creation, from star to shining star. But under Freeman’s dulcet tones unfathomable enormity somehow becomes absolute solace. — J.A.

 How to watch: Our Universe is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Down to Earth with Zac Efron

As our critic Alison Foreman wrote in her review of the series, it's a "trip worth taking if you love Zac or believe you have the capacity to love Zac, but you must love Zac to love Down to Earth." Thankfully for Down to Earth, a lot of people have remembered that they do indeed love Zac Efron after his critically acclaimed turn in the wrestling drama The Iron Claw hit last year, so now's the perfect time to go back and watch this climate-science-concerned travelogue series.

Each episode sees Efron tackling a new place, from spas in Iceland to beehives on NYC rooftops. The Hairspray star makes the rounds, doling out healthy living advice in between all the "dude"s and "woah"s and flashes of abs. Point being, just when you think Zac might ask too much of us, he brings it back down to Earth, and it's all smooth as can be. — J.A. 

How to watch: Down to Earth with Zac Efron is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Get Organized with The Home Edit Consider this closet organized. Credit: Rob Liggins / Netflix

Bask in the satisfaction of symmetry, order, and all things categorization with this home-makeover show led by the ladies of The Home Edit. A cheery, less philosophical Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, Get Organized follows professional organizers Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin as they change lives (typically with stuff from The Container Store). — A.F.

How to watch: Get Organized with The Home Edit  is now streaming on Netflix.

4. How to Change Your Mind

Drugs! We all love 'em! And now we can find out everything there is to know about them thanks to this 2022 four-episode docuseries based on Michael Pollan's 2018 book of the same title. The four episodes focus in on the major hallucinogens: LSD (aka acid), psilocybin (aka mushrooms), MDMA (aka ecstasy), and mescaline (here, specifically peyote). Instead of the usual nannying "Just say no" mindset, the series actually dives in deep across its hour-long episodes to look at the drugs' histories and benefits. Pollan speaks to scientists and experts and it's all fascinating, and then, like its own little microdose of serotonin, it'll have your eyes rolling back in your head all on its own. — J.A.

How to watch: How to Change Your Mind is now streaming on Netflix.

3. The UnXplained With William Shatner

Anybody who knows anything about anything knows there's nothing better built to fall asleep to than The History Channel. Just ask your grandfather — oh wait, you can't, he's sleeping in front of The History Channel right now. And so this series, which began airing on History in 2019 and has had half of its six seasons ported over to Netflix in the past couple of years, is just some of that slumber magic sprinkled over onto the streamer. 

Hosted by Star Trek legend William Shatner (yes, the very one who gets his name in the title and everything), each episode dives into a few of our greatest mysteries — things like, "Hey, what's the deal with the pyramids?" and "Blood rain? No thank you!" And it does so with all the goofy energy Shatner's been slathering over science-fiction for decades. So move over, Grandpa. You've got company. — J.A.

How to watch: The UnXplained With William Shatner is now streaming on Netflix.

2. The Great British Baking Show Credit: Channel 5 / Mark Bourdillon

I've said it once and I'll say it again: Cooking shows are the best genre of television to fall asleep to, bar none. The mouth-watering visuals, inviting sounds, and typically cheery talent form a cocoon of comforting content, perfect for drifting off to Snoozeville. (Cooking shows are so ideally suited to falling asleep, we have a whole list dedicated to that specific streaming need.) If you're looking for the best of the best, go with none other than The Great British Baking Show. Sweet dreams, bakers. — A.F.

How to watch: The Great British Baking Show is now streaming on Netflix.

1. Headspace: Guide to Sleep

If all else fails, why not go straight to the source? A seven-part series created in 2021 for Netflix by the sleep-aid app Headspace, these animated shorts (each one runs at under 20 minutes) will lull your brain with smoothly delivered facts about dreams or sleeping pills or meditation. And each episode ends with a "guided wind-down" designed to carry you straight into slumber-town. There’s also an interactive version called "Unwind Your Mind" and an eight-episode series called "Guide to Meditation" if you need to call in the big guns. — J.A.

How to watch: Headspace: Guide to Sleep is now streaming on Netflix.

UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2024, 3:18 p.m. EST This article has been updated to reflect the current selection on Netflix.

Online dating as a lesbian can be a joyous experience. Unfortunately, it can also involve having your space invaded by straight people or seeing your ex-girlfriends (and your ex-girlfriends' ex-girlfriends) show up in your feed over and over.

Back in 2020, the heteronormative weirdness on the apps got so alienating that many lesbians turned to TikTok as a means of meeting other single lesbians (and it worked). Unfortunately, it's just not realistic to expect a social media app to work like a dating app for everyone. Lesbians who have exhausted their local romantic options are still going to want to meet new women in time for cuffing season.

And while it's still all too common to match with a woman just to be hit with the classic, "My boyfriend and I are looking for a threesome," dating apps have been making strides against unicorn hunting. Our favorite apps now give queer women an actually safe space to meet and date other women and non-binary folks.

SEE ALSO: TikTok's algorithms knew I was bi before I did. I'm not the only one.

So, what are the best dating apps for lesbians? We tested the most popular dating sites and apps and got some insight from our Dating & Relationships writers to find out.

How to find the best dating apps for lesbians Niche lesbian dating apps aren't your only option for finding love in 2024. Credit: Stacey Zhu / Mashable

Mainstream dating apps attract the most users — including queer users. That means niche lesbian dating apps aren't your only options for finding love. These days, Hinge, Bumble, OkCupid, and even eharmony have filters to help you match with people of the same gender (or any gender at all), as well as additional search filters that acknowledge the existence of non-traditional relationships. Especially if you don't live in a densely populated area, going for the more popular dating apps over lesbian dating sites can often lead to better results.

With that said, there is one dating app lesbian women should try. HER is an app by and for queer women, and it's grown to have a strong user base. According to their website, the app has more than 15 million registered users worldwide. The app also emphasizes finding community and making friends in addition to dating, giving you plenty of ways to find a connection with other queer women and non-binary users.

SEE ALSO: No unicorn hunters allowed: The best dating apps for bi people

Check out our guide below for the full rundown of our recommendations and lesbian dating app reviews.

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The No. 25 Tulane Green Wave and Navy Midshipmen teams go head-to-head this weekend at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Tulane is squeaking into the AP Top 25, despite being 8-2 overall and 6-0 in conference. Navy remains unranked (unlike their Army counterparts) at 7-2 overall and 5-1 in conference. The Green Wave is heavily favored over the Midshipmen.

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The Tulane vs. Navy football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on ESPN2 on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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The No. 23 Missouri Tigers and No. 21 South Carolina Gamecocks teams go head-to-head this weekend at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 4:15 p.m. ET/1:15 p.m. PT. 

This SEC showdown will feature two teams ranked among the AP Top 25. Missouri is 7-2 overall and 3-2 in conference, but lower ranked than USC. The Gamecocks are 6-3 overall and 4-3 in conference. This game, where the Gamecocks are heavily favored, could easily knock one of these SEC teams out of the top 25.

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The Missouri vs. South Carolina football game is scheduled for a 4:15 p.m. ET/1:15 p.m. PT start on SEC Network on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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The Arizona State Sun Devils and No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats teams go head-to-head this weekend at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. 

The Sun Devils are inching their way towards the AP Top 25 ranking with 35 votes. Arizona State is 7-2 overall and 4-2 in conference in their first year in the Big 12. They are marching into Kansas coming off a win over UCF while their highly-ranked running back Cameron Skattebo sat out with a shoulder injury. On the other hand, Kansas State lost to Houston after winning the four games prior to that.

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The Arizona State vs. Kansas State football game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT start on ESPN on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Dave Flemming is expected to do the play-by-play, Brock Osweiler will join him in the booth, and Stormy Buonantony will be the sideline reporter.

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The Utah Utes and No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes teams go head-to-head this weekend at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Colorado, led by Deion Sanders, is 7-2 overall and 5-1 in conference. The Buffaloes have won three straight and four of their last five games. Utah is 4-5 overall and 1-5 in conference after losing their last five games.

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The Utah vs. Colorado football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on FOX on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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The No. 17 Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers teams go head-to-head this weekend at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

The two teams don't differ too much in their overall record, but Clemson stands out in conference play. The Tigers are 7-2 overall and 6-1 in conference, while Pittsburgh is also 7-2 overall, but 3-2 in conference play.

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The Clemson vs. Pittsburgh football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on the ESPN on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Sean McDonough is expected to do the play-by-play, while Greg McElroy will join him in the booth, and Molly McGrath will be the sideline reporter.

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The Kansas Jayhawks and No. 6 BYU Cougars football teams go head-to-head this weekend at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT. 

BYU is one of the remaining undefeated college football teams left, at 9-0. The Jayhawks are not having the same year, at 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference.

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The Kansas vs. BYU football game is scheduled for a 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT start on the ESPN on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Mark Jones is expected to do the play-by-play, while Roddy Jones will join him in the booth, and Quint Kessenich will be the sideline reporter.

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The No. 7 Tennessee Vols and No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. 

The Vols are 8-1 overall and 5-1 in conference play. Georgia is 7-2 overall and 5-3 in conference. Both teams have won four out of their last five games, but Tennessee has won four straight, while Georgia lost their last game.

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The Tennessee vs. Georgia football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on the ABC/ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Chris Fowler is expected to be the play-by-play broadcaster, while Kirk Herbstreit joins him in the booth as the analyst, and Laura Rutledge reports from the sideline.

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The No. 3 Texas Longhorns and the Arkansas Razorbacks football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

The Longhorns are 8-1 overall, 4-1 in conference play and moved up to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 after ranking No. 5 last week. The Razorbacks are 5-4 overall and 3-3 in conference.

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The Texas vs. Arkansas football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on ABC/ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Joe Tessitore is expected to do the play-by-play, while Greg McElroy will join him in the booth, and Katie George will be the sideline reporter.

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The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Wrigley Field. It's one of two Northwestern games that will be played at Wrigley while the school builds a new stadium. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. 

The Buckeyes are 8-1 overall, 5-1 in conference play, and currently sit behind only the Oregon Ducks in the AP Top 25. Northwestern is 4-5 overall and 2-4 in conference.

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The Ohio State vs. Northwestern football game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT start on Big Ten Network on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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The No. 1 Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badger football teams go head-to-head this weekend at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, and is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. 

The Ducks still sit atop the AP Top 25 with an undefeated record, but they've only played two ranked teams: Boise State and Ohio State. Oregon beat Maryland last week, 39-18. Wisconsin is 5-4 overall, 3-3 in conference play, and unranked, along with the rest of Oregon's remaining opponents.

SEE ALSO: How to watch college football without cable Oregon vs. Wisconsin football kickoff time and network

The Oregon vs. Wisconsin football game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start on NBC on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Noah Eagle is expected to be the play-by-play broadcaster, Todd Blackledge will join him in the booth, and Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter.

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The NBA season rumbles on with more big games between the best sides. The Los Angeles Lakers might not be the very best team right now, but they are still the most famous name in the world of basketball. And that means every game is a must-watch occasion.

The next game for the Lakers is a trip to New Orleans. The Pelicans have been really poor this season, so they'll be desperate to get something from this matchup in front of their own fans.

If you want to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers?

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 16. This game takes place at the Smoothie King Center.

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