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Allie Lembo

Allie Lembo

Allie is a contributing writer for INSIDER and a freelance writer, performer, and comedian living in New York. She has written about everything from building automation to the blue iguana. Catch her on Twitter and Instagram at @allielembo or follow her enormous cat on Instagram at @lilyurastar.

Celebrity 2021-05-04T16:40:36Z


Health 2021-04-30T16:39:25Z

Everything you need to know about microdosing

Microdosing, taking small doses of psychedelics over the course of a couple days, is becoming more popular. Here's what you should know about it.
Entertainment 2021-02-12T15:44:54Z


Entertainment 2020-12-11T17:35:27Z

17 surprising celebrities who have songwriting credits on popular tracks

Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, and Sia got their start writing songs like "Little Things" and "Party in the USA" before becoming stars themselves.
Entertainment 2020-12-01T22:18:25Z


Here are all of the best TV series inspired by books, like "You" and "Pretty Little Liars," that everyone should watch in their lifetime.
Entertainment 2020-10-02T13:38:00Z


The comedy show gives musicians a platform in front of a wide audience, and some use their time to make political statements or try something new.
Entertainment 2020-09-23T20:15:00Z

16 popular first dance songs for weddings that aren't as romantic as you think

From "Every Breath You Take" to "Iris," here are some of the worst first dance songs for weddings that are not nearly as sweet as they seem.
Food 2020-08-12T15:29:00Z

7 'Italian' foods Americans eat that you typically won't find in Italy

Things like spaghetti and meatballs or even a single slice of pizza seem normal and standard in the US, but that's not the case in Italy.
Food 2020-07-30T13:02:00Z

14 hacks to make your boxed cake taste better

Boxed cake mix doesn't have to be boring. These simple hacks and added ingredients will take your boxed cake mix to the next level.
Lifestyle 2020-07-24T13:29:00Z

12 things tattoo artists wish you would stop doing

Tattoo artists witness a lot of bad behavior and poor tattoo aftercare. Here are some things they wish all of their customers would avoid doing.
Entertainment 2020-02-10T13:55:00Z

13 times celebrities brought food to award shows

From sneaking in sandwiches at the Oscars to using snacks as accessories for the Grammys, here's how stars get a bite to eat at major events.
Entertainment 2019-12-31T18:06:00Z

14 celebrities who officiated other famous peoples' weddings

From Adam Levine to Jennifer Garner, Some stars decide to have their idols, celebrity friends, and costars be the officiant at their wedding.
Lifestyle 2019-12-17T18:43:43Z

Experts reveal the 7 shoe trends from the 2010s that should disappear

Insider spoke to doctors, fashion designers, and other style pros about some of the worst sneakers and heels from the past decade.
Entertainment 2019-12-13T17:50:47Z

Every job the characters on 'Friends' had, and what it's really like to do them

Ross' job as a paleontology professor is sort of unbelievable and Monica's career as a head chef is depicted pretty inaccurately, too.
Lifestyle 2019-10-15T16:29:00Z

10 mesmerizing pieces of art that change every time you see them

Art installations like Candy Chang's "Confessions" or Yayoi Kusama's "Obliteration Room" transform over time with the help of museum visitors.
Lifestyle 2019-08-13T16:24:54Z

The explanation behind 6 popular design elements on buildings

Some paint colors are said to keep spirits at bay and many buildings skip elevator numbers because they think they're unlucky.
Entertainment 2019-08-09T16:19:02Z

Popular 'Cinderella' adaptations, ranked from worst to best

Audiences didn't like "A Cinderella Story" that much but they seemed to enjoy all of Disney's retellings of the classic story.
Lifestyle 2019-08-07T14:48:05Z

Which book you should read based on your next travel destination

Whether you're headed to Seattle, Washington, or Italy, it can be thrilling to read a story that's set in a place that you're currently visiting.
Lifestyle 2019-07-10T21:42:13Z

10 imposter foods you're eating that aren't what they say they are

So-called imposter foods are more popular than you think. Your tuna, soy sauce, and wasabi could all be knock-offs, even at an upscale restaurant.
Food 2019-07-02T20:31:00Z

14 foods to keep in your bunker to survive the apocalypse

If properly sealed and stored correctly, some food can last for years or decades. Here are 14 foods that will last anywhere from a year to forever.
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