The scent of your soap actually can help to naturally repel mosquitoes. In a recently published study in iScience, researchers looked at different soap scents to see which one was least attractive to mosquitoes, and they found that the pests' least favorite scent is coconut. While the research is new, the study suggests that the combination of coconut with an individual's own scent creates a natural mosquito repellant combination. Give it a try: Look for bars of soap made with coconut if you want to help ward off mosquitoes naturally this summer.

There’s a reason the government can’t stop this column from being published. Actually, there’s a person who is responsible for the government being unable to stop this column from being published.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who came to stay with me at my home during the workweek. I work remotely. While she was here, she made a lot of random and annoying remarks about my job. She repeatedly pointed out how many meetings I attend and expressed how she would never have a job that requires attending as many meetings as mine does. What makes this situation worse is that she is currently unemployed and has never had a remote job before. I ended up snapping at her and pointing out the fact that she doesn't even have a job, so she doesn't have the footing to criticize someone else's.

30 YEARS AGO