Theme Park Employees Share the Worst Things They’ve Ever Seen…So Far
Working in a theme park sounds like great fun! You interact with people, watch them scream their hearts out, and get to eat tons of junk food, right? Except it’s not all fun and games. Theme park employees revealed that there’s quite a nasty side to their job as well. They graciously shared their experiences...
This Is How Con Artists Use Expired Credit Card Numbers
As if there’s not enough to worry about in this world, you now need to take extra steps to protect your old credit card numbers. Lifehacker recently reported a new scam that seems to make little sense…until you dig for more details, that is. They interviewed a man named Chris, who spoke up about his...
People Share What They Think Are the Biggest Rip-Offs
We’ve all splurged on expensive goods or services at least once in our lives, and sometimes those things bring value, while other times…other times they’re totally useless. Useless isn’t always bad as long as an object brings you joy, but if your purchase doesn’t even do that? Well, maybe don’t put your money down, then....
The US Army Is Warning the Public About Fake Draft Text Messages
The beginning of the year was rife with news about U.S.-Iran political conflict and possible military action. As if that’s not scary enough, some people have reported receiving text messages from the U.S. Army saying that they’ve been drafted. Things are still up in the air, re: U.S. and Iran, but the U.S. Army officially...
Yikes – Affordable, Government-Subsidized Phone Comes with Pre-Installed Malware
Smartphones and their related phone plans can be expensive. That’s why many low-income Americans depend on the FCC’s Lifeline Assistance Program so they can access quality service at an affordable price. According to WIRED, the program currently provides UMX U686CL Android phones tied to the Virgin Mobile Assurance Program. Unfortunately, Malwarebytes reports that the phones...
Poop From Vultures Is Destroying a Radio Tower and Disrupting Communications on the US-Mexico Border
About 300 vultures have taken over a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) radio tower in Texas. They’ve decided to make themselves at home by defecating, urinating, and regurgitating all over the tower. In their defense, the vultures were there first. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act has been law since 1918 and made vultures a protected...
These Rare Orchids Look Exactly Like Monkeys’ Faces And Are Fun To Have In Your Garden
Orchids are beautiful and low-maintenance. There’s also a lot of variety in the orchid plant family because there are approximately 30,000 types of orchids. With so many variations in just one plant, something is bound to look different. Nature has a sense of humor, there happens to be a rare type of orchid that looks like...
Making Art Is Good For Your Health — Learn How To Start A Habit
Has anyone ever seen you doodle, paint, or sing and told you that it’s a waste of valuable time? That’s not true. An NPR article reports that art can be beneficial to your mental and physical health. In addition to these positive outcomes, engaging in a creative hobby or skill might make it easier for...
Master These 3 “R’s” to Kick Bad Habits Permanently
Everyone has bad habits they’d like to change. We become entranced by episode after episode on Hulu, skip the gym, or buy a bag of chips to unwind from a stressful day. These things feel natural and easy. It’s hard to replace these habits with good ones. Experts say that changing these bad habits may...
Emilia Clarke Had Two Brain Aneurysms during Game of Thrones. She Explains How Paramedics Calmed Her Down.
Many of us know the Emilia Clarke because of her role as Game of Thrones’ Daenerys Targaryen. She also wowed us in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and has been a fixture in British cinema and TV for quite some time now. But few of us know about her struggle during her time on the show. She...
Why All Neighborhoods Have Cul De Sacs — Learn How The Government Made All Suburbs Looks The Same
Suburbs are the many residential sub-divisions just outside many cities all over the world. If you live in a city or a rural area and happen to drive near one of these, you probably wonder if they’re all the same. You’d be right. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) had a huge influence on the creation...
Why Was The 80s So Vibrant With Color And Crazy With Patterns? — Learn Who Created ‘The Look’ Of The 80s Aesthetic
The 1980s just looks and feels a certain way. Even people who were born after this hairspray-laden decade can identify a few trends that set the 80s apart. Colorful pattern? Check. Swirly lines? Check. But most people have no idea that someone was ultimately responsible for the look and feel of the 1980s. Vox did an...
Germany Once Banned Mickey Mouse Because He Was An ‘Anti-Red’ Insurgent — And 8 Other Strange Times Mickey Mouse Was Banned
Mickey Mouse is universally loved. He’s also seen as a child-friendly cartoon and has been the face of a worldwide empire for decades. But things haven’t always been so rosy for Mickey. Though it sounds strange, Mickey Mouse has faced several prohibitions. Let’s check them out! 9. Banned in Romania Large-scale film showings were still...
Losing a Parent Changes You Forever. Here’s Proof.
We’ve long known that the passing of a parent can have lasting effects on children. Psychiatrists are now looking at the ways adults deal with the death of their parents. Experts are still researching how a parent’s death affects the children they leave behind, but available brain scans offer clues. Dr. Nikole Benders-Hadi says that...
Botched Surgery Causes Pubic Hair to Grow on Woman’s Face
It’s hard to get over traumatic events – things like a dog biting a hole in your face, for instance. That’s exactly what happened to Crystal Coombs when she was 9 years old, according to People. It bit an actual hole, in her face. “It was open for a while. Like how the outside of...