Posts by Kim Wong-Shing

Good news, cat people! If you pay very close attention, you may finally be able to tell WTF your cat is thinking. A study in the journal Animal Welfare found that cats show their moods on their faces, but that only a small subset of people can actually pick up on what they’re feeling. Researchers at the...

Are you stressed about getting all of your gifts perfectly wrapped for the holidays? A new study says: don’t be. Researchers at the University of Nevada found that poorly wrapped presents make people happier than perfectly wrapped ones. This is because, in part, perfect-looking presents look so great on the outside that whatever’s inside may...

It’s hard not to feel frustrated and angry when someone says close-minded things. And sometimes, it’s truly not worth the energy to give a kind response to these offensive comments. But at other times? These comments can turn into a teaching moment for everyone involved. Rain Dove is a non-binary model from Vermont. Like many...

Anti-vaxxers have built a very negative reputation in the media. At this point, when you see the word “anti-vaxxer” in a headline, you can pretty much guarantee that you’re about to read an off-the-wall story. That’s why anti-vaxxers are sick of being called that name. They’d like to go by a new name now… But...

Learning new things can seem daunting, which is why so many people stay stuck in negative habits for so long. But there are plenty of life skills that don’t actually take long to learn at all. On AskReddit, users shared skills that can be learned in five minutes or less — and that will benefit...

A photographer in Spain creates stunning photos of birds that, at first glance, don’t look like photos at all. Instead, they look like dynamic sculptures in the sky. The photo project is titled “Ornitographies.” It’s the work of Xavi Bou, a Catalan photographer, whose goal was to draw attention to the natural beauty that many...

Many people assume that empathy comes from sharing similar experiences. If you know exactly what someone’s been through, you’re more likely to feel their pain and cut them a little slack, right? Wrong. Actually, it seems that the opposite is the case. A 2015 Harvard study found that it’s actually harder to empathize with someone if you’ve...

Got a kid who’s too shy to sit on Santa’s lap? There are other more convenient ways to contact Santa now — he’s even available by text message. Santa has an official phone number: 951-262-3062. Don’t worry, it goes directly to voicemail (can you imagine if Santa had to pick up the phone for every...

Most people are familiar with a few of the world’s most famous historical artifacts and buildings — the Great Pyramid, the Coliseum, and Stonehenge included. But have you ever thought about the number of important items from history that didn’t made it into the present day? One user on Reddit was curious about that question, so...

Lip balm is an indispensable part of life, especially in the dry winter. Lip balms usually come in the same few types of flavor — vanilla, berry, and mint are typical. But if you’re looking to branch wayyy out from those, there’s a new pickle-flavored lip balm that may appeal to you. The new lip balm...

These days, dating often means logging into an app and swiping away. It’s all very impersonal, and it can be hard to actually meet someone you click with. So, one man decided to make things easier for himself by making an app where he’s the only man to swipe on. Aaron Smith of North Carolina...

Dating is exhausting, and you never know when you’re going to run into a truly bad egg. But if there’s one positive thing that you will get out of every crappy dating experience, it’s a great story. Redditors shared their worst dates ever, and the top comments are truly a sight to be seen. 1. Ended...

It’s almost Christmas time, or as parents who celebrate know it: “Time to step into your annual role as Santa Claus.” There are a lot of fun aspects to gift-giving, like the look of delight on your kid’s face when they get exactly what they asked for. But there are also some stressful aspects…like when...

A Frozen 2 screening is probably the last place you’d expect a machete fight to break out, but that’s exactly what happened at a theater in the U.K. recently. And not just any fight, but a fight with machetes. The fight broke out on a Saturday afternoon at Star City in Birmingham, U.K. Families were peacefully watching...

You can always count on Reddit’s “Am I The A-hole” subreddit to serve up a super controversial story! This time, a woman wants to know whether she was in the wrong for getting some sexist coworkers fired. The woman says she caught several guys from her job making a “hot list” — a ranked list...