Posts by Matt Gilligan

This is what corporate responsibility looks like, in my humble opinion. As much as some people (and organizations) out there would like to bury their heads in the sand and pretend climate change doesn’t exist, it is very real, and its effects are growing more drastic. Because of the 2018 rewrite of America’s tax laws...

I love whiskey. I love Jameson. I love cold brew. So I think I’m really gonna love the new Jameson Cold Brew. The iconic Irish whiskey brand is releasing a limited-edition whiskey with a cold brew coffee flavor. It seems like a lot of companies are jumping on the cold brew train, so why not...

If you’ve been paying attention to the news the past year or so, you know that school lunch debt is a major issue in schools across the country. It seems unfathomable that kids should have to worry about getting the food they need to give them the energy to get through the school day and...

Friends is the show that keeps on giving, isn’t it? It seems like the hit TV show is more popular than ever, even though it’s been off the air for almost 16 years. Especially with all the rumors and innuendo about a possible Friends reunion, people are pretty fired up about the series. As the debate swirls...

Are my fellow nerds out there listening? Good, let’s get started. Every single time I talk to a younger kid (and some adults), they’re playing or discussing Fortnite, the incredibly popular video game that people just can’t seem to get enough of. Well, here is some good (and kind of surprising) news about that game:...

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Okay, I stole that line from the great Ferris Bueller, but it’s true. Life does move fast, so the easier we can make it, the better. That’s why these 10 tricks are important: they’ll make your life...

We all have regrets and we all have things we wish we would’ve done differently in our lives. Some are more extreme than others, but, as the saying goes, “That’s life.” In this AskReddit article, people went on the record and shared the biggest mistakes they’ve made in life…so far… 1. That’s not good. “I...

True crime has never been more popular – you can tell by the massive number of true crime TV shows, documentaries, movies, and podcasts that are available out there. From the old stuff to the new, seemingly unbelievable stories, I find it all fascinating. Here are 10 interesting crime facts for you to chew on…enjoy....

We’ve all been in this situation before: you’re talking to someone or maybe you’re on a first date, things seem to be going just fine and then, BOOM…they say or do something that immediately makes you lose interest. You know what I’m talking about, right? AskReddit users shared the things that make them immediately lose...

If you travel a lot for work or pleasure, you know the routine. You board your flight, put away your bags, and then you have your face glued to your cell phone (or tablet or laptop) until the plane doors are closed and the friendly flight attendant tells you it’s time to power down your...

There are no two ways about it: dating can really be a drag. Especially these days with all the dating apps and the pressure to find the right person. And once you do commit to a date, you never know who you’ll be dealing with for the evening. There are a lot of weirdos out...

The year is young, friends! We still have plenty of time to mess up and do and say really stupid things. Isn’t that exciting?!?! But it might be tough to top the things that these folks said…because they sure are pretty dumb. Enjoy! 1. Pssshhttttt. Give me a break. 2. This is really something. 3....

The 1980s were great for many reasons: good music, cool movies, ridiculous hairstyles and parachute pants, the list goes on and on. You know what else was really cool from that decade? THE TOYS! We had all kinds of awesome gadgets and toys to play with. Let’s get all nostalgic and take a look at...

I have a couple of Little Free Libraries by me where I live in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I’m always surprised by how often the books are changing and how many people take advantage of them. The idea behind these libraries is really cool: people build them in neighborhoods and people take and leave books....

Don’t ever listen to anyone who says that a dog or a cat that has a limb removed can’t live a great life full of love and happiness. And here are some great examples. Let’s meet these little guys and gals! 1. Luna out in the woods. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_BBQ6h-2N/ 2. Bear looks comfortable. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DK-TAJ37q/ 3. A...