Posts by Matt Gilligan

I love maps. I remember studying atlases for hours when I was a kid and being fascinated by all of the exotic and strange places around the world. So in the spirit of rekindling my childhood obsession with all things map-related, here are some very interesting maps about all kinds of random things that are...

Ahhhhh, the early 20s period of life. It’s full of trials and tribulations and figuring out what your next steps will be. It can be confusing, amusing, and even a little ridiculous. If you’ve been there, these tweets will probably look pretty familiar. 1. Can’t wait for Installment 24! https://twitter.com/twelveoclocke/status/912325940948209666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fajanibazile%2Fearly-mid-twenties-tweets 2. Ain’t life grand? Being...

I love movies from the 1970s, and The Exorcist is right at the top of the list. It has everything you could want in a horror film, or any film for that matter: Great writing, great acting, a convincingly spooky atmosphere. It really is a terrifying film. Let’s take a look at 10 interesting facts about...

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember the madness and hysteria that surrounded Y2K. It’s been 20 long years, but back then, some people were convinced that once the calendar flipped over to 2000, everything would go haywire: Planes would start falling out of the sky, our systems would crash, currencies would be wiped...

Do you have your cover letter and your resume up to date? If not, you better start punching those keys on the keyboard because this might just be your dream job. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ef46th6oX/ Oscar Mayer recently announced that they are looking for twelve people to drive their iconic Wienermobiles around the country this year. The job...

How could anyone get rid of a dog that is clearly a one-in-a-million beauty? Yes, this pup named Jubilee does have some crazy eyes, but that’s what makes her special, right? A shelter in New Jersey called Husky House shared a sad Facebook post about Jubilee’s story. The post said: “My name is Jubilee. I’m...

Have you ever carefully studied a dollar bill and wondered what all those symbols meant? I’ve always heard random theories: aliens, Freemasons, other secret societies, etc. Let’s put an end to all the conspiracy and speculation, and get down to the nitty gritty. 1. Pyramid The pyramid on the dollar bill represents strength and duration....

Dammit, Kyle – I trusted you! And look what you’ve gone and done now… You’ve pissed off the entire world, so now you’ve got a never-ending stream of tweets bashing you and everything you’ve ever done in your life. I’m looking at you, KYLE. This is your bad. Let us begin… 1. The father, the...

Genetics sure are funny things, aren’t they? Some of us look more like our parents than others, but these kids are the spitting images of their famous moms and dads (lucky them) – actually, in some of these cases, it’s the kids who are the famous ones. I guess the apple doesn’t fall too far from...

When I was a kid, I was always terrified of being shot in the back with an arrow as I ran up the stairs in our house. So I would sprint up that set of stairs as fast as I could like my life depended on it. Every single time. Clearly, I was a normal child and...

The Australian bushfires continue to burn large swaths of the country and kill millions of animals, but the Australian people haven’t given up hope yet. They’re still doing absolutely everything they can to help – not just for their fellow humans, but for the animals that have survived the devastating fires, as well. One effect...

Servers and hosts are really going to love this story…and they’ll probably hope that their places of business will follow this restaurant’s lead. At Tom’s Diner in Denver, Colorado, asking a stupid question will cost you. Every time a customer asks what the workers there deem to be a dumb inquiry, they are charged 38...

Are you a Jeopardy! junkie? Do you tune in religiously to see how folks from around the country will perform under pressure and how wide their knowledge is? I know I do! I love shouting along as Alex Trebek hosts the iconic show, and I’m always excited to see what the categories will be for the night....

Talk about a brilliant business idea. A Twitter user who goes by the handle @hexappeal has become quite popular lately because she will perform a very important service for you for an incredibly reasonable price. She’ll use her impressive photo editing skills to remove your terrible ex from old photos. For only $15 a pop,...

Over the past couple of months, two of the most recognized names in milk and dairy have declared bankruptcy: Dean Foods declared bankruptcy back in November, and Borden Dairy, one of the oldest milk processors in America, just recently did the same. The rising cost of raw milk and a drop in consumer demand have been...