Posts by Matt Gilligan

This is something that definitely needs to happen in other countries besides the Czech Republic. A Reddit user shared a photo with a caption that said, “Some drugstores in the Czech Republic introduced shampoo and shower gel filling machines. Customers can refill their empty bottles with various products so they don’t have to buy a new one...

If you are a cat owner, you’ve probably suspected this for a long time, but now we know that it’s official: cardboard boxes help alleviate cats’ stress. Researchers from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands conducted the study on shelter cats to see if access to cardboard boxes genuinely helped lower their stress levels...

I have to admit, I’m way behind on all the TV I’m supposed to have been watching, and it pains me to admit it, but I’ve only seen a few episodes of the hit show Peaky Blinders. I mean, I’ll get to it sooner or later, I hope. And, by all accounts, I definitely should – because...

As someone who has collected vinyl since high school, I think this is a really great development. Don’t get me wrong, I like CDs and cassettes too (I don’t currently have any 8-tracks), but I prefer vinyl records. I just honestly believe they sound the best out of all formats. In 2019, people bought $224...

As a former resident of Chicago, all I can say is…why the hell didn’t this happen when I lived in Illinois? I know, I know, things are moving along and more and more places are legalizing marijuana, but it sure would’ve been nice… And now I live in North Carolina, and I really don’t think...

Every year around the holidays, you see a ton of discarded Christmas trees dragged out onto driveways to be hauled off by garbage trucks. I’ve never really thought about what comes next for this near-endless supply of trees, but I suppose they just decompose in the dump, releasing CO2 back into the atmosphere. Great. That’s...

It’s been said that everyone out there is fighting a secret battle. It could be health-related, it could be depression, sadness, rage, money troubles, love troubles, etc. The point is that everyone is dealing with something. AskReddit users shared the private battles they are currently enduring. Remember to be kind to everyone and help people...

I love history. I could study history every day for the rest of my life and never get bored. I’m also interested in all periods of history as well (though I definitely know more about some than others). Do you feel the same way? I hope so because here are 10 history facts that should get you...

I know, I know. We can all be petty sometimes, but these folks are not messing around. Not by a long shot. Bottom line – don’t mess with these people…or else you’ll find yourself in a world of hurt. 1. I think those are printed off text messages….uh oh. RIP BRO pic.twitter.com/bd9dQxZ3NB — علي الرئيسي...

Have you spent any time pursuing online dating? It can be kind of a crapshoot. And by crapshoot, I mean that you encounter a lot of weird people and odd situations. And some funny stuff, too, once in a while. The Instagram account Overheard Bumble compiles funny conversations from that dating site, and here are...

So you had a bad day…but it still might not be as bad as the one these folks are having. These people were just going about their daily business when suddenly, BLAM, things went downhill in an instant. Let’s take a look at what went down… 1. Explain that one… Well, I guess I’m the...

These are dark times…VERY dark times. And judging by these photos, a lot of people out there need help in a major way. Boiling your pizza? No way, José. Not on my watch. Let’s take a look at some folks who are making some very questionable choices and might need some kind of intervention. 1....

I am a Tom and Jerry fanatic, so I’m very excited about this guy’s work. Taku Inoue is a Japanese artist who takes moments of Tom’s failure from the iconic cartoon and turns them into cool little sculptures. Poor Tom…he just can’t catch a break, can he? Let’s look at Inoue’s great work! 1. Look out! ボーリングの球がぶつかった衝撃でピンになったトムをつくりました...

Sometimes, in the midst of our incredibly busy lives, we forget that we need to take the time to relax, reflect, and take care of ourselves. Maybe not all the time, but at least occasionally. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Self Care Sunday,” where you treat and pamper yourself after a lot of hard work?...

The world is an incredibly fascinating place, and it can really surprise you sometimes. These 19 unique photos show a side of the universe that you probably don’t see every day…or maybe you’ve never seen at all. Join us and let’s go on a journey across the world, won’t you? And away we go! 1....