5 High-Flying Facts About the Rocketman Himself: Elton John
Elton John is getting the biopic treatment in the new film Rocketman. The 72-year-old music legend is currently in the middle of his three-year-long farewell tour, and, amazingly, it seems like he’s bigger than ever. In celebration of his final bow from the stage and the new film based on his life, here are 5 facts...
This Photo from the Summit of Mount Everest Is Absolutely Insane
It’s the photo that’s been everywhere recently. A shot beyond belief – it looks like it could even be Photoshopped. And, judging by the photo, it’s easy to see why 11 climbers have died on Mount Everest in the past week alone. The photo was posted on Facebook by Nirmal Purja on May 23, 2019,...
A Beloved Mailman Retired and the Whole Neighborhood Turned out to Say Goodbye
Floyd Martin has been a mail carrier in Georgia since 1985 working the same route in downtown Marietta for 20 years, so it’s safe to say he’s made a lot of friends and most everyone in town knows his face. One resident said about Mr. Martin, “He’s really part of our family. He’s just really...
Instagram Photos of Conditions in a Georgia Jail Lead to Protests and Demonstrations
Photos posted on Instagram from inside the DeKalb County Jail in Georgia have sparked protests over the conditions for the prisoners held there. Malaya Abdullah-Tucker, the mother of an inmate, shared photos on Instagram that show the prisoners writing frantic messages on containers describing the conditions at the jail. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5GsEBjoEg/?utm_source=ig_embed The desperate messages from the...
These Responses to the Army Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Are Not What They Were Expecting to Hear
Right before Memorial Day, the U.S. Army sent out a tweet asking Americans who have served in the military how it affected their lives. How has serving impacted you? — U.S. Army (@USArmy) May 23, 2019 The responses poured in, but many of them were not glowing reviews the Army’s social media person perhaps expected...
An Animal Lover Who Thought He’d Found a Stray Cat Got a Major Surprise
Let’s give this guy some karma points for being a Good Samaritan, okay? A kindhearted guy in Richmond, Virginia, brought what he believed was a stray cat home after he found the poor thing stuck in a fence. He wrote about his experience on Craiglist to try to find the owner of the lost kitty....
15 Comebacks from Restaurants That Got Bad Reviews
As someone who worked in restaurants and in catering, I can tell you that you just can’t please everyone. People are going to complain, be unhappy, and then they’ll go write a bad review online. But that doesn’t have to be the end of it. The restaurant staff can come back with their own responses...
You Can Buy Snacks That Are Literally Just Fried Chicken Skin
People are going to fall into two camps on this issue: they’re either going to think it’s disgusting and over-the-top, or they will think it is the greatest invention since sliced bread. Either way, it looks like this company is making a splash with a unique snack food idea. Chick N’ Skin is a Los...
This Instagram Account Is Only Pictures of Round Animals
There are endless Instagram accounts out there, so sometimes the really good ones slip through the cracks and you miss out on a whole lot of fun. One you should probably start following is Round Boys. The concept: pictures of round animals. Simple yet incredible! Almost 350,000 followers can’t go wrong! 1. Loving it https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAYABilIn7/...
These Portable Wine Pouches Are Exactly What You Need This Summer
It’s getting mighty hot out there right about now, and it’s gonna be a looooooooooooong, hot summer. You know you’ll be hitting the beach or at least the pool on several occasions the next few months, and, let’s face it, you’re gonna be indulging in some booze at least part of the time. Well, do...
10 Top-Notch Facts for the Fact Deprived Among Us
After reading these facts, you’ll nod to yourself, look in the mirror and give the “A-OK” sign to yourself. Because these facts are all solid as a rock. A-OK! 1. Hahahaha Source 2. A disappearing treasure Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 3. Different colors Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 4. Don’t shoot! Source...
Mister Rogers Is Now Honored with a Holiday in His Home State
Fred Rogers, known to the world as the caring and neighborly “Mister Rogers” on television for more than three decades, now has his own holiday in his home state of Pennsylvania. The new holiday is based on one of Rogers’ special codes that let the audience know he cared about them. On Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he...
15 Posts You’ll Love If You’re Obsessed with Coffee
Let’s face it: I’m obsessed with coffee, you’re obsessed with coffee, we’re ALL OBSESSED WITH COFFEE. It’s our lifeblood, right? Enjoy these jokes before you get another caffeinated drink. 1. Sure, why not? my body: WATER please I need itme: you – you want iced coffee?? — polly darton (@lainekchapman) September 18, 2017 2. Make...
15 Matching Tattoos That Are Clever and Creative
A lot of folks get matching tattoos. Married couples, siblings, best friends, co-workers, you name it. Whatever the relationship, these babies are on there for a lifetime. Here are some good ideas if you’re thinking about getting inked up with a partner! 1. That is awesome https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpPRgajIhi/ 2. Siblings https://www.instagram.com/p/BseMnubgkK4/ 3. A thousand lives https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpdilzghM6/...
This Pet Shelter Gives Cats Hilarious and Weird Names. Here Are 20 for You to Enjoy.
Austin Pets Alive! is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to making Austin, Texas, a no-kill town. In addition to the great work they do, they also give their adoptable kitties some truly hilarious and memorable names. Here are 20 that’ll put a big smile on your face. 1. Peach Pie 2. Palladium and Pinterest...