Posts by Matt Gilligan

You’ve probably seen this viral tweet making the rounds lately. Astigmatism is when the cornea is slightly curved rather than completely round.. With astigmatism, light focuses on several points of the retina rather just one point. This is what people with Astigmatisms vs without. pic.twitter.com/RXWWayFBRJ — ColeTrainThere (@UnusualFacts6) March 25, 2019 The tweet gained immense...

This doesn’t happen very often, so listen up: you’re about to receive some FREE advice from certified therapists. And even better, these are pieces of advice that all of these therapists try to follow in their own daily lives, so you know they are legit. Pay attention and try to use some of these self-care...

As someone who is obsessed with World War II, I found this story to be totally fascinating. Also, thank God for Reddit, because without it, this guy might not have ever known what his grandfather’s World War II diary even said. A Reddit user found his grandfather’s WWII diary and posted pics of it on Reddit because...

It’s always depressing to read about what animals are close to the brink of extinction. But it’s also important to be educated about these creatures because if we don’t raise awareness and do everything in our power to make sure they stick around for as long as possible then there’s no hope for them at...

If society didn’t look down on it and find it cringey, what are some of the things you would do? Run around with clown makeup on, perhaps? Walk naked through city streets? Whatever your fancy, see if they measure up to these answers from folks on AskReddit. 1. Do it anyway! “Climb trees, I’m 23...

What are some of those leftover quirks from your childhood that you still do today? Something unique to you that you will carry with you for the rest of your life? AskReddit users admitted what childhood rituals they still do today. What’s yours? 1. Cool! “When I’m on a hike I pick up a rock...

I was tipped off about this major news a few years back because a friend of mine worked at a big sports arena where Larry the Cable Guy was performing, and he said two things: 1.) He was really nice. 2). He does NOT have a Southern accent. I was mystified. How could Larry the...

Ahhhhh, April 1. The day that self-described pranksters and jokesters get to go all out tricking friends and foes alike. And this April Fool’s Day proved to be a pretty solid one, if you ask me. There were some major pranks pulled on social media this April 1, and they got a lot of folks...

Sometimes, you have a major realization that someone you thought was your BFF is no good for you. And then – poof! Someone you leaned on for support is no longer there. It’s a weird feeling, to be sure, but sometimes you just need to cut people loose. In this AskReddit article, people reveal when...

I’ve always been fascinated by people who have experienced comas. How terrifying it must be to wake up from it, what the experience was like, if they remember anything. In this AskReddit articles, people who have survived comas open up and describe their incredible experiences. 1. Nothing “I was in a coma for about two...

As someone who delivered food for a while (Mojo’s, Lawrence, Kansas, RIP), I can attest to how many weirdos you have to interact with on a daily basis. And how many odd and creepy places you have to go to. AskReddit users who have done time in the delivery field shared their experiences. Buckle up....

We all have thoughts like this. When I look back at how much time I didn’t exercise in college and in my 20s, I totally regret it. Because I love it now and, obviously, it’s important and good for you. But, we live and we learn, right? In this article, AskReddit users reveal the things that...

What are some really, really bad movies that you love even though you could never admit it to anyone? I’m talking about stuff you’d even feel uncomfortable telling your significant other? AskReddit users weighed in and shared theirs. Share yours in the comments! 1. THEY OUTRUN THE COLD “The Day After Tomorrow. I mean… They...

I remember when I visited Charles Bukowski’s grave in California, there was a bottle of beer embedded in the ground next to his gravestone. I thought that seemed appropriate seeing as how the writer was known as a hard-drinking guy who routinely got into brawls during his life. There are a lot of graveside traditions...

This whole phenomenon of “Instagram influencers” is quite puzzling to me. You get famous for being “glamorous”, and people give you products because they think you live a high-roller lifestyle? Okay… Byron Denton of London, England, decided to conduct an interesting experiment: he posed as a wealthy Instagram influencer, but that is not his reality...