Posts by Matt Gilligan

I was recently at a friend’s house, and he told me about how he recently bought a weighted blanket and is OBSESSED with it. Because I’m clueless, I had absolutely no idea what he was talking about so I did some research. These products are all the rage because they’re helpful for people who have...

Every once in a while, an animal bursts onto the social media scene and takes the world by storm. And right now it’s Wilfred Warrior‘s moment to shine. Wilfred is a Chinchilla Persian cat who lives in London, and the crazy look on his face has made him immensely popular. He likes to play outside,...

Let’s take a brief respite from our daily work routines to enjoy 9 facts that will make our day seem a little less mundane, okay? I think we’ll all be better for it. Enjoy these facts straight from did you know? 1. All hail the King! 2. Beat the system 3. Cooooooooooooool 4. Surprise! 5....

If you’ve spent any time in a bowling alley or an arcade (or countless hours like some of us), you know all about the dreaded claw machine. People pump their hard-earned money into them day in and day out, but how many have you actually seen win a prize from one? You’ve probably seen someone almost...

The future is female! And powerful women are writing books that are shaping the world and how we (and they) view it. The publication of Michelle Obama’s recent memoir has people all over the globe reading again, but she’s not the only high-profile woman who has recently penned an influential book. Here are 10 books...

No one really knows what a job is like until they do it themselves. Whether you’re a firefighter, a waiter or a doctor, people are pretty oblivious to what you actually do all day unless they’ve performed the same tasks. So, in order to clear up any confusion, AskReddit users revealed what common misconceptions people...

If you think these facts sound completely made-up and false…well, you’re wrong, brothers and sisters. That’s how good these facts are. And they are completely true. 1. All sprinkles 2. Seeing red 3. Birds can hitchhike 4. How do I sound? 5. We can all use this 6. Perfect view 7. Mom and Dad 8....

The Office truly is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s true – whenever it’s on, you know you don’t change the channel, even if you’ve seen the episode a dozen times. But I’m here to tell you that there’s still probably some things you’ve missed. Little details snuck into the show that got by...

If you need a quick smile or a quick laugh, you’re in luck. These 10 facts will do that and also provide you with some new knowledge. Enjoy! 1. Looks nice 2. Harrison! 3. The circle of life 4. Interesting… 5. Those eyes 6. Bet you didn’t know this… 7. Last words 8. Animal dreams...

Most people don’t get to choose their last words because they don’t know exactly when death’s going to creep up on them. And very few people are around for more than one person’s last words – unless you’re in medicine. People who work in hospitals deal with death all the time, so they’ve been privy...

You ever heard words of wisdom that stuck with you forever? They might’ve seemed insignificant at the time, but for some reason they remained in your brain? We’ve all been impacted by inspiring words — these AskReddit users are no different. 1. Not a boy “My daughter was about 2. She wanted me to play...

I don’t live in a real “neighborhood” so I don’t have to deal with homeowners associations, but I have friends who do, and the whole concept is kind of hilarious to me. I understand everyone wants their streets to look good, but some of these rules are pretty insane. AskReddit users share their personal stories...

We all want to be smarter, right? The answer is a resounding “yes, duh.” And these facts will help all of us in that department. 1. Don’t mess with Freddie 2. We love it 3. Cool 4. Long distance relationship 5. Two sides of the fence 6. Not real 7. Perfect shot 8. Lightnin’ 9....

The good folks at Vouchercloud have put together a nice infographic that details the top-rated movie in every country around the globe. The data is based on user reviews on IMDB. The films selected for each country were all produced, filmed in, or linked to each country in some way. The top film in the...

We all know about the Mandela Effect, yes? It’s when our brains remember something in an entirely different way than what is actually true. One notable example that confused a lot of people is the Berenstain Bears. A lot of people remember it as “Bernstein” or “Berenstein”, but we were all wrong. DEAD WRONG. We’ve...