Posts by Matt Gilligan

It’s been nearly 100 years since Howard Carter discovered the intact tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922. The boy king ruled Egypt over 3,000 years ago, but one question has always remained: what did King Tut actually look like? Thanks to modern technology, we have an answer. Scientists...

As you get older, you realize that small pleasures equal happiness. And a Japanese game show that features people battling each other to get to the top of extremely slippery stairs is a perfect example of what I’m talking about. I sincerely hope American television executives take notice of this show and bring it over...

Suffering from anxiety sucks, but the more you know about it, the easier it is to manage. So if you have anxiety issues, do as much research as you can so you can work on it. Here are some facts about anxiety that you might find interesting and useful. 13. Source 12. Source Source 2...

We have safety tips flying at us all the time from every which way, so it can be hard to sort out what’s useful and what isn’t. Listen up readers, because this one is extremely important. When you go to sleep at night, CLOSE YOUR DOOR. It’s that simple. According to the UL Firefighter Safety...

Marriage is a beautiful bond and a lifetime commitment between two loving people. It’s also fodder for some killer comedy, as evidenced by these tweets from people you know must be married to come up with this stuff. 1. Oh, this isn’t a fast trip… [Target] Me: We’re just picking up a few things, right?...

The case is straight out of a film noir story from the 1940s – an unsolved murder that shocked Los Angeles with its brutality. Seven decades later, the death of Elizabeth Short, known as ‘The Black Dahlia’, continues to puzzle professional investigators and amate*r sleuths alike. What happened to Elizabeth Short in January 1947? And why...

I think most people are a little petty, but man, social media really magnifies it and makes A LOT of people seem pretty terrible. Fun, isn’t it?!? Take a look a bunch of petty tweets so you can laugh and shake your head at the same time. 1. Can’t stop won’t stop 2. You not...

I love driving, but sometimes it really stresses me out and makes me want to hit someone else’s windshield with a baseball bat. Is that bad? Do I need to talk to someone about that? Check out the memes from Instagram below and see if you relate to any of these people. 1. Get out...

Stop everything you’re doing this instant! Are you paying attention? I hope so, because the universe just shifted dramatically, and you better take advantage of it. The Great Fantastic, a New York-based startup, is now making “Swoveralls” – a combination of overalls and sweatpants. These one-piece gems are perfect for lazing around, and they are...

Tattoos are so common these days that no one even gives them a second glance. I see corporate guys walking around with tatted-up hands and necks. What used to be reserved for sailors, bikers, and ex-cons is now mainstream – except for one part of the body that is still pretty off-limits for most people:...

Ummmmm, this is kind of terrifying. And amazing. Robotics company Boston Dynamics just released a little teaser video for their latest crazy invention, the SpotMini robot dog. The company doesn’t divulge any details, only saying that the SpotMini is “Coming soon.” In the video, the robotic canine seems to have a unique personality. It pauses...

In this era of Facebook, most folks just take a few seconds to write “Happy bday” on someone’s wall, and that’s the end of it. Most of the time we don’t even remember our family and friends’ birthdays – we just get that little reminder on Facebook (thankfully), we type a message out, and it’s...

Being a parent of a child with autism is a challenge that most of us will never truly understand – but Shane Stephenson does. His 6-year-old son Reilly is autistic and nonverbal. As you probably remember, there’s nothing more exciting to a 6-year-old than a birthday party. Which is why Reilly’s father Shane was heartbroken...

I have never been summoned for jury duty (knock on wood), but if you’re an American citizen, you’re gonna get that letter at some point. Even if you used to be the President of the United States. Which is what recently happened to former President Barack Obama in his hometown of Chicago. Surprised and excited...

Looking for a great gift for someone for the holidays? If you’re tired of giving the same old stuff year after year, you need to check this out. Whisky Me is a new subscription-based company that selects the finest whiskies in the world and mails you a different one each month. The coolest part of the...