Posts by Stephanie Kaloi

Amphetamines were discovered in the late 19th century, and were often used to treat asthma at first. But by the early 20th century, their ability to energize our nervous systems made them very popular for other reasons. It might surprise some, but countries used to give their soldiers amphetamines. In fact, the US gave the...

Uber drivers really see it all, don’t they? Considering that they drive at all times of day and night, and have no idea what their passengers will be like before they meet, it’s a wonder that they’re often so cheerful and patient. This is extra true when you consider how many Uber drivers encounter customers...

Plenty of us have been in less-than-awesome living arrangements. Maybe you were stuck in an unsafe apartment, or had loud neighbors, or even had to deal with a terrible landlord. Whatever the specifics, if you’ve been there… then you know how much it sucks. One man shared his own experience with a terrible landlord recently,...

One of the best things about Tumblr is that you never truly know where a thread will go. For example, consider this thread that starts out discussing how odd tree houses are, wends its way through the murderous nature of plants, and concludes with a fierce explanation of why kudzu is truly the worst plant...

Sometimes, the internet really give us all gifts that we don’t even deserve, and they’re usually the kind of thing you never saw coming. Recently, someone shared that they bought their chicken a set of arms and the resulting photo is the kind of thing that you’ll never be able to unsee. Not that you...

Disney princesses are enduringly popular. From Ariel to Tiana to Elsa, there’s something about the group that we just can’t get enough of. One artist recently used the platform TikTok to bring the princesses to life in a modern way. Yudelmis “Yudie” San Emeterio took to her account to imagine each of the princesses as...

In January 2020, Gundam Factory Yokohama began construction on a 60-foot tall robot. This summer, the team revealed that their Gundam is nearly complete, and that the robot can even walk. If you are unfamiliar, Gundams have appeared in over 50 films and television shows since the 1970s, and the robots are endlessly popular in...

In a world where we can often buy just about anything we want with only a click of a mouse or a swipe on a screen, it can feel a little exhausting to constantly be marketed to. That potential for exhaustion makes it extra nice when you see a product that is so clearly designed...

People all across the world have been spending a lot more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, and that includes celebrities. One way many entertainers have kept the rest of us going is by hosting reunions on Zoom. Recently, several people who have starred in the X-Men films decided to have a virtual meet-up....

We all know that devils and angels aren’t supposed to get along, right? After all, one represents all that is dark and sinful, and the other represents all that is light and good. But… we also all know that in the real world, there’s a little bit of dark and light in each of us....

Terry Pratchett was an English author who primarily wrote books in the fantasy genre. He died five years ago, exactly 40 years after his first book was published. Terry was known for his special brand of wit, which often influenced the excellent bits of social commentary he unleashed into the world. Recently, one woman on...

There are people in this world who just feel like they are owed anything and everything simply because they want it. Sometimes, that means they think they are entitled to tangible objects. Other times, they demonstrate that they believe everyone should orient their lives around what works best for them. In this story, an elevator...

Science nerds are some of the best people, mostly because they usually have an innate curiosity about how the world works, and they love exploring new questions and ideas. Recently, one person wondered what the record for the fastest-moving manmade object is… and then decided to research the topic until they found the answer. Because...

Have you ever stopped to contemplate how cranberries are grown before they arrive on your dinner plate on Thanksgiving? If not, you are in for a treat. It turns out that cranberries grow in bogs, which in and of itself sounds like the beginning of an odd but scary film. Not only do cranberries grow...

If you’ve spent your working years employed by someone else, it’s possible you have encountered a terrible boss here or there. It can be really demoralizing when your boss or manager treats you badly, and even worse when they treat the entire team that way. Sometimes, it seems like bosses even forget that their employees...