Posts by Stephen Sheehan

Many people think eating organic is the way to go, but not every food you purchase needs to be of that category. While organic foods do have the benefit of not being produced using certain pesticides and chemicals, they also carry a high price tag. In fact, nutritionists themselves refuse to spend their hard-earned money...

Most of us zip up our pants without a second thought. But take a closer look at your favorite pair of jeans and you’ll likely find three letters on the zipper. But why exactly do most zippers have “YKK” on them? The answer is incredibly simple but it also reflects the motto of, “If it...

Even Mark Zuckerberg couldn’t have predicted that Facebook would ever grow to its current size. Yet, the former Harvard dropout’s company has become not just a money-making machine but also a part of everyday life. As a result of his brilliant and bold business, Zuckerberg has become a wealthy man. Even amongst the world’s elite,...

Thirty-three years ago, Dirty Dancing hit big screens. Since then, it has become one of the most popular romance movies of all time. Generations of film fanatics have learned the story of Johnny Castle and Frances “Baby” Houseman—famously played by the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, respectively. While Dirty Dancing got released in 1987, it still...

For more than half a century, amazing feats of human achievement have been tracked by the Guinness World Records. No matter your interest—and we truly emphasize that—this single organization has chronicled every accomplishment known to man. Of course, setting a record involves competition. And those who want a spot in history books will stop at...

Grammar rules still stump the best of us. But some mistakes tend to rear their ugly heads so often that editors can’t stand the sight of them. In fact, here are 11 grammar mistakes that are bound to drive editors mad. dBy the end of this list, you’ll definitely want to double-check your work before...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has left most people burrowed indoors in order to maintain social distancing, others have to spread their wings and take flight. Whether it is for business or for a much-needed vacation, it’s important to consider your health and safety the next time you travel. Here are 10 ways to avoid germs...

Just 10 percent of the world’s population is left-hand dominant. Naturally, the other 90 percent don’t really understand the daily struggles that southpaws face. Here are 11 daily tasks that are difficult for lefties. Some of them may surprise you. 1. Using scissors Simply cutting a piece of paper for a project can be a...

No child should live in fear. But for some children, the presence of the police can present a fearful situation based on the history of violence against the Black community. That proved to be the case for a 10-year-old boy in Connecticut. Stacey Pierre-Louis shared a heartbreaking video of his 10-year-old son, Eliah, hiding in...

Vampires still somehow creep their way into TV shows and movies decades after they made their on-screen debut. And while we associate vampires with actors, at one time, people literally believed these blood-thirsty creatures walked the Earth. Naturally, that necessitated vampire hunters to protect the world from these monsters, right? Of course, these professionals needed...

For years, we have been poisoning our oceans with toxic trash dumps. In fact, it has gotten so bad in the Pacific Ocean that one area has been deemed the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” However, one group in Hawaii went above and beyond to fight back against ocean pollution. The Ocean Voyages Institute set a...

For decades, Americans have been fascinated with unidentified flying objects. And during all that time, conspiracies have sparked up about what exactly the government knows about UFOs. Of course, when the government changes its tune on UFO research, it’s difficult to get a full grasp of what’s going on. And they did just that recently...

Apparently some scientists really want to learn about penguin poop. While people have received an indirect lesson on fluid dynamics via COVID-19, one group of researchers has turned its attention to the physics of penguin feces. In a new study, researches have taken a closer look at a 2003 paper concerning penguin poop. Hiroyuki Tajima...

Getting an unexpected delivery in the mail may seem exciting, but for Virginia residents, a recent string of strange packages has caused more controversy than smiles. Several people have received packages of seeds in the mail without even ordering them. Suspected to originate from China, the seeds shouldn’t be planted, at least according to the...

What’s considered a delicacy in some countries can actually be downright illegal in the United States. That’s just the nature of the business when it comes to food and the law. Whether it be for animal protection purposes or for health and safety reasons, some foods that are legal in other countries are a complete...