Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Records were made to be broken – at least, that’s what they say. Very few world records will stand the test of time, because human beings are always looking for faster, better, more efficient ways to do everything. Some things, for one reason or another, do seem like they might never be broken – and...

When it comes to facts about the natural world, there seem to be no shortage that really freak people out. The animal kingdom, plants, the universe…it turns out there are just so many ways to make human beings uncomfortable. These 17 scientific facts definitely fit the bill, so fair warning before you scroll through this...

It’s a strange thing, but in this day and age, I think most of us have found those YouTube videos or channels that we go back to when we need an emotional pick-me-up. The internet has so many things that are (or can be) downers, that we need to appreciate the good things it brings...

I think, in a nutshell, it’s because a) doctors really do think their time is more valuable than ours and b) your being late impacts other patients, and could make it difficult for a doctor to keep up for the rest of the day. The only time I’ve ever really been understanding of a doctor...

The thing about generations is that typically, they’re too big to really nail down what it was like to be the people on either end – and no way did those two groups have much in common at all. People at the tail end of GenX probably have more in common with early Millennials than...

No one likes that feeling, the one where you’re scared but you’re not sure what you’re scared of, and all of the hairs on your body stand up at once. Fear is actually a good thing, though, because without it, human beings surely would have been extinct a long time ago. Nowadays we don’t have...

Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. It’s great to get out of your comfort zone, take some time away, see some new sights…sometimes, though, we get a bit more than we bargained for, and the cultural divide can see huge. These 14 people stepped into situations they were not prepared for at...

I’m not here to advocate for drinking to excess or drinking until one black’s out or otherwise makes terrible decisions that could impact them (and others). I’m simply here to share the hilarious fallout from the bad decisions that have already been made (and hopefully recovered from). If that sounds like something you’d enjoy giggling...

Kids who grow up obsessed with dinosaurs never loser their interest in the far-off past. If you need proof of this statement, just look at the popularity of the enduring (and still going) Jurassic Park franchise! For some reason it’s not “cool” for adults to love talking about dinosaurs, but I say it’s about time...

One of the most awesome things about science is how we’re literally always discovering new things. Not only that, scientists get a little thrill at getting to revise and update previous work, so no one is ever going to pretend like a new discovery didn’t upend everything we believed yesterday. Which means there are always...

Listen, human beings are weird and awkward, and so we’ve all had at least a few totally cringey moments in bed (or somewhere else). Being naked just lends itself to awkward but hilarious moments, so it’s important to try to keep a sense of humor about you. These 10 people are probably able to laugh...

Medical professionals have never wavered on the advice that a good, restful night’s sleep is extremely beneficial – even vital – to a human being’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being. When we’re well-rested our bodies are happy, we have more patience, we’re able to look at things with a more level-head, and we’re just all-around...

I don’t think there’s any argument that Nerf gun battles are super fun – whether you’re a kid or an adult, there’s just something fun about running around, ducking and hiding, and getting that perfect opportunity to blast someone you love in the rear end. It’s the same with water guns, or paint guns, but...

More and more people are adjusting their lifestyle and eating habits for myriad reasons – be it health, environmental, ethical, or something else entirely, meat and animal byproducts are falling more and more by the wayside. Fast food chains are hoping to keep customers by catering to people who no longer consider meat an option,...

If you’ve ever done any work in theatre, television, or film – even in like, high school – then you probably already know that the s^x scenes are the least s^xy ones to film (typically), no matter the chemistry between actors. If you haven’t witnessed this firsthand – or even if you have – there’s...