What Does the “Q” in “Q-Tip” Stand for?
Most of the time we just accept things the way they are without asking too many questions. Sometimes, though, our curiosity just pops up out of nowhere and we must know the answer to one query or another. That’s where we come in, and today, let us tell you about the word “Q-tip,” and specifically, what...
18 Really Great Things That 2020 Brought Us
The world is never all bad, even when it feels that way. It can be hard to find the good news among the doom and gloom, though, which is where social media accounts like The Happy Broadcast come in – they gather and post the good stories for you. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up,...
Yes, Good Things Happened in 2020, So Please Enjoy 22 of the Best News Stories!
You might be sitting there thinking this headline is some kind of a joke, because there can’t possibly be that many good things that happened in the year of the hellscape, but listen – you’re wrong! And I think that, right now, we should try looking back on the stuff that doesn’t make us want...
We Will Likely Burn Iron Powder for Fuel in the Future
It sounds crazy, right? Maybe so, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true – there are already places in the world using iron as a renewable fuel source. In the Netherlands, a brewery called Royal Swinkels Family Brewers is making history by using a cycle of renewable iron as fuel for its furnace. They’re working...
They Can Tell When You’re Lying, and 10 Other Things Apple Store Employees Aren’t Supposed to Tell You
Unless you’re one of those people who actively tries not to own Apple devices, chances are you’ve owned at least one in your lifetime – and that means you’ve probably had to deal with the Apple Store and their employees in some capacity. We see them at such a vulnerable time, too – our phone...
This (Former) Millionaire Is Getting His Wish to Die Broke
It can seem like the people who have the most to give in this world end up keeping most of it for themselves. Even big earners like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, who give billions away every year, keep way more for themselves than ever finds their way to others. One millionaire, though, took the...
10 Totally Tough English Tongue Twisters
Do you love tongue twisters? I kind of think we forget about them as we get older, like fun things are only for kids. They’re not, though, and English is just the most delightfully weird language to mess with, don’t you think? You’ll see what I mean after you try these 10 tough tongue twisters!...
8 of the Toughest Tongue Twisters We Truly Tried
Tongue twisters get overlooked in favor of riddles, I think, but there’s room in the world for both sorts of language fun, don’t you think? If you agree, then you’re totally going to be into these 8 tough tongue twisters – and if you can get them all right (even after practice), you should be...
People Discuss Why Humans Are More Concerned With “After Death” Than “Before Birth”
We, as a collective race of humans, spend a lot of time talking and thinking and worrying about what happens to us after we die. Is it nothing? Is it a Christian heaven? It is reincarnation? Argh! We need answers – but not enough to die to get them. We don’t spend as much time...
13 Women Share the Things That Females Generally All Do
There are some things all women have in common – and even more that we don’t usually talk about in mixed company. If you’re curious what sorts of things most (if not all) women do when no one is looking, keep reading – these 13 ladies are ready to confess! 13. Maybe you’ll be prepared...
12 Things All Women Do, Even if We Don’t Like to Talk About It
Not all women are the same, but there are some universal experiences that tie us all together – and those bonds are tight, y’all. We all do weird things and have gross experiences, and honestly, it feels pretty good to share sometimes! 12. She’s more dedicated than I am. Kegels. Kegels in meetings at work....
These 11 Women Divulge the Secret Things They Think All Ladies Do
Just because we don’t talk about every strange thing we do in private doesn’t mean we’re not reasonably sure 99% of other women are doing it, too. And sure, there are moments when you say something and all of your friends look at you like you’re crazy, but these 11 things? You’ll definitely relate. 11....
One Black Woman Asks the Internet Why Black Men Give Her Trouble About a Preference for White Men
Life can get tricky sometimes, and we all have tough questions about the way the world works – at at least, how it can seem to look from our points of view. When it comes to dating, it’s best if people mind their own business. That said, it doesn’t always happen. I’m a black girl...
Guy Wonders Why We Say Things Like “Last Night” But Not “Last Morning.”
No one in the world would argue that English is a rough language to learn and to speak, and even those of us who grew up speaking it often have questions about why things are the way that they are. For instance, why do we say “last night” but not “last morning?” Why do we...
Here’s How a Man Died from Eating Too Much Black Licorice
We all have our vices when it comes to sweet treats, and for some (weird) people, that vice is black licorice. And while we all know that too much of a good thing isn’t good for us, most people probably don’t really think they’re going to die if they overindulge. For this black licorice lover,...