14 Historical Figures Who Famously Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
It’s great to have an awesome family or army or team or whatever, but there comes a time in every leader’s life when you have to say “f*ck it, I’ll just do it myself, then.” These 14 historical figures for sure knew that moment when they saw it, and luckily, everything worked out fine in...
16 Great Historical Moments When Someone Said “Fine, I’ll Do It Myself!”
Everyone knows that if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself. That said, the best of us can often think we can trust others to do the right thing, or do something right, until you see their efforts are sorely lacking – and these 16 historical moments are the proof in the pudding....
If People Knew How These 14 Things Were Made, They Might Not Buy Them Anymore
I say “might,” because listen – we all know how hotdogs and chicken nuggets are made and we still eat those. We all know about red dye, and we give it to our kids. We all know about sugar and whoo boy, I don’t know what I would do without it. But hey. Maybe, maybe education...
16 Products People Might Stop Buying If They Knew How It Was Made
There are some things we’re all just better off not knowing, if you ask me. For example, if you’re not interested in becoming a vegetarian, you probably don’t need to know how chickens are processed. Just don’t do it. There are other things, like working conditions in factories that sell goods to American retailers like...
15 Things That Have Gotten Worse as They’ve Gotten More Expensive
It’s a fact of life that inflation exists and items become more expensive over time. Most of the time, the quality stays the same – or even improves – which makes paying a bit more bearable (even if it still hurts). When an item declines in quality but increases in price, inflation can be a...
What Product Has Gotten Worse As It’s Gotten More Expensive? 12 People Share Their Thoughts.
Everything increases in price, right? I remember being stunned when I first learned that my grandmother could go to lunch, a movie, and get ice cream with a single quarter! We expect to have to pay more for those things, now, but we don’t expect to pay more for products that aren’t as good as...
Can You Solve These 7 Tricky Math Riddles?
Some folks are good at math. That’s what I hear, anyway, though the concept is foreign to me (and honestly makes me a bit jealous!). If that’s you, and you like to keep your skills sharp, give these 7 math riddles a go! 7. People on a train. 6. That’s a lot of clocks. 5....
The Secret to Making the Perfect Popcorn Is Aluminum Foil
No one is going to the movies (and honestly, who knows if we ever will again, though the thought makes me want to cry), but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to bad, bagged popcorn for the rest of your life. Of course, we all know we can make popcorn at home, in...
5 Ways You Can Help Save the Fireflies
If you live in a part of the world where fireflies (or lightning bugs) are a thing, you likely look forward to their arrival every summer. You can’t wait to share the fun of seeing them and catching them with your kids, and no matter how old you get, their appearance delights you. There’s some...
People Are Sharing Movies That They Never Forgot and Gave Them Nightmares for Years
When you’re a kid, you don’t really know what you’re supposed to be afraid of until you see it, or read it – and then you can’t forget it. Me? I read way too many Dean Koontz novels in high school and still have to pull my curtains the moment it gets dark outside! For...
People Are Sharing All the Movies That Traumatized Them as a Kid
Most of the time, you know what you’re getting into – pretty much – when you decide to see a film. Between the internet, television, (digital) newspapers, and your friends on social media, it’s hard to really be surprised. These 14 movies, though, took turns so traumatizing that some of us who saw them as...
11 Rollercoasters in the United States That Will Scare You Silly
If you’re a thrill-seeker with a bucket list that includes riding all of the most terrifying rollercoasters on U.S. soil, read on, because we’ve got you covered!! If you’re not a thrill-seeker, well, now you’ll know which theme parks to avoid! Alright, let’s check out these 11 machines of mayhem! 11. Excalibur https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Z6xP0ha0h/ This wooden...
13 of the Top Rollercoasters in the United States
If you’re someone who loves rollercoasters and thrill rides of all sorts, you might have a bucket list that looks different than most – and if it’s to ride the most dangerous, craziest roller coasters around, we’ve got you covered! Here are 13 of the most iconic roller coasters across the USA. 13. Rampage https://www.instagram.com/p/BUedA9xFrQQ/...
14 Things People Think Foreign Countries Do Better
We’re all (mostly) proud to be from the countries we call home, but listen – even the best things in life can be improved, right? Except for donuts. Those are pretty great the way they are. But everything else – including these 14 practices that some countries sure do seem to get right – should...
16 Better Practices People Wish Their Country Would Adopt
I know that the grass is always greener, and most of us are proud to be from the country we call home, but listen – everyone can improve, right? The easiest way to do that is to look around, see what’s working other places, and bring it home, right? These 16 people have some amazing...