Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

You know that old saying “you can’t make this stuff up?” Well, it turns out it’s there for a reason – real life is often more ridiculous and bizarre than we would ever accept from the storytellers in our lives. These 16 facts prove the point, because if you didn’t know they were true, you’d...

There’s really no argument that buying in bulk is the most cost-effective way to run your household, but not everyone can afford the pricey membership costs at popular warehouse stores, right? And I guess not everyone is lucky enough to live close enough to their parents to mooch off of them. View this post on...

Friends is one of those shows that, if not universally loved, gets close. And whether you love it a little or a lot, there’s a good chance it has carved out some space in the map of your life at one point or another. Which means you remember that a) Monica was a chef and...

There are so many facts out there that it can be hard to winnow down the ones that might pique people’s interest the most. That said, facts are kind of our business, so we feel pretty confident that these 16 facts will not only keep your interest, but they just might be new to you,...

We all have those things that we swore our kids would never do before we actually had kids and realized how little control we had over their wild behavior at least, like, 60% of the time. For me, it was swearing that my kids would not interrupt adult conversation, on the phone or otherwise, because...

Feet are one of those things that sort of polarize people. I mean, not the fact that feet are excellent modes of transportation and we’re all very fond of what they do for us on a daily basis. But when it comes to like, how you feel about other people’s feet. Some can’t stand them...

If you’re like me, you just can’t pass up a good ghost story, mystery, historical oddity, or any combination of the three. The Winchester Mystery House definitely contains the trifecta, and every time there’s a special on television, my booty is on the couch. The home was constructed by Sarah Winchester, the widow of William...

Facts are what we do here, and there’s nothing that can make you feel just a little taller, and a little smarter, than learning a few new things every single day. Personally, I think it’s one of the most important things people can do! So here are 17 facts that are interesting, a little less...

Even if you’re just a casual viewer of the trivia show Jeopardy!, you probably realize that you wouldn’t stand a chance of winning any real money against the other brilliant minds full of random information on the show. Or you think you could, in which case, you should definitely audition. Because if you think you could,...

I am a Ben & Jerry’s fan. There have been times in my life when I couldn’t afford to drop $5 on a pint of ice cream, but when cash is flowing, I firmly believe there is no yummier ice cream for your buck. Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Half Baked may be my go-to favs,...

I love solving riddles – it makes me feel smart and productive all at once – but it can be hard to find the ones that aren’t too easy but aren’t too hard (the Goldilocks of riddles). These 5 riddles hit that sweet spot for me, so give them a try. 5. I’m always hungry,...

The quartet of wolves aren’t just tourists checking out the sights; they were helicoptered into Isle Royale national park to dine on some very fine Michigan moose. The moose population in the state has reached critically high levels without any of their natural canine predator left in the area, but killing moose is only part...

We all like to have a nice, tidy, ever-growing arsenal of facts we can whip out at a moments notice, right? Well, here’s your chance to add to yours, because we think at least a few of these 15 random facts might be new to you! Some of them were new to me, and I...

My oldest is 3, and I’ve been wondering lately how many years I have left of tying shoes (or buying ones that close with hooks and loops). Apparently, it’s still a while down the road for me, but if your kid is ready but still struggling to master tying his or her own shoes, here’s...

For believers, it can be hard to imagine a life without faith. For people who have never believed in a god or have come to that conclusion at some point in their life, belief seems just as strange. One of the first steps toward treating people different than yourself with love and understanding is to...