There Will Soon Be an Electric Version of Every Hippie’s Favorite Van
It seems that everything is becoming futuristic – even the iconic Volkswagon van, favorite of flower children and hippies across the 60s and 70s. At least, I know the vehicle definitely makes an appearance whenever a Hollywood director takes the reins of a period film set in the era of free love. https://www.instagram.com/p/Byh9isHnodJ/ Following a...
16 People Share the Most “X-Files” Experience They Ever Had IRL
You could be the most die hard X-Files fan who totally believes the truth is out there, and there’d still be a decent chance you’ve never had a real life experience to back up your belief. These 16 people, though, 100% believe that they’ve experienced the unexplainable…and they’re ready to share what happened with you....
People Are Arguing On Which Direction This Person On A Swing Is Facing [VIDEO]
The dress that was different colors for different people. The shoes that were pink or teal, depending on who was looking at them. The voice that was saying Laurel…or was it Yanny? The internet has had its fair share of viral illusions that whipped people into a frenzy of side-taking. And here’s the latest: which...
Here’s Why Some Squirrels Are Black
I consider myself an expert on squirrels. My qualifications, if you would like them, include living in the Midwest and keeping both bird feeders and a garden at my house. And even though I would like to strangle squirrels every day, so far their dumb, cute little faces have stopped me from committing rodentacide. SO...
After Her Show Was Cancelled, Busy Philipps Sent a Text Message to an Exec That She Says Still Makes Her Laugh To This Day
If you’re like me, you first met Busy Philipps back in her Dawson’s Creek days (though we can all agree that the college years were meh at best) and have continued to appreciate her work – and adore her willingness to flip off anyone who bothers her in her personal life, too. Which means this...
Hollywood Did Not Enjoy Ricky Gervais Roasting Them At The Golden Globes
Hosting an award’s show has always been fraught with peril. You’re supposed to make jokes but not offend anyone, which isn’t exactly how most comedians get their laughs. You’re supposed to keep a behemoth from lumbering past its time slot. You’re supposed to be gracious to the people in the building, but entertain the people...
16 People Talk About the Purchases They Claim Buy Them Happiness
Money might not be able to buy happiness, but it can buy you stuff like a steak dinner, sheets with high thread counts, movie tickets, and other experiences that are decidedly happy-making. I mean, those things might not show you the meaning of life or anything, but they can make you smile for more than...
16 Times Famous Women Called Other People Out
There are so many good things about the internet, but if there’s one major downside, it’s that too many people think they can say whatever they want while hiding behind the anonymity of their screens. It’s just rude. People like that can be hard enough to handle if you’re a normal person who just dared...
These Indigenous Athletes Are Running for Their People
Most kids who play high school sports never think twice about whose watching them, what it could mean to the larger world if they win or lose, and what traditions or expectations might be riding on their shoulders. Even fewer know what it feels like to compete as a symbol of an entire people. When...
Here’s what White Stripes Say About the Health of Chicken Breasts
Though I am a meat eater, I confess to being squicked out by raw chicken breasts. I’m not sure whether it’s because I once spent way too many miles behind a chicken truck, or maybe it’s just that too many of my friends own chickens now and honestly, they seem to have distinct personalities. Either...
New CRISPR Technique Has the Potential to Eliminate Most Genetic Diseases
First of all, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page re: CRISPR. At its core, CRISPR is a gene-editing tool that allows scientists to change the genetic blueprint of pretty much every living thing in existence. In fact, in the 10 years its development, the technology has been used to change DNA to...
Is It Healthier To Skip Washing Your Hair? — 4 Common Mistakes Most People Make In The Shower
Showering is something pretty much everyone does, and while some people delight in stepping under the spray, others dread taking time out of their day to do something as mundane as wash their bodies. Either way, most of us don’t want to spend more time in there than necessary. Are you maximizing your time? Are...
Scientists Have Embedded a Chip in a Man’s Brain to Help Overcome Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction is a hot topic these days, and many know someone who got hooked on painkillers after an accident, injury, or surgery and then turned to harder drugs when the legal ones ran out. People are dying, and doctors and researchers are scrambling to figure out how to save them. This chip might be...
Dan Aykroyd’s Ancestors Were Literally Ghost Hunters — And The Real Stories Inspired ‘Ghostbusters’ Movies
No, people, this is not a drill – Dan Aykroyd, of Ghostbusters fame – comes from a family who has hunted for actual ghosts. Dan Aykroyd still ain't afraid of no ghost! He's back for the #GhostbustersReboot. http://t.co/2CxtQLM3ak pic.twitter.com/BltLGbVNjF — Good Morning America (@GMA) July 15, 2015 It began with Samuel Augustus Aykroyd, who was...
These MRI Scans Show the Irreversible Damage Cocaine Can do to Your Brain
The fact that mind-altering chemicals like cocaine do a number on our bodies isn’t exactly breaking news, but these MRI’s show just how far cocaine can take a person beyond pounding hearts, sweaty palms, and strained nerves. In fact, they tell us that repeated and heavy abuse of the drug can lead to physical brain...