Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

You might get a shiver when your favorite song hits its crescendo, or when you’re out walking alone and hear the snap of a twig somewhere behind you – or even in those moments when an expectedly chilly breeze wafts over your bare arms. But have you ever stopped to think about why your body...

Precious Moments figurines were released in 1979, so if you grew up in the 80s there a good chance your mother or grandmother had them in a cabinet somewhere. In fact, my mother does still have some in a cabinet…that I’m going to go look through immediately, because it turns out they might actually be...

I’m assuming that if you clicked on this article, you’ve seen Endgame. If not, here’s your warning, because there are (obviously) spoilers ahead. Seriously turn around. Okay? * * * * * Okay. You know that moment in Avengers: Endgame when Captain America finds himself without a shield and picks up Mjolnir (otherwise known as...

In this day and age, it’s all but impossible to keep screens away from your kids. And that’s even though the official recommendation from pediatricians is that kids under two get ZERO screen time (that includes having the television on while they’re in the room, even if it’s tuned to an adult program or a...

You know when something happens and the whole room stops, looks at each other, and thinks, “Oh, shi*t”? YEP. 15 times when you just can’t stop yourself. #15. Your weekly routine. When you have to wake up early to get back into your weekly routine for school/college/work after a holiday or break #14. I have...

If you’ve got an image of a snake in your mind right now, go ahead and wipe that away – because the Australian box jellyfish is the most venomous creature on earth. It’s full of enough deadly venom to kill over 60 people using any of it’s dozens of tentacles and millions of venom-filled hooks....

There’s a current trend on TikTok where people are filling their Croc with shaving cream and then jamming their foot inside. Wait. Don’t go away, because I promise you’re going to want to see this – it’s strangely satisfying? See what I mean? You’re still clicking… And still… You can’t stop watching. I know, because...

Gather up your brain cells and give these 6 logic riddles your best shot! #6. 61 weeks away. #5. Falling coconuts. #4. A flashlight and batteries. #3. Sacks of coconuts. #2. A group of spies. #1. Footballers. Continue reading to check your answers!

Good news teenagers and perpetually frustrated people everywhere – it turns out all of those heavy sighs can actually contribute to your wellness. In fact, you’d die without it. Scientists just pinpointed the region in the brain that transforms breathing into a life-giving sigh, and the findings were published in the journal Nature. Physiologically speaking,...

When we were kids, we probably weren’t really aware that the song “We are Siamese if You Please” made people uncomfortable. The taunting, superior behavior of Si and Am (the cats), the lyrics and, frankly, the portrayal all depict a pretty racist version of Asian culture (Thai culture? Who knows really – it’s that broad)...

March For Our Lives, a pro-gun reform nonprofit formed by the students who survived the mass shooting in Parkland, FL, dropped a chilling video that features a young girl advising adults on surviving an active shooter event on campus. The fact that children are the ones who are well-versed in how to save their lives...

Doctors, scientists, skincare pushers, and moms everywhere have been touting the need to slather on sunscreen to protect from skin cancer for decades – and it’s true that leaving your skin exposed to UV rays causes damage that can be hard to undo. But it turns out that while the sunscreen is protecting the outside...

Personally, I like it all, but sometimes it’s nice to have a party trick up your sleeve, right? So the next time someone tries to get all snooty and explain the difference between Scotch, whiskey, and bourbon when it’s supposed to be a fun night out, you can just put up your hand and say...

As anyone who has spent any time in the hospital can tell you, nurses are absolute saints. They’re the people there for you in your darkest hour, the ones holding your hand while you’re in labor or advocating for you when the pain meds aren’t enough. They’ve also been in the spotlight lately after Washington...

If you’re worried about your man straying or finding happiness in greener pastures – and if you want to live like your grandmother did – here are 5 super eye-opening tips from the 1950s on how to keep your husband or boyfriend happy at home. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. #5. Find the sweet...