14 Behind the Scenes Secrets of “Jeopardy”
These secrets brought to you by Terri Pous, a two-time champ and winner of about $39k. Before taxes. #14. The show doesn’t pay for your flight, hotel, or hair. Even though second and third place contestants get a stipend that could cover most expenses, Sony doesn’t bankroll everyone’s trips. They do pay for makeup but...
Scientists Swabbed McDonald’s Touchscreens and You’re Going to Want to Invest in Some Hand Sanitizer
There are a million things that a million people touch every single day – doorknobs, elevator buttons, railings, bus seats, etc – that you should know by now are rife with bacteria. Seriously, don’t touch them with your skin unless you don’t have any other choice, and afterward, go ahead and take a bath in...
15 Doctors Tell the Story of Their One-in-a-Million Patient
Okay, not in enough detail to violate HIPPA, but in enough detail to make our jaws drop in disbelief – because these 15 doctors have seen some actual miracles (and whatever the opposite of a miracle is, as well). #15. The third oldest. I had to tell a 104 year old patient that he was...
The 8 Most Talked-About Hotels in the World
If you’re someone who loves and has the means to travel, you should definitely start a list of must-stay places around the world – with these 8 buzz-worthy hotels at the tip-top. And no, they’re not the most expensive. But this first one… yeah, it’s pretty pricey. Get ready for some sticker shock! #8. The...
These 6 Easy Riddles Will Make You Feel Oh-So-Smart
If you’re looking to feel like the smartest person in your living room today, try these 6 riddles on for size! #6. Three instruments. #5. Yours but not. #4. Stuck to the floor. #3. A trick question? #2. Don’t think too hard. #1. Forget the math. Continue reading to check your answers!
1800-Year-Old Carving Suggests Human Maturity Hasn’t Evolved Much over the Years
There’s a section of Hadrian’s Wall – built thousands of years ago across Britain to help the Romans keep the “barbarians” out of their territories – known as “The Written Rock of Gelt.”Researcher from Newcastle University and Historic England have been examining the wall’s markings – but they’ve only been able to access them by...
Study Claims Air Pollution Now Kills More People Than Smoking
Recent research, published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that air pollution now kills more people than cigarettes – a bold claim and, if true, a sad one. After all, people choose to smoke cigarettes, but no one decides to breathe in polluted air at the bus stop or on their morning jog. The study...
15 of the Most Annoying Songs Ever
Sure, there are songs that you love that aren’t other people’s cup of tea and vice versa, but it turns out that large numbers of people actually agree on something – and it’s the most universally annoying songs in rock and roll history. Here’s a list combined from Rolling Stone and the New York Post,...
20 Times Nature Pulled out All the Nopes (Proceed with Caution)
Seriously, if you have a weak stomach or like to keep some mystery when it comes to the nopes of the world, this is your official chance to take that chicken exit now. Because the 20 pictures below truly cannot be unseen. #19. Doesn’t he know they’ll give him warts? 68mm just fell in the...
Young People Today Are More Prone to Depression and Suicide Than Older Generations
According to research published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology American kids today are more prone to serious psychological distress, major depression, and suicidal thoughts and tendencies than any previous generation. The researchers place at least part of the blame on electronic communication and digital media and how way it changes the way we interact...
A Kangaroo Punched a Paraglider in the Face, and I Don’t Know If There Ever Was a More Aussie Sentence
If you’re not from Australia, you might be surprised to learn that kangaroos, though the symbol of the country, are mostly seen as annoying, aggressive pests by locals. They damage crops and threaten agricultural progress in addition to accounting for 80% of vehicle-animal collisions, and with large male kangaroos reaching heights of 6.5 feet and...
8 of History’s Most Scandalously Awesome Women
And by scandalous, I obviously mean that they were ahead of their time, knew what they wanted, and were unwilling to take any amount of sh*t from the men telling them how they ought to be acting. Harumph. These 8 ladies were unapologetically themselves, and that’s about the best thing anyone can be. #8. Sidonie-Gabrielle...
15 People Who Trained for a Job, Then Realized They Just Couldn’t Hack It
Basically, these people all had their own sad version of getting through medical school only to realize they couldn’t stand the sight of blood. #15. Scared of heights. There’s quite a few pilots that are scared of heights. #14. Seasick. Had a teacher in my nautical academy that found out he was chronically seasick. #13....
These 5 Riddles Are Simple Child’s Play…Or Are They?
They might look simple at first glance, but these 5 riddles will really get you thinking! #5. Not magnified. #4. Mirror images. #3. The center… #2. Always. #1. A single letter. Continue reading for the answers!
Want to Eat Healthy but Keep Your Chicken Nuggets? Give These Nugs a Try!
In the age of convenience and not-enough-time, frozen foods like chicken nuggets have become a staple – and that goes quadruple if you’ve got kids living under your roof. But convenience aside, people are starting to wonder about the effects that all the pesticides, preservatives, hormones and other modern chemicals are having on our bodies....