Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Tidying up with Marie Kondo came to Netflix on January 1st, and since then you’ve probably noticed some people on your friends’ list going a little nuts purging their stuff (or gasping in horror at the thought of owning only 30 books). Her “KonMari” method helps you keep your spaces clutter free and encourages people to...

This past year has brought us a broader understanding and increased awareness of important societal issues like bullying, suicides, and both sexual harassment and assault in and out of the workplace. There’s been plenty of focus on outing the perpetrators of these deplorable actions, but the movement to help prevent young boys from becoming a...

The more movies you see, the pickier you become about the details. That’s where the devil lies, after all. According to these 15 movie buffs, some movies are totally ruined by even the smallest error. Let’s see if you agree. #15. Plastic “The baby doll in American Sniper.” #14. Again! “The movie “The Muppets: Most...

People have great reasons to love their dogs. Simple put, dogs are so awesome, we pretty much don’t deserve them. All we can do is love and and worship at their adorable furry paws. And what better way to love your dog than to understand them and their needs as best as you can? To...

Those heists and scams you see in movies don’t hold a candle to ones that really happened. If you love history, you’re going to enjoy the heck out of this list of scams throughout the ages. Some you may have heard of, others you probably haven’t, but one thing’s for sure, you’re definitely in for...

Riddles are a great way to get your day started – or to ignore your kids while they’re destroying the house after dinner. Give these 6 a shot! #6. Up and down. Continue reading when you’re ready for the answer!

The CDC is reporting a decrease in life expectancy from 78.7 to 78.6 years, which might not seem like much until you realize it’s part of a continuing trend. That makes it much more alarming. We are making so much progress defeating killers like cancer, heart disease, and stroke…so why are we dying younger? Well,...

Anyone who loves American history, prison stories, or just creepy stuff in general is going to get a kick out of these 20 eerie facts about one of the States’ most infamous prisons – Alcatraz! #20. What’s in a name? Alcatraz was originally named La Isla de los Alcatraces by 1775 Spanish explorer Juan Manuel...

In case you haven’t had your dose of reasonable fear this week, let me help you out – here are 8 times corporations accidentally poisoned a whole bunch of people. #8. Bhopal Disaster On December 2, 1984, a factory in Bhopal, India, leaked a pesticide gas that spread into nearby neighborhoods. Thousands died instantly as...

Parenting has always been hard. While every generation has had its challenges, millennial parents are facing fun, new ones in the realm of technology. When children are little, we have to weigh the benefits and potential harm done by screens and set limits accordingly. As our kids grow and they get their own technology, we...

Since the discovery of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy nearly two decades ago, there’s been growing concern among people who play sports and those who allow their children to play sports. The more we know, the more worries there are about the long-term effects of the rough play that goes hand-in-hand with football, soccer, hockey,...

Diana Leygerman, a high school teacher, does a section on the book 1984 every year. The lessons involve turning her classroom into a totalitarian regime to drive home the text. She tells her kids that the teachers and administration have identified “Senioritis” as a problem and are implementing a strategy that has had “immense success”...

If you love to keep the real world at bay by challenging your mind, here are 5 tricky riddles that are just what the doctor ordered. #5. The holidays. Continue reading when you’re ready for the answer!

In many world cultures, taking off one’s shoes when entering a house is a common custom. It’s not as widespread in the West, but after you read this article, you’re probably going to be inspired to make it a habit in your house. Because bacteria, y’all. Lots of it. A recent University of Arizona study...

Those who’ve been dating for the past decade (or two or three) have run the gamut of ways you can meet someone new. Today there’s blind dating, meeting at a bar, AIM messaging, Facebook, Match, OKCupid, Tinder, and Bumble just to name a few. But what’s the dating wave of the future? These 15 people weighed...