Watch Brie Larson Smack down the Trolls Who Think Captain Marvel Should “Smile More”
After the success of both Wonder Woman and of Gal Godot in the role, Marvel and Brie Larson probably felt as if they had a high bar to reach with the release of the first trailer for their Captain Marvel, scheduled for opening in March of 2019. After all, Marvel has never done a female-led superhero...
A Company Is Finally Making Adaptable Shoes for Kids with Special Needs
If you or someone you love has a disability that makes dressing and/or finding fashionable clothing or footwear a challenge, you’re going to love these new adaptable shoes from Billy Footwear. The company and their unique and easy-to-use design have gone viral after a special needs’ mom found them for her daughter and posted about...
Learn Why Babies Stop Crying When You Stand Up
When I had my first child, it was one of those baffling things — I could walk and bounce him to sleep, but as soon as I tried to take a load off my very, very tired feet, he would wake up and fuss. How did he know? Wasn’t he asleep? Had I given birth...
15 Former Singles Who Thought They Would Never Find Love Give Advice to Those Still Looking
Finding a person to spend your days and years with tops many peoples’ wish lists when it comes to life goals, and if it’s something you feel as if you need to be happy, the wait can seem endless. If that describes you, take heart: these 15 formerly single people have some advice that can...
Hold on to Your Nose — Here Are 5 Scientific Facts About Spite
You’ve probably heard this famous phrases about spite: “you’d cut off your nose to spite your face.” But you may not know that it has roots in an actual incident. Back in medieval times, a nun cut off her nose (and lips) to try and make herself too horrific for Viking invaders to rape. The other nuns...
15 People Share the “Nice Things” We Can’t Have Because Other People Screwed It Up
The phrase “this is why we can’t have nice things” is a common colloquialism, because it fits many different scenarios. For example, it can be used seriously, like when you’re reprimanding a toddler or a dog, or it can be used jokingly, like, say, when you kvetch over your significant other breaking something, because even...
15 Adults Share the Silly Things That Frightened Them As A Kid
When you’re a kid, plenty of things seem larger than life — shadows, noises, and pretty much anything else you see and hear once your parents leave the room for the night. As adults, most of the time we look back and laugh at (with) little us for facing those “fears”… …Except running up the...
Construction Workers in Italy Find a Jar of 5th-Century Gold Coins Potentially Worth Millions
I suppose when you live in a country with as long and rich a history as Italy, it might seem obvious that one day you’re bound to stumble across something super old and probably pretty cool. That said, I doubt these construction workers ever thought they’d accidentally dig up a jar of coins worth millions....
15 People Muse on the “Tide Pod Challenge” of Previous Generations
Today’s kids are getting a bad rap for purposely poisoning themselves by eating laundry detergent (among other things), but the truth is that teenagers and their underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes have never been the best at avoiding activities that could get them killed. If there was a dare involved, every previous generation of kids could be...
If You Grew Up In The 1990s, These 15 Photos Might Bring Back Memories
Technology has evolved rapidly in the past decade, which means that those of us who are fairly young — say, mid-twenties to mid-thirties — still remember the days when things were so much simpler (aka less connected). If that describes you, then these 15 photos will bring back the peace and quiet of those good...
15 People Give Their Examples of ‘First World Torture’
You’ve probably heard the phrase “first world problems” on the internet. It usually refers to an issue that grates on people who live pretty wealthy lives, all things considered – a problem that is clearly totally minor compared to the problems you might have if you were living somewhere that lacks, for instance, clean water...
Veterinarian Explains Why It’s SO Important To Be There With Your Pet When You Put Them Down
Owning a pet is a lot of things – frustrating, joyful, hilarious, challenging, and rewarding, to name a few – but at its core, our animals are a huge responsibility. It begins with things like housebreaking, training, and bonding, and for a lot of people, being there to make sure they’re comfortable at the end...
10 Gusty Facts About Hurricanes
It’s that time of year again — hurricane season. If you live on the coast, then you’re probably more familiar with the facts about these terrible storms than people who live inland, but who’s to say we can’t all learn something new now and again, right? Below are 10 interesting facts about hurricanes that might...
Don’t Let People With Cold Sores Near Your Newborn — The Virus Can Be Deadly
Most people are aware that newborn babies have fragile immune systems. They haven’t been exposed to any of the big, bad bacteria and viruses in the world, which means that until they can start getting vaccinations of their own, their people are responsible for keeping them safe. Pregnant women get flu shots and tetanus-diptheria-pertussis shots....
15 People Share a Dying Tradition They Wish Would Be Preserved
There are plenty of historical traditions that people have been all too happy to see fall by the wayside — slavery, corsets, and inbreeding to name a few. But surely there are other, less terrible ones that are dying out that people would love to see revived, right? According to Reddit, absolutely. #15. Hand-drawn animation...