Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Most of us consider ourselves to be relatively well-read, educated, and, well…at least marginally bright. However, as bright as you may think you are, these 5 seemingly simple questions just might leave you questioning whether you really know as much as you thought you did. I, personally, choose to believe that these random facts have...

The four-fer of artistic talent awards is affectionately – and sometimes reverently or covetously – known as an EGOT, and only a handful of artists have managed to take home all four during their careers. That said, three more were added just this year, so maybe we’ll see the list begin grow more quickly as...

Whether you’re on a budget, love a good deal, like feeling as if you’re getting away with something, or all of the above, finding a loophole you can exploit – for however long – can feel as good as hitting the lottery. These 13+ people reveled in the moment, and you never know…maybe their experience...

If you’re not familiar with Jimmy Fallon’s hashtag game, you’re totally missing out. And when he asked his viewers to share some of their best (worst?) epic fails in a variety of categories, well…people really outdid themselves. It’s okay to laugh, you know. Because it didn’t happen to you. #15. Dad, no. #14. This should...

I love it when celebs jump on a meme like regular people. This one, where actors and actresses are sharing their first (or old, at any rate) headshots, is pure gold. It reminds us that everyone went through an awkward phase, that we all took photographs we thought were a good idea at the time,...

When you see a parrot in a movie or television show, chances are high that it’s going to play some kind of comedic role. The bird will often say something funny and/or inappropriate at exactly the right moment, winning laughs for itself and its poor, hapless human victim at the same time. But parrots don’t...

It’s no secret that chivalry is…well, if not dead, it’s certainly lacking. As a woman who has been pregnant twice in the past three years, I can confirm that people pretend not to notice unless they want to a) insult your weight or b) ask questions that are none of their business. I don’t have...

For most people, traveling is an amazing and joyous experience. But the more you travel, the more likely you are to run into the dark sides of the new streets you’re wandering. And that’s exactly what happened to these 15 people. #15. Incredibly lucky “I was traveling in Nicaragua several years ago when I got...

Decades ago, people used to do all sorts of things that seem crazy now thanks to advancements in science, technology and communication. I mean, people used to carry radium around in their pockets! They used to go to the dentist and not expect anesthesia. They used lead and asbestos when they built their houses. Fashion...

It’s funny sometimes, how actors can start to resemble the characters they portray, especially if they play the same one for a long time. But it’s sort of like the chicken and the egg — did they start to resemble the character, or was it the other way around? These 15 people have some ideas...

You know the expression, “You can’t un-see that?” Well, it definitely applies to the insides of these 12 delectables that we all would have been better off never seeing in the first place. Which is why I’m going to share them with you – misery loves company, and all! #12. This clean-shaven lychee will give...

If you’re a big pop culture buff, then you might remember seeing or hearing these riddles  around — but the real question is: do you remember the answers? If not, can you get there on your own (without the help of your smartphone)? Now’s your chance to find out! #5. Teddy loved this one. This...

Books and reading are good for the soul (and good for society) but sometimes it seems like no one reads anymore. If you’re interested but don’t know what to pick up next, why not try one of these 15 “must reads”, according to these avid readers? #15. The Hungry Caterpillar “The Hungry Caterpillar – it’s...

Now, let’s preface this article with the truth that there are too many weird diets out there to count. They didn’t start in the ’70s and they don’t seem to be ending any time soon – health often doesn’t have much to do with why people start recommending one thing or another, either. Doctors and...

Some social concepts can be hard to grasp and apply, even for adults who technically understand what words mean and why they are different. Take, for example, the words ‘equity’ and ‘equality.’ The first means everyone is given the accommodation they need to be on the same level as their peers while the second means...