Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

It’s no secret that people born and raised in different parts of the world have different belief systems and cultural norms that might seem strange or shocking when an outsider first learns about them – but once you take the time to learn about how these practices came about and how they’re influenced by a...

In the current political, um, climate (let’s go with the nice word), there’s been plenty of talk about presidential pardons. Even though every President has used them here and there, it seems as if we’re all a bit more aware of when and how they’re happening. But is it possible to refuse one if it’s...

I mean, everyone who shops at Target knows the truth of this fact – no matter how good your intentions are when you walk in, the chances of you coming out with the one or two things you went in for (and nothing else) are basically zilch. Personally, if I make it out of Target...

It’s tempting to go with the “good deal” when you see it, especially if money is tight and you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck. That said, there are some products and services that are worth the extra cash. The old adage “you get what you pay for” is old and often...

There’s no way anyone could have missed the news that a hurricane – Hurricane Florence – is landing on the southeastern coast of the United States. And while we’ve heard plenty about evacuating people and pets, we often don’t take the time to think about what other kinds of institutions have to go through to...

The original poster on this Reddit thread used the example of the Titanic disaster – afterward, all ships were required to have enough lifeboat seating for every single soul on board. But what are some other unspeakable tragedies that led to long overdue change? You’re about to find out! #12. Emergency valves. “After the reactor in...

If you watch any renovation shows on television, you probably think that the only sort of floor plan anyone wants these days is a completely open one – but if you work from home, you realize pretty quickly that a room with doors is a priceless commodity (especially if you have young kids). DIYer Rajen...

It turns out that there are more places than the Bermuda Triangle where people tend to go mysteriously missing – we have our own share of mysteries on the highways right here in North America. #4. Interstate 80 I-80 runs east and west through the entire United States and is home to its fair share...

St. Petersburg native Kirill Potapov has a love for animals that extends beyond that of the normal person, and it has led him to start a rehabilitation center for wolves in need of medical attention. He provides the majestic predators with everything they need to recover and re-enter their natural elements, including his unconditional love....

Personally, I think cursing is pretty darn fun, and cathartic, and often, it’s just what the doctor ordered. That said, there are some situations (mostly involving elderly people and children) where it’s not advisable, welcome, or permitted. In those cases, isn’t it nice to have some insults in your back pocket that sound “clean,” even...

It actually never occurred to me that people get paid to be on the popular HGTV series House Hunters, but I mean, of course they do. Why else would you open yourself up to the ridicule of friends, neighbors, and strangers for the number of times you reject a home for its paint color or...

Most of us think of Starbucks as a place that has a place in the daily lives of people in America, but this latest Starbucks name meme actually has its origins in Great Britain. If you’re not up with the reasons Starbucks and the names they write on their cups has the potential to be...

Mental health crises and mental illness treatment are reaching epidemic levels in the United States, but there are still stigmas and unfounded opinions on the topic that can halt productive discussion – and getting people the help they need – in its tracks. If you’ve got someone in your life you’re worried about, or think...

If you like a challenge, then these 5 riddles should be right up your alley. They’re stumping people right and left, so make sure and take your bragging rights with you if you get them all right! #5. Jeepers Peepers Continue reading once you’re ready for the answer!

First of all, let’s put this out there – millennials are not teenagers. The youngest millennials are about to graduate from college, and I, at nearly 40, am at the top end of the range. A lot of us are married and have children and careers – and we remember the beginnings of the internet,...