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11 Rich Kids Share Their Stories About Realized Money Isn’t Everything

I grew up in a pretty modest family. My parents weren’t well off, but we weren’t in poverty by any means. We did all right, and I worked hard for a lot of what I had then and even harder for what I have now. Not everyone learns early on what it’s like not having...

‘VinylHub’ Interactive Map Lets You Find Every Record Store on the Planet

If you’re a serious record collector or you just like to buy the occasional album on vinyl, then you’ll want to study this handy map. It shows the locations of record stores far and near. VinylHub has been crowdsourcing and compiling this information because “[their] mission is to document every physical record shop and record...

15 Tonight Show Tweets Sharing People’s Hilarious #MyDumb Stories

Jimmy Fallon has done some great hashtags over the years, and there are often so many amazing responses that it’s hard to pick my favorites when it’s time to sum up. For me, some of my favorites are people confessing the dumb things they’ve done – #mydumbfight, #mydumbinjury, #mydumblie, or just a simple #imdumb –...

The Favorite Books of 15 Famous Authors

Books and reading are two of my favorite things (also, writing books for people to read!). I’m always on the lookout for a good, reliable recommendation of something new or out of my comfort zone, and who better to talk up titles than the authors of some of our most beloved books? If you feel...

How Long You Would Survive on Each Planet in the Solar System

When you think about it, it’s a bit surprising that humans want to travel to planets other than Earth. I mean, we have pizza, breathable air, dogs, and a couple of good movies a year. What does Mercury, Jupiter, or any other in-system planets have to offer? Not much besides a certain, painful death in...

There Is Science Behind Just How Annoying Different Types of Alarms Should Be

You’ve probably not spent much time thinking about who designed the different noises that alert you to trouble of one sort or another, but there are designers and engineers who spend their entire lives trying to find the alarm sweet spot: The point where the noise is annoying and persistent enough to get your attention,...

Don’t Make the Same Mistake This Person Did – Parking in Front of a Fire Hydrant

We all learned in driver’s ed (or when our dads were helping us learn how to drive well enough to pass the test) that you’re not supposed to park in front of a fire hydrant. The official rule is 15 feet on either side, in case you forgot. I mean, I certainly didn’t, but you...

‘The Avengers’ Wish Stan Lee a Happy 95th Birthday

In case you didn’t know it, Stan Lee is THE MAN. Just look at the list of the characters he’s created or co-created throughout the years: Spider-Man, The Hulk, X-Men, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, and the Fantastic Four. Pretty impressive, right? A bunch of big-time Hollywood celebrities who have played Lee’s characters recently sent him...

This Siberian Husky Is Pissed About His Christmas Card Photo Shoot

Meet Anuko. He looks like he’s royally pissed off about one thing or another, but the fact is he’s a very warm, content dog and a devoted companion to his owner, Jasmine. But that doesn’t mean Jasmine’s attempt at taking Christmas card photos with Anuko did not result in some hilarity. Jasmine said about the...

Don’t Use This Airline If You Wear Uggs When You Fly

If you’re a twenty-something white girl who loves her pumpkin spice lattes and traveling in sweatpants, you probably own a pair of Ugg boots. Yes, this is a generalization, but I think I’m right on the money. Well, basic women who prefer Uggs, I have some awful news. Sit down and prepare yourself. You read...

A Creepy Abandoned ‘Flintstones’ Theme Park in Arizona Still Attracts Visitors

The final episode of The Flintstones aired in 1966, but the show has lived on throughout the years in syndication and also that live-action film from the 1990s. I know – I grew up on it. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised to learn about an abandoned Flintstones theme park in Arizona. I mean, abandoned theme parks are...

Test Your Riddling Skills – Who Is Lying?

If you love logic puzzles and brainteasers, check this one out! The question is simple: Who is lying?   If you’re ready to check your answer, turn the page!

The New American Girl Doll Wants to Be an Astronaut and NASA Is Making Sure She’ll Get the Proper Training

The dolls in the American Girl line have traveled through the past and present, but Luciana Vega, their 2018 Girl of the Year, has her eyes on the future. With help from actual NASA experts, the company is getting Luciana ready to travel among the stars – and straight to Mars. Her dreams (and accessories)...

Here’s Why Your Honeycrisp Apples Are So Expensive

First things first: did you know that the Honeycrisp variety is considered to be like, a superior apple? I didn’t – I prefer Granny Smiths, myself, though I can’t say for sure I’ve ever had a Honeycrisp, so maybe I just don’t know what I’m missing. Either way, Honeycrisps are in demand and prices are...