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20 Excuses to Help You Get out of Your Next Terrible Date

Let’s face it, in the age of Internet dating (which is basically like being set up on an endless series of blind dates, but instead of a trusted friend as the go-between, we’re trusting computer algorithms), you’re going to need a good reason to split once in a while. Yes, I’m being generous. So here...

The Gentleman Pirate Who Gave up Wealth and Comfort for a Life of Crime

Many people know the names of the infamous pirates from history such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, but there is one swashbuckler of the seas that you may not be familiar with, a villainous pirate with a dashing personality whose exploits earned him the nickname “The Gentleman Pirate.” His real name was Stede Bonnet, and...

Public Image Isn’t New: Even Lincoln Went to Extremes to Look Good in Photos

If you’re any kind of geek when it comes to presidents, you probably already know that Abraham Lincoln wasn’t the most polished looking fellow. In fact, it seems from firsthand accounts that the man was downright awkward in a multitude of ways, from his gangly limbs to his troubles with public speaking. A North Carolina...

New York Artist Puts His Own Touch on Dull Street Objects

A New York City artist named Tom Bob is transforming seemingly bland street objects in the Big Apple. We’re talking utility meters, pipes, and forgotten pieces of concrete that most folks walk by every single day without noticing. Take a look at some of his genius pieces of art and check out Tom Bob’s Instagram...

7 Super-True Facts That You’ll Want to Share with Friends

Need a term to describe your habit of buying too many books? The Japanese have a word for that. Does it matter to you how the inventor of the GIF thinks you should pronounce the word? Either way, we’ve got that, too. We’ve got all that, along with ancient Egyptian doctors who were extremely specialized...

Why Scientists Are Still Fascinated by the Amazing, Mutilated Brain of Phineas Gage

Unless you’re a neuroscientist, you’ve probably never heard of Phineas Gage (I hadn’t until a few days ago). He was born in 1823, and he gained a remarkable level of fame during his lifetime. He’s still famous in certain circles – not for having done anything particularly interesting or impressive, but for having something done...

Kill the Bully: The Slaying of Bobby Kent

Hollywood, Florida is a typical suburban town outside of Fort Lauderdale, but in 1993, it felt anything but typical. The normally quiet town received a torrent of unwanted media attention when a grisly true crime tale unfolded before the residents’ horrified eyes. More shocking than the murder itself was the fact that a group of...

If You Love Pranks as Much as Jimmy Fallon, Check out These #BestPrankEver Winners

I’m not much of a prankster, myself. It’s not that I have an issue with practical jokez, per se (though some people can certainly get carried away and slide toward the mean end of the spectrum). It’s more that I’m a) not that creative in that way and b) am suppppppppeeerrrrrr duper lazy. These people,...

This Is What Happens When You Invite Barack and Michelle Obama to Your Wedding

Presidents and First Ladies get tons and tons of mail, even in today’s digitally-inclined world. You might assume that most of the mail gets glanced over then discarded, or perhaps stored away for future historians and archivists to pore over in 100 years. This is apparently not the case with Barack and Michelle Obama. A...

Do You Sometimes Have Terrible Thoughts? Blame the ‘Call of the Void.’

I hate waiting. Sometimes, when I’m waiting on trains, I imagine myself jumping onto the tracks, hitting the third rail, and frying to a crisp, just before the train arrives to crush my smoldering corpse. But that’s just me… Right? Or do you have those thoughts, too? There have been many names for it throughout...

Just in Time for International Cat Day, Here Are 10 of Our Best Cat Facts

There is absolutely no arguing with cat lovers – or the internet – about the amazingness of cats. And it’s true. They dgaf about much besides being fed and cuddled (on their terms, of course), and they aren’t shy about letting their humans know just who defines the relationship dynamic in the home. None of...

You Can Accurately Guess a Person’s Social Class by their Facial Features

Who would have guessed there was such a phenomenon? Not me, before researching this article (which is one of the things I just love about my job!). It turns out that a close examination of your face can reveal your social class. I mean, I’m all for a society without classes but wth. We’ve got...

The Smallest Hotel on Earth Was Built Because of an Old Marriage Law

The smallest hotel on Earth is a very unique destination in its own right, but the history of this tiny building in Amberg, Germany makes it even more interesting. The Eh’häusl Hotel is only 8 feet wide, and it contains seven floors that comprise a grand total of 570 square feet. Only two people can...

This Band Brilliantly Manipulated Spotify to Their Advantage

I’ve always wondered how artists benefit from having their albums on Spotify. Well, at least some of my questions are now answered. A band called Vulfpeck took a brilliant approach to use the online music streaming service to their own advantage. As it stands now, bands make $0.007 per stream. That ain’t a whole helluva lot....