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18 Things That Have No Right to Be as Difficult as They Are

There are some things in life that we expect to be hard going in, and so we’re pretty accepting when that’s how it goes. Other things are as simple as we expect, and others we think are going to be rougher than they turn out to be (those are the best). On the opposite end...

These 16 Things Are Way Harder Than People Want Them to Be

It’s one thing to go into a task knowing that it’s going to be an uphill battle the whole way. It’s going to be a lot of work, but it’ll be worth it in the end, blah blah blah, and so we dive right in. We get offended, I think, when we’re not expecting a...

Here’s Why Wind Turbines Don’t Require Moderate Temperatures to Thrive

You might have heard recently, during the apocalyptic ice and snow event that caused power outages all over Texas, that wind turbines being unable to operate in the extreme cold were at least partly to blame for the catastrophe that took several dozen lives. Since, however, wind turbines thrive in places with extreme weather, such...

11 of the Internet’s Best “Deep” Thoughts

There’s a category of post on the internet that are known as “shower thoughts.” You know, those odd, rambling, totally out there but not necessarily irrelevant thoughts that come to you while you have nothing particular to ponder but whether or not you’ll need to shave your legs? I know you’ve had some great ones...

The “Wizard Of Oz” Remake Nobody Asked for Is Officially in the Works

Hollywood has been churning out the remakes lately, and with a very few notable exceptions, most of them have been panned. The originals have a place in our hearts and minds, and sometimes, they’re so inextricably tied to the times when we first saw them that there’s no way anything could be seen as an...

The True Size of Megalodon Is Staggering

When you hear a word like “megalodon” to describe an animal, ancient or not, you’re probably picturing something – in this case, a shark – that’s really, really big. Just how big megalodon likely was, though, really only comes into a clear focus when we compare it to things we’re relatively sure of the size of...

Get a Jump on the Holidays By Grabbing this Hallmark Channel “Monopoly” Game

I know, I know, we just survived one holiday season. The last thing you want to do is be reminded that another one is already on the way, right? Well, in the spirit of getting a jump on things and having fun, wintertime game nights to look forward to, Hallmark is offering a holiday-themed version of Monopoly for...

Raw Eggs Won’t You Sick Unless They’re Contaminated, and 5 Other Food Safety Facts That Might Ease Your Anxiety

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just think about all of the things there are to remember and start to feel overwhelmed. There are too many balls to keep in the air all of the time, but thinking that you’ve dropped one that relates to food safety can definitely cause some moments of...

14 Stars Who Went Way Too Far With Their Method Acting

Actors have all kinds of methods to their madness, and much of it depends on how they were schooled, where they were schooled, and what sort of role they might be preparing for. Many “old school”actors choose a method acting approach, which means putting themselves in the shoes of the character as much as possible...

11 Women Confess Why They Hide Their Engagement Rings

Whether they’re not comfortable flashing their bling, or they want to hide their impending nuptials from nosy neighbors, it’s not all that unusual for women to forgo wearing the traditional engagement ring. And why not? Men don’t usually wear one either. So here are the top ten reasons why women skip the engagement ring these...

How You Can Delete Each of Your Social Media Accounts Forever

Most of us enjoy social media, or at least aspects of it. We might not be on every platform, and we might not like them all equally, but in this day and age it’s a popular way to pass the time. Some folks, though, decided somewhere along the way that the benefits don’t outweigh the...

Here’s Why Emergency Vehicles Have Chains Hanging from the Bottom

No one likes getting stuck in traffic, or finding themselves stuck behind some sort of emergency or service vehicle that’s backing up traffic making unexpected stops. One of the upsides, though, is that it gives you time to ponder the mysteries of life, big and small. Also, it might make you wonder what those chains...

Scientists Aren’t Sure Humans Could Control Superintelligent Machines, Even if We Built Them

Humans creating a computer or some other type of artificial intelligence that eventually gets too smart and wily for us to control, thereby creating a war between humans and machines that all but destroys the earth, has been the plot of many a science fiction film. Is it likely, though? Would humans win? Are we...

10 Places You Can Stream Movies for Free

I think (hope) we all know that stealing creative content on the internet is wrong. I know that money is tight and times are hard, but if people refuse to pay for their entertainment, the people who create that entertainment aren’t going to be able to afford to continue. So, it’s important that if and when...