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15 Things Our Ancestors Accomplished That’s Actually Impressive When You Think About It

If there’s one thing that’s true when you look back through history, it’s that human beings have (obviously) found ways to persevere. We wouldn’t be here otherwise! What’s more amazing is all of the ways they found to thrive, push boundaries, and think outside the box – and these 15 accomplishments are nothing short of...

People Share Secrets They’ve Learned About Their Neighbors Through the Walls

It’s no secret that there are amazing things about living in apartments – you don’t have to mow your lawn, and if something breaks, someone else will fix it, to name a few – but there’s also no argument that the walls could be a lot thicker. You hear things. You learn things about your...

16 Easy Ways to Make Extra Cash That Not Enough People Take Advantage Of

We’re all looking for ways to make a little extra cash these days (or any day, honestly), but it can be hard to think of ways to bring in some money without forking over a ton of money and time to get there. These 16 people have some pretty great suggestions that you might not...

People Share the Easy Ways They Make Extra Cash

If you’re short on cash, unemployed, in trouble debt-wise, or just saving up for a big purchase, there are times in everyone’s life when money is a bit thin. If that’s you, and you’re looking for ingenious ways to make some extra cash, these 15 people have some super creative suggestions. 15. It takes a...

15 People Recall the Cringe Thing They Let Slip in Conversation

We all try our best to have our professional faces and our private faces. We have certain people who might get to see both, but for the most part, separate is better. There are things the people we work with, or strangers at the grocery store, or people we’ve just started dating, just don’t need...

Meet the Mushroom That Tastes Exactly Like Its Name Suggests: Chicken of the Woods

I’m a mushroom enthusiast. I’ve eaten a bunch of different kinds, and thanks to the fact that I have a partner who enjoys foraging for them in the woods, I get them fresh and perfect, straight from the ground. I’ll admit to being basic – morels are my favorite – but the chicken of the...

What in the Heck is a Silverfish? And How Do You Get Rid of Them?

I’m not a person who is squeamish about bugs (though I don’t like to smash them, because crunching noises are gross), but I also don’t care for silverfish. They dart out when you least expect it, they look like a miniature of some horrible prehistoric beast, and just up and down, I’d rather not. That...

Joaquin Phoenix Refuses to Watch His Films, and 10 Other Actors Who Can’t Either

Creative people can be an odd lot, and actors certainly can, as well. We all work in different ways, and superstitions can also come into play. When it comes to watching or playing or reading the fruits of our labor once it’s too late to make any changes, well…everyone has different opinions. Some people don’t...

How You Can Tell the Difference Between a Brown and Black Bear

Whether you’re someone who spends a lot of time outdoors or someone who has to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the woods, being able to identify potentially dangerous wildlife is always a good skill to have. And I mean, even if you never go outside, there’s always the zombie apocalypse to consider. So, without further...

Stand Up Comedians Prepare for Hecklers, and 8 More Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

There are two types of people in the world – those who think telling jokes in front of strangers and hanging your self-worth on their laughter sounds amazing, and those who would rather run for the hills. No matter which kind you are, though, you might be interested in a few behind-the-scenes secrets – which...

At This Japan University You Can Major in Ninja Studies

If your dream in life is to be a ninja, well, you don’t have to wait until Halloween or ComicCon to make it come true – you just have to head to Japan, where you can get an actual degree you can use to convince people you’re a ninja. Or at least prove that you...

How Playing Outside Can Help Boost Your Child’s Immune System

When we were kids, playing outside wasn’t much of an option. Our moms had things to do, y’all, and it sure as heck didn’t include entertaining us 24/7 or stepping over us while she was trying to clean. It turns out that GenX, older Millennials, and the generations that came before us might have benefitted from all...

The Miranda Warning Doesn’t Apply to Traffic Stops, and 7 More Facts About the Famous Law

We’ve all watched enough cop shows on television to have memorized at least the first part of the Miranda warning. You know, the part where a cop is shoving you into the back of a cop car, handcuffed, and informing you that you have the right to remain silent, and the right to an attorney,...

Blobfish Have Inspired Songs, and 6 More Fast Facts About the Deep Sea Creatures

The blobfish is one of those animals that seems like it can’t possibly be real. It’s too silly, too pink, and too…aptly named to be anything that’s not straight out of a comic book. Apparently, they’re real, though. If you, like me, need some convincing, here are 6 fast facts that might do the trick....