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Homeless Woman Explains Why No One Should Donate To The Salvation Army

Most of us probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about the people who ring the bells and ask for spare change around the holidays. We also likely don’t give a second thought to the folks we call to haul away our unwanted clothes and other items after we’ve Marie Kondo-ed our lives....

Why You Still Need Winter Tires Even If You Have All-Wheel Drive

I will fully admit to being pretty clueless when it comes to my car. I know how to check my oil, pump gas, change a tire, and replace my windshield wipers (and fluid), but I mean….that’s really about it. Even when I go to buy a new car I’m not picky; I just want something...

How Gyms Trick You Into Buying Memberships You’ll Never Use

When it comes to exercising and staying fit, there’s so much conflicting information out there. Cardio in the morning or in the evening? Intermittent Fasting or lots of mini-meals throughout the day? Machines vs. free weights vs. calisthenics? What’s really the right move? The one thing that popular wisdom does seem to agree on, however, is...

The Truth About Eyewear that One Company Doesn’t Want You to See

If I asked you to name a few of the essential accessories for summertime, I’m willing to bet that somewhere at the top of that list is a pair of sunglasses. If I were to then ask you to name a few brands of sunglasses, how many could you name? Ray-Ban, Oakley, maybe a few...

What Do Artificial Sweeteners Actually Do to Your Body?

Some people seem to have no trouble shedding pounds and keeping them off, while others (like myself) have to work hard every day just so we don’t go from “kinda chubby” to “fat as a house.” Diet is a huge part of weight loss, and just about everyone knows that cutting down on sugar is...

Is “Getting Hangry” a Real Thing?

We’ve all been there – it’s been a busy day and you’ve skipped lunch. It’s been hours since you last ate anything. You get home, your partner says something mildly provocative and… BAM! You’re a full-blown rage monster. Eventually, you grab a bite to eat, have a moment to decompress, and you realize “Whoa! I really...

You Can’t Put Couches On Your Porch In Colorado — And 9 Other Weird Laws You Might Be Breaking

Believe it or not, there are a lot of very strange laws out there that most people don’t even realize actually exist. We’re talking about from coast to coast, all kinds of bizarre laws that are actually on the books. For real. Here are 10 of the strangest ones out there…better be careful next time...

Woman in Italy Explains What It’s Like Living in the COVID-19 Hot Zone

Italy is officially logging more deaths from the devastating coronavirus than anywhere in the world, including mainland China, the source of the virus. Globally, there are almost a quarter of a million infections and 10,000 deaths. Even after the infections and deaths slow or even stop, a global recession is sure to follow. In early...

10 Important Knots You Should Know How to Tie

Are you ready to learn some good life hacks? Tying knots seems to be something of a lost art these days, but it is important to know how to tie some of the different kinds because they can come in handy in all kinds of situations: in the great outdoors and inside the home. Pay...

Arcade Teases Toilet Paper Hoarders With a Claw Game

You know the claw game where you manipulate a grabber inside a plexiglass box to win a stuffed animal or ball? An arcade filled one of those games with dozens of rolls of toilet paper just to troll people who’ve hoarded the bath tissue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BNnNgKxWXY Eddy Chapman runs Chapmans Funland in Bridlington, England. He came...

6 Things You Shouldn’t Believe About the Coronavirus

As fast as the coronavirus spreads, so, too, do the myths–the last thing we need in the midst of this pandemic. Healthcare professionals are doing their best to advise our leaders and the general public about how to stay safe.  But we can also do our part to make sure what we’re hearing and reading...

5 Common Myths About COVID-19 That Have Been Debunked By Doctors

When an event is as monumental and life-altering as the COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be, myths are sure to spread right along with the coronavirus that causes it. Partly because of highly-focused media attention and partly because the medical science community is still discovering new information daily, we can get caught up in the...

Satellite Images Show There Has Been A Dramatic Drop In Pollution During The Coronavirus Quarantine

We’re all living in world gone mad, forced to hide in our homes from a deadly virus, only going out in a (sometimes futile) search for necessities. That sounds like a dystopian novel, doesn’t it? Here’s what the writers of those apocalypse movies and books never spend much time telling us, though – the world...

Here’s Why Hand Sanitizer Isn’t a Substitute for Soap

You might have heard in recent weeks that all of the hand sanitizer people have been hoarding isn’t actually as good as using just the plain ol’ soap and hot water you already have in your house…but do you know why? I sure didn’t, and I’ve gotta say, dry hands and all, I’m feeling a...