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20 Can’t-Miss Tweets From The Finale Of “The Bachelor”

Another season of The Bachelor is in the books. I have watched the show, I have eschewed the show, and I have been in that weird in-between place where you don’t watch it, but also if you turn on the television and it’s on, you can’t make yourself turn it off. So, if you’ve just...

People Share Scary Stories About When They Thought They Were Legitimately Going to Die

Let’s get serious for a minute, shall we? Even though we don’t think about it too often, life is very precious and when your existence is in danger, it is legitimately terrifying. All the people who shared these stories really believed that their time was up and they were going to die. Here are some...

15 Window Washers Share the Weirdest Things They’ve Seen on the Job

We all see weird things at work once in a while, but the people who wash windows on big buildings and houses for a living really get to see the good stuff. They literally get a peek into the private world of all kinds of people on a daily basis. Here are some quality tales from...

10 Facts That Might Just Give You a New Perspective on Some Very Different Topics

Variety is the spice of life, right? That’s absolutely right! And that’s why awesome facts about all kinds of different topics never go out of style. Trust me on this one, okay? Here are 10 interesting facts that we think will make you think and reflect. Enjoy! 1. You still hear this all the time…...

10 of the Greatest Car Chases in Movie History

A great car chase in a film is really a work of art. Just sit back and think about all the planning and how these masterpieces were actually executed and captured on film. It’s quite remarkable. Getting ready to have your blood pressure soar through the roof, because here are 10 of the best car...

15 Posts About the Movie ‘Emma’ That Are Relatable AF

There have been several versions of Emma – though the best one will always and forever be Clueless, don’t @ me – with varying degrees of success. It’s not Jane Austen’s most popular work but it’s definitely up there. If you’re someone who can’t get enough Austen in your life, then you’ve probably already been...

Tumblr Thread Points Out Strange But Fun Historical Facts

It’s always strange to learn new historical facts you thought couldn’t possibly be true. Young children are often surprised to find out that some people believed the Earth was flat, and adults are often surprised to know there are some people who still believe this. One Tumblr thread dedicated itself to pointing out historical facts...

These Are the Factors That Make You Fall in Love With One Person and Not Another

Gay or straight, single or taken, young or old, there’s one thing we can all agree on: love is tough. When you’re deep in the throes of being ~in love~ with someone, it can feel useless to try to explain why or how you got there. It’s because that person is just perfect for you, duh! But...

Touching Video Shows Italians Singing From Their Windows While on Coronavirus Quarantine

Leave it to the Italian people to find a moment of joy and beauty in what has otherwise been a nightmare for their entire country. Italy is currently on lockdown and it looks like it will be quite a while until life returns to normal again. The country has been hit particularly hard by the...

This Video Shows the Real Size of Asteroids Compared to New York City

Outer space is full of many wonderful things! Other planets, stars, moons, and even cool-looking—but dangerous—asteroids. Everything is just fine as long as these asteroids stay in their place. Astronomers have named certain stand-out asteroids, and animator Alvaro Garcia Montoya decided to animate them and compare them to New York City so we could understand...

Bhutan Has Made Teachers and Medical Staff the Highest-Paid Civil Servants in the Country

In “other countries outdoing America” news, Bhutan has officially made teachers and medical staff the highest-paid civil servants in the country. In the U.S., by contrast, the highest-paid public employees in most states are college football coaches. When Bhutan’s new law goes into effect, teachers with zero to 10 years of experience will see a...

‘I Strapped A GoPro On A Turtle’ — Guy Comes Up With Clever Idea For Video

It’s hard to get accurate footage of nature, but technology is now allowing us to do things we never could in the past. The Fish Whisperer decided to strap a GoPro onto a turtle he befriended so he could get us a unique view of turtles who live in a pond. First, he showed us...

Anvils Do Float in Liquid Mercury and Here Is Video Footage To Prove It

CodyDon Reeder is a science YouTuber who conducted a science experiment that first got him the attention of BoingBoing. His channel, Cody’s Lab features some creative DIY science experiments. He specializes in making these experiments easy to understand and to make science less intimidating. Then again, he did decide to stand on some liquid mercury, confess...

Lack of Paid Sick Leave Exacerbates Flu Season and Coronavirus Fears

Conventional wisdom says that staying home is best whenever you’re sick. Coughs, colds, the flu, and infectious diseases such as the coronavirus aren’t just contagious, they require you to rest. Unfortunately, an estimated 20 million Americans go to work while sick every year because their job doesn’t provide sick days. Other precautions include washing one’s...