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10 Things that Might Get you Flagged by TSA

Flying has gotten to be a bit of a pain in the butt these days, with all of the taking off of shoes and putting laptops into separate bins. And if TSA sees something or you’re the lucky winner of an extra search, well, it could make getting to your flight on time harder –...

4 People who Acquired Incredible Abilities After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Our brains are arguably the most essential organ in our bodies. Combine that with the fact that they are also the least understood organ in our body, and the fact that they can do stuff we probably don’t even realize, and it’s easy to understand why “brain injury” is the medical term that installs massive...

13 Normal Baby Names You Definitely Not Want to Name a Baby in 2020

Baby names are tricky; some parents want their kids to have a unique name, while others want a timeless one. But nobody can predict the future, and some names that were completely normal in the past would make for horrible names today. On AskReddit, users brainstormed some completely “normal” names that would, nonetheless, be cruel to...

People Share What They Think Are the Biggest Rip-Offs

We’ve all splurged on expensive goods or services at least once in our lives, and sometimes those things bring value, while other times…other times they’re totally useless. Useless isn’t always bad as long as an object brings you joy, but if your purchase doesn’t even do that? Well, maybe don’t put your money down, then....

16 Thrift Store Finds That Might Turn You Green With Envy

I wasn’t brought up in a family where thrift stores were much of a thing, although we did love a good garage sale on a summer morning. It wasn’t until recently that I became aware of what truly amazing (and creepy and weird) stuff people find secondhand. These people are clearly no strangers to the...

The Walkman Isn’t Dead – Cassette Players Are Making a Comeback with New Technology

Spotify and Apple Music may not need to worry just yet, but the two popular music streaming services should keep an eye on an old adversary: cassette tapes. Thanks to the work of one French company, the personal audio cassette player is making comeback. And this time, things are a little different. Mulann is a...

Billion Dollar Solar Power Plant Flames out, Costing Taxpayers Millions

A $1 billion solar plant has flamed out worse than a Kardashian relationship. According to a Bloomberg report, the Crescent Dunes plant located outside of Las Vegas has generated far more controversy than power since it opened in 2015. Built with technology that was outdated even during its construction, the solar power plant has become a giant...

Sci-Fi Fan Turns His CPAP Mask into an Alien Facehugger

There’s not a ton that’s funny about having to wear a CPAP mask in order to be able to breathe through a good night’s sleep. That said, any time you can use your necessary medical equipment to turn your face into an attacking alien facehugger…I mean, you’ve gotta do it. I honestly can’t believe it...

Koala Bears Aren’t Bears at All — Scientists Explain Why

We’ve sadly been hearing a lot about koala bears lately because of the bushfires ripping through Australia. The flames and smoke have decimated a huge portion of the koalas’ natural habitat and killed enough individuals that experts estimate they may now be an endangered species. But how much do we in the States know about...

In Scandinavian Countries, Babies Nap Outside – Even When It’s Below Freezing

Many people like to sleep with the thermostat turned down or with a fan blowing on them. Cooler temps promotes more restful sleeping. But could you stand napping outside when it’s almost zero or even below zero degrees F? Would you make your child do it? Let me ask you another question. Do you want...

The US Army Is Warning the Public About Fake Draft Text Messages

The beginning of the year was rife with news about U.S.-Iran political conflict and possible military action. As if that’s not scary enough, some people have reported receiving text messages from the U.S. Army saying that they’ve been drafted. Things are still up in the air, re: U.S. and Iran, but the U.S. Army officially...

Tardigrades Are Earth’s Most Resilient Animals, but Even They Will Struggle with Climate Change

Tardigrades are tough little things; they can survive freezing temperatures, being boiled, and even the vacuum of space. They don’t need to drink water or breathe air to stay alive. But scientists seem to have hit on one thing that might be a killer for them–global warming. Ricardo Neves, from the University of Copenhagen in...

Yikes – Affordable, Government-Subsidized Phone Comes with Pre-Installed Malware

Smartphones and their related phone plans can be expensive. That’s why many low-income Americans depend on the FCC’s Lifeline Assistance Program so they can access quality service at an affordable price. According to WIRED, the program currently provides UMX U686CL Android phones tied to the Virgin Mobile Assurance Program. Unfortunately, Malwarebytes reports that the phones...

Humans Aren’t Actually at the Top of the Food Chain at All

When you hear about all of the damage people are doing to the planet and the animals on it, it’s easy to assume that we’re the biggest and baddest predator ever born. But while we are destructive on a massive level, when it comes to basic food chain math it turns out we don’t actually...