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Ryan Reynolds Made a Gin Commercial Starring the Peloton Wife

You’ve probably heard and/or seen the holiday Peloton ad – the one that definitely didn’t go the way the company wanted? It features a wife and mother who receives an exercise bike, then goes on to document her fitness journey online. The problem is that it sort of plays like a horror movie in which...

If You Want Your Lungs to Last, Better Put Down Your Vape

Vaping-related deaths caused widespread panic in 2019. Major retailers like Walmart and Walgreens have stopped selling e-cigarettes, and policymakers have been spurred into action to try to combat the deadly effects. But even if you are not a vape-every-day kinda person, a study from researchers at the University of California San Francisco offers an ominous...

The Lightbulb That’s Been Burning Since 1901

The advent of CFL (compact fluorescent light) and LED technology has largely mitigated that annoying moment when a light bulb burns out and needs to be replaced. They last a long time (which is great), but they still don’t last nearly as long as this bulb has – it’s been burning since 1901. That’s 118...

15 Tweets That Should Be up for Some Kind of Award

What kind of award? Well, that’s hard to say…you’ll just have to read through them and decide for yourself. You’ll agree, though, that it takes talent to be funny on a platform that limits your characters (and where so many wait in the wings to tell you just how hilarious you’re not) – so give...

People Are Texting Their Dads That They Put Olive Oil in Their Cars and Dads Are Very Upset

There have been more than a few innocent and funny internet challenges that have involved intentionally riling up one’s parents. And I mean…it’s really their fault for having goats that are so easily gotten, right? Like how easy it is to freak out your dad (or husband for that matter) by pretending to have done...

A Nurse’s Video About Patients’ Fake Symptoms Has Twitter in an Uproar

A nurse and content creator created a viral video about patients who pretend to be sick. But rather than laugh along with her, Twitter users made an entire hashtag about how wrong she is: #PatientsAreNotFaking. In Danyelle Rose’s video, a patient (played by Danyelle) coughs and is short of breath. The nurse (also played by...

Why All Parents Should Teach Their Kids to Cook

Cooking can get messy quite quickly even when no children are involved—trust me. But a recent article in TIME magazine highlights why it’s important for parents and caregivers to bring their kids into the kitchen and teach them how to cook. On the practical side, the article suggests waiting until the holidays to teach your...

Helpful Chart Explains the Difference Between Supportiveness and Toxic Positivity

We all have the instinct to try to make things better for friends and family when their lives are tough and getting them down – after all, saying “yeah, you’re right, that sucks” doesn’t seem like it would be the most helpful thing in the world. Turns out our instincts are wrong, though. Luckily, psychotherapist...

The “Peloton Wife” Speaks Out, Says Her Face Was The Problem In TV Commercial

By now, you’ve probably seen that Peloton ad and read all of the jokes. Just in case, here’s a recap: a husband gifts his wife a Peloton exercise bike for Christmas, and she then makes home videos of her exercise journey. As opposed to seeing a nice moment between spouses, the internet sees something more akin...

7 Things You Should Never Keep in Your Wallet

From cash to family photos to credit cards, there are all sorts of common items we keep in our wallets. But while they may make life more convenient, there are just some things that, if your wallet ever gets stolen, you’ll wind up kicking yourself for leaving so unprotected. To keep your privacy safe, make...

These 6 Brain Teasers Will Do Their Best to Tie You in Knots

Brain teasers are only good if they make you think once, twice, and then again before you come up with the right (you hope!) answer. And @BrainTwister on Twitter comes up with some of the very best – can you get them all correct? 6. A well-placed fruit. Can you solve this? pic.twitter.com/SvroZwSwhz — Solve...

70-Year-Old Physics Professor Goes Really Above and Beyond to Engage His Students

Learning new things can be challenging, but no matter whether it’s science, history, or literature, a great teacher can make a big difference in how students learn. We’ve all sat in a class where the teacher or professor simply reads from their notes or their presentation, leaving us to a) struggle to stay awake and...

6 Of The Most Expensive Typos In History

Sometimes, typos are just annoying things that need to be fixed. Other times they can cause us a whole lot of embarrassment. You might not realize, though, that in some cases, a simple mistake can also cost companies a whole lot of cash – and these 7 really take the cake. 6. A family out...

20 Funny and Creative Things Parents Did with Their ‘Elf on the Shelf’

Parents with younger kids: you know there is no escape from the Elf on the Shelf. You kiddos expect you to constantly up the ante and get that little, mischievous elf into unusual situations every morning. It can really stress mom and dad out! Well, if you’re looking for some fresh ideas, these photos might...