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Mom Loses Her Son, Then Donates 500 Ounces of Breast Milk to Babies in Need

A mom whose baby passed away found a way to turn her loss into a way to help other babies in need. Sierra Strangfeld lost her unborn son, Samuel, in September after he was diagnosed with a rare condition called Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome. Sierra had been excited to breastfeed Samuel, who was her...

10 Interesting Facts That You Might Not Know

I know, I know…we’re almost at the end of the year, and it has been a loooooooong twelve months. But I’m gonna power through, and I know that you can, too! So put aside all the worry, turn that frown upside down, and enjoy these 10 wonderful facts that we’ve selected out of our extensive...

Chinese Genetic Experiments Mean Hybrid Pig-Monkeys Could Be in Our (Near) Future

There’s an episode of Seinfeld where Kramer is convinced that he’s seen a “pig man” at the hospital – a result of a genetic experiment gone horribly wrong…or right, I suppose. And while there’s no pig man in the episode, if scientists have their way, the show is probably going to be seen as prophetic...

Here’s Why ‘Jingle Bells’ Was Originally Written for Thanksgiving

From the delicious desserts to dazzling decorations, the holiday season is a time to celebrate. Of course, celebrations often involve music, and Christmas is certainly synonymous with several familiar tunes. But ironically, one of the most popular Christmas carols around was originally written for a different holiday altogether. Both kids and adults around the world...

The Dark Secret of Online Loading Bars

Everyone loves an authentic interaction. That’s probably one of the reasons why we prefer to talk to a real person over the phone, instead of an automated robot (other reason: PHONE ROBOTS ARE FRUSTRATING AS HELL). We spend a lot of our time on the phone or computer where it’s common to see “loading” bars,...

10 Photos Parents Shared That Went Viral Last Decade

This decade saw parents go viral for touching, hilarious, and creative posts. We saw witty comments from moms, viral dad jokes that proved kids aren’t a step ahead of everything, and so much more… Parents this decade not only gave us hilarious moments, but they also gave us viral moments that will be preserved on...

Hallucinogenic Party Drug Seems to Help Curb Alcohol Addiction

Alcoholism is a problem that thousands of people deal with on a daily basis. But there may be a surprising new tool on its way to help treat this addictive disorder: a hallucinogenic drug. According to a report in Nature Communications, researchers suggest a single dose of ketamine can help weaken the desire to drink beer....

Wanna Fall in Love? Research Says You Should Ask These 36 Questions:

The New York Times’ Modern Love column made quite the stir in 2015 when it published the “The 36 Questions That Lead to Love.” But the article and subject matter remain as relevant as ever. The basis of these questions is a study by psychologist Arthur Arons and four other colleagues. As it turns out, you can...

Creative Fan Edits “The Mandalorian” into an 80s Sitcom

Disney+ has already given fans so much to look forward to – but on top of all its old material, the new steaming network has also given us The Mandalorian. The show stars Pedro Pascal as…the Mandalorian. If you don’t know, that’s a sort of bounty hunter like Boba Fett in the original Star Wars...

Why Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap

Cilantro is such a controversial herb that I often leave it out of recipes unless I know the specific preferences of the people who will be eating the final dish. It’s one of those foods that people love or hate; there’s really no in between. It turns out there could be a scientific reason why...

The Traditional Reason Many Jewish Families Eat Chinese Food on Christmas

Ed Schoenfeld, the owner-operator of RedFarm, an Asian-fusion dim sum restaurant with two NYC locations, and Decoy, a West Village shrine to traditional Peking duck, compares his Christmas Day-business to a holiday miracle: “I think on that day we do more business than many restaurants do in three months. We serve all day long, we...

People Are Accidentally Poisoning Themselves with Essential Oils

You’d have to be living off the grid or under a rock to have missed the resurgence of alternative medicines and essential oils. People everywhere are touting the ability to cure everything from nausea and headaches to the common cold (and, in some cases, more extreme illnesses) using nothing but plant, root, and herb extracts....

Science Says It’s Actually Good for Your Kids to Learn How to Swear

I don’t know about you, but my Boomer parents are far more concerned about the sort of language we use around our children than we (GenX shoutout) ever thought about being – but who’s right? Well, according to science, parents who curse around their kids should cut themselves a bit of slack. Research has linked...

10 Hard-To-Believe Facts About Nature

Sir David Attenborough and BBC have once again wowed us with yet another series showing us the wonders of nature. Just when you think you know everything there is about nature, shows like Seven Worlds, One Planet put nature on display—and teach us cool new things along the way. 10. Humans Have Only Known About Antarctica for...