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People Share Great Moments When Reality Smacked Spoiled Rich Kids Right in the Face

There’s nothing wrong with money, of course, and there’s nothing wrong with being wealthy. But there is something wrong when people act like total assholes just because they have more money than other people. You know exactly what I’m talking about… AskReddit users went on the record and shared stories about the best and most...

Curiosity Rover Finds Oxygen Behavior on Mars That Is Baffling Scientists

The Curiosity rover landed in Mars’ Gale Crater in 2012, and since then, has been studying all things Martian, so we can know more about the planet’s past. Well, what we now know, more than anything, is how much we don’t understand about what’s happening out there. Case in point: the rover’s tunable laser spectrometer...

Man Explains Why the Cheesecake Factory Is Such a Bizarre Restaurant

It’s a well-known fact that The Cheesecake Factory is one of the weirdest restaurants on the planet. But what, exactly, makes it so strange? The way-too-long menu? The slightly-insane decor? A design enthusiast wrote a Twitter thread about his take on the matter, which is that The Cheesecake Factory is a “fully immersive ‘postmodern design...

Grandma Who Invited Wrong Teen to Thanksgiving Set to Share Fourth Holiday Meal with Him

One texting mishap four years ago has led to an unusual Thanksgiving tradition for two families. In 2016, Wanda Dench thought she had sent a Turkey Day invitation to her grandson. Her innocent mistake eventually led to a new permanent member of the Dench dinner table. Dench’s text actually got delivered to high schooler Jamal...

The Best Trips to Take in 2020, According to National Geographic

Where do you plan on traveling in 2020? Somewhere overseas, or maybe you plan to keep it domestic? Either way, the new list of “transformative travels” from National Geographic will definitely get you thinking about where you might want to explore next year. George Stone, executive editor of travel at National Geographic, says, “Best Trips is our...

“Pinch of Grinch” Cookies Will Be in Stores for the Holidays

I’m sure there are a lot of folks out there like me, but I LOVE the type of holiday-themed food and drinks that only come out for special occasions. It doesn’t matter if it’s for Halloween, Easter, 4th of July, Valentine’s Day: if it’s fun and only available for a limited time, I’m all in....

Is Ear Candling Really Better Than Using Q-Tips?

Q-tip detractors point to ear candling as a better alternative for cleaning out nasty earwax. This popular spa service may sound like a good idea, but, really, your money is going up in flames. Is Ear Candling For Real? https://t.co/w0nGaYdbdD pic.twitter.com/JCSe43j5JB — tototech (@abdellah19922) November 18, 2019 Is Ear Candling Effective?  While many people use...

Disney+ Has Content Warnings About ‘Outdated Cultural Depictions,’ but Do They Go Far Enough?

Disney+ is definitely all the rage at the moment, as the iconic entertainment company is now in the streaming game in a major way, releasing their archived films, old and new, for all to enjoy. With the release of many of these older films comes a problem, though. Included in the description of some Disney+...

‘Gremlins’ Is Returning to Theaters This December

It’s been 35 years since Gremlins hit theaters in 1984, and it’s safe to say that the horror/comedy film has become a cult classic that a whole lot of people watch around Christmas. Let’s all have a refresher and watch the original trailer, okay? If you’re a fan of this fun, freaky, fright-fest, I have great news...

Jon Bon Jovi Has Two Restaurants Where Needy People Can Eat for Free

I’ve always been a fan of Jon Bon Jovi. I grew up in the 1980s and was fully on-board with the music of the time, and Bon Jovi was always one of my favorite bands. Also, Jon Bon Jovi himself just always seemed like a really genuine, nice guy compared to a lot of other...

12 Random but Cuddly Koala Facts

Koalas are adorable marsupials native to Australia. You very likely won’t see them ever unless you visit a zoo or visit the country. So what are they really like? Here are 12 facts to help you get to know the cuddly critter a little better. 12. Their Name Means “No Water” The word koala comes...

LEGO Trolls Tesla with Its Own ‘Shatterproof’ Truck

Sick burn, LEGO! By now, you’ve probably heard about the fiasco that took place when Tesla CEO Elon Musk debuted the company’s new Cybertruck recently and…things didn’t go as planned. To test the ruggedness of Tesla's new Cybertruck, Elon Musk had a Tesla designer throw a metal ball at the car's window. To his surprise,...

There Is 40 Million Pounds of Unused Bacon in the United States Reserve

For most people, there is no such thing as too much bacon. Yet, we have a potential pork problem on our hands. By the end of September, more than 40 million pounds of pork bellies were being stored in refrigerated warehouses. You would have to dial the clock back nearly 50 years ago to 1971...

10 Interesting Facts That You Might Not Know

It’s always beneficial to sit back and let some new information seep into your brain. Know what I mean? It makes you feel a little brighter and, guess what? You can break these facts out over dinner during the holidays to impress your family and friends. Let’s see who’s the big shot this year, Uncle...