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Mom Writes Open Letter to the Man Who Shamed Her for Looking at Her Phone Instead of Her Kids

Parenting is a hard gig, and most of us are genuinely doing our best. If you see people out and about with their kids, the truth is that you’re only getting a snapshot of their day – and their lives – so if you have an opinion about what you glimpse in that moment, you’re...

14 Things You Might Not Know About “I Love Lucy”

Even though I Love Lucy is like, really old and filmed in black and white and everything, you just can’t deny that it’s still ridiculously funny. When you’re a great comedienne like Lucille Ball, it doesn’t matter how many years have passed since you performed – that shizz transcends time and space. So whether you’re...

How the Earth Got Its Name

Filed under: things you probably never thought about until now… It’s pretty obvious, especially if you’ve ever read any Greek and Roman mythology, how most of the planets (Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn, and the rest) in our solar system got their names, but what about Earth? There’s no Roman or Greek god named Earth, I’m...

4 Little Words That Experts Say Can Double Your Chances of Getting What You Want from Someone

Some people are more comfortable with asking for help than others, but the fact of the matter is, we all have to do it sometimes. And if you have to communicate with another human being and ask for something, it’s much better to maximize your chances of getting what you need out of the whole...

Meet the Air-Breathing Snakehead Fish That’s Invading Georgia

If you’re wondering what it’s going to look like when nature finally rises up to finish off human beings once and for all, well, this air-breathing fish that’s able to trade water for land seems like a good candidate. It’s called the Northern Snakehead, and wildlife officials in Georgia are advising residents to kill them...

Understanding the Many-Worlds Theory, Which Says There Are Infinite Yous

Physics is complicated, and quantum theory is especially complicated. Many of the concepts belonging to the world of quantum mechanics won’t be easily (or ever) grasped by untrained minds, but the Many-Worlds theory isn’t that hard to understand – at least on the surface. It’s the idea that the reality and timeline we’re living in is...

15 Newspaper Layouts That Really Did Not Hit the Mark

Yowza. Can someone tell me what the heck happened here? Someone clearly dropped the ball in these cases of newspaper fails, and I’d like to speak to the editor (or the manager, just like Karen). These photos might infuriate you if you have an eye for details…and order…and layouts… 1. Hmmmm…. I’m glad he’s ok...

14 People Who Might Be Taking the Emotional Support Animal Thing a Bit Too Far…Or Not.

People have lot of opinions about emotional support animals – some believe they help people with unseen mental illnesses better face and navigate every day life, while others think it’s too easy for people to take advantage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which allows people to take their trained support animals in public places....

10 Disney Tricks That Could Make Your Day At The Parks Even Better

Disney parks are touted as some of the most magical places on earth, and most people who have visited might be inclined to agree. They dot their i’s, cross their t’s, and go out of their way to make sure every guest (no matter the weather or the lines) has a truly wonderful experience. That...

12 Spooky Movies Kid-Friendly Enough to Watch with Your Little Ones This Halloween

Halloween and scary movies don’t have to be all about blood, guts, and gore, right? RIGHT! We need to leave some room for the kids to have a good time and get all creeped out this Halloween season, too. Well, we’re all in luck! Here are 12 movies that are spooky, but not too spooky....

This Deadly Mushroom Physically Shrinks Your Brain When Eaten, and Will Poison You if You Even Touch It

My husband enjoys hunting for wild mushrooms, and our family enjoys eating them – but only because I’m 100% sure that he knows what he’s doing. He is careful and educated about what species are safe for humans to consume, which is an absolute must for mushroom foraging. And also we don’t live in Australia, where...

People Are Sharing the Times They Forgot Words and Had to Make up New Ones

What’s that word again…? What am I trying to say here…? Do you ever have moments like this? You try and try to remember a word, but to no avail? It happens to the best of us, but it can also be comedy gold, my friends! Here are some really good ones that’ll make you...

Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) Is an Extremely Rare but Real Condition

The very few people with highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) can tell you exactly what happened on any given day, down to the way they felt and at what time. It’s both a superpower and a curse, depending on the circumstances. And to this day, scientists have no idea what contributors make a person have...

15 Funny, Man-Roasting Tweets That Got Over 100K Likes

Let’s just call it the battle of the sexes, okay? Guys, we had it coming. You know how we can avoid this in the future? Stop acting like dummies! And ladies, keep up the hilarious takedowns. We can all laugh at ourselves, right? I think it’s safe to say the ladies came out on top...