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5 Reasons Why Learning Cursive Writing Is Important

In 2010, the education initiative known as Common Core State Standards dropped cursive writing as a requirement for students. Which is unfortunate, some say, because without a working knowledge of cursive, reading historical papers, old letters, and documents could grow out of reach. Can you imagine not knowing how to read something written in your...

These Organic Food Wraps Could Replace Plastic in Your Home

A recent report compiled by the conservation organization World Wildlife Fund gives us some sobering information about the threat of plastic pollution. Almost half of the plastic trashing the world today was produced after 2000, and 75% of all the plastic ever made is already waste. Which means we need a solution – fast. The...

Our Picks for the Best Place to Grab a Hot Dog in Every State

Okay, so we all know that hotdogs aren’t exactly good for you. Those of us who eat meat, though, also know that for some reason, those lips and a**holes (as my grandfather called them) just hit the spot on a warm summer evening. If that’s you, here’s a list of some amazing places to grab...

10 Facts That Are Sure to Make You ‘Ooooh’ and ‘Ahhhhhh’

You need to be amazed right now, I can feel it. And that’s exactly what these facts are for! So get ready….and….GO! 1. A myth Source 1 Source 2 2. Also known as EFO (Embarrassment For Others) Source 1 Source 2 3. Fascinating! Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 4. Don’t give up! Source 5....

“Millennial Therapist” Shares What She’s Learned After Helping Patients for 5 Years

No, she’s not a millennial – she treats millennials. So if you’re someone who wonders what, exactly, this mysterious and oft-blamed generation lists as their chief worry about life, read on. Because she’s willing to share. Tess Brigham is a member of Generation X who never imagined she’d spend most of her professional life working...

The Fascinating History of ‘This Land Is Your Land’

“This Land Is Your Land” is one of those songs I’ve always known. I’m just familiar with the chorus, though: This land is your land This land is my land From California to the New York island; From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and me. It...

20 Funny Tweets About Anxiety for When You Need a Good Laugh

Dealing with anxiety really sucks. It can affect your job, your relationships, and every other aspect of your life in negative ways. But one way to deal with the ailment is to try to laugh at it, at least every once in a while. As the old saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. At...

Want a Perfect British Accent? This Voice Coach Has Your Back!

Whether you’re an aspiring actor or just want to have a little fun learning how to speak like a Brit, acquiring an authentic accent isn’t the easiest thing to do, especially without help. Dialect coach and author of Classically Speaking: Dialect for Actors Patricia Fletcher has some tips that should work across the board if mastering a...

Hey Straight Dads – Here Are 5 Things Gay Dads Want You to Know

Parenting is a universal experience, one that does, admittedly, differ a bit between fathers and mothers. That said, if you’re a straight dad, you might not think that much about the experience of your gay counterparts – but maybe you should! If you’re up for being more self-aware and inclusive of all of the other...

People Share What They Believe Are the Worst Single Decisions That Ever Took Place in History

History is full of terrible decisions made by powerful people. And sometimes these choices led to awful implications for the entire planet. But what’s the worst decision of all time? Was it Hitler deciding to invade Russia during World War II? Pretty much anything Stalin ever did? What do you think? AskReddit users share what they...

20 Great Food Charts for Anyone Trying to Eat Healthier

A lot of us could greatly benefit from focusing just a little bit more on a healthy diet. I know I could, there’s no doubt about that. One great thing about social media is how easy it is to find new recipes and diet plans with the tap of your finger. Take a look at...

These Magical Flower Petals Look Just Like Tiny Hummingbirds

A Reddit user posted a photo of an interesting flower in the subreddit NatureIsFuckingLit. This flower species has people looking twice, because at first glance, it looks like a group of hummingbirds. It’s called Crotalaria cunninghamii, and it…well. It’s nothing short of stunning. The plant is native to Australia, where the user snapped this photo....

It Turns out There’s No Connection Between the Size of Your Feet and the Size of Your Junk

No one knows where the myth came from – the one that says you can tell what a guy is packing in his pants if you get a good look at the size of his feet – but it has pretty much permeated American culture for generations. Researchers got to the bottom of it, though,...

To Chimpanzees, No Two Butts Are Alike

Human beings recognize others by their unique facial features, but for chimps, it’s butts that differentiate one animal from another. People use something called configural recognition that allows us to process an entire facial structure instead of individual features. This is, obviously, a complex and involuntary ability. And it’s an ability that chimpanzees have and...