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The Science Behind Hiccups: Why We Get Them and the Search for a Real Cure

Everyone gets hiccups, and even though they can be annoying (and occasionally painful), they’re typically harmless. What’s weird about them is that after all of this time no one is 100% sure exactly how or why we get them or how to effectively stop them once they start. That said, they’re not a complete mystery....

15 Totally Bizarre Things People Have Said In Their Sleep

My best friend has been a sleep-talker her entire life, and even though I’ve somewhat gotten used to half-waking up to her mumbling something random (because it’s always random), it’s always jarring. And usually funny. If she ever said something about killing me in my sleep… I think I’d be more concerned? That said, these...

13 Things You Should Never Say to Your Friends Who Get Migraines

If you’ve ever dealt with a migraine, you know they can be hell. While symptoms differ from person to person, common ones are light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. And in some cases, chronic suffers may experience these excruciating headaches for days. To keep you in good graces with your friends, here are a few things...

20 True Memes That People with Brothers Totally Get

I grew up with two brothers so I know how the brother/brother relationship works. Maybe a little too well. And let me just say this… our poor parents. But, there were a lot of laughs, too! If you grew up with brothers, these 20 memes will make you laugh out loud. And that’s a guarantee!...

15 Hilariously Relatable Tweets About Ordering Food

You’ve heard of picky eaters… but what about picky orderers? Or maybe people who are just very specific about what they order? Or maybe you just like to fuck with the wait staff? Whatever the case, these tweets probably remind you of yourself… 1. They have too many things!! https://twitter.com/daemonic3/status/1002673483942322176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Ftabirakhter%2Fthese-21-tweets-about-ordering-food-will-make-you-feel-seen 2. Either way works torn between getting...

15 Very Satisfying Examples of Absolutely Perfect Timing

As the saying goes, timing is everything in life. And the people who snapped these photos totally nailed it. You gotta be on your toes if you’re gonna capture perfect shots like this! Here we go! 1. This perfect pause Blessed_Pause byu/HornyCassowary inblessedimages 2. Moth Day Blessed_day byu/eclectic-prawn inblessedimages 3. There it is!!! Blessed_sign byu/Lizard_Xing inblessedimages...

Learn the Costco Cake, Wedding-Worthy Hack that Costs Just $50

Let’s just get this fact out there and out of the way – if you’ve never had a Costco cake, let me assure you that they’re delicious. Like, you could serve a Costco cake at any black tie event and people would rave and ask what bakery you used because yeah. They’re that good. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzAS3VyB52Z/...

Mom Beats Guinness World Record by Planking for Over Four Hours

Remember when planking was all the rage? It’s no longer a viral social media challenge, but it does remain an excellent workout. The current Guinness World Record for the longest plank sits at 4 hours and 20 minutes, and the record-holder is someone you might not expect: a mom and yoga instructor in Canada. Dana...

Disneyland is Adding an Entire Marvel-Themed Park and We Couldn’t Be More Excited

If you desperately need more Avengers action in your life, fret not! Disneyland is opening an entire Marvel-themed park, and it’s set to open in 2020. A Bug's Land had no major shops (remember P.T. Flea Market which closed in 2010?), but the Marvel-themed Super Hero campus certainly will. 2,071 square feet of merchandise space...

How Watching ‘Friends’ for the 200th Time Soothes Your Anxiety, According to Psychology

Why is Friends still so popular 15 years after going off-air? In part, it’s because it literally soothes anxiety, according to one psychologist — and who doesn’t need as much stress relief as possible in 2019? Clinical psychologist Marc Hekster tells Metro that Friends actually calms your brain, and it’s not the only one. “Having worked for over a...

The Evolutionary Explanation for that Puppy Dog Look You Can’t Resist

Why do humans love dogs so much??? Part of it is that face that dogs make — you know the one. The one that you can’t resist, when their eyebrows are slightly frowny, quizzical and endearing. Scientists have a super fun name for that face: “AU101: inner eyebrow raise.” Yeahhhh…. Evolutionary psychologists and anatomists say...

10 Very Tall People Show That Their Struggle Is Real

Let’s talk about height. People come in all shapes and sizes but some can be extremely short *raising my hand* or very tall. It’s a conundrum, really. And no matter who you are, you may have wished at some point you were shorter, or taller. Depending. Well, for all the tall peeps out there, we’ve...

15 Photos Of Guys Being Funny And Slightly Crazy And That’s OK

I find men fascinating. They are simple, funny, logical, and mischievous. As a woman, I feel there is a certain appreciation for that. Women (IMO) are over-analytical, complex, and sometimes take things way too seriously. These 15 pics prove the debate over the “battle of the sexes” and how different men are to women. And...

Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski Expertly Troll Each Other About the Stanley Cup

Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs wrapped up recently with a big win for the St Louis Blues. But what happened leading up to the game was better than hockey, itself. Well, almost. Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski battled it out on social media leading up to the final game. We know them as...