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Sacramento, CA, Is Now Home to a Park Named After “Reading Rainbow” Host LeVar Burton

Reading Rainbow aired on PBS from 1983-2006, making it the longest running educational series ever to run on the network. The show, with the help of host LeVar Burton, cultivated a love of books and reading in a generation-plus of children who eagerly watched it (this writer included). https://www.instagram.com/p/BrthjS4lSWI/ LeVar Burton grew up in Sacramento,...

The CDC Is Linking This Herbal Supplement to over 100 Deaths

Kratom is an herbal supplement derived from a psychoactive Southeast Asian plant, one that some people believe or claim has therapeutic benefits. But between July 2016 and December 2017, the CDC reported that around 91 people died after accidentally taking too much of the derivative. In low doses, the active chemical mitragynine produces a stimulant...

40+ of the Best Puns on the Internet

This post could obviously go on forever and ever. Also obviously? By best I mean worst. In the awesome-est possible way. #19. All good. expalin puns byu/tree22211 inpun #18. Trying a bit too hard, but I’ll allow it. Comment byu/achillguy11 from discussion inAskReddit #17. Totally. Comment byu/matschmid from discussion inAskReddit #16. Don’t we all. Comment...

10 Absolutely Terrible Non-Monetary Ways Waiters Have Been Tipped

Working in the service industry is hard. Not only are you on your feet all day, but you’re also bending over backward for customers who have ridiculous requests. All this, just to hustle for a buck to pay your bills. Waiting tables can be a thankless job. Especially if you end up with a bunk...

This Malaysian Singer Was Arrested After Authorities Realized Her “Dog” Was Actually a Bear

There are laws all over the world about what sort of animals can and cannot be kept as pets, and if you thought your neighbors were rebellious for trying to have pit bulls inside the city limits, wait until you hear what 27-year-old Malaysian singer Zarith Sofia Yasin tried to sneak past the proverbial gatekeepers....

8 Facts That Are So Totally Awesome

As the great Jeff Spicoli once said, “Awesome, totally awesome!” He was actually talking about these facts. True story! Take a look at these facts that will have you just as excited as the surfer dude from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. 1. Great idea Source 1 Source 2 2. Esperanto Source 1 Source 2 3....

10 Magical Parts of “Harry Potter” That Are Actually Real

When you’re reading or watching Harry Potter, it’s easy to get swept away in the magic of it all. Part of the appeal is the fantastical magic, but like most creative people, author J.K. Rowling took at least some of her inspiration from real life. Below are 10 pieces of “magic” that you might be...

Reddit Users Tell What Experiences Are So Worth It That Everyone Should Do Them At Least Once

Every now and again Reddit users post a question that is not only thought-provoking but inspirational. Sure, Reddit is full of millions of posts, upvotes, silver and gold awards, but sometimes a post arises that might make us reconsider the our lives outside the app. u/poppysan recently posed the question: “What is something that everyone should...

We’re Currently Living Through the Worst Animal Disease Outbreak in Recorded History

I’m afraid that if you’re someone who is easily paranoid about diseases or germs, this is going to be bad news. I know that after watching the movie Contagion, I found it hard to eat in a restaurant for weeks…so yeah. This isn’t great. Because hundreds of thousands of pigs are sick, dying, or dead...

13 Reasons Why Anastasia Is the Best Animated Princess Around

Go ahead and @ me, people, because I’ve got arguments out the wazoo and by the end of this post, you’re going to be singing Anastasia’s praises, too. As if you weren’t already. #13. No other princess’s tragic backstory can hold a candle to her tragic backstory. #princess #fanart #FanArtFriday #fanartFebruary #not #disneyprincess #artistsontwitter #princessAnastasia...

Marriage Counselors Share the Most Common Mistakes That Couples Make

Relationships are hard work. And marriage is really hard work. Just ask anyone who’s been there, and they’ll tell you ALL about it. If you’re married and you need some good (FREE) advice, you’re in luck! These AskReddit users who work as marriage counselors share the biggest, most common mistakes that couples make. 1. Very important… “Expecting...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Just Released the First Picture of Baby Archie

It’s the moment a whole lot of people all around the globe have been anxiously awaiting. Nothing gets certain people more riled up than the personal lives of the British Royal Family, and this is a big moment. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNBHHchfUM/ On Mother’s Day, shortly after Archie was born, the couple released a cute photo of the...

This Chilling Video Might Get You to Rethink Your Relationship with Technology

Let’s take a moment to truly consider the age of technology that we live in today. With smartphones allowing us instant access to the internet, we are always connected. Pretty much all information is at our fingertips. We share our lives online, we have a sounding board to express our thoughts and ideas, we connect...

These 8 “Blazing Saddles” Facts Will Make You Say Yee-Haw!

Perhaps the most audacious movie of Mel Brooks’ directing career, the subversive satire Blazing Saddles takes on racism and prejudice in a way that is still winning over fans four decades later. Below are 8 howl-worthy facts that will make you want to stand up and cheer – and give it a re-watch, too. #8....