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14 Funny Things That All Dads Are Guilty of Doing

Dads and the silly/weird/ridiculous/funny antics they pull are a universal thing. It’s so odd! Somehow it’s just in their DNA to do this stuff. Take a look and see if any of these scenarios look familiar… 1. Shake it up why do dads always shake their handful of peanuts/m&m’s etc before popping them in their...

15 Libraries That Are Doing Very Clever Things Right Now

I LOVE LIBRARIES. Unabashedly. And I love checking out ones I haven’t been to so I can see what programs and services they offer. It seems like library staffs are being really innovative these days, and here are 15 great examples. 1. Don’t annoy me This sign at my University with the number for the...

Say It with Me, People: “Quotation Marks” Are Not for “Emphasis”

I can be a bit of a grammar snob (it comes with the territory when you’re a writer), but there are some things that get under my skin so much that it’s impossible to keep my mouth shut. Like when you pick up a prescription, and the label says it’s for, quote, “Cameron,” unquote. My...

Solve These 5 Fun Riddles and Put a Smile on Your Face

You know you love a good riddle – and we’ve got 5 right here, so dig in! #5. A biter. #4. A house inside a house inside a house. #3. In and out. #2. Fly without wings. #1. Key words. Continue reading to check your answers!

J.K. Rowling Originally Planned for Hermione to Have a Sister in “Harry Potter”

If you’re someone who loves Harry Potter (ie: everyone, hello), then you probably love the secret tidbits the author, J.K. Rowling, is still dropping years after the conclusion of the original series. And this one is super fun: she says that originally, Hermione wasn’t meant to be an only child – she was supposed to...

This Church’s Signs Are Going Viral for Their Beautiful, Open Messages

You probably don’t need me to tell you that there are a few reasons a church’s changing outdoor signs could go viral, and not all of them are good or funny. Lucky for you (us) this isn’t that kind of story.   Because the Clackamas United Church of Christ is getting back to Christianity’s inclusive...

3 Simple Tips for Keeping Ticks Away This Summer

Ticks. Ugh, am I right? If there is a god and if I manage to meet her one day, ticks are definitely at the top of my wtf is up with that list? Not only are they gross and hard to extract, but they also carry diseases like Lyme that could have negative impacts for...

These 8 Facts Are Sure to Make You Very Happy

Don’t worry, be happy. Isn’t that how the song goes? Well, that was pretty darn good advice, if you ask me. And these facts are gonna be a big help. 1. Arnie Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 2. Imagine that… Source 1 Source 2 3. Multi-talented Source 1 Source 2 4. Who’s the one...

This Puppy Sleeps as If Someone Turned It off, and the Cuteness Is Unbearable

Animal pictures are one of the best things about the internet, a fact that everyone already knows, but will surely be buoyed by Shih Tzu puppy Paningning – known now and forevermore for her hilarious sleeping positions. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMjT69HUtV/   Her owner, Janess Cua, first shared her pictures to the Facebook group Dog Lovers Philippines. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByC-V7DHEOR/...

Somehow “All” Women Have a Freckle in the Exact Same Spot

I put “all” in quotation marks because obviously not every single woman in the world has a freckle on the back of one of their wrists/arms. That said, a surprising number of us seem to have just that (myself included), and the discovery is kind of freaking some women out. It began when Twitter-user Aaryn Whitely...

17 Pictures That Prove Senior Dogs Are as Good as It Gets

Puppies are cute and funny and snuggly, but nothing compares to spending years with your dog, until you’re both older and wiser and, sure, a bit slower. And while it can make us a bit sad to watch our pups wobble and gray, the truth is that they’re not terribly bothered by it. And these...

This Woman’s 5-Year Bout of “Dementia” Turned out to Be a Common – and Very Curable – Condition

It’s no secret that science and medicine are just getting started when it comes to understanding the human brain – its capabilities, how it’s affected by disease, and how to help when our brain health takes a turn for the worse. Still, it’s pretty scary to realize that doctors could diagnose a woman with dementia...

20 Things Every Midwesterner Can’t Help But Do

We don’t even know why we’re doing these 20 things, but we do them anyway – and we sure as heck can’t stop. We couldn’t say we’re from the Midwest otherwise! #20. Because some people are suffering MORE. https://twitter.com/maiMwanaa/status/1090396623820210176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fdaves4%2Fmidwest-questions #19. Everyone knows where that is, that’s why. Why does every town in the Midwest use...

These Adorable Kitten Drawings Perfectly Illustrate 5 Common Misconceptions About Bisexuality

Even though the CDC believes that bisexual people make up the largest group in the LGBT community, there are many people out there who don’t believe bisexuality is a real “thing.” Some – including this Chinese artist and LGBT activist Jessie Page – think these misconceptions could be addressed with simple truths and information. You...