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Do You Know Why We Do the Chicken Dance?

The Chicken Dance is, for some reason, a staple any time there are people dancing. If you’ve attended a wedding or bar mitzvah, a school party, an Oktoberfest, or any other gathering of people looking for a way to encourage people onto a dance floor, chances are you’ve participated. And don’t bother arguing, because I...

These Facts Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

You need a prescription…for informative facts! And I’m here to deliver the goods! And yes, I really am a doctor. Take these facts and call me in the morning. 1. They’re our friends Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 2. Impressive Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 3. Gettin’ drunk on amethyst Source 1 Source...

Counseling Is Available for Fans Upset After the ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale

I can empathize with the struggles these people are going through. I had to go through two years of counseling when Mr. Belvedere went off the air. I kid, I kid, but it is a major bummer when your favorite show goes off the air. You grow attached to the characters, and they kind of feel like...

17 Images That Are Random But Interesting

You know the move I’m talking about, right? You’re chatting it up with your puppers, and they’re earnestly listening, watching your every move, and tipping their head back and forth in an attempt to make what you’re saying make any sense at all. These 17 images will finally, finally, let you know what your dog...

This is the Science Behind Why You Get Shivers Down Your Spine

When’s the last time you got shivers up your spine? It turns out there’s a scientific reason for this bizarre but universal human sensation. Spine shivers and goosebumps can be caused by both “good” and “bad” sensations — a scary movie or a sweet kiss. But either way, the phenomenon is caused by the same...

For the First Time in 30 Years, the Tower of London Is Home to Baby Ravens

The newest residents at the Tower of London are about 11 inches tall, loud, and they feast on rats for at least 3 meals a day: they’re four healthy raven chicks, the first born to breeding pair Huginn and Muninn. They’re also the first chicks born at the Tower since 1989. Fun fact: There has...

Looking to Improve Your Health? Here Are Some Snacks That Could Help You Get Serious.

Snacking is the enemy of dieting and better eating habits…at least, it can be. But if you’re seriously about turning your eating around, you’re going to need something healthy and easy to grab in those moments when you just can’t make it to the next meal. Otherwise, you’re just going to end up in the...

The State of the Climate Crisis Has Even Bill Nye Yelling Profanity

You probably think of men like Bill Nye as mild-mannered, nerdy folk who would rather publish their thoughts on things like climate change, climate science, global warming, et al in dusty journals. It goes without saying, then, that you probably assume those articles are not laced with vulgarity. And articles definitely don’t light things on...

An Astoundingly High Number of Americans Don’t Think Arabic Numerals Should Be Taught in School…

If you’re a fan of Veep, the HBO satirical comedy, you might have already heard this earnest campaign speech from presidential candidate and anti-vaxxer Jonah: “Math was created by Muslims. And we teach this Islamic math to children. Math teachers are terrorists! Algebra? More like Al Jazeera… I will ban this Sharia math from being...

10 Random Facts That Are Interesting

Feeling a little down in the dumps? Need a big boost to feel like a whole person again? I have the answer! These facts will make you think and you’ll feel a bolt of energy coursing through your body! 1. Sneaky little bastards Source 2. Uh oh Source 1 Source 2 3. Rookies coming through...

These Are Some of the Most Haunted Places in the U.S.

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you have to admit that some ghost stories are pretty dang convincing. No matter where you live, the area likely has a signature Terrifying Ghost Story — an old hospital, a creepy hotel, or an abandoned prison. Distractify compiled a list of the most haunted places in all 50...

15 Customer Service Reps Share the Weirdest Reasons a Customer Got Angry With Them

It’s no secret that working in customer service is not for the thick-skinned. I answered the phone for 5 years in a federal collection center and let me just say…people are really, really special. These 13+ people have some killer stories, too. As do we all. #15. So he went upstairs. I had a customer...

Courteney Cox’s TBT “Friends” Photo Will Give You All the Feels

Courteney Cox recently posted a valuable piece of Friends history. Who doesn’t love when little things like this come to life? In the #TBT photo, you see the whole gang on what looks like a swanky private jet. But what does it mean? https://www.instagram.com/p/BxidA3UgEvp/ I can hear Joey screaming, “VEGAS, baby!” At a time when Friends...

40,000+ sign petition calling for Danny DeVito to play Wolverine

Danny DeVito is a man of many talents, and his fans are not about to let you forget it. A new petition on Change.org is calling for the veteran actor to take on the mantle of Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A statement on the petition by its creator, Ring Arius, reads: The only...