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10 Facts That Will Make Your Life a Little More Interesting

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in a rut lately. A little bored, a little uninspired, to say the least. But I’m putting an end to that RIGHT THIS INSTANT. Because these facts gave me a bunch of new things to think about. 1. She wasn’t into it Source 2. Of course they...

Frequent Sighing Is Actually Good for Your Health

Good news teenagers and perpetually frustrated people everywhere – it turns out all of those heavy sighs can actually contribute to your wellness. In fact, you’d die without it. Scientists just pinpointed the region in the brain that transforms breathing into a life-giving sigh, and the findings were published in the journal Nature. Physiologically speaking,...

People Who Swear a Lot Make the Best Friends, Study Says

Good news if you have a filthy mouth. In addition to (hopefully) being funny and keeping the people around you entertained, studies show that people who swear a lot make great friends. Who knew?! Timothy Jay of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Kristi Janschewitz published a study called The Pragmatics of Swearing, and...

This Is How Much a 5-Star Hotel Will Cost You in 100 Travel Destinations Around the World

The last time I stayed in a 5-star hotel was…let me think…it was actually never. But hey, I’m not a high roller like a lot of you folks are. And that’s why you’re here, to find out how much cash a 5-star hotel is going to set you back in 100 popular tourist destinations around...

Lake Erie Was Just Granted the Same Legal Rights as People by Toledo, Ohio

Back in 2014, 500,000 citizens in and around Toledo, Ohio, were forced to turn off their water for three days because of toxic algae in Lake Erie. Since then, Toledo residents have decided to fight back. They partnered with a group called the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund and came up with a Lake Erie...

The Controversial Racist Siamese Cat Song from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp Movie Is Being Revamped

When we were kids, we probably weren’t really aware that the song “We are Siamese if You Please” made people uncomfortable. The taunting, superior behavior of Si and Am (the cats), the lyrics and, frankly, the portrayal all depict a pretty racist version of Asian culture (Thai culture? Who knows really – it’s that broad)...

Kid Walks Adults Through Active Shooter Drill And How To Survive

March For Our Lives, a pro-gun reform nonprofit formed by the students who survived the mass shooting in Parkland, FL, dropped a chilling video that features a young girl advising adults on surviving an active shooter event on campus. The fact that children are the ones who are well-versed in how to save their lives...

These Are the Most Instagrammed Tourist Attractions in the World

If you don’t share your travel adventures on Instagram, did you really even go anywhere? I kid, I kid, but also you know exactly what I’m talking about. You go to a popular tourist site and BOOM! You capture the moment and you put it on Instagram for your friends and family to see. A...

The Chemicals in Your Sunscreen Soak into Your Bloodstream

Doctors, scientists, skincare pushers, and moms everywhere have been touting the need to slather on sunscreen to protect from skin cancer for decades – and it’s true that leaving your skin exposed to UV rays causes damage that can be hard to undo. But it turns out that while the sunscreen is protecting the outside...

Emilia Clarke’s Life May Seem Outrageous, but These Pictures Show How Normal She Is

Daenerys Targaryen. Stoic. Regal. Serious A**-kicker. Also, a complete 180 from the actress behind this HUGE character in Game of Thrones. Emilia Clarke scored big when she was asked to audition for the Dragon Queen – it skyrocketed her career. But what is she like when the camera stops rolling? Anyone who follows her on social...

Astonishing Dilation Chart Shows Why Mothers Deserve All the Things

There are a LOT of reasons why mothers deserve all the things, but this dilation chart that shows exactly how intense childbirth is? Yeah, this reason is definitely top five. The SCV Birth Center shared a photo of a dilation chart, which has various holes in it to show the stages of cervical dilation. The...

These Facts Will Force You Put on Your Thinking Cap

I’m gonna level with you…I’m not the brightest bulb in the world. Or the sharpest tool in the shed. And that’s why I need these facts (and others like it) in my life! Let’s use some of that brain power and expand our horizons a little, shall we? 1. Have you seen this before? Source...

Here Are the Cheapest Summer Flights to Europe from Every U.S. State

I have good news for you! No matter what state you live in, there’s a deal for you this summer to fly to Europe for a fun getaway. And whether you live on the West Coast, the East Coast, or the Midwest, all the prices are pretty reasonable. For instance, I live in North Carolina...

This Guy Makes Pixel Art Scenes Based on Movies and TV Shows, and They Are Incredible

This is a brilliant idea, and I honestly can’t get enough of it. Gustavo Viselner creates pixel art pieces of movie and TV scenes that makes them look like old-school video games and they are brilliant. We’re talking about the classics: Back to the Future, Grease, The Goonies…the good stuff! Take a look at these works of art...