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Earning a Black Belt Does NOT Make You a Master

Everyone knows that earning a black belt in any martial art makes you a certifiable badass. It is a truly huge accomplishment, a testament to the dedication with which you’ve honed your skills. However, a lot of folks think that earning a back belt means you’re now a master of that martial art, which is...

This Couple Rode All 46 Rides at Disney World – Without a Fast Pass

Now, you’re probably asking yourself, ‘How did these two pull off this incredible feat?’ Well, we’re going to explain that to you right now. If you’ve ever set foot on Disney World’s property, you know that you have to navigate a sea of humanity. It’s PACKED with people pretty much all the time. But Shane...

43-Year-Old High School Teacher Keeps A Personal List Of “Gen Z” Slang Terms He Overhears His Students Using

It’s safe to say that not everyone who goes into teaching does so because they love, understand, or even care to understand the younger generation. In fact, it can sometimes seem to be the opposite – like this restaurant manager who banned current slang from the work floor lest you lose your free employee meals....

The Internet Tried This Hand-Drawing ‘Hack’ and the Fails Are Epic

So, not to brag, but I was actually a cartoonist for my college newspaper. And let me just get this out of the way… the only way to be good at drawing is to… wait for it… draw. And you can’t just draw a little. You have to draw a lot. That means you’ll fail...

‘Game of Thrones’ Cinematographer Says the Show Being Too Dark Is Your Own Fault. Deal with It!

You’ve no doubt seen a lot of people complaining on social media that the latest episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones was way too dark. I don’t mean ‘dark’ as in subject matter, I mean people are annoyed because they couldn’t see sh*t on the screen. Perhaps you were one of them? Episode 3 of Season 8...

The Indian Army Thinks It’s Found Evidence of a Yeti

If you think that legends like Bigfoot or the Yeti are farfetched, you probably just haven’t done enough research – or even spent a little time really considering the question. Even respected anthropologists are quick to remind us that there are many corners of this planet that have not been fully explored, and that new...

This Parrot Has Been Shot, Kidnapped, and Snake-Bitten but Lived to Tell the Tale

Freddy Krueger the Amazonian parrot was so named after he was shot in the face while in the possession of some Brazilian gangsters. Yes, you read that right. It’s thought he was trained as a lookout, meant to warn his owners of an armed raid or other intrusion, and was caught in the crossfire when...

This ‘Dilation Chart’ Illustrates How Intense Giving Birth Really Is

I think people who haven’t given birth have a hard time imaging how painful it really is. How my mother gave birth to five kids (and didn’t give most of us away) still blows my mind to this day. But women are hardcore, and they don’t complain about pain very often. This is probably isn’t...

You Might Think Sphinx Cats Are Weird and Ugly, But That’s Only Because You Haven’t Seen These 17 Photos

Sure, they’re wrinkly, hairless, and look more like E.T. than a cat, but wait – these 17 pictures prove how adorable Sphinx cats really are. Just give them a chance! #17. Such a unique color. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsVPAc5H64v/ #16. You could never go wrong waking up to that face. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJHgqzHm4I/ #15. Cutest triplets. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbI2bHIlsFx/ #14. Oh, hello....

Do You Always Read Reviews Before You Buy? Here Are 14 People Who Wish They Did Too

I’m usually diligent researching items online before I buy something. It’s obnoxious, really. Sometimes, though, I’m in a hurry and I just click, click, click and hope for the best. Often it works out, but sometimes… Here are 14 poor souls who wish they’d looked at what they were buying a little more carefully: 1....

If You’re Obsessed with Iced Coffee, These Memes Are for You

Okay, time for a little real talk: I’m 100%, unabashedly obsessed with iced coffee. I dream about it, I can’t stop thinking about it…I’m in love with it. Basically, at this point, it’s the only reason I bother getting up in the morning. If you’re like me, these memes make a whole lot of sense....

Sports Illustrated Breaks New Ground with a Model Wearing a Hijab and Burkini in Their Swimsuit Issue

If you pick up the 2019 swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, you’ll see something you’ve never seen in the magazine’s pages before: a model wearing a hijab and a burkini. Halima Aden, a 21-year-old Somali-American model, is making history with her photos for the iconic magazine, shot by photographer Yu Tsai at Watamu Beach in Kenya....

Reading to Children at Home Gives Them a Million Word Boost Before Kindergarten

It’s common knowledge that reading to children is critical to their development, and a recent study out of The Ohio State University delves into exactly why it’s so important. The study, which will be appearing in a future print issue of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, looked at how many words children were...

8 Wonderful Facts About The Female Body

This isn’t just another post about gestation, birth, and breastfeeding, y’all – even though it is well-established that those things are amazing – because it turns out there are so many more reasons to revere the female body! Here are 8 that are a pretty great start! #8. Women are better at multi-tasking. Maybe it’s...