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There Are Giant Multicolored Squirrels Living in India, so Go Ahead and Find your Passport

In the Indian state of Maharashtra, a peculiar but pretty creature scampers overhead in the trees. It has the quick movements of a plain, old eastern gray squirrel, but with its vivid streaks of orange, maroon and black, it’s much more splendid. It’s also big, measuring around 3 feet long. It’s called the Malabar giant...

The Argument for Letting Your Kids Play in the Dirt

I’m not the kind of mom who really cares whether her kids get dirty (most of the time), but even I struggle some days when their clothes are spotted before we even make it out of the house. If you’re the opposite type of parent, read on – because according to science, a little (or...

Should You Leave a Tip When Grabbing Your Take Away Dinner?

It’s a question for the ages – at least in places like the United States, where tipping in exchange for customer service is the norm. Sure, when someone waits on you over the period of an hour or so or brings food to your door, it’s simple enough to see that a tip is in...

15 Parents Share the Most Messed Up Secrets They’re Hiding

You may think you know your parents, but in reality there’s a lot you don’t know about them. Do you ever wonder what deep, dark secrets dear old mom and dad are keeping from you? These AskReddit users who also happen to be parents revealed the most messed up secrets they’re keeping from their kids....

These Illustrations Show The Delightfully Weird Side Of Love

Ahhhh, love. When it happens between two total weirdos, it’s a beautiful thing. Artist Sarah Graley documents the (mis)adventures she and her boyfriend Stef have together in her “Our Super Adventure” comics. If you’re one of the weird ones, you’ll definitely be able to relate to these situations. 1. Snail-shaped eggs https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaW62fFQqU/ 2. Love look...

People with ‘Fake’ Service Dogs Are Now Subject to Fines Because Airlines Are Fed up

I have to admit, the couple of times my pets have flown in the cargo holds of airplanes, I’ve been incredibly nervous. You see terrible news stories about pets dying or getting lost, and it makes you dread the entire experience. So I can see why some people do make their pet a ‘service animal’...

The Early Acting Gigs of 10 ‘Game of Thrones’ Stars

The whole world is obsessed with Game of Thrones, and we’re no exception. So let’s do a little deep digging and see what some of these great actors did before they ended up on one of the biggest TV shows on the planet. Hey, we all have to start somewhere, right? 1. Emilia Clarke (Daenerys...

Do You Know What “A.M.” and “P.M.” Actually Stand For?

We use countless abbreviations on a daily basis, most of them without even thinking about it. Everyone knows that “A/C” stands for “air conditioning” and “TV” stands for “television,” but there are a lot of other common abbreviations that people use every day without actually knowing what they stand for. Among the most commonly misunderstood...

The Night Witches: The All-Female Squadron That Terrified the Nazis

Any group of people, regardless of gender, who sent Nazis running is okay in my book. That said, The Night Witches have a particularly bada** story, so buckle up. During World War II, Soviet women grew tired of watching their men go off to the front lines while they stayed home, unable to contribute except...

20 Irish Words You’re Gonna Wish You Could Use in English

Not too many people in the world speak Irish – a Celtic language that’s a cousin of other ancient languages like Welsh, Scots, Manx, and Breton. One reason is that it’s particularly tough for native English speakers to master because of a complex grammar, varied inflection, and other linguistic constructs that don’t really exist in...

Fan Who Met ‘Game of Thrones’ Writer George R.R. Martin Tells Beautiful Story

Now that Game of Thrones final season is underway, what better time to tell this story. It’s as epic as A Song of Ice and Fire (the book series that inspired the show) with a highly emotional twist, so be prepared. A long long time ago…*cough* Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Anyway, on Twitter, Dan Fogelman, creator of the...

13 Celebrities Who Have the Absolute Prettiest Eyes

As they like to say…it’s all in the eyes. These ladies are all classic Hollywood beauties, but their eyes catapult them to another level. Take a look at these eyes, but don’t stare for too long. You might get lost in these beautiful pools of azure and obsidian… Or something like that. 😉 1. Alexandra...

When Ellen Mispronounced His Name, Comedian Hassan Minhaj Taught Us a Lesson

Anyone who has an unusual name knows the struggle is real – I grew up with a German surname that starts with a Z, so it was pretty terrible to always be the last one in line during my elementary school years. That said, people of color with ethnic-sounding names have at least double the...

5 Surprising Facts About Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd recently turned 50 years old, and even though he looks more like he’s 30, we’re celebrating with 5 awesome facts about the ageless wonder himself. But let’s face it – any day is a good day to learn a bit more about Paul Rudd! #5. His role model is Paul Newman. During a...