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Lord of The Rings Superfan Spent 6 Years Building an Energy-Efficient Hobbit House

Are you a Lord of the Rings nerd like I am? A friend of mine loaned me the first book in middle school, and I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter. One of the things that I love most about the LOTR series is the fans. They are REALLY serious about their love for all...

8 Facts That Are Fun to Share With Your Friends

I personally guarantee that these facts will improve your day and your outlook on life. So what do say? Ready to dive in?!?! 1. Good to know Source 2. Hmmmm Source 1 Source 2 3. That’s too bad Source 1 Source 2 4. WOW! Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 5. Goes back a long...

12 Unscripted Marvel Moments That Made It into the Final Films

Actors often ad-lib lines during filming, either in the interest of humor or character, without knowing whether they’ll make it into the movie people see in theaters or end up on the cutting room floor. Sometimes what comes out, though, is too good to cut out. These 12 moments are so great, you won’t believe...

Anxiety Makes People Obsessively Clean

If you’re struggling to keep your space tidy, a recent study suggests that a light dose of anxiety might help you clean up your act. Researchers at the University of Connecticut presented test participants with a shiny statuette and a list of seven questions to consider about the statue (such as “How old do you...

15 Foods That Are Served as “Italian” in America, but That Actual Italians Would Never, Ever Claim

It’s kind of like how the entire menu at On the Border is full of stuff no Mexican person would actually recognize were it served to them at home (except for maybe the beans, rice, and tortillas). It’s delicious, but it’s not really cuisine from Mexico… We’ve realized this here in the States and re-branded...

“Game of Thrones” Creators Have Hidden the Show’s Ending in a Spotify Playlist

The last season of HBO’s Game of Thrones is here, and I for one couldn’t be more pumped. This show had me hooked since day 1, so to finally be able to see how it all ends is gonna be amazing (and, knowing this show, more than a little bittersweet). You can’t throw a brick...

Artist Creates Stunning Optical Illusion at the Louvre That You Have to See to Believe

The Louvre is home to thousands of incredible pieces of art, including the Mona Lisa. It’s also home to the Louvre Pyramid, which is turning 30 this year. To celebrate the pyramid’s 30th anniversary, artist JR created a unique optical illusion that covered the Napoleon Court. Here it is: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvoETyYn-Bw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link All this was created with...

This Documentary, ‘Mommy Dead & Dearest’ Is The Creepiest True Crime Movie You’ll See

Thanks to documentaries like Making a Murderer and The Jinx and podcasts such as Serial, true crime has never been more popular than in the past few years. People are always trying to unearth a new, morbid tale of human behavior gone horribly wrong. Maybe you’re one of them? If so, we’ve got some news for you!...

These Wisteria Tunnels Found in Japan Are Absolutely Entrancing

When you think of Japan’s flora, the famous cherry blossoms probably come to mind first. But their brilliant flowering wisteria is also a show-stopper. Known as fuji, brightly colored wisteria flourishes in the spring, forming vivid tunnels and crawling up trellises in all shades of purple, pink, blue and white. Sometimes, depending on the temperature,...

That Whole Thing About Finding a Star on Your Tootsie Pop And Getting A Free Sucker Is a Total Lie

When we were kids, there was one thing everyone knew for sure – if you found a star on your tootsie pop wrapper, a free sucker was in your future. Right? So, did anyone ever get the free Tootsie Pop because their wrapper had the Indian Shooting the Star? Or was I lied to my...

10 Animal Slang Words Every Pet Parent Should Know

In case you haven’t noticed, dogs are no longer just dogs and cats are no longer just cats – they’re puppers and floofs and doggos, et al. If you love your pet but you’re feeling left behind by the internet slang, we’ve got you covered with these 10 must-know terms. #10. Smol Yes, it sort...

How to Watch All 67 Episodes of “Game of Thrones” in 12 Minutes

Winter is here, b****es! After almost TWO WHOLE YEARS of waiting, Game of Thrones fans will finally get a chance to see how it all ends! Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Will it be Daenerys and her dragons? Is Jon Snow the “Prince That Was Promised?” Will the Night King and his White Walkers...

Thawing Permafrost Could Put Siberia at Risk for Anthrax

You’ve probably read stories by now about how all kinds of nasty, ancient bugs have been hiding in the world’s permafrost, just waiting for the chance to thaw out and continue wreaking havoc. From prehistoric viruses to nuclear fallout, we’ve got plenty to worry about when it comes to climate change. Now, we can add...

Doing One Simple Thing for Five Minutes Every Day Could Rewire Your Brain for Success

According to neurosurgeon, journalist, and Emory University professor Dr. Sanjay Gupta, many aspects of our lives – from health and achievement levels to the development of new skills – can be influenced using the untapped power of our own minds. He appeared recently on Deepak Chopra’s new podcast series, “Infinite Potential,” to discuss how we...