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Vintage Question Cards from the NY Public Library Prove Librarians Have Always Been the Pillars of Society

Librarians deal with the public daily, so it goes without saying that they all have some pretty crazy stories about patrons and the requests they get. People seem to assume that librarians either know or can find the answer to just about any question, and…well, that’s true. Which folks have known forever, as these questions...

8 Amazing Countries Where You Can Live for under $1,000 a Month

If you’re tired of your current abode for whatever reason and are looking to have an adventure on a budget, here are 8 truly cool places where you can shack up for less than $1k a month. Good luck finding that here in the States – and if you do, it probably won’t be anywhere...

The Making of ‘Bird Box’: Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Now-Legendary Horror Masterpiece

Have you seen Bird Box yet? Seems like everybody’s at least heard about the Netflix phenomenon, and we’re frankly super happy that Sandra Bullock is back in the conversation because she’s a queen and we love her. So how do you make a movie where the main character is blindfolded 90% of the time? How did...

7 Things You Will Now Learn about LaCroix Because We All Love It So Much

Hey fancy peeps! If you love drinking LaCroix water as much as I do, then these bubbly facts are ESSENTIAL. And one of them could even make you money. True story. 7. First, let’s get this straight. Pronunciation = “La-Croy” Yep, sounds like fake French, but it’s not really. It was originally made in La...

15 Teen TV Shows from the 90s We Still Love

The 90s was packed with amazing television shows – E.R., Friends, Seinfeld, Buffy, you name it – but there were a lot more that came and went without getting the recognition they deserve. Those of us who lived and loved them haven’t forgotten, though, so join me on this trip down memory lane! #15. Swan’s...

This Twitter Thread of People Who Forgot Words Will Make You LOL

This Twitter thread went viral for a reason: we’ve all been there. I’m talking about forgetting words that you use basically every day. It’s like getting a brain freeze – everything stops working and you’re completely helpless. It all began when this fella (who happens to hold a Ph.D. in physics) forgot the word for...

This Famous Russian Photographer Left Her Career Behind to Live in the Forest with 100 Sick Dogs

To hear Daria Pushkareva describe her hectic life, it’s no wonder she made the bold decision to leave everything behind to embark on a completely new adventure. Pushkareva was one of the most sought-after wedding photographers in Moscow, regularly shooting the nuptials of Russia’s elite businesspeople and politicians, but her workaholic lifestyle left her exhausted....

10 Random Facts You’re Guaranteed to Enjoy

You WILL love these facts. You WILL share them with your friends. You WILL NOT stop talking about them for weeks on end. Go on, now… 1. STOP TAILGATING Source 1 Source 2  2. Loudest noise ever Source 1 Source 2 3. Try it out Source 1 Source 2 4. That is great news Source...

24yo Single Mom Goes into Labor During Finals, Still Graduates from Harvard Law (with Honors)

By her Instagram account, Brianna Williams seems as if she has it all. She’s beautiful, stylish, well-traveled, and she’s the mom of an adorable little girl named Evelyn. Williams is also a hard-working, smart, financially savvy, single mother graduate of Harvard Law School. A few months ago, she carried her baby daughter across the stage...

7 Things You Should Immediately Do After Checking into Any Hotel Room

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or someone who only occasionally stays at hotels, you’ll definitely benefit from paying attention to this advice. The first thing you probably want to do after you get into a new hotel room is kick off your shoes and watch a little TV, but you should always go through this...

Meet the Mystery Man Behind the Voice of Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Rami Malek is all the rage in Hollywood right now after his recent Oscar win for Best Actor, but you better believe that perfecting Freddie Mercury‘s iconic voice took a lot of time and hard work…and another vocalist besides Malek and the late Queen singer. Who is the mystery voice of Freddie Mercury in ‘Bohemian...

Puma That Can’t Be Released into the Wild Lives as a Spoiled House Cat in Russia

When Mariya and Aleksandr Dmitriev spotted an 8-month-old puma at a zoo in Russia, they knew they had to have him. The cub, known as Messi (after the famous soccer star), suffered from health problems and couldn’t be released into the wild – but the couple was still surprised when the zoo agreed to sell the...

Before-and-After Photos of Famous Movies with and Without Special Effects

Movies really are magic. If you’re a skeptic, check out the photos below that highlight just how complicated special effects are and how movies have the power to transport all of us to another world. The Instagram page movies.effects shows its followers how incredible CGI is these days – here’s how the Hollywood big shots...

Survey Says: Most People Show More Affection to Their Dogs Than Their Humans

In short, we’ve all somehow become Brits. Seriously, though, this probably doesn’t surprise anyone who spends a good deal of time on social media – I don’t know about you, but I see way more posts of people’s dogs than their significant other (but baby pics are still up there). It turns out we’re not...