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These Heartfelt Posts Sum up Just How Poorly Teachers Are Paid

For some reason, there’s debate in this country as to whether or not teachers are worth what they’re paid. Let’s think about that a second. To reinterpret the point, it’s essentially asking whether it’s alright for society to expect teachers to give and give of themselves because “think of the children” (!), while also refusing...

Meet Grace O’Malley, the Fierce 16th-Century Pirate Queen

“In the wild grandeur of her mien erect and high  Before the English Queen she dauntless stood  And none her bearing there could scorn as rude  She seemed well used to power, as one that hath  Dominion over men of savage mood And dared the tempest in its midnight wrath And thro’ opposing billows cleft...

Man Invents Company So You Can Have the Secret Passages, Hidden Doors, and Invisible Lairs You’ve Always Dreamed Of

When you were a kid, did you ever dream of having a hidden door to a secret passageway in your house? Did you want to be Batman, Indiana Jones, or a character from Clue (Mrs. Peacock, duh)? Well, your dreams can be a reality! Steve Humble, the founder of Creative Home Engineering, had the same thought....

This Artist Uses Discarded Tires to Make Beds for Animals

Amarildo Silva has two great things going for him: he’s a talented artist AND he has a heart of gold. The young Brazilian was looking for ways to make a little extra money a couple years ago when he decided to start making use of all the tires people were leaving on the streets. Silva...

This Earthquake-Proof Bed Looks More Like a Steel Venus Fly Trap Coffin

At first glance, this tech-savvy bed looks absolutely terrifying. It allows the sleeping person to fall inside, and then seals them up tight in a steel box – in other words, it’s basically a coffin. However, when you consider that this invention can apparently save you from an earthquake without you having to leave your...

‘Love Actually’ Filmed The Opening And Closing Scenes With Hidden Cameras — 12 Facts About Popular Movies

If you think you know everything there is to know about these popular romantic comedies, think again! Surprises await you around every corner. Every corner. #12. Jack Black wasn’t excited about High Fidelity. He might have nailed it, but director Stephen Frears had to talk him into taking the job. #11. Cameron Diaz had trouble...

A Lotto Winner Wore a ‘Scream’ Mask to Collect His Winnings

I don’t understood why certain states will allow lottery winners to remain anonymous and others won’t. I know I sure as hell wouldn’t want anyone to know if I hit a big jackpot. Distant cousins I’ve never met before would come crawling out of the woodwork wanting some cash. Nuh uh. This fella won a...

Smelling Your Partner’s Farts Will Help You Live Longer

Well isn’t this adorable! And disgusting… Scientists have…wait for it…determined that smelling your partner’s farts will help you live longer. A study in the journal Medicinal Chemistry Communications showed that exposure to hydrogen sulfide, the same gas you that pass, can help ward off mitochondrial damage that causes various health problems. Researcher Dr. Mark Wood said, “Although...

Here Are the Fastest Growing Jobs in Each State

If you live in California or Hawaii, you might want to think about working as a solar panel installer. If your home state is Colorado, Texas, Nebraska, or Iowa, maybe you should look into a wind turbine service technician job. Using statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Yahoo! Finance put together this handy...

Twitter Asks Elon Musk for a Car That Has “Dog Mode”… He Does Not Disappoint

Now, this is a development all dog lovers can get behind in a big way. Tesla recently rolled out a “dog mode” for its vehicles – it keeps the air conditioning running and lets anybody walking by the vehicle know via a screen that the pooch inside is doing just fine. The idea actually came...

15 Little-Known Facts About Popular Romantic Comedies

If you love a good rom-com, you’re going to be totally into these 15 facts about some of your favorites! #15. The Princess Bride was written for the author’s daughters. William Goldman told Entertainment Weekly that he told his young daughters that he would write them a story, and when he asked what it should...

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics Medals Will All Be Made from Recycled Metal

Remember the Olympics?! They’re coming back in 2020, and they’ll take place in Tokyo, Japan. And thanks to a new sustainability initiative, every single medal at the Tokyo Olympics will be made from recycled metal. The plan has been in place since 2017, when organizers in Japan began collecting electronic waste for the project. People...

Woman Finally Gets the ‘Smoking Hot Body’ She Always Wanted…In Her Obituary

Keep this in mind: when you know your time to kick the bucket is approaching, write your own obituary. That’s exactly what a lady in Canada named Sybil Marie Hicks before she died on February 2, and the results are decidedly hilarious. Hicks started the obituary by saying, “It hurts me to admit it…but I, Mrs....

12 Movie Details You Won’t Believe You Missed

If you think you’re a movie guru – or that you never miss the tiniest detail – you might be thinking twice after you scroll through this list of 12 details most people miss (and theories they never come up with!). #12. The rubble in Thor: Ragnarok provides an important piece of foreshadowing. It foretells...