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5 Tips to Keep Your Dog Comfortable on Walks in the Cold

Since much of the country is currently plunged into a deep freeze of winter weather, it seems like the perfect time to brush up on some ways to keep your dog as comfortable as possible in the nightmarish cold. We know that our dogs are still going to need to go out for potty breaks,...

20 Photos That Perfectly Capture How Insanely Cold It Is Across the U.S.

This polar vortex is NO JOKE, FOLKS. We’re talking about plummeting temperatures that haven’t been seen in a generation. And people across America are weighing in about just how freezing it is on social media. If you’re in one of these ice cold places, stay warm. If you’re not, pay attention to these posts and...

What Is a Polar Vortex?

The last several days we’ve all been inundated with stories and photos of the polar vortex that descended on the Midwest and caused temperatures to plummet to lows not seen in decades. Residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and other states experienced temperatures as low as 30 degrees below Fahrenheit, with harsh wind chills...

People Reveal What Happened to Their Childhood Bullies

Most of us had to deal with a bully in one way or another when we were growing up. Maybe it was someone in the neighborhood, on a sports team, or school choir (true story). Do you remember yours? Hopefully, it wasn’t you doing the bullying – though if you were, maybe reflect a little...

Mary Katharine Goddard’s Is the Only Female Name on the Declaration of Independence

For me, the best parts of history are the little oddities that your history teacher doesn’t have the time to teach you. One of those, at least for me, was noticing the woman’s name at the very bottom of the Declaration of Independence. Mary Katharine Goddard. Who was she? Why was her name there? If...

15 People Share Their Near-Death Experiences and How It Affected Their Views on the Afterlife

Hearing stories from people who’ve had a near-death experience is fascinating and terrifying. Some claim to have seen nothing but blackness, while others recall something deeply moving and spiritual that changed them forever. In this AskReddit article, people who’ve either survived a near-death experience or had a connection with someone who died share how it...

15 Zookeepers Reveal the Weirdest Thing They’ve Seen an Animal Do

There are some weird ones, y’all. After reading through this list, I’m not surprised by animals anymore. Ever. Nope. #15. Howler monkeys are weird AF. “Male teenage red howler monkeys that grab their asshole while pooping, and taking all the shit out with their hands. Seriously, howler monkeys are weird AF.” #14. Chimps love treats....

11 Strange Ways People Around the World Celebrate Christmas

Next Christmas, you may want to shake up your family traditions, and what better way to do than to go global? All around the world, people celebrate x-mas with some pretty out there customs, and surely you don’t want to be left in the cold with just a boring old tree and tinsel! So, scroll...

13+ People Prove a Thing Doesn’t Have to Be Illegal to Be Addictive

Not that this is exactly news, but you can be addicted to things that are perfectly legal. Nicotine and caffeine are the obvious examples, but for people with addictive personalities, anything and everything might be on the table. #15. Diabetes is no joke. “Sugar addiction.” #14. It’s easy to forget about this. “Gambling.” #13. I’m...

Science Still Has No Idea How These 8 Everyday Phenomena Function

With all of the advances and discoveries and general amazingness of science these days, it’s hard to believe that no one really knows the answers to these 8 common whys and hows. #8. How we age. We know that reactive chemicals called free radicals contribute, but they’re not thought to be the sole cause of...

10 Facts About Famous Writers That You Probably Didn’t Know

Ready for some facts about Stephen King (and his son), Shel Silverstein, Mary Shelley, and other famous writers? Then look no further, because this is one hell of a fact set, if I do say so myself. 1. Died a virgin 2. Was he that bad? 3. Dollar Babies 4. Predicting the future 5. Persistant...

10+ People Share the ‘Check Engine Light’ Trouble Signs of the Human Body

It’s so important to pay attention to your body and to be on the lookout for possible warning signs that something is wrong. Our bodies are amazing, and if you don’t listen to yours, you’re making a big mistake. AskReddit users weighed in and shared the human body’s equivalent to a ‘Check Engine Light’ that...

If People Had Warning Labels, Life Might Be a Bit Easier. What Would Yours Say?

These 15 people are getting brutally honest about what their warning labels would say if we were all forced to wear one, and it’s pretty hilarious. And, really, there’s no getting past the fact that life would be a lot easier if people’s quirks were easily seen up front… #15. *snort* “Slippery when wet.” #14....

Does Marijuana Make Teens Act Out?

Even with the legalization of marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes in many states, the vast majority of people believe that it shouldn’t be used by teens – and with good reason. A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that teens who used cannabis had a poor working memory and more difficulty...