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These Are the Animals That Went Extinct in 2018

Sadly, living on Earth means that we inevitably cause harm to other animal species. And each year, some animals go extinct. Part of it – a big part – is the fault of human beings, part of it is natural selection. There is no doubt, however, that animal extinctions are happening at a faster rate....

What’s the Weirdest Thing Someone’s Ever Said to You? Well, These 15 People Might Have You Beat

People are weird. If you ask me, that’s one of the best things about us. That said, there are moments when something comes out of a person’s mouth and you just stop and wonder what in the heck is wrong with them. I imagine the 15 people below were thinking just that when they got...

Why Is Your Snooze Button Set to Nine Minutes? Learn the Complete History Behind the Button We Love to Hate

We all do it, so there’s no use in denying it. And some of us do it waaaaay more than others. I had an old roommate who would do it for hours at a time. I’m talking about hitting that snooze button repeatedly before you finally drag your lazy ass out of bed. I’m usually a...

Is Your Newborn Smiling at You? New Evidence Suggests Those Grins Are More Than Gas

As the mother of a newborn currently, I can tell you that those first smiles are precious. Not only because they’re adorable, but because at this point, we’ve spent weeks changing, burping, feeding, and soothing this little person with little other than snuggles as a reward. A smile? Proof that we’re getting somewhere and that...

15 Doctors Recall That One Patient They Couldn’t Believe Actually Survived

Who doesn’t love interesting, shocking, possibly gory stories from the doctor files? No one, that’s who, so below are 15 tales of patients who definitely shouldn’t have survived but somehow managed to anyway. #15. The very next day. “I was a resident at the time, it was the end of my shift, and I walked...

PETA Wants People to Mind Their ‘Anti-Animal’ Language and Phrases

There’s no doubt that whoever started PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) had a big heart that was in the right place. There’s also no doubt that, in recent years, a lot of what comes out of the organization’s mouth (via press release and social media, etc) has run the gamut between forcing...

This App Will Let You Know When You’re Approaching a Spot Where a Woman Made History

It’s safe to say that 2018 was a banner year for women’s rights, and the kids behind the SPARK movement are aiming to ensure that continues far into the future. SPARK is a nonprofit created and run by girls around the globe. According to their website, they’re “working to ignite and foster an antiracist gender...

5 Riddles That Aren’t Too Hard for Your Kids – or You!

You’ll both feel smart as whips after you solve these 5 riddles together! #5. Always. Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answer!

15 Facts You Might Not Know About The United States

We Americans are incredibly proud of our history and heritage, even though we’ve definitely had some mis-steps along the way. Hey, let’s consider them growing pains, okay? Even if you’re not from the USA, I think you’ll enjoy these facts about our great country. 1. Sounds kind of nice 2. That’s surprising 3. Self-made 4....

Mom Shares Heartbreaking Truths About Addiction After Her Son Dies

Addiction is a hot topic of conversation in some circles these days, and the opioid crisis seems to be a subject on the minds of many. If you and your family haven’t been touched by addiction and tragedy then consider yourself lucky – because for mothers like Amanda Poole Krueger, the monster has stolen a...

All 26 Disney Movies That Are Currently on Netflix

Take note, people with little humans running around your house – there are 26 Disney movies available on Netflix right now to help you through the rest of the dreary winter months (and hopefully beyond!). With both Marvel and Star Wars technically falling under the Disney umbrella, there’s no shortage of amazing films to share...

15 Waiters Share the Most Ridiculous Requests They’ve Ever Received

Being a server in a restaurant can be…the worst job ever. Even though customers are mostly fine, you inevitably run into some that are incredibly annoying (to put it mildly) and demand the world of you. Especially when they have “special requests.” In this AskReddit article, servers revealed the most ridiculous requests they’ve ever received...

15 People Share the Technological Advancements They’re Surprised Don’t Exist

Do you ever think up a cool new innovation, or technological advancement that you know would make you millions if only you knew how to code/invent/engineer? And, of course, we’ve all gone, “How is this not a thing already?” at some point in our lives. I know we’ve come a long way, but maybe we...

15 People Confess the ‘Childish’ Thing They Still Love as an Adult

NERF guns. Making a tent out of blankets in the living room. Enjoying a treehouse on a summer afternoon. There are so many fun things that adults are supposed to leave behind with their childhood, but these 15 people make great arguments for why we definitely shouldn’t. You can (and should) bring the delightful things you...