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20 ‘Elf on the Shelf’ Ideas That’ll Make You Laugh…Or Shake Your Head

The Elf on the Shelf has turned into quite the holiday tradition over the past several years. It’s a fun game parents can play with their little ones in which mischievous little elves pops up in random places to make sure kids are behaving themselves. If they’re not, well, you know about the whole coal...

Moms of Three Kids Are More Stressed out Than Moms of Any Other Number of Kids

If you know a woman who is mother to exactly three children, go easy on them next time you see them, okay? There’s a specific reason I’m saying that. According to a 2013 study done by TODAY Parents, mothers of three children are the most stressed out. The survey was completed by over 7,000 moms...

Control Your TV with an Official ‘Harry Potter’ Wand Remote!

Okay, all you Potterheads out there: I know you just can’t seem to get enough of anything Harry Potter-related (candles, clothes, etc.), so here’s some new merchandise you need for your living room ASAP. The Harry Potter Remote Control Wand allows you to  control your television like a wizard from the comfort of your couch! What else could a...

Read This Twitter Thread for Tips on How to Nail Your Next Job Interview

Trying to find a job is the pits. The whole process can make a person feel incredibly depressed and frustrated – who wouldn’t be worn down by seemingly endless rejections? And even if you are lucky enough to land an interview, who says you’re gonna actually get the job? One Twitter user watched a webinar...

Take a Look at China’s Controversial ‘Kingdom of the Little People’

In southwestern China, a remarkable place exists: a theme park called the Kingdom of the Little People (also known as The Dwarf Empire), which features a staff of people all 4-feet 3-inches or less. The controversial park opened in 2009 and employs 160 people. The theme park looks like something out of a film and...

Can You Really Suck the Poison out of a Snakebite?

Whenever someone gets bitten by a big, scary snake on television or in the movies (even, sigh, in books), the cowboys involved always apply a tourniquet to sequester the poison and then cut the wound site so they can “suck out the poison.” If you’re someone who spends time outdoors (or is planning to visit...

15 People Confess What Giant Secret They’re Keeping Right Now

Ah, secrets. They’re terrible to have but delicious to hear about – as long as they have nothing to do with you. So, sit back and relax, and enjoy the fact that none of these bombshells are gathering anxiety in your closet. #15. Dank memes. “That the girl I’m currently dating and beggining a relationship...

6 Experts Spill on How to Write a More Effective To-Do List

I am a to-do list writer, and I do it longhand. Something about seeing my tasks written out in black and white – and being able to check them off, one by one – really helps me focus. Not only that, having them all checked or crossed out at the end of the day gives...

These Were the Most Popular Baby Names the Year You Were Born

Baby names come and go, and some always remain in style. Do you ever wonder what names were popular the year you were born? Here are the most popular baby names of the past 40 years. If you’re older than 40, you can go check out what the favorite names were from the year you...

Did You Ever Wonder Whether Lobsters Really Mate for Life?

The idea that lobsters mate for life has been made famous by popular culture (specifically Friends, for me, even though I could write a dissertation on why Ross should never have been Rachel’s lobster and vice versa). But is it true? Not at all. A female lobster who is ready to mate – which happens...

5 Ancient Roman Curses You Might Find Useful in Modern Times

Have you ever felt the need to curse someone, but weren’t sure how to go about such an antiquated ritual in your modern life? Well, if you don’t have a voodoo doll handy, I have a solution for you — ancient Roman curses. The ancient Romans were good at many things — engineering, warfare, politics,...

10 American Towns Whose Names Have Unusual Backstories

If you’re on a road trip through the United States, chances are that you can guess how the majority of places got their names -– they’re named after places in the “Old World,” after historical figures, or after land/landmarks in the area. That said, some are funny, odd, or downright bizarre, and below are the...

What If Adele Actually Did Set Fire to the Rain, and More Literal Lyrics from Twitter

What if music lyrics were taken literally and Leona Louis has been “Bleeding Love” for years? What a mess. Or what if Adele did actually “Set Fire to the Rain”? Ouch. The Twitterverse went crazy when asked this same question and some of them will have you rethinking your favorite jam. I mean song, not...

Finally Explained: All-Wheel Drive Versus Four-Wheel Drive

You may not have given much thought into the differences between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive cars. But if you live and drive in an area where weather conditions can make road ways treacherous, it’s important to understand which vehicle will get you safely from one point to the other. Here are some essentials to...