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New Study Shows That Kids Will Sleep Through a Smoke Alarm but Wake Instantly to Their Mother’s Voice

The results of a new study, published in The Journal of Pediatrics, are not only fascinating but have the potential to change the smoke alarm market and save the lives of children all over the world. Researchers looked at 176 kids aged 5-12 and found that they were 3x more likely to wake to an...

12 Food Facts That Are Actually 100% False, And Not True

It’s pretty crazy how many things that people believe just because they’ve “always heard it” turn out to be patently false – and even weirder how hard it is to convince the public to remember they’re false, even years after the myths have been debunked (see also: the haunting of the house in Amityville). So,...

You Can Buy A Map That Has Every Brewery In The United States

If you are one of the four out of ten imbibing Americans who prefer beer as their alc*holic drink of choice, then you will this map interesting. (Click to expand) Over 5,000 breweries are marked—virtually every beer producer in the country. Pop Chart Lab used data from the Brewers Association, as well as extensive online research to...

Chick-Fil-A Announced Free Delivery, but the Internet Isn’t Pumped

Unless you live under a rock – or on a homestead in the mountains like your father before you – you’re probably aware that Chick-Fil-A presents a rather, well, complicated moral question as far as fast food chicken goes. They restaurant is family-owned company, and the family in question is vocally unapologetic in their anti-LGBTQ...

15 Things on ‘The Office’ You’ve Probably Never Noticed Before

The Office truly is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s true – whenever it’s on, you know you don’t change the channel, even if you’ve seen the episode a dozen times. But I’m here to tell you that there’s still probably some things you’ve missed. Little details snuck into the show that got by...

Profound Shower Thoughts You Thought Only You Had

Shower thoughts are those lovely little epiphanies that spark while you’re scrubbing your toes and parts. You might yell, “OMG, yes!” or say, “Huh, I never thought of it that way,” as your aimlessly wandering mind stumbles over a profound insight. Now your world has altered, and you can never “unsee” it. Reddit’s “Shower Thoughts” is full...

So Many Questions Around the Hidden Shrine of Danny DeVito Found Inside a College Bathroom

In the name of the father, the son, and Danny DeVito… Yes, you read that right. Apparently, students at SUNY Purchase College in New York have quite the comedic imagination. Either that or they created a cult following for their leader, Danny DeVito. Let’s explain: recently, someone discovered a secret shrine in one of the college’s bathrooms,...

10 Fast Facts That Are Just for You

If you need a quick smile or a quick laugh, you’re in luck. These 10 facts will do that and also provide you with some new knowledge. Enjoy! 1. Looks nice 2. Harrison! 3. The circle of life 4. Interesting… 5. Those eyes 6. Bet you didn’t know this… 7. Last words 8. Animal dreams...

Science Suggests Babies Crying on Santa’s Lap Is a Good Thing

My son was about 11 months old the first time he encountered Santa Claus, and he wailed like a banshee from the moment he set eyes on the jolly, red-suited man with the (real!) white bushy beard until we were safely away with our classic first Santa pic tucked in my purse. Honestly, I’m not expecting...

These 6 Riddles Will Get Your Brain Juices Flowing

If you love a good riddle in the morning (or any time of day), then give these 6 a try – they’re harder than they first appear! #6. A classic. Continue reading when you want to check your answer!

Our Grandparents Were Stunning, and These Photos Prove It

Recently, a BuzzFeed News cohost shared a vintage photo of his grandfather declaring him “a goddamn stunner.” Fitzgerald’s next tweet invited others to share photos of their grandparents. Soon came a flood of images of grandpaps and nonnis, all looking amazing and virile enough to grab some elk on the way home for dinner. Grandpa...

People in Sweden Eat Bananas on Pizza, and I’ve Got Some Questions

I love me a good banana. And by “good,” I mean those elusive 2.5 days between when you buy a banana green and when they cross the threshold into “too mushy” (to be determined by the individual, of course). But, in general, I am not a fan of fruit on pizza, and bananas? Just…no. I...

15 Doctors and Nurses Share The Weirdest Last Words They Heard From A Patient

Most people don’t get to choose their last words because they don’t know exactly when death’s going to creep up on them. And very few people are around for more than one person’s last words – unless you’re in medicine. People who work in hospitals deal with death all the time, so they’ve been privy...

These Secret Netflix Codes Will Unlock a World of Christmas Movies

Don’t worry – there are still plenty of shopping days until Christmas. But if you are eager to get into the spirit ASAP, Netflix wants to help. If Christmas movies really do it for you, there is a secret workaround that allows you to find a truckload of Christmas films ready for streaming. While they’re not...