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This Infographic Details the Massive Effort Behind D-Day

June 6, 1944, otherwise known as D-Day, stands as one of the most important days in the history of the modern world. If not for the Allied invasion of France, there’s no telling how World War II would have turned out and what the world would look like today as a result. While D-Day saw...

We Answer 6 of History’s Toughest Riddles

If you’re into riddles, here are some doozies — but don’t feel bad if some or all of them stump you, because people throughout history have struggled, too! Just have fun with them, and wipe your brow when you come out the other side. Riddle #6. Gollum’s Trick “Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites,...

The Most — and Least — Valuable College Majors, Ranked Worst To Best

It used to be that kids went off to college to find themselves – to wander through campus and classes until they found something that called to them, a direction they felt they could follow happily for the rest of their lives. Now, with the rising cost of education and living in general, I would...

Delivery Drivers Reveal the Most Awkward Things They’ve Seen at People’s Houses

I delivered food when I was in college (Mojo’s, Lawrence, Kansas – RIP), and I worked a lot of late nights (we were open til 3 a.m.), and I gotta tell ya, I saw some weeeeiiiiirrrrrrddddd stuff at different houses. Despite that, it was actually a great job, and I loved it. In this AskReddit...

12 Teachers Explain the Biggest Differences Between Kids Then and Now

Every generation thinks they were better in some way than the ones to come before or after – smarter, more respectful, better behaved, easier. But what do the teachers think who have stood in front of classrooms for more than a couple of decades? The 13+ experienced educators below are sharing their opinions on just...

If You’re Into True Crime, You Need These 10 Netflix Shows in Your Life

True crime dramas have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, from podcasts like “Serial” to Netflix’s “Making a Murderer,” and even fiction content like “True Detective” on HBO (Season 1, anyway). If these shows speak to the inner investigator in you, here are 10 more offerings from Netflix that you’re definitely going to...

Just 12 Speedy Facts About Coffee

Coffee is one of those things that people either love or hate, and the majority of people in the world seem to fall into the former category. Whether we use it to wake up in the morning, to make it through a few tough days, or can’t help but revel in the warmth and comfort...

Here’s Why You’re Right to Be Skeptical of Those Prescription Drug Ads on T.V.

Chances are, the litany of side effects that scrolls across the bottom of the screen or are mumbled in the last ten seconds of the ad turns you off from most of the drugs you see advertised on television. That said, when you’re sick and struggling to find something that makes you feel better, it...

7 Ways to Win an Argument, According to Science

Some people love to argue, some do everything in their power to avoid arguments. Either way, sometimes, you just can’t avoid it. That’s why the tips below will allow you to hone your argument skills and help you to be more convincing so you can win those inevitable arguments, whatever they’re about. Read on, and...

15 Singles Share Their Go-To Question to Break the Ice on a First Date

Dating is rough. Anyone who is dating, has dated or expects to be dating again will tell you that. And they’ll probably also say that breaking the ice in on a first date is the worst part. If you have no clue how to do this, let these 15 experienced daters help you out with...

11 Times College Professors Proved They Are the Actual Best

I’ve always thought that if my career as a writer didn’t pan out, being a college professor would be the next best thing. You get a flexible schedule, your students are all legal adults, so you don’t have to deal with parents, and you still get longer holidays. I mean, what’s not to love —...

13 Times Actors Got Seriously Injured Filming Movie Scenes

Some actors suffer artistically for their craft. Then there are some who actually risk serious injury, even death, to make a scene perfect. Whether it was suffering broken bones, nearly drowning, or waking up in a hospital wondering how they got there, these actors gave til it hurt to create some truly memorable scenes in...

20 Kids Who Get ‘A’s in Getting an ‘F’

If you’re gonna do really bad on a test or an assignment, you might as well excel at it, right? Damn right. That’s why these kids, even though they failed miserably in school, get an A+ in my book. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16....

Learn How Often You Should Poop — and Why You Shouldn’t Force It Out

When it comes to going number two, the number one question on a lot of people’s minds is how often they should be going poop. Should everyone be going once a day? Maybe once in the morning and another time at night? Is there an actual average amount of times per week a person should...