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Lightning Can Strike the Same Place Twice — Watch The Sears Tower Get Hit By 10 Bolts

It’s a phrase you hear all the time, even if someone is not referring to the weather: “Lightning doesn’t strike twice.” Well, science says otherwise. In fact, it’s almost inevitable that lightning will strike the same place twice. As soon as a lightning bolt hits the ground, a new one is not deterred in any way, shape,...

Scientifically Speaking, There Is Little Evidence That Multivitamins Actually Work

Everyone knows the three things you’ve got to do to be healthy – work out, eat right, and take your vitamins, right? After all, it’s a well-established fact that vitamins are essential for the mechanics of life – all living creatures on our planet either produce vitamins through natural processes or find ways to get...

Climate Change Is Real, Regardless of What Anyone Wishes

Climate change. Global warming. Greenhouse gas. Carbon footprint. Terms we’ve been hearing for years to convince us that the world is changing right before our eyes, it is our fault that it is changing, and that we can actually do something about it. Despite the overwhelming evidence of our role in this all, there are...

14 Photos Showing What Happens After Things Are Worn Down Over Time

Time doesn’t play favorites. No matter how rich or poor you are, time affects us all the same. The following 14 photos show the many unique ways in which time changes everything around us. 1. 3 years and 6,000 working hours 2. This giant sequoia is almost 2,700 years old. 3. 13 years later 4. A 30-year-old brush 5. Old...

‘Man With the Golden Arm’ Retires from Donating Blood After Saving More Than 2 Million Babies

There are all kinds of heroes in this world. Doctors, firefighters, lifeguards, the list goes on. But not all heroes are so easy to spot. For men like James Harrison, heroism is a humble deed, but one that has saved millions of lives. Nicknamed “The Man With the Golden Arm,” this Australian man has donated...

Someone Shared Their Wild Story of a ‘Netflix and Chill’ Date Gone Wrong

There are a WHOLE LOT of weirdos out there, and if you’ve done any online dating in the past several years, you likely know exactly what I’m talking about. A fella named Xavier was gracious enough to take to Twitter and share this riveting story of his female friend’s recent “Netflix and Chill” adventure. Buckle...

Why Do Americans Call It ‘Soccer’ While Everyone Else Calls It ‘Football’?

If you’ve been paying attention to the World Cup (or you’ve ever been a fan of the sport), you’ve undoubtedly noticed that us Americans say ‘soccer’ and almost everyone else on the planet uses the term ‘football.’ What’s the reason behind that? Get ready for a history lesson. What we in the U.S. call soccer...

No-Knock Warrants: When the Police Don’t Need to Announce Themselves, It’s a Recipe for Disaster

Although it seems like the nightly news and daily newspapers are plastered with tragic tales of violent crime day after day, the fact is that violent crime rates in the U.S. have dropped dramatically over the past 25 years. But that doesn’t mean that police perform their jobs any differently. And whether you’re innocent or...

You Should Max Out Your Credit Cards Each Month — Debunking 4 Common Credit Myths

Society today is more credit-based than ever, and good credit is used for a lot more than just getting a loan. Bad credit can affect whether or not you get approved for a mortgage to buy a home (and/or how high your payments will be) and is also a factor that landlords can use to deny...

Manager Tries to Fire Mom for Missing Work While Son’s on Life Support

In case you needed a reminder that there are some truly, truly repulsive people in this world, I present to you the story of the manager who tried to fire an employee for taking time off because her son was on life support. It seriously boggles my mind that I even had to type that last...

26 Photos That Will Make You Do a Double Take

Our eyes are used to seeing the same things every day. So, when we finally see something so bizarre and out-of-the-ordinary, it takes our brains a second to catch up. This collection of photos is dedicated to that feeling. That feeling that makes you say, “Huh… that can’t be right.” While it’s often just a...

Woman Shares Painful Last Texts She Got from a Friend Moments Before He Took His Own Life

When people are going through struggles with their mental health, they often times find it hard to reach out for help. There are dozens of mental health disorders that millions of people suffer with, yet, there is still a stigma in society towards mental health disorders are “serious,” or “dangerous.” Many people feel they cannot...

28 Blasphemous Memes God Probably Won’t Be Happy You Laughed At

Since I don’t want to be in hell by myself, I figure forcing a bunch of random strangers on the Internet to commit blasphemy would be a good way to make sure I have some company as I roast in a lake of fire for all eternity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8....

Another ‘Nice Guy’ Goes Insane After Getting Rejected by Tinder Date & the Chat Is Infuriating

These days, Tinder is the one stop shop if you’re looking for a date or just a casual hook up. Tinder is an always available application for finding the woman or man of your dreams. It’s the one portal for a guilt-free hookup! The one app which allows people to like or dislike other users...