Posts by Nicole Flasco

Back in November, people were trying their luck at a new slot game where everyone was a winner! Ferrero, the parent company of Nutella, opened a slot machine filled with, you guessed it, Nutella. To play, shoppers hit a button, and, depending on how the slots landed, they would receive one of 20 possible variations...

Imagine you’ve woken up with a headache…again. There goes your day, ammiright? As a long-term sufferer of these “day-destroyers”, I’ve tried it all. Aspirin, diet, exercise, ice packs, and squeezing that weird pressure point between your thumb and forefinger – but all of it only provides temporary relief. On a recent visit with my chiropractor,...

America runs on coffee. (Sorry, Dunkin’) We will wait in line for easily fifteen minutes (or more) to enjoy the perfect bitter taste of java on our lips at a local Starbucks. I hear you saying, “Fifteen minutes is so long,” but have you ever seen an under-caffeinated me? It’s depresso. And don’t get me...

Deck the halls and call me Shirley. Because surely there isn’t a way to easily sort through Christmas movies on Netflix. Or is there? The Netflix elves have built secret codes to find the Christmas movies you crave more than eggnog or your aunt’s famous fruitcake. For your benefit they’ve split them into easily navigable...

A new docuseries, Dogs, premiered on Netflix on November 16. It was inspired by a chance meeting on the streets of New Jersey by Glen Zipper (creator) and a skinny neglected dog with missing patches of hair. Much to Glen’s dismay, Anthony (the dog) was shipped off to a shelter where he would be euthanized....

Every culture has their customs: from how they eat, shop, or celebrate holidays. But did you know Americans have a few things other countries raise their eyebrows at? It’s true. Here are 5 American customs and traditions overseas travelers may find a little odd: Baby Showers In America, we celebrate everything “baby”, starting with a...

I’ve been a fan of the classic 90s sitcom for 20 years now, and I still can’t get enough. How about you? Do you find yourself watching re-runs like it’s your job? Does that orange couch and purple apartment make you feel at home? Am I revealing too much about myself right now? If you are...

Nowadays you just cannot make it through a whole 24 hours without asking a question and someone saying, “Just Google it!” But what happens when Google fails to help you out? *gasp!* Answer: Head on over to AskReddit. Here are the TOP 13 greatest questions Google dropped the ball on. 1. Alice In Wonderland Syndrome 2....

Crossbreeds of animals have existed for a long time – think of the liger or the mule. But a rare paring, or “hook-up”, if you will, in Britain created only the second zonkey the world has ever seen. Everyone say welcome to Zippy the zonkey, a cross between a donkey and a zebra. This is, I...

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...

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,...

Have you ever sent an embarrassing photo to an ex or accidentally put a message in the wrong Facebook chat that you later regretted? If you answered yes (and who hasn’t?), Facebook is rolling out your safety net. Coming soon to a Facebook messenger app near you, users will be able to delete messages within...