Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

I had heard before how intelligent octopuses are, that they’re great at solving problems and generally trouble to keep around. That said, it wasn’t until I saw Finding Dory that it really sank in. Now, scientists are telling us that not only are they smart, they’re kind of the bullies of the sea, too. This new...

Relationships and cheating are sensitive subjects (hello, captain obvious), and rightfully so. Our feelings for other people are dear to us, and the inner workings of long-term, committed relationships are deeply personal for everyone involved. I think sometimes the people in the affair with a married person is given a pass because it’s not their...

I think that many people look at younger generations and think that they’re getting a lot right – they care about the environment, they don’t care much about other people’s sexuality or cultural background, and they’re far more willing to talk about – and accept those – who struggle with mental health issues. Some people think...

It’s no secret that there’s an imbalance in how household chores and childcare are shared in American households. When both parents work, women are shouldering way more than their share across income levels and cultures. That said, what happens when the husband isn’t working and the kids are away in school or daycare during the...

People like to be helpful. We like to imagine that we’re the knight in shining armor, that we see someone in need and swoop in without needing to be asked, but the truth is that consent isn’t just for sexual or romantic situations (or at least, it shouldn’t be). This woman’s post about the unsolicited...

I used to think that being a college professor would be one of the best jobs in the world. You get a flexible schedule, you get to read about, publish, and teach about something you’re super into (you would have to be to get a Masters or PhD), and your students are old enough to...

Different strokes for different folks, you know? That’s what I say. At least, that’s what I say most of the time, but when it comes to evil spirits and pieces of my body, I don’t know…maybe that seems like it’s a bit more of my business. This woman is young and lives with roommates, one...

It can hard to know when you should pay extra for the “good stuff” and when the mediocre – or even the cheap – version of something will suffice. A good rule of thumb is to gauge based on how often you’re going to use said item, and if it’s every day (or nearly) you...

One of the most horrible feelings in the world is watching something insane happen, or having something unbelievable happen to you, and no one being around to witness it – because you know for a fact anyone you tell is going to call you a liar. That’s exactly the experience these 14 people in these...

Right now, we’re being asked to wear a mask (or two) when we aren’t able to stay six feet away from other people in public. It’s for everyone’s health, and for the idea that someday – hopefully sooner than later – we’re going to be able to return to a life we vaguely remember. Now,...

As a writer I can tell you that one of the most common dreams – and one of the most common things other people ask us – is about getting our books made into movies. These days, of course, television has pretty much eclipsed film when it comes to nabbing excellent and exciting source material...

There are two types of people in the world – people who love riddles, and people who pretend to be too busy to love riddles. So basically, there’s no reason that we all can’t read and enjoy these 20 riddles – especially since I’m going to give you the answers, so you don’t even have...

If you’re someone who is into creepy or scary stuff, there is material for you to enjoy absolutely everywhere. Media, real life, you name it – we’re rife with stuff that will keep you up at night if you let it. These 18 people stumbled across some truly creeptastic theories, and now they’re here to...

All double standards suck for the people on the wrong side of them, but some just stick out like sore thumbs because so many of us are affected by the stupid unfairness of treating people differently in the same or similar situations. Life isn’t fair, and things aren’t always going to be equal, but that doesn’t...

Every nation around the world has its fair share of troubles, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Society – and human beings – are complicated, and more than that, they seem to always be changing. This poster on Reddit’s Change My Mind forum pointed out that, for the first time in awhile, neither...