This Man Found and Tasted an Unknown Fungus on a Twinkie in His Basement
Listen, I know that we all assume Twinkies would be one of the of the foods to survive a nuclear holocaust, but if you find one in the corner of your basement, and you’re not exactly sure how long it’s been there (or even when you last bought Twinkies), you might not want to eat...
Could Plastic-Eating Enzymes Save the Planet?
If there’s one thing most, if not all, scientists agree on these days, it’s that our planet needs more than a little bit of help if we’re going to convince it to continue hosting human life for a few thousand more years. How to offer that help, and in the most expeditious way possible, is...
After 60 Years, Coca-Cola Is Saying Goodbye to Tab
If you, like me, didn’t realize Tab was still available, get ready for a rollercoaster of an article. Tab debuted in 1963, a soda that featured a pink can and just one single calorie. It was marketed toward women, promising a chance at “a shape he can’t forget.” https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xdV9jCUe2/ Sexist, sure, but those campaigns that...
Scientists Can’t Say for Sure How Many Microplastics Are in Baby Bottles
Microplastics – which are, as you’ve probably surmised, tiny (sometimes microscopic) bits of plastic – are in literally everything. They’re in our food, they’re in the things we use to store our food, they’re in our environments, even in the air we breathe and the rain that tumbles from the sky. It stands to reason, then,...
This Flight Attendant Loves Sharing the Dirty Little Secrets About Her Job
The job of a flight attendant is fascinating to a lot of people. It’s the opposite of a 9-5, there are so many things about it that are completely curious and unique about it, and it can seem as if the specifics are shrouded by protocols and the like. Flight attendant Ally Rae Case is...
These People Found Themselves in the Most Adorable Wrong-Number Conversation About Dogs
When you send or receive a text from a wrong number, you have a couple of options. You can pretend it didn’t happen, you can politely inform the other party that you don’t know them, and apologize, or you can start a lifelong friendship based on heretofore unknown common interests. Of course, in the case...
13 Memes for the Taco Lovers Among Us
I don’t understand how anyone could not love a taco. It’s flavorful, tortillas are yummy, and there’s cheese and spice – what’s not to like? If you agree with me, these 13 memes are going to spice up your life! 13. I would live there for the rest of my life. I wouldn’t even care...
15 People Recall the Absolute Worst Moments From Their Childhoods
No one wants to believe that horrible things can happen to the children we love – or children at all, for that matter. We’ve all been children, though, and so we realized that innocence is always lost. These 15 people have some pretty disturbing childhood memories, so please, brace yourself. 15. That is not okay. Waking up...
15 Things Our Ancestors Accomplished That’s Actually Impressive When You Think About It
If there’s one thing that’s true when you look back through history, it’s that human beings have (obviously) found ways to persevere. We wouldn’t be here otherwise! What’s more amazing is all of the ways they found to thrive, push boundaries, and think outside the box – and these 15 accomplishments are nothing short of...
People Share Secrets They’ve Learned About Their Neighbors Through the Walls
It’s no secret that there are amazing things about living in apartments – you don’t have to mow your lawn, and if something breaks, someone else will fix it, to name a few – but there’s also no argument that the walls could be a lot thicker. You hear things. You learn things about your...
16 Easy Ways to Make Extra Cash That Not Enough People Take Advantage Of
We’re all looking for ways to make a little extra cash these days (or any day, honestly), but it can be hard to think of ways to bring in some money without forking over a ton of money and time to get there. These 16 people have some pretty great suggestions that you might not...
People Share the Easy Ways They Make Extra Cash
If you’re short on cash, unemployed, in trouble debt-wise, or just saving up for a big purchase, there are times in everyone’s life when money is a bit thin. If that’s you, and you’re looking for ingenious ways to make some extra cash, these 15 people have some super creative suggestions. 15. It takes a...
15 People Recall the Cringe Thing They Let Slip in Conversation
We all try our best to have our professional faces and our private faces. We have certain people who might get to see both, but for the most part, separate is better. There are things the people we work with, or strangers at the grocery store, or people we’ve just started dating, just don’t need...
Meet the Mushroom That Tastes Exactly Like Its Name Suggests: Chicken of the Woods
I’m a mushroom enthusiast. I’ve eaten a bunch of different kinds, and thanks to the fact that I have a partner who enjoys foraging for them in the woods, I get them fresh and perfect, straight from the ground. I’ll admit to being basic – morels are my favorite – but the chicken of the...
What in the Heck is a Silverfish? And How Do You Get Rid of Them?
I’m not a person who is squeamish about bugs (though I don’t like to smash them, because crunching noises are gross), but I also don’t care for silverfish. They dart out when you least expect it, they look like a miniature of some horrible prehistoric beast, and just up and down, I’d rather not. That...