Joaquin Phoenix Refuses to Watch His Films, and 10 Other Actors Who Can’t Either
Creative people can be an odd lot, and actors certainly can, as well. We all work in different ways, and superstitions can also come into play. When it comes to watching or playing or reading the fruits of our labor once it’s too late to make any changes, well…everyone has different opinions. Some people don’t...
How You Can Tell the Difference Between a Brown and Black Bear
Whether you’re someone who spends a lot of time outdoors or someone who has to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the woods, being able to identify potentially dangerous wildlife is always a good skill to have. And I mean, even if you never go outside, there’s always the zombie apocalypse to consider. So, without further...
Stand Up Comedians Prepare for Hecklers, and 8 More Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
There are two types of people in the world – those who think telling jokes in front of strangers and hanging your self-worth on their laughter sounds amazing, and those who would rather run for the hills. No matter which kind you are, though, you might be interested in a few behind-the-scenes secrets – which...
At This Japan University You Can Major in Ninja Studies
If your dream in life is to be a ninja, well, you don’t have to wait until Halloween or ComicCon to make it come true – you just have to head to Japan, where you can get an actual degree you can use to convince people you’re a ninja. Or at least prove that you...
How Playing Outside Can Help Boost Your Child’s Immune System
When we were kids, playing outside wasn’t much of an option. Our moms had things to do, y’all, and it sure as heck didn’t include entertaining us 24/7 or stepping over us while she was trying to clean. It turns out that GenX, older Millennials, and the generations that came before us might have benefitted from all...
The Miranda Warning Doesn’t Apply to Traffic Stops, and 7 More Facts About the Famous Law
We’ve all watched enough cop shows on television to have memorized at least the first part of the Miranda warning. You know, the part where a cop is shoving you into the back of a cop car, handcuffed, and informing you that you have the right to remain silent, and the right to an attorney,...
Blobfish Have Inspired Songs, and 6 More Fast Facts About the Deep Sea Creatures
The blobfish is one of those animals that seems like it can’t possibly be real. It’s too silly, too pink, and too…aptly named to be anything that’s not straight out of a comic book. Apparently, they’re real, though. If you, like me, need some convincing, here are 6 fast facts that might do the trick....
How Swimming in Cold Water Might Help Ward Off Dementia
If you’re approaching middle age (like I am) or are staring down the later years of your life and hoping to spend most of them lucid and enjoying the fruits of your labor, then keeping your mind in tact is likely something that interests you. Dementia is scary, and it affects so many of our...
How to Tell the Difference Between an Asteroid, Meteorite, and Comet
Now, I’m not advising that any of us get up close and personal with any of these things. We’ve all seen the movies (so many movies!) and obviously, close encounters with burning hot rock from outer space never goes well for the inhabitants of planet Earth. That said, wouldn’t you like to sound (even) smarter...
The Infamous Mothman of West Virginia Gets a Closer Look in Documentary
If you’re not from West Virginia, and you’re not into the sorts of tales that send weird chills down your spine, then you may never have heard about the mysterious Mothman who appeared in Point Pleasant back in the 1960s. In November of 1966, two couples spotted a winged, man-shaped monster near the “TNT area,”...
12 Things People Say Haven’t Aged All That Well
One of the most fun – and most frustrating – parts of life is how we are completely unable to guess, for the most part, the things that are going to not only catch on with people, but endure. Our world is constantly changing, updating, and the people who live in it are adapting as...
Here’s Why Prunes Can Make You Poop
Prunes aren’t exactly the most popular of fruits here in the States, but elsewhere in the world, they’re as popular a snack as apples, oranges, raisins, or any other delicious sweet and healthy bite. They seem to be suffering from a bad reputation around these parts – or maybe a good one, depending on what...
18 Kitchen Items People Are Never, Ever Giving Up
If you’re someone who enjoys baking or cooking – or even if you don’t enjoy it, but the task often falls to you – it’s likely you have some favorite spices, recipes, and implements. When it comes to the latter, they may be new and fancy, or they might be handed down through generations. These...
20 People Muse on the One Thing They Think Could Make Them Truly Happy
True happiness is an elusive thing. Is it about personal satisfaction? Security? Relationships? All three? It can mean so many things, and different stuff to different people, which is why – even though people over the centuries have certainly tried – there’s no recipe to make it happen across the board. These 20 people are...
15 Suggestions of How to Cheer Yourself Up When You’re Sad
Everyone gets sad now and then – it’s totally normal, whether it’s due to hormones, the weather, or just the natural ebb and flow of life. If you’re afraid it’s depression, you should definitely seek professional help, but if not, these 15 tips could help pull you out of your funk! 15. Very creative. I...