Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

You may think you know what the letters in the universal distress call stand for, but chances are you’re wrong. Many guess that it means “save our souls,” while others believe it’s “save our ship,” but neither is the truth. And that’s because the letters don’t stand for anything at all. The Morse code string...

Whether it’s college or your first apartment on your own, moving out of your parents house always comes with surprises – some good, others bad, and a good number we wish someone would have warned us about ahead of time. Below are 15 that would have been nice to have had some warning for, right?...

The 9th month in the Islamic calendar is considered a holy month; it is the time when Muslims around the world observe Ramadan. The observance revolves around the idea of restraint (akin to Lent or Yom Kippur), and it is most typically observed by fasting during daylight hours and feasting (or just eating) at night....

Apparently, word about the great state of Texas has spread across the pond and then some – people in Norway are now using the word ‘Texas’ as an adjective to describe an atmosphere that’s unpredictable, chaotic, exhilarating, or even scary. To be clear, they don’t use it to describe a person (yet), but rather a...

If you’re looking for a reason to think harder than you do on most days, these 6 logic riddles might be just the ticket! #6. All of the cats. #5. A bit of math. #4. The apartment-house mouse. #3. Seven dwarves are seven brothers. #2. A race of snails. #1. The only daughter. Continue reading...

It turns out that some of the most amazing old buildings in the world made the most uncomfortable homes. So the next time you go wishing you lived in a palace instead of your cozy 3 bedroom, remember these 8 buildings and feel good about your lot in life. Seriously. #8. The People’s Palace After...

There are many, many reasons that working in the medical field is not for me, but having the responsibility of being with someone while they take their last breath is definitely one of them. That said, the list below is as fascinating as it is morbid, so please take a gander! #15. To this day...

Or to give your day the finish it deserves – whatever time of day you choose to tackle these 5 riddles, your brain is going to thank you! #5. The tallest building. #4. How many daughters? #3. One of them is lying. #2. Brothers and sisters. #1. Boxes of marbles. Continue reading to check your...

We all have different experience in life, and different idea of other people’s experiences – but for much of the 99%, these 15 things definitely signal that someone is upper class. Take a read and you let us know what makes you feel super jelly about not having anywhere close to this much money. Let...

Aside from being a fun word to say, hoaxes – good hoaxes – are something that captures the imagination and the awe of everyone who comes into contact with the tale. These 6 definitely live up to the hype. #6. The (Well-Behaved) Monsters on the Moon In the early 19th century, newspapers would routinely make...

I listened to a book awhile back titled The Coming Plague, and both the title and the contents left this epidemic-terrified girl without a doubt that, at some point, a plague would arrive and spell the end for a good portion of the world’s population. My two cents? It’s not going to be something all...

Sloths are adorable. There’s no point in arguing with me on this, and if you need to know just how adorable they are, check out the hilarious reaction from Kristen Bell the day her husband invited a sloth to her birthday party. Seriously, watch that. I’ll wait. Okay. So, if you love sloths even a...

I don’t care who you are, having a cold is no fun. If you’re like me, you’re reluctant to take over the counter meds because they make you feel weird (or maybe you’re pregnant or nursing or have other reasons)  – but most of us can’t afford to wallow in our misery using up sick...

Hold onto your hats, people, because this isn’t some kind of weird Jerry Springer episode – this is an amazing feat of science that made dads out of not one, but two men who otherwise might never have experienced fatherhood. Simon and Graeme Berney-Edwards are a married gay couple who knew two things for sure:...

It’s no secret that everything from the Avengers sets were supposed to be, well, secret. That said, some of the people filming just couldn’t resist whipping out their phones – and you’re going to be so, so glad they broke the rules. #20. Sometimes you just gotta groove. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw05uEkB3Om/?utm_source=ig_embed #19. The “Infinity Trinity” https://www.instagram.com/p/BYHgPbEhpRB/?utm_source=ig_embed #18....