911 Call Operators Are Sharing Their Stories About The ‘One Call’ They’ll Never Forget
It should be no secret that the people on the other end of the 9-1-1 line have super stressful jobs. They’re talking to human beings in their most desperate moments (and also some stupid and hilarious moments, of course), so of course they have some pretty good stories. Like the 17 below, categorized by people...
It Is Illegal in Switzerland to Own Just One Guinea Pig Because They’re Prone to Loneliness
The Swiss take the happiness of the pets living within their borders as seriously (or perhaps more so) as they do the satisfaction of the human beings residing there. They’ve even gone so far as to grant “social rights” to pets that tend to get lonely on their own – like guinea pigs, for example,...
15 Singles Get Real About What They Love Most About Going Solo
I am now happily married, but as I was just as happily single a few years ago, I would never shame someone for being willingly solo in the world. There are a lot of perks, as these 15 people are quick to point out. #15. So much space! Being able to sleep diagonally across my...
17 Words That Are Their Own Opposites
I love words – they’re fun, fascinating, and can make you feel super smart when you pick just the right one! The 17 words below are a special type of word called ‘contronyms‘ – words that are their own antonyms – and that makes them pretty sweet, if you ask me! #17. Dust You can...
15 Responses to This Ad Featuring a Man Wearing an Absurdly Tight Shirt
Father & Sons, a clothing company that apparently specializes in making the tightest men’s clothing possible, recently posted an ad featuring Shaun Rezaei – a super buff model – wearing a tiny shirt made for a gnome. The ad is ridiculous, but I’ve got to say, these 15 responses make me so, so happy it...
A Rare “Blonde” Zebra Has Been Photographed in the African Wild
“Blonde” zebras, or zebras that are striped white and a sort of golden-yellow color, are extremely rare. But sightings of a rare “blonde” zebra in the Serengeti National Park seem to confirm that, if accepted by their herd, the lighter-colored version can survive in the wild without issue. The photographs were taken by National Geographic...
20 Memes You Should Send To Your Sister
There’s nothing like a sibling, and sisters are friends for life – if you’ve got a good one (or more) in your life, these 20 memes will totally make her day. #20. No one knows you better. https://twitter.com/Kaitlynsliife/status/753418744446148608 #19. Don’t even. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMhRM09j9og/ #18. You should have seen your parents’ grocery bill. https://twitter.com/JonGati/status/748763360515141636 #17. Also. #growingupwithsisters...
Scotland’s Overtoun Bridge Is a Suicide Hotspot for Dogs…and No One Knows Why
There is a bridge in Scotland of of which anywhere from 300 to 600 dogs have jumped – some 50 or more to their deaths. So many dogs have leapt off the structure that the site has earned the nickname “Dog Suicide Bridge.” The Overtoun property has been around since 1859 and was originally acquired...
Science Says Your Cat Knows His Name, Even If He Pretends Not To
If you’ve ever owned a cat, then you’re probably sure of two things – that cats own people and not the other way around, and that your cat only responds to you when he or she feels like it. Which is why it’s never been clear (or really studied) whether or not cats have the...
17 Tweets About People Who Are Jerks At The Gym
If you go to the gym and find that there seem to be a fair amount of a**holes running around bragging about their pecs and such, you won’t be surprised (but you will be amused) by these 17 tweets. If you don’t find them to be so, well, you might want to take a good,...
This Swaddle Lets You Turn Your Baby into an Actual Burrito
If you’ve got a pregnant friend who regularly posts using #ChipotleIsLife, have I got a baby gift idea for you. It’s a swaddle that turns your tike into a baby burrito. Yep. A swaddle, for those non-parents among you have been lucky enough to not have to figure out how to shut a newborn baby...
12 Funny Facts About “Schitt’s Creek”
This classic fish out of water story chronicles the life of the wealthy Rose family following some massive financial troubles that leave them living in adjoining motel rooms. The show is funny and sweet and, at its heart, about family. If you’re already a fan or thinking about trying it out, these 12 facts will...
Are You as Competent as You Were in High School? Solve These 4 Math Riddles to Prove It!
You might think these 4 math problems will be a breeze, but tackle them first before making up your mind! #4. Can you solve for ? #3. Three Doors. #2. Good results. #1. Tricky Ones. Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answers!
Study Shows Half the People You Consider Friends Don’t Think of You as a Friend
What makes someone a friend in your eyes, rather than an acquaintance, classmate, or coworker? It turns out the answer to that question could be more complex that you think – and that you might be surprised at how many of your friendships are one-sided. In a new study done at the MIT Media Lab...
15 People Dish on the Most Polite Way to Tell Someone to Eff Off
There are situations, like at work, when you need to tell someone that they’ve screwed up or that they need to mind their own business. But also you might not work in a place where cursing and yelling is appropriate. What’s a person to do! While most of us can pick up on nuance, below...