Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

As a parent, there’s nothing worse than seeing your little one in pain while you stand by, powerless to stop it. And while cutting teeth is just a painful rite of passage, the popularity of “teething jewelry” at least gave parents the illusion they were doing something to help.   View this post on Instagram...

If there were a place called Heck, reserved for those not good enough to go Heaven but not bad enough to go to Hell (ie: most of us), what sort of half-tortures would you devise? These 15 people have some ideas… #15. Un-dustable. Everything has a layer of dust but there is no way to...

The feisty Supreme Court justice has never been shy about the struggle she faced in fighting her way to her seat on the highest court in the land, and these 10 smart and savvy quotes just might explain how she managed her accomplishments with equal parts ferocity and grace. #10. Live to fight another day....

Most people aren’t experts at everything – that’s why we take our cars to mechanics when they’re not working right (or for routine maintenance or a checkup). That said, mechanics have a reputation for taking advantage of people who have zero clue how their cars work or what they need. If that’s you, the 15...

These secrets brought to you by Terri Pous, a two-time champ and winner of about $39k. Before taxes. #14. The show doesn’t pay for your flight, hotel, or hair. Even though second and third place contestants get a stipend that could cover most expenses, Sony doesn’t bankroll everyone’s trips. They do pay for makeup but...

There are a million things that a million people touch every single day – doorknobs, elevator buttons, railings, bus seats, etc – that you should know by now are rife with bacteria. Seriously, don’t touch them with your skin unless you don’t have any other choice, and afterward, go ahead and take a bath in...

Okay, not in enough detail to violate HIPPA, but in enough detail to make our jaws drop in disbelief – because these 15 doctors have seen some actual miracles (and whatever the opposite of a miracle is, as well). #15. The third oldest. I had to tell a 104 year old patient that he was...

If you’re someone who loves and has the means to travel, you should definitely start a list of must-stay places around the world – with these 8 buzz-worthy hotels at the tip-top. And no, they’re not the most expensive. But this first one… yeah, it’s pretty pricey. Get ready for some sticker shock! #8. The...

If you’re looking to feel like the smartest person in your living room today, try these 6 riddles on for size! #6. Three instruments. #5. Yours but not. #4. Stuck to the floor. #3. A trick question? #2. Don’t think too hard. #1. Forget the math.   Continue reading to check your answers!

There’s a section of Hadrian’s Wall – built thousands of years ago across Britain to help the Romans keep the “barbarians” out of their territories – known as “The Written Rock of Gelt.”Researcher from Newcastle University and Historic England have been examining the wall’s markings – but they’ve only been able to access them by...

Recent research, published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that air pollution now kills more people than cigarettes – a bold claim and, if true, a sad one. After all, people choose to smoke cigarettes, but no one decides to breathe in polluted air at the bus stop or on their morning jog. The study...

Sure, there are songs that you love that aren’t other people’s cup of tea and vice versa, but it turns out that large numbers of people actually agree on something – and it’s the most universally annoying songs in rock and roll history. Here’s a list combined from Rolling Stone and the New York Post,...

Seriously, if you have a weak stomach or like to keep some mystery when it comes to the nopes of the world, this is your official chance to take that chicken exit now. Because the 20 pictures below truly cannot be unseen. #19. Doesn’t he know they’ll give him warts? 68mm just fell in the...

According to research published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology American kids today are more prone to serious psychological distress, major depression, and suicidal thoughts and tendencies than any previous generation. The researchers place at least part of the blame on electronic communication and digital media and how way it changes the way we interact...

If you’re not from Australia, you might be surprised to learn that kangaroos, though the symbol of the country, are mostly seen as annoying, aggressive pests by locals. They damage crops and threaten agricultural progress in addition to accounting for 80% of vehicle-animal collisions, and with large male kangaroos reaching heights of 6.5 feet and...