Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

I don’t know about you, but the idea of learning new things has become more appealing to me as I’ve aged – basically, now that I don’t have to go to school, I’d really like to go to school! If you find yourself thinking the same thing, then I have good news for you. Eight...

When you’ve got plenty of people to feed and you’re ordering pies, do you go for two 12-inch mediums instead of one 18-inch large, since 24 inches is bigger and therefore more? If so, you’re not alone. I totally do this, and I’m guessing that’s exactly what pizza places want you to do (hello, more...

Nowadays we take things working the way they’re supposed to for granted – so much so that few of us have any idea how to fix things when they break and basically all of us find ourselves surprised when technology goes horribly awry. Which is what happened to these 7 people (or persons) when their...

There has been much alarm recently among parents that the screen time they’re allowing their kids could lead to mental health issues like depression in the future. Studies have been done and interpreted, and people are wondering whether this technology of ours, no matter how convenient, is ruining an entire generation. Well, a bit of...

Tidying up with Marie Kondo came to Netflix on January 1st, and since then you’ve probably noticed some people on your friends’ list going a little nuts purging their stuff (or gasping in horror at the thought of owning only 30 books). Her “KonMari” method helps you keep your spaces clutter free and encourages people to...

Back in 2017, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings made a statement on password sharing, one that encouraged sighs of relief around the world. “We love people sharing Netflix. That’s a positive thing, not a negative thing.” Why? Companies like Netflix, Amazon (for their Prime membership) and many others consider password sharing a free way to introduce...

This past year has brought us a broader understanding and increased awareness of important societal issues like bullying, suicides, and both sexual harassment and assault in and out of the workplace. There’s been plenty of focus on outing the perpetrators of these deplorable actions, but the movement to help prevent young boys from becoming a...

The more movies you see, the pickier you become about the details. That’s where the devil lies, after all. According to these 15 movie buffs, some movies are totally ruined by even the smallest error. Let’s see if you agree. #15. Plastic “The baby doll in American Sniper.” #14. Again! “The movie “The Muppets: Most...

People have great reasons to love their dogs. Simple put, dogs are so awesome, we pretty much don’t deserve them. All we can do is love and and worship at their adorable furry paws. And what better way to love your dog than to understand them and their needs as best as you can? To...

Those heists and scams you see in movies don’t hold a candle to ones that really happened. If you love history, you’re going to enjoy the heck out of this list of scams throughout the ages. Some you may have heard of, others you probably haven’t, but one thing’s for sure, you’re definitely in for...

Riddles are a great way to get your day started – or to ignore your kids while they’re destroying the house after dinner. Give these 6 a shot! #6. Up and down. Continue reading when you’re ready for the answer!

The CDC is reporting a decrease in life expectancy from 78.7 to 78.6 years, which might not seem like much until you realize it’s part of a continuing trend. That makes it much more alarming. We are making so much progress defeating killers like cancer, heart disease, and stroke…so why are we dying younger? Well,...

Anyone who loves American history, prison stories, or just creepy stuff in general is going to get a kick out of these 20 eerie facts about one of the States’ most infamous prisons – Alcatraz! #20. What’s in a name? Alcatraz was originally named La Isla de los Alcatraces by 1775 Spanish explorer Juan Manuel...

In case you haven’t had your dose of reasonable fear this week, let me help you out – here are 8 times corporations accidentally poisoned a whole bunch of people. #8. Bhopal Disaster On December 2, 1984, a factory in Bhopal, India, leaked a pesticide gas that spread into nearby neighborhoods. Thousands died instantly as...

Parenting has always been hard. While every generation has had its challenges, millennial parents are facing fun, new ones in the realm of technology. When children are little, we have to weigh the benefits and potential harm done by screens and set limits accordingly. As our kids grow and they get their own technology, we...