Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

If you’ve been in a thrift store and spent some time perusing the shelves, then maybe these 15 items won’t surprise you. But then again, maybe they will. #15. Two kittens “In the six years I’ve worked there (still working there), we’ve received two kittens. They were in the donations so we didn’t see them...

It’s probably safe to say that no one (other than a curious psychologist, maybe) befriends a legit sociopath/psychopath on purpose. Sociopathy and psychopathy (which are often confused for each other, but are different) actually aren’t even considered distinct mental disorders anymore – nowadays they’re just rolled into borderline personality disorder. The thing about psychopaths (and, to...

If you’re a parent, this is something you’re likely guilty of doing, even though you know that car seat manufacturers and pediatricians warn against – when you’re dying for some sleep and your little one is snoozing away, it’s just too tempting to leave them be for a little while, right? Well, as easy as...

Yes – antlers and all. My husband is an avid fisherman, and I can tell you from observation that he pulls non-fish items out of the water on a regular basis. Sadly, most of them are some kind of refuse that’s been carelessly dumped, but he’s also caught snakes, turtles, and, once, even a seagull....

The Marshmallow Experiment, for those of you who aren’t in the know (I wasn’t), is a test of delayed gratification performed on young children. You give them a marshmallow, tell them that if they can wait for 10 minutes without eating it, they may have a second, and see if they can wait it out....

It’s almost Halloween, so you’re probably out looking for fun activities to do with your wee ones on those crisp fall Saturdays (around football games, of course). Between pumpkin patches, costume shopping, haunted houses, and apple picking, you’ve likely got things covered – but don’t forget to throw in a bonfire, hayride, and corn maze...

There are more than a few parts of teaching that are bound to be unsavory (lecturing kids about hygiene or about making out in the halls anyone?), but these 15 teachers have some true horror stories when it comes to things they’ve lifted off their kids. And there’s no doubt in my mind that they...

Chances are there was a time you could – or at least, you knew how for long enough to pass your test and keep your parents off your back. Now that some years have passed and you’ve got some real life experience under your belt, maybe you’re curious how you would fare if you found...

In this day and age, everything moves quickly. That goes double for relationships of any kind – friendship, romantic, business – so it’s more important than ever not to waste your chance to ask questions when you get one. But what one question could get you the answers you want, and quick? Well, these 15...

There are several good reasons to be able to tell when someone is lying to you — starting and ending with it’s nice to know who you can trust. Luckily, science and psychology have some useful tips on how you might be able to tell if the person across the table is being straight with...

There are several things about theme parks that would probably be best left a secret. I, for one, really don’t want to know how often they clean those rides. That said, these 15 secrets are pretty interesting. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you. #15. Stopping the ride “Former six flags employee, my park is...

Okay, fine, it only costs $97. Feel better? I mean, if you love your cat enough to get him this amazing, spaceship-inspired bed, then I’m guessing money is no object, so you know what? Splurge away, my friends! The beds come courtesy of design company MyZoo and are appropriately dubbed The Spaceship Series. The line is...

There are never enough riddles in a day, right? If you feel the same way, tackle these 5 great ones and feel your mind sharpen up like a new pencil! #5. The bicycle race. Continue reading for the answer!

For the first time in modern history, up to 30% of young adults ages 18-35 are still living at home with their parents. Now, plenty of parents adore their children. That said, after they survive the preteen and high school years, parents are often ready to watch their little birds fly the nest and move...

There’s a difference between movies that gross you out with their level of blood and gore, movies that make you jump out of your skin here and there, and movies that are legit scary. They’re all encompassed in the “horror” genre, though, so sometimes it can be hard to gauge up front whether you’re tuning...