Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Today’s kids are getting a bad rap for purposely poisoning themselves by eating laundry detergent (among other things), but the truth is that teenagers and their underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes have never been the best at avoiding activities that could get them killed. If there was a dare involved, every previous generation of kids could be...

Technology has evolved rapidly in the past decade, which means that those of us who are fairly young — say, mid-twenties to mid-thirties — still remember the days when things were so much simpler (aka less connected). If that describes you, then these 15 photos will bring back the peace and quiet of those good...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “first world problems” on the internet. It usually refers to an issue that grates on people who live pretty wealthy lives, all things considered – a problem that is clearly totally minor compared to the problems you might have if you were living somewhere that lacks, for instance, clean water...

Owning a pet is a lot of things – frustrating, joyful, hilarious, challenging, and rewarding, to name a few – but at its core, our animals are a huge responsibility. It begins with things like housebreaking, training, and bonding, and for a lot of people, being there to make sure they’re comfortable at the end...

It’s that time of year again — hurricane season. If you live on the coast, then you’re probably more familiar with the facts about these terrible storms than people who live inland, but who’s to say we can’t all learn something new now and again, right? Below are 10 interesting facts about hurricanes that might...

Most people are aware that newborn babies have fragile immune systems. They haven’t been exposed to any of the big, bad bacteria and viruses in the world, which means that until they can start getting vaccinations of their own, their people are responsible for keeping them safe. Pregnant women get flu shots and tetanus-diptheria-pertussis shots....

There are plenty of historical traditions that people have been all too happy to see fall by the wayside — slavery, corsets, and inbreeding to name a few. But surely there are other, less terrible ones that are dying out that people would love to see revived, right? According to Reddit, absolutely. #15. Hand-drawn animation...

If you’re not familiar with Tumblr, then you probably don’t realize the genius that often finds its way out of people’s heads and into the posts there. If you are familiar with Tumblr, you’re going to love these 17 brilliant posts all the more. #17. So disappointing. #16. Yes, many dreams are not meant to...

These puzzles are tough, I’m not going to lie – so maybe fill up your coffee mug before you take a look. Good luck!   #5. Can you solve the 4th equation? The symbols represent numbers. Continue reading when you want to check your answer!

Since the practice has come under a lot of scrutiny of late, Iceland recently proposed a ban on circumcision. Those in favor of a ban claim that it’s not medically necessary, can cause undue pain and suffering, and is a decision that males should be able to make for themselves once they’re able. Proponents say it’s cleaner,...

Hermione might be a “normal” name in England, but many American readers of the books struggled with it at the beginning (except for those rare Shakespeare fans). But her name isn’t the only odd or tough name and/or word in the books. Thankfully, however, since the movies came along, super-fans are making sure those important...

Sometimes it can see as if everyone you know has advice to give, whether you want it or not. It can range from helpful to totally inane, but sometimes, there’s that tidbit that makes you sit up and reconsider what you thought before – and how your world is going to change in the future....

If you had told teenage me that going to the movies alone would one day be one of our greatest pleasures in life, she would have thought that a) we were nuts and b) we were losers. While the first is debatable, the second isn’t necessarily true – there’s something so peaceful about sitting in...

You might think that you’re living your best life, but I promise you, after you read this post, you’ll realize that you have more to aspire to. Like, you’re going to have to change up your entire retirement plan to accommodate for this: blocking out part of every afternoon to brush and nap with sweet,...

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that all of them are posted by or about celebrities (with many repeats) but you might be surprised to learn which one has the most likes ever! Check them out below… #10. Cristiano Ronaldo with his girlfriend and son. People around the world can’t get enough of this...