Posts by Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn

Joanna Palani is a 25-year-old politics student from Copenhagen, Denmark, but she was born in an Iraqi refugee camp during the Gulf War. She first fired a gun at the age of nine, and, though she’s been happy in Denmark, she always felt a responsibility toward others suffering the way that she did. That’s why,...

This is one of those stories about kids that absolutely blows my mind…especially when I think about what I was doing when I was seven: putting on plays with friends, playing sports, and scamming my parents out of cookies whenever possible. Usual 1st grade stuff. But 7-year-old Chloe Bridgewater from Hereford, UK has other ideas. See,...

Disney is one of the most loved brands in the universe, so what about sexy Disney (…for adults, of course) could possibly be bad? Well, after this edition of @Midnight’s Hashtag Wars, the answer is clear. Nothing. Nothing could possibly be bad. #15. Too bad you missed the deadline because well played. #14. I feel like...

I know, I know – how many of these lists can you read, right? Well, as ever, the answer seems to be “at least one more.” You’re going to be glad you read this one, though, because these 7 products truly are brilliant. Which doesn’t, of course, mean you NEED them, but…has that ever stopped...

I used to think that one of the reasons my father decided to have children was so he could embarrass us with all of the awful jokes, ever. They were mortifying to pre-teen/teenage me, but he recited them with gleeful delight, ramped up by our horror. Basically, kids torture their parents in so many ways,...

Jimmy Fallon likes to stay on top of the times with his hashtag game, so when could be better than now to ask people which New Year’s resolutions they’ve already failed at? It’s been a month and a half – just enough time for people to realize they were never actually going to follow through with any self-improvement....

It’s that time of year – the holidays are over but the weather is still crappy and gray, and there are months to go with no end in sight. Winter weather blues can get to the best of us (or maybe you live somewhere like Seattle, where a list like this might come in handy...

Let’s face it…you’re a mess. In fact, all of us are. So why not try to get 2017 headed in the right direction with a number of great items to help declutter and simplify your life! #10. Velcro Your Remotes to the TV You can never find them, and if you CAN, they’re on the...

Combine dogs with play on words, puns, and some slightly witty insinuations, and you’ve got these 15 hilarious answers to Chris Hardwick’s Hashtag Wars challenge – #DogJobs. #15. Bit of a stretch, if you ask me. #14. One of my dogs could definitely apply for this. Carpet absorbency expert #DogJobs @midnight — Steven M Lattman...

If you’re looking for reasons that 2016 might not have been the worst year ever, how about this? We (as in humans) discovered a lot of cool things last year. Here are 8 of the most amazing things we uncovered as a species in 2016. #8. Mount Diablo Buckwheat This long-lost wildflower sighting by Antioch...

When we think of old photographs, often we expect them to be cold, stiff, and unsmiling (why didn’t people smile? A topic for another day, I suppose) – but these 15 pictures buck the stereotype. They’re guaranteed to warm your heart, or (if you’re 9 months pregnant like me) maybe even bring a tear to...

Move. That’s right, the simple act of getting up off your bum and moving around the office, house, or neighborhood is scientifically proven to improve your mood. Dr. Peter J. Rentfrow, the author of a paper that came out of a study that gathered data from over 10,000 people, explains: “Our data shows that happy people...

No matter what your ideal life looks like, we all have room for improvement. Whether you’d like to be more organized, have more time for yourself, or spice up your family game night, I’ve got some thoughts! #6. Do a little meal prep There are several reasons why prepping and freezing meals in advance is...

I know, I know – those people who make their own ‘green’ smoothies, ugh, am I right? But seriously, it turns out they might be on to something. If you’re like me, you might be up to grabbing a piece of fruit here and there, but when it comes to your daily recommended 3-4 servings of vegetables...

There are a few things that we know people surfing the internet really love – pretty women, funny memes, Tumblr, and cats are all good bets. When creative designer Rachael Aslett combined all of those on her blog Cats That Look Like Pinup Girls, well…she won. Honestly, I think some of these cats pull the...