Here’s Why All Airplanes Are (Mostly) White
If you’re like me, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about what color the airplanes are before you board them. You’re more worried about things like where you seat is, if you’ll have overhead bin space, whether the person next to you has a baby, whether or not you’re going to make your connecting...
If You Get an Accidental Deposit in Your Bank Account You Don’t Expect, Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Spend It
If you’re like most average people, logging into your online banking to check your balance isn’t your favorite thing to do. It’s never as much as you want it to be, need it to be, or wish it was. That’s why it can be tempting to just celebrate if the number is higher than you...
Teen Designs a Map Called ‘New’ America That Went Viral and People Have So Many Questions About It
Students and homework go hand in hand. Math, English, Science, and History… it’s just how things go when you’re a kid in school. These subjects are supposed to prepare the younger generation for the future, but when Craig Calcaterra checked up on his daughter Anna’s homework, he found a fascinating and hilarious new version of...
Why Canceling Your Uber Ride Can Be Bad News for Drivers
Uber, and all of the ride-sharing apps like it, have made our lives easier in innumerable ways. For patrons and for drivers alike, being able to connect one-on-one to someone when you need a ride, or to pick someone up when you could use some cash, has been a life-changing opportunity. There are downsides like...
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15 People Discuss What They Think Are the Necessary Skills for Future Jobs in America
No doubt about it, America’s workforce is changing fast and the skills that many workers had 50, 20, or maybe even 10 years ago just don’t translate to today’s automated and highly technological workplace. What will the future hold? What skills should younger people be focusing on? AskReddit users talked about what they think the...
A Guy Created a Fake Traffic Jam on Google Maps With a Wagon Full of iPhones
We rely on our iPhones for so many things in our daily lives, but one performance artist in Berlin, Germany decided to use our beloved devices for evil. Or for funny, depending on who you talk to. Simon Weckert wheeled a red wagon full of 99 iPhones around the streets of Berlin in order to...
This New Road Material Is Made From Plastic Bottles and Lasts 10 Times Longer Than Regular Asphalt
It’s no secret that we’ve got a global problem with plastic pollution, so we’re collectively always looking for new and innovative ways to use the plastics we recycle, and this one – turning plastic waste into roads – seems like a gem! A U.K. company called MacRebur came up with the solution, which feels pretty...
Why Does Amazon Pack Small Items in Large Boxes? The Internet Discusses Their Theories.
Amazon has (and continues) to make a mark on the world. A multi-billion dollar retail giant that’s skillful in implementing systems, controls, and algorithms for consumer goods has made them an undeniable leader. So with all the mental and technological intelligence behind the company, why the heck do we still receive large box deliveries for...