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4 Famous Places With Horribly Racist Histories

When I visited Germany, there was literally nowhere I went where there wasn’t some kind of reminder of the Holocaust. There was no way you could forget it, or forget where you were, and so I don’t think someone would accidentally be able to have a good time somewhere a bunch of people were murdered...

The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Mansion Was Available to Rent and It Was Cheap AF

If you’re a person of a certain age, chances are you “met” Will Smith back in the 90s. It was before he was cool, before you could really call him handsome, and way before you imagined he could snag any sort of attractive wife and manage to hold onto her for years. That said, there...

An Irish Court Rules That Subway Doesn’t Serve Actual Bread

There can be no doubt that Americans eat things – and on a regular basis – that are essentially banned in other countries. Chains like McDonalds even have to adhere to higher food standards abroad. Well… the time has come for Subway too. They’re going to have to shape up their bread or start calling...

15 Unsolved Mysteries That Continue to Freak People Out

If you needed any further proof that people are completely fascinated by unsolved mysteries and true crime, look no further than the rabid fanbase for Netflix’s revival of Unsolved Mysteries. Not only that, but there are whole television channels that show nothing else all day and all night, and here we are. If you can’t get enough...

The Word “Barbecue” is from the 1600s, and 13 More Words That Are a Lot Older Than You Think

We have certain ideas of “old” and “new,” but let me tell you something, dear readers – there really is nothing new under the sun. While we think that we’ve invented all kinds of hip and cool vocab over the past 50 years – and some things pertaining to technology, obviously, are definitely a sign...

Get the Tissues Ready and Read This Woman’s Touching Obituary for Her Dog

People who have loved – and lost – a dog know our pets are family. When they pass, we grieve, and the process can be just as intense, and last just as long, as the one that follows the loss of a human companion. Dogs are pure, their love is unconditional, we know we don’t...

These People Got Pup a Step Stool So He Can Chat With Neighbor Dogs Over Garden Wall

There are a couple of adorable, svelte, very good bois on the internet called Vito and Bambino. As they’re Great Danes, these pups have no problem surveying their kingdom beyond the confines of their garden, since they can easily stand on their hind legs and look over the wall. When they got new neighbors, though,...

Comparison Images That Are So Interesting You’ll Have to Look Twice

Life sure is interesting, huh? And it can get REALLY interesting when you compare stuff side by side. And you’re about to get a whole lot of great examples of exactly what I’m talking about. Let’s take a look! 1. What a good pooch! You gave him a good life. The day after Asher was...

Take a Look at These Interesting Comparison Images

Are you ready to see some really cool comparison photos?!?! I know I am! I love this kind of stuff. It just never gets old! You’re about to see a lot of really interesting things compared that we don’t see all that often. Let’s take a look, shall we? 1. You can still see the...

13 Interesting Comparison Images We Think You’ll Enjoy

The world is full of mysteries and odd happenings. You bet it is! And one of the best ways to explore our fascinating universe is to look at comparison images. They give us a glimpse into how the world works and they open up our eyes to things that we usually don’t think about. So...

Elephants Are Firefighters and 9 Other Memorable Facts About the Grey Giants

To know about elephants is to love them – they share strong family bonds, they’re crazy smart, and they’re way nicer to humans than we deserve (as is true of most animals) – and after reading these 9 facts, you’re going to adore them even more. These gentle giants are around 10 feet tall and...

Why We See Such Beautiful Colors in the Fall

Fall is such a beautiful time of year. It’s a time of transition from summer to winter, and nothing quite embodies that transition like the changing colors of the leaves. According to an Iroquois Native American legend, the leaves change colors in the winter because a group of young hunters slew the Great Bear, and...

A Beaver the Size of a Bear: Meet the Now-Extinct Castoroides

There are times when you’re kind of sad that a certain animal has gone extinct. Then there are times when you hear “a beaver the size of a bear,” and know instinctively that would not be, in any way, shape, or form, adorable. Meet the Castoroides, a giant beaver who surely could have built some...

Is It Still Okay to Use the Word “Androgynous?”

Our world is growing and changing, hopefully in ways that make it more inclusive and comfortable for every single person who inhabits it. Most of us want to adapt in order to help make that possible, but the truth is, sometimes we just don’t know the answers to the hard questions – and we’re afraid...