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15 People Talk About the Most Useless Things They Ever Learned in School

Kids always think that everything they’re currently learning in school is useless, but with hindsight, you realize that some of it actually WAS pretty useless. Oh well, you can’t turn back the clock, so now you just have to live with that useless information bouncing around inside your brain for the rest of your life....

People Who Used to Be Homeless Weigh in on How We Can Really Help Those Out on the Streets

If you drive or walk around any American city or even a lot of mid-sized towns, you’ll see homeless people all over the streets. It’s a sad fact of living in this country and it’s heartbreaking to see so many people struggling. But what’s the best way to help homeless people? People who used to...

Former Homeless People Talk About How to Best Help Those Still Out in the Street

I feel terrible for homeless people when I see them, but as someone who has never had to live on the street before, I have absolutely no idea what they’re going through or what would be the best way to help them turn their lives around. But there is a group of people who would...

Put Your Thinking Cap on for These 6 Brain Teasers

We all feel a little slow on the uptake sometimes, a little foggy, We need to force our brains to focus and remember what it’s like to solve a problem, to really work for it. If you’re feeling like that’s exactly what you need today, these 6 brain teasers are here to help! Alright kids…...

The Infamous Exploding Whale Incident of 1970

When kids are in high school, they almost all think history class is the worst. One of the reasons for this, I’m sure, is that the worst teachers gravitate to that subject, but listen. If teachers taught the parts of history that are actually interesting, I’m convinced it would magically turn into everyone’s favorite subject....

This String Quartet Performed for 2300 House Plants Because That’s What Our World Is Now

If you’re a performer of any kind, then you know that one of the best things in the world is a captive audience. People are tough – they whisper, they shift, they crinkle their programs, they have to go to the bathroom… Plants, though, are completely quiet and attentive for an entire performance, no matter...

20 Odd Maps of America for Geeks Everywhere

I love a good map. It’s fun to visually see statistics or favorites or whatever else in map form, to check out your state see how it compares to others, no matter the random criteria, You can make a map for just about anything, but honestly, they’re all cool and interesting to me! These 20...

18 Random but Interesting Maps of America

You can show almost anything on a map, which is awesome, because people really love visual representations of things – even totally random statistics and facts, like we’re about to show you. Maybe even especially random statistics and facts, if we’re honest, which means you’re going to love these! 18. Tree Diversity. I just love trees,...

16 People Who Deleted Their Social Media Report on the Good (and Bad) Aftermath

I’m pretty sure everyone considers going back to a life without social media every now and again. It’s stressful, it’s time consuming, and even if we can think of 100 different good things it brings to our lives, we’re also not really sure any of them are worth it. That said, most of us won’t...

This Fluffy Galaxy Captured by the Hubble Telescope’s Camera Is Truly Majestic

Space is full of all different shapes, sizes and colors. There’s the vibrant blue of Earth’s oceans, the cheese-like exterior of the moon, the octopus-esque tentacles of galaxies — the list goes on and on. Scientists also use the word “flocculent” to describe some galaxies, including one recently captured by the camera on the NASA?ESA...

Taco Bell’s Newest Burrito Has Grilled Cheese on the Outside of the Tortilla

There’s a lot to love about Taco Bell. Cheap prices, delicious food, tons of locations across the country for whenever a craving for a Doritos Locos taco strikes, just to name a few. But now, the fast-food chain is giving us yet another reason to visit ASAP: A grilled cheese burrito. As the name suggests,...

12 Celebrities Who Used to Have Different Last Names

For a lot of people who are trying to make it in show business, changing your name is just part of the game. Sometimes this is due to personal preference, and other times a new face in Hollywood has to change their name before they can join the Screen Actor’s Guild. The SAG rules state...

13 Celebrities Who Changed Their Names Before Becoming Famous

For a lot of actors and actresses, changing your name is just part of the process as you make your way through Hollywood. This is often for one simple reason. Usually, actors and actresses change their names because there is already someone in the Screen Actor’s Guild with the same name they have. It turns...

NASA Is Naming Its Headquarters After Its First Black Woman Engineer

NASA is taking “one giant leap for mankind” by honoring the first black woman engineer in its history. The organization is naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary W. Jackson, one of the “hidden figures” who helped the United States blast off into space decades ago. The move comes amidst a growing awareness and...