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Does That Button at the Crosswalk Actually Help You Cross Faster?

You’re eager to get to your destination. Or maybe you’re just late, plain and simple. You frantically push the crosswalk button at an intersection so that you can walk or ride your bike to the other side safely. But seconds pass, and the cars just keep on coming. “Does this stupid crosswalk button even do...

New Estimates Suggest There Could Be 30 Intelligent Civilizations in Our Own Galaxy

So, I know it’s cool to think that we’re not alone and the truth is really out there and all of that, and it’s true that our galaxy contains the closest planets to Earth in the whole of the universe, but listen…it’s still really, really freaking big. Sure, I’m as excited as the next person...

Here’s What Dogs See When They “Watch” TV

Every day is the same: You get ready to leave for work, then stare wistfully into your dog’s eyes because you feel so bad leaving him home alone all day. “Why not turn on the TV?” you think. But while this is well-intentioned dog parenting behavior, can dogs actually watch TV? And what do they...

This Drone Can Pollinate an Orchard by Bubble Gun

If you’ve got kids, then you know what a fun hit the bubble gun has been in recent years. And sure, they can’t seem to make one that lasts longer than a week or two before going in the trash, but hey – they cost less than $5 a pop, so you get what you...

This Photo Shows How Wildly Distorted Most Maps Really Are

You probably remember from history class that globes and atlases are a little skewed. Alaska, for example, is way bigger than it appears on the map. The same goes for Texas. But here’s an image that will really blow your mind. All of the red circles on this map below contain a 500-mile radius, despite...

Here’s Why Some Chocolate Chips Don’t Melt in the Oven

Is there anything more delicious on a cold rainy day than an ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie? Nope. Not unless you add a cold glass of milk to the mix. But after biting into a warm cookie, have you ever found yourself staring at this baked ball of dough and wondering why those delicious little chocolate...

People Used to Make Pickle and Butter Sandwiches

You’ve probably put a few dozen pickles slices atop your lunch meat on sandwiches throughout your lifetime. But did you know there was a time in America’s history when people ate sandwiches that contained just … pickles? Yes, that’s right, pickle sandwiches, with nothing else except for maybe a little butter. It’s true and that’s...

Some People Have Tiny Little Holes Above Their Ears

Have you ever noticed how some people have tiny holes above their ears? No, not from old piercings. Just random little divots on the sides of their heads. Turns out, this is an incredibly rare condition called a preauricular sinus. Here’s what they look like up close, in case you’re having trouble picturing them: https://twitter.com/charly_zandau/status/1096497225746841601...

The Difference Between ‘Equity’ and ‘Equality’

You probably use the words “equity” and “equality” interchangeably when you’re writing or talking, without even thinking about it. But as it turns out, these two words actually have very different meanings. Equality, in essence, means that everyone starts the race at the same time and with the resources, even though some people are positioned...

The Tulsa Race Massacre: 5 Things You Might Not Know

One of the side effects of this strange and beautiful, but deeply flawed country is that so much history has been left out of the books most of us read during K-12. For instance, until recently, there were far too many people who had never heard of, or never learned in depth about, the annihilation...

10 Interesting Facts We Found That Will Arouse Your Curiosity

It’s important to be curious about the world and to always want to learn more about this special place that we inhabit. That’s why I like to call myself a “lifelong learner.” And I think it’s something that we should all strive for! Don’t you? Let’s keep the train a-rollin’ with another great set of...

Former Cult Members Talk About How They Escaped

I’ve never actually met a person who was ever part of a cult, but I have to say that I find the whole concept extremely fascinating and I’ve read a lot about it over the years. How does a person end up in a cult? And what do they do when it’s time to get...

People Open up About the Worst Legal Things That You Can Do

Just because something is legal doesn’t mean that it’s right or moral in any way. All you have to do is look back at things THAT USED to be legal in this country and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. And there are still plenty of things that are legal today that are still...

16 People Tell Stories About Someone Ruining Their Life in an Instant

Life sure is precarious, isn’t it? One minute you’re on top of the world, the next minute you’ve fallen all the way down to the bottom and you feel like it’s over. Hey, it happens…but for some people, that fall can be really bad. What’s the fastest way you’ve seen someone ruin their life? Let’s...