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People Are Confused Why Only Americans Buy Refrigerated Eggs

I know that Americans have a reputation for being egocentric and thinking everyone in the world does things exactly like they do, but I have to admit, the first time I walked into a Mexican bodega and saw eggs sitting on a crate at the end of an aisle, no refrigerator in sight, I was...

14 Hilariously Bad Cooking Fails

I know that it might mean I have some kind of twisted sense of humor, but I just love the “Pinterest fail” posts that abound on the internet. I think it’s okay to laugh because people wouldn’t be posting if they weren’t laughing, too, so we’re all laughing together. Right? It’s just so relatable –...

In 1918, People Protested Having To Wear Masks and the “Anti-Mask League” Was Born

If you’re a person who studies and knows your history, this article probably isn’t going to surprise you. There really is nothing new under the sun, and the majority of human beings don’t evolve all that quickly (or at all). We’re very similar to those who founded democracy in Greece, to those who conquered the...

People Are Killing These Innocent Insects Because They Don’t Actually Know What Murder Hornets Are

You’ve probably heard of the threat of murder hornets by now. Hailing from Asia, they’ve been spotted in the state of Washington. Media stories about these large invasive wasps caused people to panic because they really are quite large compared to bees and other wasps. That’s why some people decided to take matters into their...

Why All Wine Bottles Have a Dent in the Bottom

Some questions crop up and fall away in a moment, never to revive again. Others might cross your mind on a regular basis – like, say, every time you pop the cork on a bottle of wine. All wine bottles are fairly similar, whether they have a fancy label or something simple, or a cap...

Researchers Find Compound in Medicinal Fungus Can Reset Your ‘Body Clock’ and Help With Jet Lag

If you’ve ever traveled across the world, you may have experienced the joys of jet lag and begged for a cure. Good news! Scientists have come closer to finding a compound that might do the trick, and it’s located in a humble little fungus. According to Inverse, the fungus Cordyceps militaris contains a compound called Cordycepin....

Google Tracks Your Location Even When You’ve Opted Out. Here’s How to Stop Them.

Many people understandably believe once you’ve turned off Location History on your cell phone, you’re no longer being tracked by Google. Unfortunately, that’s the wrong assumption. Turning off Location History only stops the history part, so there won’t be a timeline of where you traveled. Even if you have disabled Location History, Google will continue...

Mom Invents Seat Belt Cover That Helps Kids Get Better Care in Case of Accidents

No parent plans on getting into a car accident with their child, but the reality is that these occur nonetheless. Parents who have children with health issues may not be in a position to do much for their children once ambulances arrive. But one enterprising mom, Natalie Bell, created a seat cover that could potentially...

New Jersey City Hall Decided to Renovate and Found Awesome Hidden Details Within

Renovations and construction projects can be a nuisance, but that’s why the Jersey City took advantage of shelter-in-place orders to renovate their city hall. The city’s government probably expected to make some repairs, but they found some cool things along the way. Mayor Steven Fulop explains: We used Covid-19 shutdown to do projects that would’ve...

Somebody Made a BBQ Grill That Looks Like a Star Wars AT-AT Walker

If you’re into all things Star Wars and you like barbecue, you’re about to see something life changing. This AT-AT Walker is a real working BBQ grill. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_j2Oi-j54W/?igshid=31pdc3xh11hl Designed by Alex Dodson of Burned by Design (previously), this hand-welded, steel AT-AT Walker has a grill and cook shelf built right in its robot back. The website...

Too Much Positive Thinking Can Be Counterproductive — Here’s Why You Must Acknowledge Your Negative Emotions

If you read health and wellness blogs, you might be under the impression that it’s important to think positive all the time. There’s nothing wrong with being grateful for good things that occur in your life, but there’s also a time and place for acknowledging when things are not so great. It’s important to point...

This Is When You Need to Replace Your Nasty Kitchen Sponge

You know that little gray lump of a sponge you use with detergent to clean your dishes in your sink? It might be time to toss it and replace it with a new one. Pulling out a brand spanking new sponge every week will keep you from spreading bacteria and viruses all over your kitchen,...

Having the Worst Day? Here Are 15 People Who Could Give You a Run for Your Money.

We all have bad days now and again. Those periods when everything is going wrong and it feels like you might as well lie down and pull the covers over your head and start again tomorrow. Or have a drink and make your partner put the kids to bed while you watch Netflix. Either way....

14 People Who Took Fandom to a Whole New Level

It’s cool to be a fan of a celebrity, and to look up to them or wish you were like them or daydream about what it might be like to date them. That’s normal. It’s also fine to like, write fan fiction or other time-consuming methods for expressing your daydreams. That said, some people just...