[tps_header]Most people major in one of a few fields. You’ve got your liberal arts students in History or English or Philosophy, who tend to graduate with a lot of worries about their careers. There are business majors and accountants, who can be assured of a nice and well paid job as long you have some…
[tps_header]It either takes true talent or dumb luck to capture photos that are this perfect. At least one of these awesome pictures will make you laugh hard. … it’ll probably be #11.[/tps_header] 1. I give this a 10/10
[tps_header]The lives of film, television, and stage actresses seem exciting but are not always easy. Failed relationships, deaths in the family, or health problems, in some cases, may drive them to an early grave—at their own hands. We have listed below 10 of the Iconic actreses who ended their lives. We’ll miss you all. [/tps_header]…
How could it be that a name like ‘Jasper’ could go from being the 567th most common name for boys in 2006 to being the 248th most popular name in 2013? For a name to jump over 300 spots in a mere 7 years is suspicious to say the least – that’s a 72%…
Even the most nuanced and worldly prankster can still appreciate the simple pleasure of watching someone blow out their birthday candle – and then blow it out again – and again – and again, before finally realizing there is some trickery afoot. Of course, the fun wears thin after Grandma Betty’s sixth wheezing attempt,…
Whether you think they’re a great addition for your child’s birthday party or demons sent from hell to keep you awake at night, clowns have been around for ages and are imminently recognizable, from their red noses to their comically oversized shoes. But where does the tradition of clown-size shoes come from? If you…
If you’ve ever been called a poindexter, you know what a backhanded compliment it can be: it means you’re smart, but in a very un-cool way. Where did the term come from? Believe it or not, we can thank the antics of a cartoon cat for this not-quite-a-compliment. In 1919, Felix the Cat began…
Today, “Bingo” is a game of chance and “Beano” is an over-the-counter medication that helps you pass gas. Amazingly, though, “Bingo” was once called “Beano”, and before that, it was called “Lo Giuoco del Lotto D’Italia.” Here’s how the popular game made its way from Italy in the 1500s to modern-day bingo halls and senior…
Have you ever wondered about whether or not your favorite newscasters are just hiding their regional accents, or if they really don’t have any distinguishing inflections? In reality, they’re probably just using a neutral-sounding accent, known in the US as the General American accent. The General American accent is the tone of choice for nightly…
If you’re a denizen of the Youtube community, or even just browse videos once in a while, you’ve probably found yourself watching some absolutely baffling videos, from parodies to rants to art school films. A perennial favorite for Youtubers across the globe is footage from Russian dash cams. For Americans, dash cams are usually…
Every year, Broadway’s brightest stars come together to celebrate the year’s best productions and the people responsible for making them happen. The annual Tony Awards is the event for Broadway bigwigs and die-hard fans. But who is Tony, anyway? Where do the famous awards get their name? Who are The Tony Awards named after? Tony…
If you were a kid, or a parent, in the late nineties, you know how popular Furbys were. The little animatronic creatures sold off the shelves faster than stores could stock them, and they topped Christmas wish lists for years. In 1998, 27 million of the little guys were sold in the US. And…
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