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…
It’s tempting to believe that koalas cling to trees so emphatically because they just love trees so, so much; however, the reason these oh-so-cuddly critters are such enthusiastic tree huggers has more to do with staying cool than genuine affection. Koalas, which are a species of marsupial native to Australia, will spend most of their…
In 2013, a poll revealed that 65% of Americans who were questioned on the subject actively believed that humans only use 10% of their brains. But this simply isn’t true. At all. It’s one of the most pervasive and widely-believed myths of modern psychology; it’s so popular that it’s a plot point in major Hollywood…
If you’re locked in a debate-to-the-death over whether that nice, large body of water on the side of the highway is a lake or a pond, be prepared to throw down your weapons. The truth of the matter is: it’s both. Or, it’s neither, if that suits you better. The fact is that there…
Ask anyone and they can attest to the fact that of all the things we feel like doing when someone tickles us, laughing is probably one of the last on the list. Even if you don’t find being tickled downright unpleasant, you probably still feel that the sensation gets old pretty quick. Yet, tickles make…
Sometimes, you know exactly why you’re itchy: you have a mosquito bite, you had a run-in with some poison ivy, your allergies or eczema is acting up. But you know when you have an itch that seems to come from nowhere? You find yourself mindlessly scratching at the back of your hand, or your back…
As a vegetarian for over 13 years, please excuse me when I say that I hate the smell of bacon; as much as it sounds like heresy, hear me out. I hate the smell of bacon because it smells. so. good. It’s almost a universal constant that the smell of bacon will bring everyone in…
Whether you like yours with a slim fit, boot cut, wide-leg, or hip-hugger, pants are modern mankind’s most versatile and popular garment. But this wasn’t always so: at one point, men and women alike enjoyed cool breezes in their nether regions from tunics, gowns and kilts. Why did the free-spirited days of robes give…
If you work for eight hours, you probably take a break after four hours of work. If you were to run for an hour, the best time to grab some water would probably be a half-hour into your run. Yet for some reason, in the world of baseball, it’s become logical to give everyone a…
Polka dots – probably best known today as gracing the bodies of pin-up models and Minnie Mouse, actually have quite the storied past. Where did they come from, and where do they get their musically inclined name? Polka Dot origin Polka dots have been around since at least the mid-1800s, although they weren’t always called…
Any boy scout or girl scout worth their merit badges will tell you: when you’re lost in the woods without a compass, look for moss. As legend has it, moth only grows on the north side of trees, so by finding some moss you can find your bearings. Whether or not you’d know what…
In today’s modern times, most people don’t make a whole lot of use out of their middle names. Unless you share a first name with a parent and want to avoid being called “Jr,” or really hate your first name, or you’re in really, really big trouble with your folks, your middle name is…
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