Have you ever wondered why eggplants are called eggplants, or why they tell you to break a leg when you're interviewing for an important job? We take those things for granted and never stop to think about the origin of such phrases, but it turns out there was a lot of thought put into them. There's a recent trend on Twitter where people share the most random things they've … [Read more...] about I Was Today Years Old When I Learned These Facts That I Should’ve Known Decades Ago
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The Most Controversial Award Show Victories of All Time
Step into the spotlight of Hollywood's grandest affair: the Academy Awards. Each year, the elite Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestows coveted Oscars upon standout films and their visionary creators. While these winners ideally evoke admiration, some miss the mark. Perhaps they fail to resonate with the cultural pulse or are dismissed as elitist, catering more to … [Read more...] about The Most Controversial Award Show Victories of All Time
30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War
The American Civil War is one of the most pivotal moments in the nation's history, profoundly shaping its trajectory and identity. Amidst the chaos and conflict, photographers captured images that offer glimpses into the harsh realities faced by soldiers and civilians. These visual records provide a unique perspective on the human experience during this tumultuous period in … [Read more...] about 30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War
30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War
The American Civil War is one of the most pivotal moments in the nation's history, profoundly shaping its trajectory and identity. Amidst the chaos and conflict, photographers captured images that offer glimpses into the harsh realities faced by soldiers and civilians. These visual records provide a unique perspective on the human experience during this tumultuous period in … [Read more...] about 30+ Rare and Fascinating Photos from the American Civil War
Unusual Discoveries Made by Scientists on Their Way to the Center of the Earth
In a distant Russian outpost, madcap scientists embarked on an epic drilling quest, tunneling through the very fabric of the Earth. With each layer of rock uncovered, they etched their names in the annals of history. A celebration erupted at a jaw-dropping 40,000 feet, the planet's deepest hole! But just as they basked in glory, an earth-shattering revelation brought their … [Read more...] about Unusual Discoveries Made by Scientists on Their Way to the Center of the Earth
Les objets les plus étranges confisqués par la sécurité aéroportuaire
Tout le monde raconte des histoires insolites concernant son lieu de travail à ses proches et à ses amis. Mais il semblerait que les employés de l'administration chargée de la sécurité des aéroports connaissent rarement une journée ennuyeuse. Entre les clients impolis et les personnes représentant une véritable menace pour les autres passagers de l'aéroport, le travail de la … [Read more...] about Les objets les plus étranges confisqués par la sécurité aéroportuaire
Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment
Fashion Fails That Have Left the Internet Confused
Step into the world of fashion, where trends come and go and style is constantly evolving. In the mesmerizing world of style and glamour, where trends come and go, there is an undeniable truth: fashion fails are the circus acts we can't help but gawk at. We've all witnessed those jaw-dropping moments when someone's crazy choices leave us scratching our heads in disbelief. From … [Read more...] about Fashion Fails That Have Left the Internet Confused
Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face
This Artist Reimagines Celebrities as Disney Characters, and It’s Spot-On
Chances are that you’ve seen at least one Disney movie throughout your life (and we bet you've seen more!), probably as a child, when all you wanted was to be a dashing hero or a graceful princess. Well, get ready to relive those dreams thanks to these amazing works by artist Helen Morgun. From the oldest classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to some of Disney’s most … [Read more...] about This Artist Reimagines Celebrities as Disney Characters, and It’s Spot-On
Stories of Success: The Fiercest Queens Who Graced Rupaul’s Drag Race
RuPaul has become synonymous with one of the flashiest facets of society, the ever-dramatic and fierce drag queen. Since 2009, RuPaul has made it his mission to share this amazing phenomenon and his own story with the world on his hit reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race, bringing these drag artists out of the theatre and into our living rooms and creating pop culture icons in the … [Read more...] about Stories of Success: The Fiercest Queens Who Graced Rupaul’s Drag Race
Luces, Cámara, Acción: Datos Intrigantes Y Alocados De Nuestras Películas Y Estrellas Favoritas Del Viejo Hollywood
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué ocurría realmente detrás de los espejos y el glamur del viejo Hollywood? Bueno, abróchate el cinturón porque tenemos varios datos oscuros, alocados y sorprendentes sobre Tinseltown que te dejarán boquiabierto más rápido que la falda de Marilyn Monroe. Caja negra Guau, ¡espera un momento! ¿Acabo de leer que los niños actores tenían que … [Read more...] about Luces, Cámara, Acción: Datos Intrigantes Y Alocados De Nuestras Películas Y Estrellas Favoritas Del Viejo Hollywood
存在さえ知らなかった驚くようなホテルの数々
人間とは好奇心旺盛な生き物です。私たちは外に出て、世界を冒険して回りたいという思いを内に抱えています。私たちの日々の生活はかなり忙しいものです。私たちは通常職場と家を往復したり、習い事やその他の活動に子供を連れて行ったり、その合間に用事を済ませたりします。そのため、少しでも日々の喧騒から離れることのできる休暇を望むのは、驚くようなことではありません。また、旅行産業が私たちのニーズや途方もない夢に応える、かなり景気の良い産業だとしても驚きではありません!それと共に、かなり多くのホテルやモーテルが、私たちの好奇心をしっかりと捉え、かなりユニークな宿泊施設を作りました。ここで私たちが見ていくのは、世界にある最もユニークで、他では見られないようなホテルの数々です。 コスタリカ、ホテル・コスタヴェルデ 飛行機で睡眠を取りたいと思ったことがあります … [Read more...] about 存在さえ知らなかった驚くようなホテルの数々
Adorable Pets That Were Caught Making a Mess
Ah, household pets. They’re the sometimes furry, sometimes four-legged members of the family. They burrow themselves into our hearts and they never leave. They also burrow their faces in our couches. Pets do the darnedest things – almost always funny, and never from a place of malice. They can't help it - they are mischievous as they are adorable. It's in their nature. And no … [Read more...] about Adorable Pets That Were Caught Making a Mess
People Share the Reasons Why They’re Single on a Viral Tweet
Jimmy Fallon recently took to Twitter to ask social media users why they’re single. In typical Jimmy fashion, he shared the funniest, most peculiar, and incredibly honest responses on his show - from finding strange food in your hair to refusing to chase waterfalls because TLC said so (that's what people said, we're not making this up). Whether you’re in the dating pool looking … [Read more...] about People Share the Reasons Why They’re Single on a Viral Tweet
These People Came Up With the Perfect Responses to Wrong Number Texts
It’s more common than you think; accidentally texting a stranger. You might have changed your phone to a new one and you tried to guess a friend’s number but failed. Maybe you even just got a cute girl or boy’s number, but entered it incorrectly. You are not alone in this; most people have made the mistake of texting the wrong number at some point or another. Sometimes, we are … [Read more...] about These People Came Up With the Perfect Responses to Wrong Number Texts
The Good, The Bad, and The Fun: Cringeworthy Wedding Moments
Weddings are one of the most joyful events in our time, more so than birthdays and company events (wait, are they even?). Guests from your side of the family and your groom-to-be or bride-to-be’s side of the family attend a tear-jerking experience as you’re about to enter your happily ever after — that’s how weddings are perceived, right? Well, it’s undeniably true. But what … [Read more...] about The Good, The Bad, and The Fun: Cringeworthy Wedding Moments
Food Service Workers Share Wild Customer Requests
Whether it’s for a five-star restaurant or a fast-food chain, working a food service job is hard work. On top of the long hours and physically demanding work, customers can really add to the stress of these jobs. Customers aren’t always so bad, though. Their particular demands, requests, and food orders can become hilarious stories that employees remember for ages. Things that … [Read more...] about Food Service Workers Share Wild Customer Requests
Celebrities Share Their Unusual Fears and How They Cope With Them
It’s so easy to forget that celebrities are human. Just like us, they need to sleep, enjoy spending time with their families, and even have some of the same worries that we do. That being said, they sometimes seem so disconnected from our daily lives. But learning that a person has specific fears makes them seem very down-to-earth. You may be surprised to learn just how … [Read more...] about Celebrities Share Their Unusual Fears and How They Cope With Them
Funny Tweets That Sum Up Marriage Life
Marriages are made up of highs and lows. Between those highs and lows are day-to-day, ordinary moments. There are tiring and never-ending chores to do, mood swings and petty tantrums to deal with, and mundane moments. There are also differences in opinions that can make the roof come crumbling down. But for couples that understand each other and are willing to go the distance, … [Read more...] about Funny Tweets That Sum Up Marriage Life
運に見放された車の持ち主たち
車を交通手段であり、ある場所から別の場所へ至るシンプルな形であると考える人がいる一方、可愛い「ベイビー」のメンテナンスに数えきれない時間をかけ、ぴったりの車を選ぶのに何か月もかけることをいとわない人もいます。あなたが車をどう思っているにせよ、車は人生をかなり楽なものにしてくれる、貴重な資源なのです。これに対し反論はできません。しかし、どんな車の持ち主も知っているように、車のメンテナンスはかなり大変です。また、車を持っているなら、常に予期せぬことが起こることを想定すべきなのです。世界がいつ、この大切な馬のいらない新しい馬車に怒りをぶつけるかなんて、わからないのです。車の鍵をマンホールに落とすことから車が炎に包まれることまで、なんだって起こり得るのです。私たちはみんな、そんなことは起こらないだろうと考えますが、厳しく聞こえる覚悟を持ってすれば、なんだって起 … [Read more...] about 運に見放された車の持ち主たち
Cosas Alocadas Que Descubrió La Gente Después De Hacerse Una Prueba De ADN
¿Alguna vez te hiciste una prueba de ADN? Si la respuesta es sí, puede que te hayas sorprendido con los resultados. Durante los últimos años, cada vez más personas deciden hacerse una prueba de ADN para saber más sobre su ascendencia y genética. Sin embargo, algunos han descubierto más de lo que esperaban. Desde hermanos perdidos hace mucho tiempo hasta secretos familiares … [Read more...] about Cosas Alocadas Que Descubrió La Gente Después De Hacerse Una Prueba De ADN
Amusing Examples of Social Media Humble-Brags
Have you ever come across a humble brag post? Those kinds of posts where people try to let their followers in on their proud achievements without appearing like they are. It’s like blowing your own trumpet, except the trumpet is disguised as something else - a complaint letter probably. Braggers are well aware that outright bragging is not exactly applauded, so they try to … [Read more...] about Amusing Examples of Social Media Humble-Brags
Funny Tweets That Provide an Inside Look Into the Lives of Millennial Parents
Boomers, step aside. Millennial parents are doing their best to keep their game face on while dealing with everything that has happened in the world in the last 30 years. From funny quips to excellent advice, this Twitter feed is here to help. One significant difference between Boomers and Millennials? Dads are just as much in the thick of things and willing to share what … [Read more...] about Funny Tweets That Provide an Inside Look Into the Lives of Millennial Parents
Momentos En Los Que La Gente Confió En Su Instinto Y Resultó Ser La Decisión Correcta
¿Alguna vez ha tenido la sensación de que algo no estaba bien? Tal vez decidiste esperar unos minutos para salir de casa o conducir al trabajo por una ruta diferente, y más tarde te enteraste de que hubo un accidente. Quizás tomaste el teléfono y llamaste a un amigo con el que hacía años que no hablabas, solo para enterarte de que había perdido a un ser querido recientemente. … [Read more...] about Momentos En Los Que La Gente Confió En Su Instinto Y Resultó Ser La Decisión Correcta
’’My Boss From Hell’’: Clueless Managers That Should Honestly Just Fire Themselves
Do you think there's such a thing as a "perfect job"? Most people want to work for a company that genuinely cares about them and their livelihoods; even if the company you work for is amazing, your boss might be the complete opposite. In that case, coming to work every day might become a burden. An employer needs dependable and hardworking employees as much as employees need an … [Read more...] about ’’My Boss From Hell’’: Clueless Managers That Should Honestly Just Fire Themselves
Moms Taking the Word Embarrassing to the Next Level
There comes a time in our lives when we realize our moms know best. Growing up, we hate listening to our moms, and we think they're out to make our lives harder, while in fact, their one and only goal in life is to make our lives easier. We might not see it growing up, but our moms love and care for us more than anything else, and if they tell us to take a jacket because it's … [Read more...] about Moms Taking the Word Embarrassing to the Next Level
思わず笑ってしまうようなカートゥーンの論理
カートゥーンは子供のころ、学校や生活から逃れて現実逃避する楽しいリソースでした。大人になってから見ると、変なことに気が付き、意味が分からないことが多いのがカートゥーンです。たくさんの状況はまったく論理的ではなく常識はずれで、見ていて笑ってしまいます。そのストーリーに論理的な理由はあるのでしょうが、カートゥーンの論理がどんなに面白いかをご紹介します。それでは、いくつかの例を見ていきましょう。 お母さん見て、パンツないよ! ドナルドダックはディズニーでとても人気のあるアヒルです。でも彼の服装をよく考えたことがありますか?彼はいつも青いセーラー服を上に着ているけど、パンツは履いていなくて、ほとんどの場合それは気にならないようです。フレンズでチャンドラーが言っていたように、ドナルドダックはいつもパンツを履いていないのに、なんでシャワーの後にタオ … [Read more...] about 思わず笑ってしまうようなカートゥーンの論理
People Share Their Lucky Moments on Social Media, Both Humorous and Heartfelt
We’ve all been there – we’ve all had moments of incredible, sometimes incredulous, luck. Lucky moments that are humorous. Some that are heartfelt to the point of tears. We just felt like the luckiest people in the world. Regardless, they’re indelibly imprinted on our memory as part of our lifetime highlight reel. Moments we’ll absolutely never forget. In our age of technology … [Read more...] about People Share Their Lucky Moments on Social Media, Both Humorous and Heartfelt
People Share Their First NYC Apartment Stories on Viral Reddit Thread
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps. From the lights of the theatre district in Times Square to the Statue of Liberty views along the Hudson- what’s not to love about this great city? World-renowned art museums and Michelin-starred restaurants are commonplace, and new designers, artists and actors are plenty. With so much going for it, no wonder has a reputation … [Read more...] about People Share Their First NYC Apartment Stories on Viral Reddit Thread
People Who Made Unexpected and Successful Power Moves
We’ve all been there; someone or something is rubbing you the wrong way and all you want to do is tell them off. The reason that we tend to shy away from it is that it’s not always successful. Often times, we’ll try to come off sounding cool but then realize that maybe we didn’t sound as suave as we thought! On rarer occasions, you’ll see people pull these kind of power moves … [Read more...] about People Who Made Unexpected and Successful Power Moves
Common Baking Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided
Baking is one of the most relaxing activities you can perform in the kitchen. It is a great way to reduce stress and create appetizing creations for the whole family to enjoy. While just about anyone can become a (mediocre) home baker, mastering the field of baking takes several years. Thankfully, unless you are looking to start a professional venture, tips from a few … [Read more...] about Common Baking Mistakes That Can Be Easily Avoided
These Entitled People Were (Rightfully) Blasted on Social Media
Not everyone is going to be as grateful for the privileges that they receive in life. A few crazy people out there will make a huge deal out of something that shouldn’t be at all! Many of these self-entitled people don’t get the comeuppance that they deserve, but other times, the natural order of the world regains its balance (these days mostly thanks to social media). It’s … [Read more...] about These Entitled People Were (Rightfully) Blasted on Social Media
”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups
Ah, Facebook groups - a place where moms go to share their experiences, seek advice, and unleash their wild and crazy sides. From strange home remedies to conspiracy theories, the things some mothers post can be both hilarious and cringe-worthy. Get ready to laugh, roll your eyes, and maybe even feel secondhand embarrassment with the insane things moms have posted on this … [Read more...] about ”I’m Being Discriminated for Nursing My 5-Year-Old”: A Compilation of Posts That Sum Up The Crazy World of Online Mom Groups
People Open Up About Their First Time Living in NYC
If you’ve ever lived in an apartment before, you’ll know that the level of quality is almost like a roulette wheel in terms of how dicey it can be. Some people get luckier than others and find an incredible place for a better value. Others have the misfortune of landing on a sketchy landlord, a sketchy apartment, or both. If quality wasn’t a bad factor, a roommate has the … [Read more...] about People Open Up About Their First Time Living in NYC
This Instagram Account Collects Random Tweets That Prove the Internet Is a Wholesome Place
It's fair to say that life is pretty hectic at the moment and we could all use a break from reality. At times, it feels like we just can't get a break from everything the universe has in store for us, and sometimes, all you need is to shut out the world and forget about your troubles for a couple of moments. What better way to do that than mindlessly scrolling through … [Read more...] about This Instagram Account Collects Random Tweets That Prove the Internet Is a Wholesome Place
People Online-Shame Their Pets for Being Silly
If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. And if you had always thought about getting one, but never did, 2022 is the year to take the plunge. As adorable and loving as they are, our pets sometimes misbehave - whether it's a dog who's eaten a family-sized pizza, a lizard with an … [Read more...] about People Online-Shame Their Pets for Being Silly
Amusing Overheard Conversations in NYC That Made Us Raise an Eyebrow
The City that Never Sleeps. The Big Apple. Gotham. New York City goes by many names and is one of the most unique places in the world. It’s a bustling metropolis full of over 8 million people and an in-your-face attitude. With that many people living their best lives out in the city, eavesdropping is bound to happen. How can you NOT overhear someone talking about their … [Read more...] about Amusing Overheard Conversations in NYC That Made Us Raise an Eyebrow
POC Share Rules They Follow That Most White People Don’t Know About, And It’s Raising Important Conversations
This article was originally published on excellenttown.com Welcome to the wild and wacky world of unwritten rules for people of color in America! It's like a secret society, where the membership fee is a lifetime of navigating microaggressions and systemic racism. And don't even get us started on the initiation process, it's a rite of passage that no one wants to go through, … [Read more...] about POC Share Rules They Follow That Most White People Don’t Know About, And It’s Raising Important Conversations