Love online shopping? You need these promo-code hacks
Online shopping is a favorite pastime. An art-form. And for some, an obsession. We know a thing or two about shopping online, which is why we put together a list of money-saving hacks. […]
The cool new way your Ben & Jerry’s ice cream could help the climate
Do cows eat seaweed? On a Ben & Jerry’s dairy farm, yes. In May, the popular ice cream maker announced that they’ll be putting their cattle on a special diet to reduce emissions of methane. […]
LGBTQ+ couples still can’t adopt in these countries
In many countries, it is still illegal for members of the LGBTQ+ community to adopt and foster children. The following map uses data from the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) to show where joint adoption […]
The shocking financial hurdles LGBTQ+ Americans face
In recent years, research has revealed a significant disparity in the financial well-being of LGBTQ+ adults compared to the general population, particularly among transgender people and LGBTQ+ people of color. The major drivers behind this […]
This may be the perfect console for aging gamers
When I saw the initial teaser announcement for the Nintendo Switch, my immediate thought was that Nintendo had simply conceded the field to Sony and Microsoft. The Switch looked underpowered and gimmicky. However, it […]
Don’t be fooled by these scammers pretending to be the feds
Government impostor scams decreased in 2021 after peaking during the pandemic, but scam victims still lost twice as much money that year to fake government agents, according to new research from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). With […]
These vintage booze ads are nostalgic summer fun
Though it’s been shorts-and-short-sleeves weather for a good few weeks already, this weekend we finally reach the officially decreed beginning of of summer. It’s time to fire up the air conditioner, finalize vacation plans, […]
7-Up used to contain this common antidepressant
During the 20th century, most soft drinks in America were boosted with something other than sugar. We all know Coca-Cola started with a dash of cocaine to give consumers a “lift”; Pepsi contained pepsin, a […]
Woman visits subway daily just to hear her late husband’s voice
Dr. Margaret McCollum spends a lot of time at the Embankment Tube Station in London. She doesn’t wait for any train in particular. She just sits on the station’s bench every day, seemingly watching the trains come […]
Thanks, humanity: Now there’s even trash on Mars
No human being has yet set foot on Mars, but something has preceded us. NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover announced on its Twitter account Wednesday that it had encountered a piece of human-generated litter on the […]