The 9 worst years in history to be alive
The 9 worst years in history to be alive It’s funny how a truly sucky year can make you realize how much we take for granted. 2020 really took the cake as the toughest year […]
Harmless myths everyone still believes that science has totally debunked
Harmless myths everyone still believes that science has totally debunked Some myths survive purely because correcting them feels unnecessary. Nobody gets hurt believing a goldfish forgets everything in three seconds, so nobody bothers checking. That […]
Weird cat behaviors that mean they trust you completely
Weird cat behaviors that mean they trust you completely A cat insisting the household bend to its schedule can read as bossy at first glance. Most of the time, it’s the opposite: a small, deeply […]
Till debt do us part: Gray divorce and the cost of starting over
Sometimes it’s not “till death do us part.” It’s “until we divorce, before one of us ends up on a true-crime podcast.” Which, for many women, happens decades into a marriage—after the kids are grown, […]
From cute animal photos to heat pumps for cheesemakers: This month’s good climate news
Some EDAM good news A nerdy, economics-driven solution to skyrocketing electricity prices is already bearing fruit in the western U.S., saving consumers $11.38 million on energy costs over its first two months of operations. The […]
Your Sept 19 AI horoscope: The cosmos has entered its drama era
The cosmic planetary transits on September 19 demand thoughtful balance between passionate expression and disciplined practical planning across all signs, according to Google Gemini. As Venus hits its peak illuminated extent in intense Scorpio while […]
Bizarre psychological phenomena that explain why we do strange things
Bizarre psychological phenomena that explain why we do strange things Human behavior rarely needs an actual mystery to feel inexplicable. Somebody already studied most of the weird stuff, gave it a name, and moved on […]
The only thing about Dolly you need to know
There’s only one thing we need to remember about Dolly Parton. It’s not the fact that she embodied an American rags-to-riches story, rising from abject poverty to great wealth, which she was extremely generous with. […]
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face
Subtle ways your dog shows affection without licking your face Face-licking gets all the credit, mostly because it’s impossible to miss. Underneath that obvious gesture is a whole second layer of affection, made up of […]
This day in history: Happy heavenly birthday, Greta Garbo!
Known for her roles in both silent and talking films, Swedish actress Greta Garbo was born in 1905 in Stockholm. Garbo began her career in Europe before moving to the United States to work for MGM at […]