7 hit songs that were actually written as a joke
7 hit songs that were actually written as a joke Some of the biggest songs in chart history started as nothing more than a bit. A dare, a parody, a late-night studio gag somebody happened […]
7 reasons your dog follows you into the bathroom (they’re not what you think)
7 reasons your dog follows you into the bathroom (they’re not what you think) Most people assume it’s just clinginess. The real explanation runs deeper than that, and it says more about how dogs are […]
Famous people who vanished without a trace — and were never found
Famous people who vanished without a trace — and were never found Some disappearances get solved eventually, given enough time and the right piece of evidence. These didn’t. Decades of searching, and the file just […]
1970s products that vanished so completely that people forget they existed
1970s products that vanished so completely that people forget they existed Everyday products and accommodations have advanced so quickly that several things from the past have almost been forgotten. From phone books to Shagadelic custom […]
12 things everyone had in their living room in the ’90s
12 things everyone had in their living room in the ’90s Every decade leaves fingerprints on the living room. The ’90s left more than most. Bulky. Beige. Built to last decades, whether anyone actually wanted […]
Having a hard week? Here, have some puppies
Having a hard week? Here, have some puppies In the golden age of digital media, few things have the power of the puppy when it comes to attracting eyeballs. This slideshow is just about the […]
10 strange things dogs do when they’re trying to tell you something important
10 strange things dogs do when they’re trying to tell you something important Dogs communicate constantly. Most of it just doesn’t look like communication to someone expecting a bark or a bite. It looks like […]
Famous historical business decisions that changed everything
Famous historical mistakes that changed everything Some decisions look reasonable in the moment. History disagrees almost immediately, and usually fast. Someone with real authority, real expertise even, looks at something genuinely new and calls it […]
The worst advice Gen X was told
The worst advice Gen X was told Every generation gets a formula. Gen X got theirs delivered with a shrug. Figure it out yourself. Toughen up. Nobody’s coming to help, so don’t bother asking. A […]
The real reason car engines used to sound so much louder
The real reason car engines used to sound so much louder While modern cars are very quiet and comfortable, many people deeply miss the loud rumble of older vehicles. The old engine noise gave the […]