As a true night owl, I’d rather sleep in until 11 am and work until late than set my alarm and struggle through a grumpy morning. Most people who know me well know not to try to talk to me about anything serious in the morning while my brain isn’t fully powered up yet. Night…
There are tons of movies that are “so bad they’re good.” You know, those guilty pleasures that are so ridiculous that they’re hilarious. A couple of my favorites are Troll 2 and The Room–filled with cheesy lines and bad acting. Despite being far from blockbusters, these films are perfect for a laugh-filled movie night. But…
As a born-and-raised Californian, I’d naturally argue that my state is the most fun with its great weather, beaches, mountains, great food, nightlife, and more. Plus, we have the original Disneyland (my personal favorite)! But I bet a lot of states think they have California beat. No matter where you are in the U.S., Americans…
I’ve come across some wild historical events that make me question whether people centuries ago were just making stuff up. Like, did you know Thomas Edison once electrocuted a circus elephant named Topsy? I also read that a soccer game in 1969 literally sparked a war between El Salvador and Honduras! History is a crazy…
I remember the first time I visited Europe when I was 18 years old. People would ask me if I was American before I even opened my mouth to talk, and I wondered how they knew! American culture is often widely represented in movies, TV shows, and music. It’s no wonder people who’ve never set…
Friday the 13th has long been shrouded in superstition and intrigue. For centuries, this seemingly innocuous conjunction of day and date has sparked a wide array of beliefs, from the ominous to the supernatural. In this compilation, we take a look at history’s annals to uncover terrible events that unfolded on Friday the 13th. These…
I’ve been on hikes alone before and thought to myself, “What if I break my leg out here, and no one else comes along the trail, and there’s no cell reception?” I have a real talent for dreaming up worse-case scenarios (thanks, anxiety!). Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to safeguard yourself when hiking…
Speech experts often say that how you speak can be just as telling as what you say. When we encounter a language we’re unfamiliar with, it usually feels like a fun puzzle. The unfamiliarity can make certain words sound amusing or even a bit silly. Take me, for example. I know just a few basic…
Have you ever had something strange happen that you just couldn’t explain? Or have you seen someone who looks exactly like you, but you’ve never met them? On an online message board, readers shared their own real-life experiences with spooky “glitch in the matrix” moments. These strange accounts will send a shiver down your spine!…
I get anxious about a driving route if I haven’t been to someone’s house before. But once I’ve driven the route, all the nerves are gone the next time because it’s familiar. The unknown can be scary for many people. Our imaginations often run wild, making us see or hear things that aren’t there, and…
With inflation rising in recent years, most of us are looking for the best bargain and the most affordable option to help tighten our budget. Yet there’s always a few things we’ll happily spend more money on, especially to give us peace of mind. According to a recent online message board thread, these are the…
There’s nothing like indulging in the guilty pleasure of a good candy bar whenever you stop at a gas station. Whether you are in the middle of a cross-state road trip or just need to fill up an empty tank, a sweet treat is never a bad idea. Looking to expand your array of go-to…
Have you ever run into someone you know when you’re on vacation thousands of miles away from home? Or happened to oddly be in the exact right place at the right time? A recent online message board thread revealed some of the strangest and downright eerie coincidences people have ever experienced, told from their first-hand…
As we age, we naturally have regrets or things we wish we’d done differently. Sometimes it’s that lost love that got away, and sometimes it’s wishing for a different career. According to real people over 40 who shared in an online forum, these are the top things they wish they’d done differently when they were…