We’ve all heard a tall tale in our days, most often among our once-peers on the middle school playground, but also well into adulthood. Most folks have developed a sense of skepticism for this very reason. The classic thing to do if someone has a story that really seems a bit far fetched is to … Read more
The world is full of unsolved mysteries. Codes, puzzles, and cryptic public art tease us with their intrigue, and have left some of our most revered historians, cleverest cryptographers, and most determined treasure hunters, completely baffled. A mysterious underground grotto encrusted in 4.6 million seashells has got people wondering. While some speculate it was once … Read more
The stereotypical dad is not always the most modern and fashionable guy around town. His dress sense has deteriorated, and his physique has descended into a “dad bod,” along with a beer belly to boot. But as with all stereotypes, this isn’t really how all fathers look. Though it’s often unlikely that they’ll be spotted … Read more
Shopping at thrift stores is great: you can find something authentic, it doesn’t hurt your wallet, and you’re helping the planet by not contributing to overconsumption. In 2024, roughly 90% of Americans and Canadians engaged with a thrift store through either shopping or donating. And Gen Z is leading the trend, with 60% thrifting monthly. … Read more
As a fellow millennial growing up, don’t tell me you didn’t have one of those plastic stretchy chokers, or that fascinatingly odd toy called a yo-yo. At some point in our childhood, these were among the must-haves but have since vanished without a trace. Many trends, tendencies and crazes (fancy participating in a flashmob, anyone?!) … Read more
You ever get stuck in an escape room with someone who refuses to solve a single puzzle, yells at you when you try, and insists on spending all the team’s coins on snacks? Now imagine that’s your actual relationship, and the door doesn’t open unless you’re the one paying rent, cooking dinner, and driving them … Read more
After four agonizing days trapped inside one of Indonesia’s most treacherous volcanoes, 26-year-old Brazilian tourist Juliana Marinshas passed away. Her body was finally reached by rescue teams today (June 24), following a desperate and highly criticized effort clouded by conflicting reports, alleged negligence, and fury from her grieving family. HighlightsBrazilian hiker Juliana Marins, 26, passed … Read more
Tom Sandoval, who called himself “the most hated man in America,” is looking for redemption through music. The former Vanderpump Rules star was back on television for another reality competition show—and this time, he and his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras auditioned for America’s Got Talent, two years after his infamous cheating scandal. … Read more
An Italian tourist was fatally mauled by a bear in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains on Thursday after stopping to take a selfie with a bear cub—turning what in his head was a wholesome moment into a deadly encounter. Omar Farang Zin, a 49-year-old motorcycle enthusiast from Italy, had been exploring the rugged landscapes of Argeș County … Read more
You may have heard that the best way to get over a past wrong is to forgive the perpetrator. But as with most things in life, that’s usually much easier said than done. No matter if we need to pardon ourselves or someone else. To explore these difficult situations (and hopefully learn a thing or … Read more