At the risk of sounding like a parent and so rewarded with eye-rolls (or name-calling due to age-hatred resulting from the loss of some items on this list, ok boomer?), some of us parents find ourselves scratching our heads at how different the school curriculums are to what we experienced. After more than a year
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Over the years, there have been many cases of highly intelligent individuals becoming infatuated with convicted serial killers to the point of obsession. Some have even married them behind bars. Sheila Isenberg, the author of “Women Who Love Men Who Kill”, explains in her book that there are numerous reasons behind this phenomenon. Some of
Genetic technology is changing the world as we know it. As you read this, scientists are working on fascinating ways to modify DNA. Recently, a form of advanced gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has opened up new avenues of genetic experimentation. CRISPR is held in such high regard that, in 2020, its creators were awarded
Times are difficult as the world bands together to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but did you know there were several near pandemics in the recent past? In fact, some of the diseases in these close calls were far deadlier than Covid-19. Had some of these diseases slipped through the grasp of healthcare workers, the results
An actress who expresses a conservative viewpoint in liberal Hollywood. A teacher suspended for daring to assume a boy in her class goes by the pronoun “he.” A chef accused of cultural appropriation for cooking an ethnic dish. There’s no doubt that cancel culture – the attempt to ruin someone’s personal or professional life due
Children today live in a world chock-full of hidden agendas, from direct misinformation to subliminal indoctrination. Whether it’s TV commercials telling kids they ought to be bribed into eating vegetables, or popular video game companies trying to drag children into their own corporate lawsuits, there have definitely been easier times to be a parent. Without
Sometimes, changing the world means breaking the rules. There have been key moments in history defined by defiant acts, and the results often bring change unlike any that came before. The people who instigate this kind of global change are frequently persecuted and vilified, but this often encourages them to fight harder. Whether it was
Hey—are you gonna finish… whatever that is? Fast food misfires come in many forms. Mindless mashups, ill-conceived holiday homages and irreconcilable departures from a restaurant’s primary offerings are just a few of the ways fast food chains around the world have embarrassed themselves and disgusted their customers. Here are ten of the most ridiculous culinary
The ’90s are famous for many things—but these days, they’re most famous for their spawn—the overly-nostalgic X-ennial middle-children that call themselves 90s kids. You might be a ’90s kid if you always start sentences with, “Aw man, ‘member…?” You might be a ’90s kid if you think the best version of everything was the version
The nature of life is such that animal species tend to enjoy a good multi-million-year run on the planet, get pushed out by evolution and changing environments, and then go extinct. They’re then lost forever, chalked up by scientists as unfit or unlucky and confined to the dusty realm of paleontology. Except getting an accurate
Conspiracy theories have been circulating since before the 19th century. Honestly, knowing humans, probably even longer. Some of these conspiracies really make for some controversial legacies (flat Earth, anyone?). Combining this with our fascination with celebrities’ lives and their downfall, we’ve concocted some weird theories. Throw the dark world of music in there, and you
Famous people seem to have it all, the reputation, the money, and the glamorous lifestyle. Of course, on top of this is that they get to call Hollywood home. For most fans, the lives of these celebrities are so interesting because they can do whatever they want and still manage to look fancy. But, while
The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christians who originated from Germany. Their language is Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of German. Throughout the years, people have considered them a secluded community who live in their own world and created reality, far from our current time. The Amish strictly follow the teachings in the Ordnung. Ordnung is
These days, it seems like there’s no way to remove yourself from society in a meaningful and permanent way. After all, carrying a cellphone places you inside a vast network, making you a blip of data hit with targeted advertising and more. People looking to remove themselves from the grid can do so in several
Most of us consume animal products on a daily or near-daily basis, meat, fish, dairy, and eggs making a large part of most non-vegan diets, alongside delicious honey, or perhaps even the more exotic choices of caviar and shellfish. While many would actually describe these ingredients as strange as well when thought of in an
Ancient structures and design will always be admired and it will remain huge tourist attractions, but there is also something to be said for modern architecture. Architects and builders around the world have in recent years come up with striking ideas that translated into mind-blowingly stunning buildings. On this list are just a few of
Breast milk helps build a baby’s budding immune system, and the act of breastfeeding establishes emotional bonding. And, frankly, mammals are built for it. So why is there continually so much controversy surrounding the topic? Some women have blamed the sexualization of breasts for the pushback they receive when nursing their babies in public. Others
Modern technology is making the world more synthetic. Some inventions that mimic real things are valuable—like the fake snot that fights diseases. But other creations are downright strange. The first true synthetic creatures are now challenging the definition of life while there are dogs that die to keep real canines alive. The art of mimicking
Everybody loves a conspiracy theory, but they are most often complete and total nonsense. The vast majority produce thoughts of people wearing tin foil hats, but they wouldn’t exist if conspiracies weren’t a real thing. Conspiracies occur all the time, and for better or worse, they’re a fact of life. Every so often, a once-labeled
We are all aware of the toilet paper shortage, loss of smell symptoms, mask requirements, and social distancing rules that came with COVID-19. These are some common side effects of the pandemic. However, did you know the virus brought additional unexpected consequences beyond its deadly symptoms? We’ve put together ten issues that our society didn’t
Films like 300 and Troy depict awesome Greek warriors slashing their enemies in battle, but did you know Leonidas and Achillies had a freaky side? Sexuality was everywhere in the ancient world, from pornography on pottery to sex with satyrs. The Greek view on sex is much different from our own today, with many seemingly
William Shakespeare is possibly the most famous writer from the western world and is a fundamental part of high school English lessons. Despite being regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time, you wouldn’t be alone if you found his work confusing, hard to follow or filled you with dread. Luckily, Shakespeare is
Well-known companies dominating their market don’t always have lucky stars on their side. From failed Halloween-themed products to weird items unrelated to the merchandise they are famous for, these 10 companies are examples of how pushing the boundaries can prove embarrassing. Top 10 Failed McDonald’s Products 10 Tesla: Cybertruck Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla,
Africa is a beautiful place. Here you will find wildlife, sunsets and raging thunderstorms like nowhere else on Earth. The continent is home to breathtaking beaches, magnificent mountains, shimmering deserts and spectacular waterfalls. Africa is the source of the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world and flows through 11 countries. Dinosaurs
Let’s face it: English is a weird language. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and the rules sometimes just straight-out make no sense. There’s plenty of peculiarities built into our grammar rules and everyday expressions, many of which make next to no sense, to the frustration of many individuals trying to learn English for the first time.
If you want to feel justified in patronizing a company with a dubious history, calling any negative story against them a “conspiracy theory” should fit the bill. The main problem is that the term, which is rumored to have been coined by the CIA for this exact purpose, is a convenient way to discount valid
Brains. They’re the heart of the head and the hands of the soul. Without them, we end up writing things like that last sentence. And as anyone who has ever logged on to the internet is aware, there is an enormous range in brain usage in society. Some put their brains to work, going on
As a child, Tim Burton grew up feeling like he didn’t belong. He spent much of his free time watching horror films and hanging around with gravediggers at the local cemetery. The youngster eventually threw himself into his artwork, doodling twisted versions of monsters from classic horror flicks. After a stint at the California Institute
The internet is many things—useful, wonderful, surprising, frustrating—but above all, it’s impersonal. Anything there is to do on the internet you can do from your own home’s safety and obscurity. While operating in safety and obscurity can be useful, it can also be dangerous. If everyone’s identities are kept secret, then… everyone’s identities are kept
The internet is a vital part of modern life. Without web access, all kinds of businesses and jobs would be unable to function. So, as you can imagine, there are plenty of people who would love to see the internet crumble. Since Tim Berners-Lee launched the World Wide Web in the late 1980s, there have