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Whatever You Do… Never, Ever Shower During a Thunderstorm
I remember hearing about this in school when I was little and it scared me to death. Never shower when there's a thunderstorm or you could die another kid told me. Ouch that's a traumatic moment for a kid for sure. At that point I was even scared if it...
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
Every State Busting People for Operating Vehicles Without Shoes
You better have those feet covered before heading down the road. Police in at least three states will write you a ticket for driving without shoes. You should know, however, there is a catch to where you can and cannot cruise barefoot. Can You Drive A Car Barefoot?. The short...
The History Behind All 63 National Parks in the U.S.
People entered U.S. national parks 325.5 million times in 2023, up by 13 million visits from the year before, according to the National Park Service. Five national parks—including Glacier Bay, Joshua Tree, and Dry Tortugas—saw record-setting numbers of visitors, the vast majority of whom arrived at the parks between June and August.
Some People Do What With Wildlife Hit and Killed?
Yes, we're going there because we've all wondered what happens to roadkill if you will. The second I see the furry lump on the side of the road I try and look away because I feel sad for those fuzzy wild animals. In my mind if I don't see them then I won't picture Bambi or the fluffy-tailed fox getting hit.
Four Reasons Gas Stations in the Same Area Have Different Prices
I was on fumes and had no choice but to fill-up at the first gas station I saw because I kept pushing it. Why didn't I just fill-up immediately when I left for work instead of getting on the road first?. So I pull into a Shell station and my...
Is Charmin Gaslighting Us With A New ‘Luxury’ Line of Toilet Paper?
You have endless options when shopping online, so why not focus on your bottom line?. Bring self-care to your derrière with C By Charmin. I asked this exact question when the algorithm served me ads for a new bougie brand of toilet paper. "Spa-like feeling with every touch," the...
Befuddled Dads Stumped by Stroller in Unbelievable Viral Video
A popular video showing three dads' seemingly never-ending struggle to collapse a stroller has some questioning its legitimacy. Legit or not, it is absolutely hilarious. Jordon Flom is the father of a daughter and infant triplet sons. He also knows how to create relatable parenting content for any Mom or Dad who has felt the struggle of living life while trying to care for small humans.
The Gross History Behind the Color ‘Red’ for Barns
Driving along the countryside and coming across a bright, red, beautiful barn is enough to make you want to pull over and grab a photo of quintessential Americana. If I had a barn I'd want it to be fire engine red, too because that feels and looks so traditional. However,...
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Listen, just keep moving right along with your internet research if you want to have the worst party ever at your place thanks to your skills on the grill. If you do want to have the kind of cookout that will have guests thinking of you as the "Grill Guy," keep reading to find out the hard truth about some common grilling myths.
Yes, Big Mac Hats Existed and They Were Spectacular
You won't catch me shopping for hats in thrift stores. Nope, it's not because I have any phobias about cleanliness or wearing second-hand hats. It's just that my head is, well, larger than average. Think "news anchor head." So, when I see something labeled "one size fits all," I can't help but chuckle.
Major Retail Store Blames Squishmallows for ‘Disappointing’ Sales
How could something so adorable and so squishy create so many problems?. The CEO of a major discount retail chain is pointing fingers at Squishmallows while blaming the plush toys for lower-than-expected profits. When Did Squishmallows Become Popular?. If you've somehow missed Squishmallows seeming being sold in every retail store,...
Police Touch Your Car When They Pull You Over for Three Crucial Reasons
Uh oh, are those flashing lights coming up behind you for you? It's nice when you move over and the officer flies by, but when they follow you as you move over it sucks even though you may deserve it. Luckily, I received a warning after I was pulled over....
There Are Actually Three Styles of Clam Chowder but Two Shouldn’t Count
Not everyone likes the same food. That's a given even with the most popular of foods out there. I personally discovered recently I don't really like potato chips anymore. I mean what is wrong with me. Hopefully, that will change again because we're talking potato chips for goodness sakes. Anyway,...
Here’s Where Teenagers Can Legally Drink
Did you know that the National Minimum Drinking Age Act which is 21 as we know, was only passed in 1984? That doesn't seem that long. But I digress. As I recently learned while in Wisconsin at a wedding that that national law doesn't necessarily mean someone underage can't drink alcohol. It all depends on certain exceptions state by state.
Fantasy-Themed Village is Just a Road Trip Away
If you're looking for more than a getaway, and want to feel like you're in another world, we found just the place. This unique fantasy-like village is something out of a storybook. The name of the place is even enchanting. It's called Ancient Lore Village and it's "like no place...
Woman Trapped in Waist-Deep Quicksand at Popular U.S. Beach Proves It’s Not Just an ’80s Urban Myth
It was one of our biggest fears in the 1980s. The urban legend that any time any of us could be walking on grass and suddenly get sucked into the ground by random quicksand. If you're a child of the 80s you know what I'm talking about. Even if our parents told us that quicksand only exists in the jungles of Africa, we all treaded lightly while playing our backyards or avoiding sandboxes that we used to love.
Trolls to Fairy Houses: Just Some of Maine’s Most Magical Places
Sure, it has its growing pains, but there's no denying that Maine is truly a very magical place. So magical, in fact, that some people don't believe it exists. But we're here to tell you: Maine is very real. Maine Is Naturally Beautiful. There's no lack of beautiful places to...
Laugh-Out-Loud Tee Ball Video Chaos is Side-Splittingly Adorable
Was it a home run? What's happening, and where are the umpires? Watching a different child each time you watch this video means an entirely new and priceless "LOL" moment. I caught this (pun intended) on the Today Show Instagram a couple of years ago, and it's making the rounds again because it's the sweetest, funniest video. This cute video is of little kids at a tee ball game in Boston, Massachusetts.
Why People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yards
A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And no, they're not trying to give their yard a much needed bath. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling sent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.
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