Hollywood is a strange world, and looks are the currency. Plastic surgery isn’t new in the world of showbiz, but for some stars, it became a whole way of life. Fans who fell in love with them noticed that, somewhere along the way, they began to appear slimmer, their skin tighter, their noses smaller, their … Read more
Every January, gyms fill up with people who have decided that this is the year. The year of the six-pack, the marathon, the complete physical overhaul. By February, most of those people are back on the sofa, slightly disappointed and considerably more familiar with their own limitations than they were before. The problem is never … Read more
Cuddling chimpanzees, feeding baby big cats, and getting up close and personal with some of the wildest creatures out there. It sounds like a dream job for many. But those who actually get to live it say there’s a lot more to zookeeping than meets the eye. They’ve described “demonic little missiles,” “filthy little hissing … Read more
Few albums have a cover as immediately, viscerally recognizable as Blink-182’s Enema of the State. This 1999 record turned three idiots from San Diego into one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, and the image that came with it, a nurse in a red bra and a blue latex glove, became as much … Read more
There’s something wildly fascinating about watching a conversation spiral out of control, thanks to someone who seems to have a couple of screws loose. One minute it’s “Good morning,” and the next it’s “You clearly don’t love me the way I love you.” Everyone’s capable of bringing the crazy energy in the age of instant … Read more
Love is in the small things. And Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Oleander captures these cute couple moments in her illustrations. Drawing inspiration from her own romantic relationship and collecting memories from people close to her, Amanda perfectly shows in her relationship comics what love looks like when no one’s watching. Amanda is currently dating Joey … Read more
There’s no doubt that life is full of wild moments. A first date that goes surprisingly well. Or a parking spot that opens up right when you need it. These things actually happen. But then there are some stories that are truly, incredibly hard to believe. For example, it’s quite unimaginable that an entire bus … Read more
Some photos are so strange that your brain immediately assumes they’re edited. But not every impossible-looking image is the product of Photoshop wizards. Sometimes the “glitch” is nothing more than perfect timing, an unusual camera angle, a rare natural phenomenon, or an object that’s genuinely much bigger, smaller, or stranger than you’re used to. So … Read more
We’re unfortunately living in an age where negativity and toxicity are in abundance whenever we go online. You’ll see it in hateful social media posts, divisive political commentaries, and blatant misinformation, among others. Fortunately, there is still a less-explored part of the internet that can remind us to hold more optimism. This recent Threads post … Read more
