On their own, knowledge and humor are in different realms. But there are moments when these two worlds collide, as you’ll see in the Fun With Science Instagram account. The page features images that can bring out the inner geek in us. And while the name may imply a focus on science, you’ll also find … Read more
My biological father divorced my mother when I was still a toddler and has been in my life sporadically since then. However, often enough that I remember some of his favorite phrases. One of them is “don’t run ahead of the locomotive!” (yes, he was a railroader). And, damn it, this is an incredibly wise … Read more
Being respectful to the people repairing your home is only common sense. However, common sense is in short supply. In this day and age, you’d think that everyone would understand that men and women are equally capable of pursuing any profession they desire. Alas, some folks are still so set in their ways that they … Read more
Do you love animals? How much do you really love them? So much so that you have to put up with the almost inevitable hairs in your food? If yes, then you’ll definitely be in solidarity with the heroine of our today’s story. If not, then perhaps you’d support her friend – or I should … Read more
When kids are growing up, the whole world is a big blot of confusion for them. And adjusting to new things can be pretty challenging. Especially with an introduction to a new parent, their tender age might cause trouble with such a massive change in their lives. So, it was but natural for Minimum_Succotash526 to … Read more
Weddings are expensive affairs, particularly if you decide to have all the bells and whistles, from bridal showers, bachelor parties and a honeymoon getaway. After all, this is supposed to be this once in a lifetime moment, so most folks want to go all out. Of course, returning to reality, that often means figuring out … Read more
You have likely heard someone joking about how men will never forget a compliment if you gave them one; in their world, a situation like this is so rare, they cherish the kind word as if it was the last butterfly on earth. But all jokes aside, some compliments are truly unforgettable, whether because of … Read more
Nowadays, the price of living is probably higher than ever before, and a big part of that comes from paying for your accommodations. If you don’t have an opportunity to buy the place straight up, you’re often forced to rent. But while there are some good landlords in our world, there are also some who … Read more
There’s a saying: “Every ending is a beginning. We just don’t know it at the time.” And that’s exactly what happened to animal rescuer Lidia Elizabeth Reyes Cespedes in Chile. The woman was on the way to find a quiet spot to lay her old dog Viejito’s body to rest when suddenly, out of nowhere, … Read more
Did you know that humans have been making our favorite TV snack, popcorn, for over 7000 years? It seems hilarious to imagine the first person seeing a solid corn kernel “explode” into a white, edible puff. While it often gets lost in the onslaught of information out there, the truth is that there are cool … Read more