You probably know that humans have only explored about 5% of the world’s oceans. But did you know that the number of viruses in the ocean outnumbers the amount of stars in the Milky Way? Or how about the fact that the deepest part of the ocean stretches down about 36,200 feet? How much do … Read more

“We.” It is a small word, but once a relationship becomes serious, it often starts appearing everywhere. “We’re going out this weekend,” “We can’t make it tomorrow,” or “We’ve decided to…” Couples naturally begin making plans together, sharing responsibilities, and thinking of themselves as a team. And while building a life together can be one … Read more

Some family dramas simmer quietly for years, until one day they boil over in the most unexpected way. And the most interesting thing is that sometimes it’s not a screaming match or a dramatic exit that changes everything, it’s the simple act of giving them a taste of their own medicine. The husband of today’s … Read more

Many parents would put their life on the line for their kids. But should children be expected to do the same? One mom seems to think so. The chain-smoker doesn’t have the best track record of treating her son with the unconditional love and care that he believes he deserves. Now that her lungs have … Read more

Have you ever wondered how people with specific eye errors see the world? Philip Barlow, a Cape Town-based artist, has created a series of oil paintings that vividly shows the struggle of those who have myopia or nearsightedness, the most common refractive eyesight error. At first glance, Barlow’s paintings look like photographs that are out … Read more

There are really never quite enough memes, but sometimes it can be fun to spice it up with the more unusual variety. The curiously named “Laxative” Instagram page is home to chaotic, weird and just downright unhinged images and memes, so we hand picked the best ones for your viewing enjoyment. Be warned, some of … Read more

A decades-old study comparing identical twin sisters is going viral again after showing how their faces aged when one received regular Botox for nearly 20 years while the other largely went without. The research, led by Dr. William J. Binder of the UCLA School of Medicine, has resurfaced online as people debate whether long-term Botox … Read more

We should all strive to be curious, open-minded, and seek to get as close to the objective truth as possible. However, this doesn’t change the fact that, well, the truth can often be pretty uncomfortable. You need a lot of emotional resilience to live with the knowledge about how the world really works. Amateur and … Read more

Surprisingly, there are quite a few displays of quality craftsmanship made in the least elegant, thoroughly bad design. Inspired by the subreddit Awful Taste But Great Execution, We has collected a list of gaudy, tacky, overdone, and otherwise tasteless design fails yet done so well, you won’t know whether to love or hate these funny … Read more

The feeling of not understanding something that has the whole group cracking up is so embarrassing. Maybe the person telling the story uses a few words you aren’t familiar with or drops a reference you’ve never heard of, but before you know it, everyone’s laughing and you’re just sitting there smiling, wondering when your brain … Read more