Why do we make the choices we make? Do we have free will or are we at the mercy of our environment? The philosophy of reciprocal determinism tries to answer these questions.
The Fastest Ways to Get Dumped by Your Significant Other
If you want your significant other to dump you as fast as possible, these are some great ways to drive them absolutely nuts!
Jelly Babies: The Cannibalistic Candy From Doctor Who
Jelly Babies, the gummy candies shaped like human infants, have been around for over 100 years. Who first made these cannibalistic candies? And why are they in Doctor Who?
7 Strange Food Combinations That Will Make You Laugh and Gag
Of all the strange things on the internet, the phenomenon of “cursed food,” or foods that should never go together, may be the most repulsive and funniest.
The Top 8 Things To Do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s capital city is one of the most diverse and culturally rich cities in all of Southeast Asia. Here are the top 8 things to do in Kuala Lumpur.
The 4 Top-Paying Digital Nomad Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere
Why travel only on your vacation time when you could become a digital nomad and earn income while you travel around the world? These are the 4 top-paying digital nomad jobs that you can do from anywhere.
The Top 5 Augmented Reality Games You Should Be Playing
Augmented reality gaming allows you to combine the world of video games with the real world. These are the 5 augmented reality games you should be playing.
How Whale Vomit Can Make You Rich: What Is Ambergris?
A group of 35 fishermen recently found a chunk of ambergris (aka whale vomit) worth $1.5 million. What is ambergris and what makes this stuff so valuable?
5 Terrifying Cults You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone’s heard of Jonestown, Rajneeshpuram, and the Branch Davidians. Here are some equally terrifying cults that you may not be familiar with.
How The Taking of Deborah Logan Was Resurrected by Netflix
The 2014 film The Taking of Deborah Logan was horrifying, emotional, and overall well-made. So why did it almost go out of existence?
Humans Are Space Orcs and Earth Is Space Australia | Part 2
“Humans are space orcs” sounds like a crazy conspiracy theory but it’s actually a philosophy of human existence. Here’s how to use it in your own observations of humanity.
The Rise of Dogecoin: What’s Going on With This Comical Cryptocurrency?
In a perfect metaphor for how absurd the past few years have been, a currency that began as a dog meme now has real value as an investment vehicle. Here’s the bizarre history (and future) of Dogecoin.
Why Are Black Cats Considered Unlucky?
It’s a widespread tradition that black cats are a sign of bad luck. But did people always believe that? Where did that superstition come from?
Joe Versus the Volcano: An Underappreciated Tom Hanks Classic
Joe Versus the Volcano stars Tom Hanks as the averagest of Joes confronting his own mortality in the most heartwarming and slapstick of ways.
The Top 7 Things To Do in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida is one of the underrated tourist destinations in the state. Escape the crowds of Miami or Key West by adding these 7 activities to your Florida itinerary.
The Eightfold Path to Nirvana Made Easy
Here are some tips to work toward nirvana without eating nettles in a cave. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to benefit from the eightfold path.
What You Should Know About the 2021 Brood X Cicada Invasion
The first known report of a large brood of cicadas emerging from the ground was recorded by William Bradford, the governor of the Plymouth Colony in modern-day Massachusetts, in 1633. Bradford described the brood as making a “constant yelling noise” and that they were “ready to deafen the hearers.” The citizens of the Plymouth Colony […]
The 4 Most Expensive Cheeses in the World
From a rare breed of donkeys in the remote hills of Serbia to a gold-infused Stilton from England, here are 4 of the most expensive cheeses in the world.
The Immortal Jellyfish May Hold the Key to Eternal Life
In the depths of the ocean, an immortal jellyfish with the power to transform itself back into an infant may hold the secret for life-changing medical advances.
Nocturnal Animals Ending Explained
Tom Ford’s sophomore filmmaking effort Nocturnal Animals was a nonlinear, disturbing picture of emotional decay and revenge. The movie leaves you pounding on your couch cushions feeling confused, unsatisfied, frustrated, and unsettled. Still, I have to say that it was a good film, especially for a man who so recently broke into the medium of […]
The Top ’90s New York Hip-Hip Groups You Should Listen To
’90s hip hop was extremely influential and is often thought of as the golden years. Here are the best ’90s New York hip-hop groups to listen to.
Machine Gun Kelly Is Bringing Back Rock N’ Roll With Tickets to My Downfall
There’s been a trend in the music industry in recent years of hip-hop artists transitioning into more of a rock n’ roll sound. Post Malone has definitely helped lead that charge with his 2019 album Hollywood’s Bleeding, and other notable artists like MOD SUN have also taken on a grungier sound. However, if anyone personifies […]
What Would These Actors Be If They Weren’t Actors?
The genius of actors is their ability to portray different people from different walks of life on the big screen. They dazzle us by taking on entirely new identities with unique personalities and life circumstances. Many actors have worked in other professions throughout their lifetimes, and they use those experiences as inspiration for their on-screen […]
The Legend of El Dorado and Lake Guatavita: The Myth That Came True (Kind Of)
Out of all of the expeditions in search of El Dorado, the most successful moment was probably the discovery of Lake Guatavita, near modern-day Bogota, by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada in 1537.