20 Former Employees Spill Work Secrets You’re Not Supposed To Know But They’re Finally Allowed To Share
When you work at a company, you’re oftentimes asked to sign non-disclosure agreements or other documents that mean you aren’t allowed to spill some of the little secrets that the public is always dying to know. But once you’re long…
30 Smithsonian Portraits Celebrating Women Who Changed The World Through Science
The Smithsonian’s portraits of women in science feel like a highlight reel of human brilliance. We rounded up the ones that stopped us in our tracks…women who didn’t just make discoveries, they redefined what was possible. Every photo tells a…
Jury Deliberates in Sandwich-Assault Case [Update: Not Guilty]
Perhaps not since an Iowa man spent ten days in jail for failing to return library books has there been a more ridiculous prosecution than this one, in which a DC man is facing assault charges for throwing a sandwich…
“What Is This Thing?” — 25 Times People Asked The Internet To Identify Mysterious Objects This Week
There’s something magical about the internet’s ability to identify literally anything. You can post a blurry photo of a random piece of metal, and within minutes, someone’s like, “Oh yeah, that’s a mid-century Norwegian horse hame used for pulling carts…
Okay, It Seems to Have Been Pretty Successful – Lowering the Bar
Upon reflection (and some email feedback) I have further thoughts about the reported aquatic escape of a robber who struck the Paddlefish restaurant at Walt Disney World last month. See “Was That Scuba Burglary a Successful Aquatic Escape?” (Oct. 24,…
40 Hilarious And Wholesome Moms Who Brought A Little Joy Into The World Today
My mom is a bit cooky, but she loves me and I love her. I get my sense of humor from her, but also my ability to be a kind, compassionate person. A lot of moms provide the same combination…
40 Cottagecore Crafts And Creations That Scream “Your Grandma But, Like, Hip”
In recent years, the Cottagecore aesthetic has woven its way into the hearts of young and old alike, nostalgically merging yesteryear charm with contemporary sensibilities. For those unfamiliar with the term, Cottagecore romanticizes the idea of a simple, pastoral life…
Was That Scuba Burglary a Successful Aquatic Escape? – Lowering the Bar
It’s probably safe to say that no news story in recent memory has generated as much reader email as this one, about a September 15 robbery in Florida where the perpetrator reportedly both arrived and departed underwater. Look! virtually everyone…
45 Insanely Creative Halloween Costume Ideas You’ll Want To Steal For Yourself
Other than a few good topical Halloween costumes, it’s pretty much the same old stuff every year. You have your vampires, zombies, and hot nurses at every costume party. If you can’t think of your own creative new costume for…
35 Feel-Good Wholesome Posts From This IG Page That Prove The Internet Isn’t All Bad
The internet gets a bad rap sometimes often times that’s a fair assessment. But every once in a while, you stumble across a corner of it that’s pure joy. This IG page is exactly that: a feed full of adorable,…