Judge Finds for 11-Year-Old in Toy-Dinosaur-Assault Case – Lowering the Bar
“Civil actions against one minor by another are quite rare,” at least according to the opinion in Robinson v Fellin, decided Jan. 2 in the Alberta Court of Justice. That seems to be understating the rarity, at least if you…
35 Retro Tech Pictures from The 70s Through The Early 00s Showing How Far Technology Has Come
I grew up in the 80s, which means my idea of “cool tech” used to involve blinking lights, chunky buttons, and machines that made loud, confident noises when they turned on. I’ve always loved technology, and looking back at the…
New York State May Allow “Dancing by Default” – Lowering the Bar
Well, the moral degradation of this once-great country shows no signs of slowing down. One day, people suddenly start insisting on “warrants” before letting federal agents into their homes, and the next an entire state may allow dancing without a…
30 Roommates From Heck Who Deserve Their Own Horror Movie
Living with roommates can be an adventure—sometimes a fun one, and sometimes the kind that makes you question all your life choices. This gallery dives into the latter, with snapshots of the kinds of inconsiderate, baffling, and downright disgusting behavior…
35 Tall People Problems That Short People Don’t Understand
Being tall has its perks. You don’t have to ask someone to reach for something on the top shelf at the grocery store. You get the best view at concerts by default. That said, tall people definitely have problems. You…
30 Men Offer Wholesome Replies To The Question ‘What’s The Best Compliment You’ve Ever Received From A Girl?’
I’ve never been good at taking compliments. One time on a date a woman told me I had good bone structure so I said she could have my skull when I’m dead. The men in this Reddit post did much…
Get Lost, 2025 – Lowering the Bar
January 12, 2026 Wow, remember when 2024 seemed like a bad year? See “Goodbye, 2024” (subtitle: “You sucked.”). It wasn’t all bad, because O.J. Simpson died, reportedly from cancer, although cancer claimed it was innocent and has been out looking…
30 Rarely Seen Photos Of Major Historical Figures You Probably Have Never Seen, Or Even Knew Existed
Rare photographs of historical figures can teach you more about history than anything you read in your high school or college textbooks. Originally taken to document their existence, these photographs now help us learn about the past. Why not scroll…
45 Stunning Aerial Embroidered Landscapes From Artist Victoria Rose That Will Make You Forget They’re Made Of Thread
Look, I’ve seen some impressive embroidery in my day—flowers, animals, the occasional “Live, Laugh, Love” in cursive—but this is something else entirely. Artist Victoria Rose Richards is out here casually stitching landscapes that look like they were plucked straight from…
30 Gymgoers Share The Weirdest Things They’ve Ever Seen While Working Out
The gym is supposed to be a place for gains, but sometimes, it’s also a front-row seat to some truly bizarre behavior. From people treating the treadmill like a dance floor to questionable outfit choices and workout routines that defy…