10 Optical Illusions That Reveal How Your Brain Processes Reality
Discover 10 viral optical illusions that expose how your visual system edits reality, distorts shapes, and invents motion where none physically exists.
10 Celebrities Who Quietly Left Fame and Built Completely Different Lives
Discover how these 10 famous figures successfully swapped the Hollywood spotlight for innovative careers and profoundly impacted their local communities.
9 World Leaders Have Spoken: “I Think Trump Is…”
In November 2017, just shy of one year in office, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings hit an all-time historic low. If 59% of the American public disapproves of his administration, imagine what other politicians say about Trump. The president is certainly not one to hold back his opinions on anything, and it looks like several …
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7 Little Known Things About Trump’s Childhood
Have you ever wondered what was Donald Trump’s childhood like? If so, then this is the list for you. Donald Trump childhood facts are not all that easy to find. For a man so often in the public spotlight, and with so many books written about him, there are aspects of Donald Trump as a …
5 Entire Towns In America You Can Actually Buy!
Ever fancied taking on the title of Sheriff? If so, you won’t find a better opportunity than these towns for sale. From picture-postcard European hamlets to American Wild West towns frozen in time, these unique settlements are the ultimate real estate investments. Click or scroll on to discover the best communities on the market right …
10 Celebs Who Shamelessly Lied About Their Age
Age can be a touchy subject, especially in the entertainment industry. Some people don’t like to acknowledge their age after they hit the big 3-0, and for others, age is nothing but a number—you’re only as old as you feel, right? But for stars, it’s not that simple, especially for women. Your age can be …
Which Countries Are Spying On You From Space?
New accusations of spying and surveillance seem to pop up every day on the global political stage. While the allegations are not always true, the resources and framework to support them does seem to exist. There were 1,419 active satellites in orbit around the Earth as of August 2015, according to a database compiled by …
Stop Buying These 8 Things from Random Sellers
Not being able to trust the person selling you something is as old as time. For the ancient Greeks, it was “caveat emptor.” These days, you might tweak that to “never buy something from someone you won’t be able to find and sue later.” To take it a step further for the times we’re living …
Could You Believe That These 10 Facts Are just Common Myths?
Sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, especially when so many of the “facts” we’ve spent our whole lives believing are actually enduring myths and misconceptions. These common myths seem true because we’ve heard them time and time again—we may have even learned them from our parents, or been taught them at …
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The Origins of These 5 Weird Urban Legends
Urban legends are the kind of stories told around a campfire or under a sofa cushion fort at a sleepover. These modern folktales are usually pretty scary—and of course, the storyteller swears what they’re saying is a true story they heard from a friend, who knows someone who knows the victim. From what inspired Candyman …
6 Definitely Not Crazy People Who Started Their Own Country
A micronation is a piece of land, either geographical or hypothetical, that claims to be a sovereign state—but isn’t. By the most bare-bones definition, this means all you have to do to create one is declare that you’ve done so. If you want to get fancy about it, you can also design your own passport, …
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10 Of The Most Covered Songs In History
Unlike movies, where it’s rare that a second (or third) attempt at remaking a film can ever match—let alone top—the original, music is a different sort of creative beast. Just because The Beatles did a bang-up job on one song doesn’t mean that Joan Baez or Elvis Presley couldn’t do the same tune justice in …
7 Celebrities Who Love Giving Away Their Money
Hardly anyone makes money hand over fist like those who are famous in Hollywood. Each movie makes them more than most of us will earn in a lifetime. Every television appearance can make them the average person’s yearly salary. With that in mind, it’s a wonder that charities need to fund raise at all, with …
5 Tricks Your Own Brain Plays On You
Your brain does everything for you, but it’s also somewhat of a mystery. As much as you learn, however, your brain is always a few steps ahead of you. Throughout our daily lives, neurology colors all sorts of your perceptions and interactions. These tricks your brain plays on you are fascinating and might add some …
15 Stores With Hilariously Appropriate Names
There’s something so special about a good wordplay joke. That special little turn of phrase that you repeat over and over again chuckling to yourself… What better way to advertise without advertising? How better to get someone to remember your store than be having a joke built right into the name? These hilarious, pun-tastic store …