There's one thing that's inevitable in life. Everyone has to get a job. Most people get their first job when they're teenagers working at a local restaurant or big movie chain franchise. Everyone hopes to land that dream job as the CEO of a billion-dollar company or star in their first movie, but unfortunately, landing that dream job isn't always...
Rain is a significant element of the water cycle and deposits the bulk of fresh water on the planet. As we all learned in school, rain is water droplets that condense in the atmosphere and fall to the Earth thanks to gravity. Rain facts are sure to have you thinking about this natural occurrence more than you might have ever...
Most people don't realize the planet is full of the most interesting and weird animals. Everyone always thinks about the more popular ones. For centuries, people have kept certain animals as pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits. Then there are farm animals, including horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. Many of them live with hundreds of other fascinating creatures...
They say the hardest thing about writing a book is the actual writing. Famous opening lines of books might seem like they were written off the cuff, but they are often planned and re-written by authors trying to find the perfect sentence. Sitting down at the computer or typewriter and willing yourself to type is the biggest hurdle when it...
Throughout history, there have been significant events that shaped the world. Professors teach these critical moments in history lessons across the globe. However, they often leave out weird history stories. There's probably a good reason they don't include them in their history class. Despite being odd moments, they're still important historical events, although they might not be at the level...
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, but in the case of these photos, it's more like 1,000 screams. These disturbing photos will creep you out and have you double-checking all your doors are locked before bed. Taken throughout the years, these photos capture moments and places that will send shivers down your spine. Some of these photos are...
There are few scarier and more secure places on earth than jail. Being locked up with murderers and worse is not something you ever want to be doing. But incarceration is on the rise in the United States. More than two million people are locked up across the States. In fact, the last 40 years have seen an increase of...
A few years ago, my underwear game looked very different than it does now. I was working with a company that spent a good chunk of the year on tour, which often meant sharing close quarters with coworkers between the events we were putting on. Eventually, you get accustomed to the smell of your desk-mate’s BO, your boss’ toilet schedule,...
Green eyes are the rarest eye color in the world. Fewer than 9% of Americans have green eyes. On a global scale, only 2% of the population has green eyes, which is an amazing statistic. Green eyes are the result of a genetic mutation, hence them being so rare. Along with being few and far between, green eyes are also...
Are you familiar with the term strabismus? Or how about amblyopia? These are the official names of two conditions that affect the eyes, particularly the alignment of the eyes. People who suffer from these conditions are often crossed-eyed. This is what is commonly referred to as lazy eye. Around 5% of the population suffers from this condition, meaning it isn't...
