Dorothy Eady’s Claims of a Past Life in Egypt: Fantasy, Curiosity, or a Case for Reincarnation?
Do you believe in reincarnation? There are cultures around the world that do, others that don’t, and if I’m being honest, I haven’t spent a whole lot of time worrying my Western-raised mind about it. But I have to say, after reading this story, well…there’s more to consider than I imagined. Why, you ask? Well,...
Photographic Proof That Other Animals Adore Capybaras Like Woah
If you don’t live in South America, you may never have seen a capybara in person – and maybe you haven’t even heard of them or seen a picture! If that’s the case, well, you’re in for a treat in the form of a total cuteness explosion. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents (think giant guinea...
The Father of the Commission: Lucky Luciano and the Birth of Modern American Organized Crime
In the annals of American organized crime, one name stands taller than most: Charles “Lucky” Luciano. His name is synonymous with ambition, power, and violence. Embed from Getty Images He was born Salvatore Lucania in Sicily, Italy in 1897. One of five children, Luciano was 9 years old when his family, like countless other Italians,...
Model Claps Back at Twitter Meme Making Fun of Her Teeth
Symone Lu, a model who was recently the target of a hurtful meme on Twitter, clapped back at the guy who tried to put her on the spot. The tweeter posted the meme and tried to make fun of Lu’s teeth. Lu immediately put the rude fellow in his place with a clap back. Vogue’s...
Short on Cash? Here’s the Best Free Thing to Do in Every State
Traveling is one of my all-time favorite things to do, whether alone, with my family, or with a tried-and-true friend (or group of friends) who I know will be a ton of fun. That said, the planning the perfect trip can be daunting, for everyone’s least favorite reason – traveling often doesn’t come cheap. This...
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Fatty Arbuckle and Hollywood’s First Deadly Scandal
Hollywood has seen its fair share of scandal over the past 100 or so years, but the trial of film star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was the first to really capture the public imagination. By 1921, Arbuckle was Tinseltown’s first million-dollar man. Paramount Pictures had paid the larger-than-life film star a whopping $3 million to star...
This Epic Twitter Battle Between the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum Gives Life Meaning
When you live in a city like London, which is home to some of the world’s best museums, sometimes you need help choosing which one to visit on a given weekend. Which is the problem Twitter user @bednarz was facing when he decided to let the museums battle for his patronage. At least, he threw...
Gamer Dumps His Girlfriend After She Issues Him an Ultimatum
Is this man a hero or…kind of a loser? A guy apparently prefers to play online games with his pals than to hang out with his real-life, flesh and blood girlfriend. As a man (sort of), I can relate to the idea of wanting to kick back and play some video games to relax, but...
You Can Now Own Psychic Vampire Repellent. Because Obviously.
A spray-able elixir we can all get behind, this protective mist uses a combination of gem healing and deeply aromatic therapeutic oils, reported to banish bad vibes (and shield you from the people who may be causing them). Fans spray generously around their heads to safeguard their auras. That’s the detailed product description for your...
Who Was Chuck Taylor?
As someone who has owned a pair of Chuck Taylors consistently from the age of 10 until today, I’m embarrassed to say I have no idea who the man behind the sneaker was. Chuck Taylor created what is arguably the most iconic athletic shoe in our country’s history – “Chucks” are American as apple pie...
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