There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories that don’t contain an ounce of truth. It’s unlikely that lizard people control world governments, that the Air Force is deploying “weather weapons” against U.S. citizens, or high-profile politicians are harvesting baby blood to stay young. However, some conspiracy theories, as wild as they sound, turned out to be…
When you think of toxic foods, you probably imagine exotic dishes you’ll never come in contact with, at least not without a lot of effort on your part. But what if we told you many of the toxic foods on this list are probably in your fridge or pantry right now? Believe it or not,…
Many fast-food chains market at least a few of their menu options as healthy. There’s more than one drive-thru establishment with a “fresh choice” or “lighter fare” menu. Unfortunately, sometimes, these supposedly healthy options are loaded with fat, sugar, and sodium. They might even be worse than ordering a burger and fries! So, before you…
Some names roll off the tongue, others not so much. With more than 108,000 cities in the United States, it’s no surprise that more than a few town names are extra hard to pronounce. Here are seven towns that truly test your tongue-twisting skills. Try saying each three times fast. 1: Aquebogue, New York Aquebogue…
Much like Gilligan’s unexpected extended tour, not all real-life trips go as planned. These travelers discovered that it takes more than a coconut phone to get rescued, and some survived using remarkably inventive methods. 1: Fyre Festival Thousands of travelers expected the party of the year on a beach in the Bahamas. Instead, they ended…
If something is popular enough to argue about, both sides probably have a point. These opinions might not be those of most Americans, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth thinking about. Each of these unpopular takes offers unique insight that many of us don’t stop to consider. 1: Money Can Buy Happiness The old…
Dr. House said it best — everybody lies. But what about lies whole societies tell themselves? In the 1990s, the University of Virginia ran a study that revealed students averaged two lies per day, and the general public averaged one lie. The problem? participants had to know they were lying to report it. Societal and…
What makes America great are the diverse people living across all 50 states, and with a huge mix of people comes a mix of culinary delights. Banana pudding, for example, originated in New York City but became a staple of Southern cooking in America. But what’s popular in one state may not be in others….
Though some casual wine drinkers may simply refer to their favorites as “red” or “white,” many Americans want to know how to pronounce their favorite varietals. A recent analysis of Google search data shows which types of wine are most searched for in terms of pronunciation. This list shows the top 21 wines we need…
Australia’s culinary customs are as foreign to Americans as Christmas in the summer. That’s too bad since it means those of us residing in the U.S. miss out on unique delights like Fairy Bread and Freddo Frogs. From sweet to savory and umami, this list is full of Australian foods we wish we could find…
