Once upon a time, Texas was a no man’s land, but today it’s no longer the land of cowboys and outlaws we’re used to imagining when thinking of Texas. It is one of the biggest states in the U.S, and as such, it’s very diverse; there’s a big difference between the large metropolitan cities of Texas and its rural areas. Yet, countless stereotypes exist about [...]
The Intended Purpose Behind Everyday Items
We’re surrounded by different objects that seem so common in our daily lives, we think we know everything we need about them, and we don’t pay them too much thought. However, now more than ever, we spend a lot of time around the house, and this is just the time to learn the real purpose behind those everyday items, that's meant to make our lives a lot easier! The famous BIC [...]
These Creative Billboards Deserve an Award
We’re surrounded by billboards everywhere we go, and usually they’re so big, whether we like it or not, we can’t escape them. They’ve always been a part of our lives, and they’re not going anywhere, so if we have to look at them every time we’re stuck in traffic or simply crossing the road, they might as well be witty and entertaining. These companies took advertising [...]
Fascinating, Pause-Worthy Scenes In Hollywood History
When you’re in the heat of the moment, enjoying a movie and eating some popcorn, you realize very quickly how easily you can miss something. Perhaps it was the crazy culmination of events that lead to an action-packed scene and - WAIT - did you see that guy? What just happened there? No matter what it is that you may have missed, you’re probably reaching for the remote to hit [...]
Times the Internet Told People What They Were Looking At
You might think that going to school, getting a degree, and living on the planet for a few decades would give you first-hand knowledge of the things around. However, you’d be surprised by just how much stuff we don’t know. For instance, do you know what all of the shortcut keys on a keyboard can do? Or if you found an old skull on the beach, could you immediately identify which [...]
Unbelievable Images of Niagra Falls After it Was Drained in 1969
A sight to behold If you’ve ever had the privilege to visit Niagara Falls, then you’ll know how awe-inspiring a sight this spectacle of nature is. Watching the water crash down over the cliff into the depths below it can seem a totally unstoppable force, with man powerless in its wake. The truth is, however, that man can conquer even the great falls. In 1969 the whole [...]
40 Dollar Store Hacks You Can Use to Save Money
Desk organizers We all have that one drawer where everything without a home gets stuffed during a quick tidying session. Even if you’re the most organized person in the world, the struggle to find a pen that works in your drawer full of broken pencils, lidless markers, and bits of eraser is real. Thankfully, the dollar store has the answer for you. Those plastic [...]
40 Tiny Details in Marvel Movies You May Have Missed
Sharon Carter's Speech Marvel loves its Easter Eggs, foreshadowing films that are yet to be released, or borrowing wholescale from the comics. This makes it pretty fun for Marvel aficionados to scour through and spot the little hints. One of those that only the hardcore followers would notice is in Captain America: Civil War. The eulogy that Sharon Carter delivers at [...]
Lucky People Who Barely Avoided a Close Call
Witnessing and experiencing near-death situations are two very different things. You might never realize how close you are to the end until a massive projective comes flying at you on the freeway. Be happy with what you have, live life to the fullest, and make amends with those who wronged you. You never know when it’ll be your last day on Earth. Here are 50+ pictures of just [...]