IG Page With 3.5M Fans Is Spreading Knowledge And Here Are 50 Of The Coolest Facts They Shared
You can’t hum while holding your nose. An interesting fact? Debatable, but certainly something you can use to break the ice or perhaps win a bet if you play your cards right. That being said, just one fun fact isn’t all that useful, so might as well equip yourself with more.
We’ve gathered some of the most interesting facts shared by this Instagram account. So get comfortable, take some notes to be properly equipped for your next trivia night, upvote your favorites and add your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.
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93-year-old Ruth Gottesman, widow of billionaire investor David Gottesman, is donating $1 billion to make tuition free at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she once taught. Her husband left her a portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway stock with one request: “Do what you think is right.” Starting this August, all students will attend completely tuition-free.
Wow ! This is what very wealthy people should do with their money.
So it’s like.. enough for 10 students for 5 years? lol Relying on charity and dole since 1776
It's great what she's doing, but it bothers me that one person gets to decide how to spend all that money. Perhaps it would do more good studying how to reduce climate change or fight cancer. I suspect other people would be more qualified to make these decisions.
Her inheritance her decision! That’s how it works…how would you feel if people told you how or what to spend your money on?
Load More Replies...In Nepal, there's a festival just for dogs called Kukur Tihar! It’s part of the five-day Hindu celebration of Tihar, similar to Diwali.
Kukur Tihar happens on the second day and honors dogs for their loyalty and protection. People place flower garlands around their necks, mark their foreheads with red tika, and serve them tasty food as a thank-you.
Both pets and strays are celebrated equally during this beautiful tradition.
Please don’t tell my dogs this! They’ll expect this sort of treatment here and probably everyday because they’re spoiled!! Shhhh BP they have really good hearing! :p
But can they read though? Jk, maybe you can start a festival for them and invite your neighbourhood :)
Load More Replies...I'm a cat person.....so I guess I should be looking towards Japan where cats get to look after railway stations. :)
I didn't know the second day. "a Nepalese Hindu festival celebrated on the second day of Tihar, a five-day festival typically occurring in October or November."
Brendon Grimshaw turned a deserted island into a wildlife paradise.
He planted over 16,000 trees, protected endangered tortoises, and gave rare birds a home.
Even after a $50 million offer, he refused to sell—choosing nature over money.
Today, Moyenne Island is a national park—living proof of one man's vision and dedication
Not everyone is greedy for money. Living a purposeful life on your own terms is good enough.
Spain has ordered Airbnb to remove nearly 66,000 listings to address the growing housing crisis.
The goal is to reduce tourist rentals and protect affordable housing for residents.
Some people where I live complained that increased rates (property tax) would mean that they'd probably have to give up on Airbnb. They don't seem to realise them giving up Airbnb is exactly what the rest of us want.
I'll never understand the economics of forcing taxpayers to fund a convention center that costs $25 billion because the city is so desperate for tourism dollars, but then try to ban B'n'Bs to "protect affordable housing." How about skip the convention centers and allow people to build housing?
Load More Replies...I really miss the days when airbnb was merely renting your place out while on holiday somewhere else.
Investment companies have capitalized on this. Previously, they bought up the rental market and artificially inflated the cost of housing. Now they’re buying up the housing market to create Airbnb’s artificially inflating the cost of lodging, absolutely decimating the rental and housing markets.
Load More Replies...In several places, Airbnb‘s were permitted because they were supposed to be people renting out their holes while they were on vacation or away for work assignments and things like that. Not intended to be investment property that is rented out as temporary lodging at outrageously inflated prices. some cities are looking at ordinances that only allow renting them out as Airbnb‘s a certain number of days a year. As in, they have to be lived in on a permanent or semi permanent basis, month-to-month for at least six or nine months of the year. That still doesn’t bring it into accordance with the original idea of just renting it out a few days here and there whilst on vacation or away for work, but it’s better than the entire housing inventory becoming artificially inflated nightly rentals
(I’m typing on my phone on a bumpy flight. Sorry)
Load More Replies...The real-life horse behind DreamWorks’ Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron was a Kiger Mustang named Donner. He was chosen for his beauty, strength, and expressive movement—perfect for bringing the wild West to life on screen.
After the film, Donner (renamed Spirit) was released into a 300-acre sanctuary as an ambassador for his breed. He now lives freely, making friends and helping raise awareness about protecting wild mustangs.
Born on May 8, 1995, Spirit just turned 30 years old.
He just turned 30 so he will be playing his own Mother in the next movie.
This sounds suspiciously like the whole, "we sent your old dog to live on a farm," lie.
kigers are one of the more popular lines of Mustangs, it's just got some unique features that breeders/aficionados seem to like.
Load More Replies...Kigers are known for their throwback to wild horse markings: they usually have a dorsal stripe, tiger stripping on their legs (it’s not black, but a slightly deeper coat shade), and sometimes have a vertical stripe down just behind the shoulder……. They are pretty small. They, like all mustangs, descend from Spanish stock and tend to have that Spanish head…..they range in the steens in Oregon. BLM DOES OCCASIONALLY ROUND THEM UP. Why? Because the BLM does a craptastic job of herd management and kowtows to grazing interests
I could never take that movie seriously because of the animated stallion's lack of any 'stallion parts'.
The 52-hertz whale is a unique creature that sings at a frequency of 52 Hz, much higher than most whales, whose songs fall between 15 to 25 Hz.
This solitary whale was first discovered in 1981, but for years, its calls went unanswered because no other whale could understand its song.
In 2010, scientists revisited the whale’s calls and were surprised to hear that the 52 Hz song was coming from two different locations at once. This discovery suggests that the whale may no longer be alone and could have finally found another whale that speaks its language
If only they knew the world was cheering for them to have a good ending 😂
Load More Replies...There's been a 50Hz buzz around the Isle of Lewis is Scotland. The hum is not coming from the land. I'm now wondering whether there are 50Hz whales doing laps around the Outer Hebrides.
He made moves on a lady Scottish whale, but he can't understand a sonic noise she's making.
Load More Replies...I wrote a novel called Song For a Whale inspired by this whale who sings his own language!
Ronald Read, a janitor and gas station worker from Vermont, never earned more than $45K a year—but quietly built an $8 million fortune through decades of smart investing.
He lived simply, wore flannel shirts, drove a used car, and reinvested every dividend from stocks like Johnson & Johnson, CVS, and JP Morgan.
When he passed at 92, he donated $6M to a hospital and $2M to a local library.
His story proves that patience, consistency, and time can build real wealth—no high salary needed.
The opposite type of person than what our society tries to produce.
Load More Replies...Nice story, but it’s better to just pay people a reasonable amount to begin with
Bet he never ordered a single Venti Matcha Crème Frappuccino from Starbucks in his life. 😁
Interesting that he left nothing to the school who paid him so poorly.
When a company makes a profit, the profit is divided up amongst all people who own shares in the company. Your share of the profit is called a dividend.
Load More Replies...A Memorial for the Internet’s Most Famous Dog.
In Sakura, Japan, a special place now honors Kabosu, the Shiba Inu behind the legendary Doge meme.
Located in Chiba Prefecture, the memorial features a statue of Kabosu, surrounded by flower fields and a scenic windmill. Nearby, you'll also find manhole covers decorated with her face and a commemorative Doge Card for visitors.
After Kabosu’s passing in May 2024, this site has become a must-visit for fans who want to celebrate her legacy. From a random 2010 photo to internet history, Doge will always be remembered.
Much wow. Very memorial.
Hate that this beloved meme has been turned into a derided effort by the American government to eviscerate essential services in our homeland and abroad.
Two years after losing her son Myles in a car accident, Kaci met 7-year-old Saleh, the boy who received Myles’ heart.
Before walking down the aisle, she heard her son’s heartbeat again thanks to a stethoscope Saleh’s parents brought.
Saleh even walked her down the aisle with her dad. Kaci says it was the most “heartwarming” moment she’s had since the accident.
She hopes their story inspires others to consider organ donation.
That's sweet but that sounds overwhelming for the child who received the heart.
Thankfully in the UK you have to specifically opt out of organ donation. Well done Kaci.
You have to go out of your way to be an uncaring human. Wish the US did that.
Load More Replies...Meet Pando, a giant organism in Utah's Fishlake National Forest. The name means "I spread" in Latin, and for a good reason—it's not just a forest, but a massive colony of genetically identical trees, all connected by one root system!
This clonal colony of quaking aspens has over 47,000 stems and weighs around 6,000 tons, making it the heaviest living organism on Earth. While it grows without seeds, its genetic uniformity makes it vulnerable to disease and pests. But still, it's an incredible example of nature’s unique ways of growing and thriving!
The Dark Side of Chocolate exposed major issues in the cocoa industry, especially in West Africa. Big companies had promised change—but moved slowly.
When Nestlé refused to watch the film, director Miki Mistrati screened it right outside their headquarters.
The bold move drew global attention.
Nestlé has since taken steps to improve, but many believe there’s still a long road ahead.
"Nestlé has since taken steps to improve"? I doubt it. They may have taken steps to whitewash their brands, but nothing else.
When I worked for Nestle', the CEO suggested water should be treated as a commodity, not available to just everyone. That was the beginning of the end for me fired not long after.
Safe drinking water is 'not a human right'. How a company manages to stick above the parapet as even more evil than the other ones is quite amazing, but they have managed.
Load More Replies...That's why many people avoid Nestlé at all costs (or one of the many reasons).
Companies shouldn't need to be shamed in order to do the right thing. Greed shouldn't be above humanity.
Nestle is a horrible company. Long engaged in slave labor, both children and adults, and basically does not give a darn.
A new report reveals a harsh truth: minimum wage workers in the U.S. can't afford rent—anywhere.
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there isn’t a single state, city, or county where someone working full-time at minimum wage can afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
It gets worse: a one-bedroom is only affordable in 7% of U.S. counties—just 218 out of over 3,000.
The rent crisis is real, and it’s pushing low-income workers to the edge. Affordable housing isn’t just a want—it’s a growing national need.
And current US statistics show that recent college grads aren't finding jobs like they used to. So strapped with debt, with no work history, with only a certificate saying they graduated, and only low-wage jobs available ... how are these kids going to make a life for themselves?
So many people vote "who cares?", shoot themselves in the foot as it were, because they think they could be millionaires tomorrow.
Load More Replies...I'm sick of businesses saying they'd go out of business with an increase in minimum wage. If employers can't afford to pay a living wage then they don't deserve to be in business.
The top tier needs to stop taking quite so much - the gap between top and bottom has become ridiculous.
Load More Replies...Thank the Republicans for the fact that the federal minimum wage is only 7.25 and hasn't gone up since 2009. The fact that mega corporations like Walmart, target, and home Depot are able to get away with such pathetic wages just proves what the u.s is actually all about: rob from the poor and give to the rich 🤯
And then they have the audacity to tell us they’re pro-worker and that the minimum wage shouldn’t exist at all.
Load More Replies...I'd be satisfied if a minimum wage job paid enough for a reliable used car and a studio apartment in a neighborhood you don't need a sidearm. They should also be permanent full time, paid sick time, and provide health insurance, people who need part time should get the same in proportion to their hours, along with a stable schedule.
And yet, we keep on re-electing politicians who only support the predatory rich.
Because the predatory rich are pretty good at fooling people who don't recognise when they're being lied to. I would like to present Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson as my prime example, but really any high ranking British politician since the days of Thatcher, including the current mob of Temu Tories, would suffice. Thieves, charlatans, grifters, and good at hoodwinking.
Load More Replies...Capitalism and greed overtook the country since 1980 and the USA has been in a steady decline ever since. Reagan was bought and paid for by the ultra wealthy and every republican thereafter has followed suit with a few Democrats in tow
Don't worry, you have the right to carry guns. That's true freedumb after all.
This is so all those rich people we praise can give away their millions when they get old. They know they will get praise for doing what is "right" in the end despite doing the "wrong" things all their life. Andrew Carnegie is a perfect example. That guy was a b@stard coated b@stard with b@stard filling. Many see him as an American hero.
Iceland is the only country in the world with zero native mosquitoes.
Despite having wetlands and mild summers, the island’s strange climate disrupts the mosquito life cycle. The constant freeze-thaw pattern stops larvae from developing, making it impossible for them to survive.
Occasionally, one sneaks in—but none have ever stayed for long.
If you have a chance to visit, being mosquito-free isn't the only reason to do it! Awesome country!
Because all the volcanos burn their wings off! No, seriously, Y'all probably just taste funny.
Me: I don't like spiders, snakes, mosquitos, or mice. Rick: Best I can do is an island with a million volcanos.
Load More Replies...Kansai International Airport in Osaka has gone 30 years without losing a single bag.
Opened in 1994, it handles millions of suitcases each year with strict checks and detailed airline manuals.
The result? Eight-time winner of Skytrax’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery—and it’s gearing up for 37.3 million Expo 2025 travelers.
they were about to ask, but they misplaced the post-it note so they forgot..
Load More Replies...The Japanese take their work seriously, and more importantly, they know what respect means. I'm still p*ssed off about boarding a plane in London with a brand new suitcase and getting it back so ripped off that it was completely unusable. I guess I should have expected it, though: Before boarding, I got to watch the luggage be loaded in the plane: the handlers really didn't give a sh*t.
When you look how they work at Japanese airport, it's no wonder that they get great results. They treat the luggage with the same respect as passengers. But what's the most incredible that they aren't any slower than other countries' airports. It's almost like tossing the luggages whichever way they happen to land isn't faster or more effective at all, who knew.
And woe betide the person who ends up losing that first item in more than three years
Vienna loses my luggage Every. Single. Time. I transit through. And Austrian Air is very stingy about compensating you for all the c**p you have to buy because THEY lost your luggage! And I can't avoid Austrian because it's the only way to get to Armenia from North America (I refuse to fly Aeroflot).
Japanese people are very precise about everything they do. Including not allowing just ANYBODY to move to live there. Good for them.
I hope this is not the US-American approach - aka "we, the airport (cooperation) are not responsible what our subcontractors (aka baggage handlers) and the airlines (for which we are not responsible) do. Claiming: "We are one of the best if not the bestest airport on this flat disc that's called the Earth when it comes to customer satisfaction. And be assured that our boarder control agents take immediate care of any uncooperative customer!"/s Saying this, I really hope that Japan has c*****d the system and really is managing this airport so well, that no piece of luggage got lost! (Honestly, I'm convinced that this is exactly what they do! Respect!) Edit: the BP censored word is: c r a c k e d.
While cleaning her glass-bottom boat in Michigan’s Cheboygan River, Captain Jennifer Dowker found a green bottle with a handwritten note from 1926 inside.
The message asked the finder to contact George Morrow and share where it was found.
Dowker posted it online, and it went viral—leading to George’s daughter, who confirmed it was her late father’s handwriting.
A 100-year-old message in a bottle ended up reconnecting generations and touching hearts around the world.
The FDA just announced it’s phasing out seven artificial food dyes by the end of 2026. The list includes Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, and Red 3 — all commonly found in candy, cereal, snacks, and drinks.
Health experts say these dyes could be linked to behavioral problems in children and even potential DNA damage. Some of them are already banned in other parts of the world.
The goal is to swap them out for natural options like butterfly pea flower and other plant-based colorings. While some food companies are on board, others say the timeline is too aggressive and might cause price hikes or product shortages.
States like California and West Virginia have already started banning some of these dyes in school meals, and more states may follow.
Of all the crazy shtuff Kennedy has done, this is something I don't have a problem with.
I'm pretty sure this wasn't Kennedy's going. He just rubber stamped it. The USA's FDA has been bringing tighter and tighter controls, and this is just another tightening.
Load More Replies...I'll never understand the willingness of executives to knowingly put dangerous chemicals in foods and make people sick to increase profits. The consequence shouldn't be regulation, it should be prison.
Money. It's probably cheaper to colour your candy with car paint derived red and real depleted uranium yellow than using the natural ones. And they only care about their short term profit.
Load More Replies...I used to work a vacation job at Haribo many *cough* years ago. We were packing the Colorado candy in two different batches, the US kind and the EU kind. The US kind was so brightly colored it basically glowed in the dark.
Kids and grown-ups love it so - the happy world of Haribo! (Yeah, I'm kind of addicted to those gummis. I don't live in America).
Load More Replies...Banning seven different food dyes does NOT mean we’ve “”banned all” food dyes.
Now they need to look into what's in the red dye they color those hats with.
I hope their 'lobbing' efforts won't put it off for YEARS like the Beer industry has done. They were told in the late 50's to change their beer making to eliminate nitrosimines that cause cancer and were given 5 yrs to do it. They still haven't because they have a lobby effort that pays off congress not to enforce it. BTW, the only beer that never had nitrocimines (sp?) is COORS!!!!
The headline's wrong, though - the US is only phasing out eight synthetic food colourings. There are plenty of other synthetic food colourings which will remain in US food. Without proper testing, so-called natural replacements won't necessarily prove any safer. That's a big problem right now because the current US Health Secretary RFK Jr is infamously opposed to paying attention to scientific evidence. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpdzyjyp8x1o. Yes, that's the same Robert F Kennedy Jr whose brain has been partly eaten by a parasitic worm. His brain has also suffered from mercury poisoning. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/09/politics/rfk-jr-parastic-worm-brain
In Japan, nightlife culture comes with quiet acts of care—like placing bottles of water around someone who’s had too much to drink
It’s a simple way strangers look out for each other without making a scene. This unspoken empathy reflects Japan’s deep value of social responsibility and respect in public spaces
In Finland the police wake them up and send them home, otherwise they'll be collecting bodies from the snow in the morning.
There are also some bars in Finland that don't allow people in if they come without proper jacket in the winter. It's safer to deny them entry than try to make sure they don't drunkenly pass out in the snow after they leave. Water is also free almost in every bar. My childhood town's had a few that one upped that, giving free alcohol free drinks for a groups' designated drivers if their friends bought alcohol.
Load More Replies...Whenever I find a drunk person, or otherwise passed out, I make sure they're not gonna die, make it home, or to the hospital at times. Only the Alcoholicians opt to show me their middle finger, right before throwing up again, passing out again. If I'd enjoy alcohol, I'd likely drink it, too, but this just reinforces that its a hideous excuse of a drüg. The worst I know personally, by a far, far stretch - no fun at all, everybody seems to think not drinking only is valid and actually done by former ad dicts, as if liking this boring mist over one's thoughts had anything to it. If alcohol were the only psychoactive substance, I'd be a priest of sobriety. Luckily, both is a no, but that's for elsewhere. Anyway, why the middle finger? Why can't they just say, "No, thanks, I don't want your help, I want to freeze off a few toes tonight, please allow me to damage myself!" - why are they so unkind, sometimes even hostile? "Do you need help, are you ok?" - "G...g...go fück yuzzelph, BBBRRRLLLLP-ÖRP!".
In Kenya’s Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy, a lone male giraffe with leucism—the last of his kind—roams under watchful eyes.
He lost his mate and calf to poachers, but now conservationists have fitted a GPS tracker to his ossicone, sending hourly location updates to rangers to protect him around the clock.
A heartbreaking loss—and a hopeful step for tech-powered wildlife protection.
WTF is it with human beings that when something rare and beautiful is discovered a bunch of us immediately react with "let's k1ll it!" I despair sometimes; I really do.
Their only goal is destroy beauty and goodness, especially when it is rare. Not human in my world.
Load More Replies...It's official! New York State will now consider your dog as a legitimate witness to your wedding.
We've all seen plenty of weddings where the couples' dog is a part of the bridal party. Heck, I've even been to a few where a dog served as Best Man!
Recognizing that many dog owners consider their pups to be more like family than pets, their 'babies' even, New York has approved a law that allows a dog's paw print to be stamped onto a marriage certificate.
And wait till you hear THIS. The law doesn't just apply to pets of the canine variety. If you're marrying in the state of New York, and you so wish, your cat, hamster, or even rabbit can serve as an official witness.
New York is now the 29th state in America to allow pets as wedding witnesses.
Does it work on loan agreements, as well? Asking for a friend in NY.
I wouldn't get my cat to witness anything, if things went pear-shaped she would deny all knowledge of me and claim the paw print was a forgery
Hmmm, I presume this means that you still have to have human witnesses but no one's going to say the contract isn't legal if it has a dog paw print on it. A dog cannot be an actual witness to the signing of a contract. How the f.u.c.k. does a dog know if someone's being coerced or manipulated or the signature shouldn't be legal in any other way? I love animals and I have a dog, but I really hate this 'dogs are the same as humans' s.h.i.t.
It sounds dangerous to me. What if one spouse is being manipulated and forced into marriage ? Sure, the ab*ser could pay someone to be a witness, but a human can think and communicate: if the ab*ser ends up k*lling their spouse, the witness will be able to testify at trial. Even if they were paid enough to keep their mouth shut, they'll still bring more important information than a hamster.
Unlike us, penguins don't enjoy long naps—they prefer taking short rests throughout the day. Each nap lasts only seconds or minutes, but together they can add up to 1,000 micro-naps in 24 hours. Some even say they could take over 10,000 naps a day if you count the really quick ones!
This behavior helps them stay alert and ready to react if danger strikes, like a predator approaching. It’s also a smart survival tactic in their harsh, cold environments where protecting their group is crucial.
Penguins are the true masters of the "power nap."
Another reason I identify hard with Pingus. Mostly black and white. Some grey. A splash of colour. Clumsy as heck. And with my M.E. Now this.
A new study just confirmed what a lot of us already knew.
Listening to women = better decisions.
Research from McMaster University looked at insights from industry leaders and found that teams with female leadership made smarter, more balanced calls.
Translation: when women are at the table, the results speak for themselves.
If the women are *at* the table in the first place
Load More Replies...As a woman who nobody ever f*****g listens to (in my former job, most notably) I just sighed very loudly.
My ex used to say "you should always listen to a woman something something something..."
Listening to different points of views usually does that. I don't think the woman part is the key here.
Female European common frogs have some clever tricks to avoid unwanted male advances during their busy breeding season!
They use tactics like rolling onto their backs, mimicking male calls, and even playing dead (tonic immobility) to escape risky situations like “mating b***s,” where multiple males try to mate with one female, which can lead to drowning or injury.
Studies show that kids with intense interests—like a deep love for dinosaurs—may have higher intelligence.
Research from Indiana University and the University of Wisconsin links these passions to better focus, stronger problem-solving skills, and advanced language development.
Basically, that dinosaur-obsessed kid might just be a future genius.
It says dinosaurs, so no: just dinosaurs.
Load More Replies...My oldest has a fascination for organs (the instrument) en old churches since he was 2. And with fascination, I mean FASCINATION. Like wanting to visit every old church in every city or town we vist. (Europe, we have a.lot), naming organs just by sight, and don't get me started about the bells. He loves church bells. Lucky for him, a lot of people do and youtube is full of videos of ringing bells. Every lego build represents some church. We don't read bedtime stories anymore, but non-fiction books about medieval churches and other (natural) history. His teachers also told me that he is very smart in this way, he remembers everything he learns about things he is interested in. He might be gifted. He sucks at math though :D I don't mind, or care. He's my little man, and i love him just as he is.
The "intense interests" could be a sign of autism, and individuals with autism tend to have a higher IQ.
A 4year old was telling me everything about trains. The history and all models of trains. Afterwards I heard that he has a form of autism.
Load More Replies...I have some good news for my sister in regards to her eldest kid. Mind you, the lad was showing signs of unusually high intelligence before he got into dinosaurs. (Why yes, I am a proud aunt. ^_^ )
both my nephews had extreme obsessions with different subjects from 2 until about 4 and they knew every last thing about their chosen subjects, got to about 4 and just basically dropped it. Over the years, I've asked people what their child's toddler specialist subject was and they act like that's not actually a thing.
River Monsters wrapped up in 2017 after nine seasons of epic hunts for the world’s most mysterious freshwater creatures. Hosted by Jeremy Wade, the show explored legendary fish tied to local myths across the globe.
But the show didn’t end due to low ratings. Wade said the mission was complete—they had found and documented most of the major “river monsters.”
Instead of repeating stories, they decided to go out on top and protect the show’s legacy.
Not if you are the fish being caught. TBH I have no idea if the fish were returned to the water or not(hope they were) but I'm sure PETA would have something to say about the trauma the fish experienced.
Load More Replies...In my book he's such handsome s**y man - really enjoyed his show and watching him. Hope he does well in life from here on.
Going out when you're at the top and by your own decision is the best definition of winning.
Tired of screen time overload? More adults are switching to “dumbphones” to take back control.
These basic phones only offer calling, texting, and maybe a map—no social media, no endless notifications.
People who’ve made the switch say their screen time dropped from 9 hours a day to just 20 minutes.
It’s not about going backward—it’s about being present, lowering anxiety, and reclaiming focus.
That feels like pouring out the child along with the bathwater. Just delete the social media apps? Mute notifications? There are so many useful apps, especially when traveling.
If you have trouble controlling yourself this makes sense. Those algorithms are designed to hook you.
Load More Replies...I have a flip phone because I can no longer afford a landline. I make calls. I receive calls. I have voice mail. That's it. No text, no map, no nothing. I like it that way. I treat the phone as a landline and leave it in the house when I go out.
Living like this would work if there were still payphones around but their aren't anymore.
Load More Replies...But... if you ask me the two functions I most want removed from my phone, they're calling and texting...
Consumer Cellular plan of talk, text, 5 g data. I can get WiFi about anywhere.
Over ten years ago, I went to the phone store and asked for a phone to "just call and text with a physical keyboard" The employee was confused and told me they didn't have that, she could show me the cheapest phone in the store: "It has a touch screen, camera, music player, internet, but... you don't have to use those if you don't want to." Girl, I know that the phone isn't going to strangle me for not using the camera, I just don't understand why I can't have a phone that works like a phone.
I would love to have a non-smart phone with text, but also with a calendar, which I most definitely need. Unfortunately, I've never found such a beast.
I don't do social media, I have no presence at all on the major sites and a YouTube channel that's mostly zero-effort videos of my cat and suchlike. But...
Pigs are more social than we think! From the moment they’re born, piglets start forming strong bonds with others. They often form “best friend” relationships, sticking together through play, rest, and even grooming.
Research shows pigs can recognize individuals, prefer familiar companions, and experience less stress when they have close friends. These bonds aren't just cute—they're crucial for their mental and physical well-being!
Next time you see pigs together, remember: they’re not just hanging out, they’re building lifelong friendships.
They are crazy animals, one piglet was close to death, starving and dirty. I scooped up to help, I only had a week to just get her healthy again and strong (before getting her own pen next to her family upon return). She runs over when she hears my voice and hers ears twitch like crazy when I call her ‘my pretty girl’ still 😂
If you live near pigs or with pigs on a farm and have an open eye ,you'll see how social they are.And I really feel sorry for all the animals, that get treated like objects.
Turns out, chocolate might be good for your brain! Studies suggest that dark chocolate, rich in cocoa flavanols, can improve memory, focus, and overall brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain. While regular chocolate consumption has been linked to better cognitive test performance, it's not a guaranteed way to boost your scores. As always, moderation is key for the best benefits.
you had a dv. and also I boycott anything owned by nestle.
Load More Replies...Over here in France, slabs of chocolate are often marked with a percentage of how much cocoa is in them. Like 65% for the wimps. There's a slab marked 99% and it's basically pure cocoa powder and a tiny bit of something (I forget what) to allow it to be formed into a bar. It's pretty rough feeling in the mouth, and it needs to be eaten with a LOT of moderation, like two or three squares a day unless you want to set up camp around the toilet. My concentration still sucks...
Load More Replies...It all started with a photo taken by Shanghai designer Guo Qingshan on Valentine's Day. While hiking in his hometown of Yichang, he snapped a shot of a mountain that looks remarkably like a dog's head, with its snout facing the Yangtze River.
The photo quickly went viral, racking up over 120,000 likes in just 10 days and the hashtag #xiaogoushan on Weibo reached millions of views.
Now, the "Puppy Mountain" has become a tourist hotspot. People share photos of their dogs comparing them to the mountain, while others travel to Yichang to snap pictures with the rock formation and their pets. The viewpoint is located in Zigui County, along the Yangtze River, the third-longest river in the world.
The funny part? Locals had noticed the resemblance before, but only now has the "Puppy Mountain" become a nationwide sensation in China
A rare gold LEGO brick has been awarded to employees with 25 years of service at the Hohenwestedt factory in Germany, as well as to a few distinguished business partners.
This special 14K gold brick weighs 25.65g (0.9 oz) and is the same size as the classic 2x4 LEGO brick. With a value of nearly $20,000, it's a unique recognition of loyalty and partnership!
The value of a gold Lego brick is not just in its atoms. It is also in its rarity. Approximately 30 gold Lego bricks have been made. Ever.
Load More Replies...A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology shows having a sister improves mental health and boosts self-esteem – plus, it can actually make you a better person.
The data backs this up, with a 2010 study published in the Journal of Family Psychology saying sisters boost our mental health, improve our social skills, and give us the confidence to be more independent.
There's the assumption that said sisters are kind and loving towards their siblings
Well this doesn't apply to my brother at all. I pretty much raised him( I'm the sister 3 years older than him) we used to be thick as thieves but him not taking care of his mental health I think is more the issue. We don't even talk anymore
Load More Replies...LOL - I was such a t**d to my brother ... maybe it made him a stronger person?
No idea if having an older sister did my sister good, though in primary school when a boy was picking on her and she came to me about it, I did chase him down and kick him pretty hard.
Dogs Lose Sleep Over Stress Just Like Humans
A study found that dogs struggle to sleep when stressed, just like people.
Researchers observed 16 dogs after good and bad experiences—fun activities like fetch vs. short separations from their owners.
Brain scans showed stressed dogs had lower sleep quality and woke up sooner. Interestingly, they also fell asleep faster, a phenomenon called “stress-induced sleep.”
My dog is so relaxed when she's sleeping, that it looks like she's melting!
A recent study shows that friends who tease each other tend to be 3x more honest and loyal.
This playful banter indicates a strong bond built on trust, where both friends are comfortable enough to joke around without taking offense.
Jonny Kim's journey is truly remarkable. From Navy SEAL to Harvard Medical School graduate, where he became a doctor, he’s earned multiple honors, including the Silver Star. In 2020, he was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate, reaching even greater heights
Someone who has that type of energy will want another vocation. I wonder what next ... Senator?
Since politicians have second rate brains, at best, they wouldn't have a clue, (duh), on how to even talk to this man.
Load More Replies...I would not want to be Jonny's cousin. My mother would never shut up.
Scholarships. Someone that intelligent, schools would pay him to attend.
Load More Replies...Turns out, enjoying dark humor might actually mean you're smarter.
A study from the Medical University of Vienna found that people who laughed the most at dark, morbid cartoons scored higher on both verbal and nonverbal intelligence tests. They also tended to have more education and better emotional control.
Meanwhile, those with average IQs or mood issues didn’t find the jokes as funny—or even understand them fully.
So, if you chuckle at the darkest punchlines... it might say more about your brainpower than your sense of humor.
Oh. I hope so. I took an online IQ test last week and scored 'potato', so I'm feeling very vulnerable at present.
Yep, Dark humour and frequent swearing are both indicators of high intelligence, despite people assuming the opposite, especially when it comes to swearing. (Studies consistently show that people who swear more have higher IQs)
I thought my love of dark humor was just a trauma response. But I'll take a compliment where I can get it.
I dunno about having a high IQ; mostly I just use dark humour as a coping mechanism.
I must be "brilliant". 😂😅 Dark is my favorite humor. Well, that and "Dad Jokes".
True. One of my good friends with the darkest of humour is a MENSA member
Friendships lasting over seven years are built on trust, shared memories, and mutual support. These long-term connections offer emotional security, even without constant contact. Studies show that true friends provide guidance and understanding, leaving a lasting impact on our lives.
One from the late 60s, two from the early 70s, two from the mid 80s. Couldn't ask for better.
Load More Replies...A Belgian man was acquitted of drunk driving after a court accepted his rare medical condition, auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), which causes the body to produce alcohol internally.
The court in Bruges ruled in favor of the unnamed man, after three independent doctors confirmed the diagnosis. Ironically, the man works at a brewery, though his lawyer called it an “unfortunate coincidence.”
No signs of intoxication were reported during the incident. Experts explained that while ABS produces alcohol similar to beverages, the effects are less noticeable, especially in people with underlying intestinal issues.
I've heard a few stories like this. Auto brewery syndrome is a real thing where the body cannot process carbs and they ferment and cause the person to act like they are drunk, they even test positive for alcohol if tested.
"Avoided a DUI"? If he knows his own body can make him intoxicated and he chooses to drive, lock him up. He's a danger to everyone on the road.
The Danish Frogman Corps is an elite special forces unit within Denmark’s Royal Navy, created in 1957. Comparable to the U.S. Navy SEALs, they specialize in maritime counter-t*******m, underwater demolition, and recon across land, sea, and air.
Known for their tough selection and stealth skills, Frogmen often join international missions and wear camouflage nets to blend into coastal or wooded areas during operations—helping them stay hidden while observing or closing in on targets.
Have the Danish been in any wars since 1957? How do we know if they're any good?
Nobody has messed with them in 68 years. Yes, they're *that* good ...
Load More Replies...Surprisingly, choosing two burgers instead of a burger with fries could be a healthier option. Nutritionist Emily Field explains that you get more protein while consuming less fat and carbs. A typical fast-food burger has 17g of protein, 10g of fat, and 40g of carbs. Fries, on the other hand, are high in unhealthy fats and carbs with little protein. By swapping fries for a second burger, you boost protein for better satiety and muscle maintenance, while cutting down on unhealthy fats and carbs.
Maybe two burgers with two sets of fries , right...
Load More Replies...Most people already eat waaaaay more protein than they need, so the muscle maintenance reason is nonsense.
Unless you're a competitive athlete that is totally true. One hamburger patty is sufficient protein for 90% of the population. Also, a burger is 500+ calories while a smaller fries is 200-300 so you're likely increasing your overall calorie consumption just for extra protein that isn't needed and still getting carbs from the bun.
Load More Replies...This will change the thinking of all those people who buy fries for the health benefits.
'Unhealthy carbs' - better tell the Peruvians they died out long ago due to their insisting on eating potatoes.
They probably weren’t eating them deep fried
Load More Replies...There is *nothing* wrong with eating carbs. They are a very important part of a balanced diet.
the word here is *balanced* i guess, and not to much?
Load More Replies...Spirit Airlines may be known for cheap seats, but now they’re getting the recognition they deserve! With an impeccable safety record, they’re flying high in more ways than one.
Probably best not to tempt fate. Hopefully they're not advertising it.
I think we need a lot more statistics. If they’ve never had a crash but their fleet is 1/100th of the size of say Delta and their company is 1/4 the age, then that isn’t saying much.
Feeling stressed? Look at something green.
New research shows that the color green can reduce anxiety, lower your heart rate, and even boost focus and creativity.
Whether it's a walk in the park, green-tinted glasses, or just a leafy view — green helps calm the mind by connecting us to nature.
Even short exposure can ease pain and tension during medical procedures. Science says: green is good for your brain.
I think the whole “look at something green” doesn’t exactly trick your brain the way actually being out in nature does. Perhaps the color can trigger an initial response, but I doubt it lasts the way it would if you were actually amongst trees and foliage.
Sure, it's not the same as going out in a park or woods, but having dark green catpet and curtains help a lot. (for me at least)
Load More Replies...Summertime in Georgia, US is green, green, green. Just walking out to look at my yard and garden, listening to the bugs and birds, can make me feel infinitely calmer.
That only makes sense. Back in the days before civilisation the color green meant plants. Plants mean food (either by themselves or by herbivores you could eat). Food means survival.
As I write this I'm sitting out front in the shade of the pine. Sparrows chirp, chaffinches sing, there is one coo-koo-coo-koo-coo-koo-coo-koo-coo-koo and barn swallows frolic performing impressive acrobatics that even stun the sparrows (who are lined up along the electric line watching). There's a bee that keeps coming over to examine the blue wooden picnic table, and a butterfly (admiral?) perched on the far side with its wings out. This is just another sunny summer day, and I am totally here for it.
But all the nice green grass? It'll be gone soon. It's supposed to be super-hot (for here) as of midweek so it'll all go brown and sad looking.
Load More Replies...The abandoned Church of St. George in Luková, Czech Republic, has an eerie charm like no other. Built in 1352, this Gothic church was once a beautiful place of worship. In the 1960s, the roof collapsed during a funeral, causing the locals to believe the church was cursed. Over time, it was abandoned and eventually closed due to lack of funds for repairs.
To revive interest in the church, local artist Jakub Hadrava created a haunting installation of ghostly figures sitting in the pews, symbolizing the Sudeten German community that once prayed there. The chilling display has drawn international visitors, and thanks to donations, the church is now set to be restored.
Typical "believers" - the roof collapsed, the church is cursed! No dear, that's a message from God about the deceased and/or those who came to pay their respects. What else do you guys need? Lightning?
A study has found that men spend an average of seven hours a year hiding in the bathroom—not for hygiene, but for some peace and quiet.
The research, polling 1,000 men, shows that the bathroom is a refuge from daily stresses like demanding partners, kids, and chores. Many also use the time to scroll through their phones in peace.
However, interruptions are common—about one in ten visits gets disrupted. This highlights the need for personal space in busy households.
There is a typo here…but I’m not sure if the “7 hours per year on average” part is actually meant to say “per week” or “per day” 🤔
Surely per week. Per day would be a life goal
Load More Replies...It feels like this number should be significantly higher - especially for parents of BOTH gender
Mother's have kids following them into the bathroom. There's literally no hideout
Load More Replies...So you're saying women do only 7 hours of work each year?
Load More Replies...I'll spend several hours over a week having long relaxing baths and reading quietly. My way of winding down after busy days. I live on my own,too.
Per week, I have a nice whirlpool yub I can flop out in 2 hrs a day! But I have cats... and they are water cats...
My mum seems to know when I'm having a bath, and rings me ... on the landline ...
Good news for food lovers! Moderate consumption of dark chocolate, cheese, and red wine may support longevity.
Dark chocolate: Packed with flavonoids for heart & brain health.
Cheese: Strengthens bones & supports gut health.
Red wine: Rich in resveratrol, promoting heart health & reducing inflammation.
Everything in balance, of course!
The general concensus amongst scientists and health organisations, is that the negative effects of drinking alcohol (breast cancer amongst others) outweigh the potential benefits. Even for red wine. Health organisations recommend preferably drinking no alcohol at all.
I believe they are questioning the "drinking small quantities of red wine may lead to a longer life" logic. In more recent studies it was found that the "longer life" provided by red wine was because people who drink red wine on a regular basis have better means in life, and we were unfortunately already aware that being poor reduces your life span.
Load More Replies...That study shows that people that can afford those types of foods typically live longer because they have money. Most studies showing c**p like this are always secretly saying money helps. Same with kids and breakfast being the most important meal of the day. While, the very act of getting a full stomach is huge, a household that gets children breakfast is typically more stable and richer and that is huge as well.
If 'in balance' means that if you consume more chocolate and cheese, you also have to drink more wine, I'm good.
My gut has precisely ZERO tolerance for alcohol. Even a "Mon Cherie" will give me effects not unlike food poisoning. I can't even enjoy that Italian style lemon cake in Lidl because it has something like 1% ethanol in it. So does tiramisu. It's quite tiring to have to read tiny print on labels to check what odd stuff has been put into food.
There actually is chocolate wine available. My friend got a bottle for us to try, wow was that awful. Undrinkable horrid stuff.
Load More Replies...Did you know that just the scent of your partner’s shirt can reduce your stress levels? A recent study by UBC revealed that women who sniffed their partner’s shirt felt calmer and had lower cortisol levels, even before and after stressful tasks.
Interestingly, the scent of a stranger’s shirt increased stress, suggesting that your partner’s scent provides a sense of comfort and security. So, if you’re feeling anxious, maybe reach for their shirt next time they're away. It could help you relax!
If a women smelled her partner's shirt and detected a different perfume from what she wears, I am sure that in that scenario her stress levels might be somewhat higher not lower
My husband leaves for work at 0:dark 30. I roll over and put his pillow over my head creating a nice little cocoon. I sleep really well for at least two more hours.
I wash my clothes with my partner's clothes. So I would guess they probably smell the same. So could she smell her own clothes, or is there something else going on here?
A defiant old man, Huang Ping, who refused to leave his home, now lives in the middle of a highway under construction in Jinxi, a town southwest of Shanghai, China, according to The Metro.
Mr Ping admits that he has some regrets for not accepting the government's compensation offer. Despite the offer, he chose to stay in his two-storey house. In response, workers built the motorway around his home, which is set to open in the spring.
The homeowner added, "I regret it a bit."
I've always been confused as to how a person can refuse to sell 'their house' to the government in a communist country. Surely, they actually own it?
China does allow private property. In theory, yes, communism would not allow private property of real estate. But since the 1980s, China has adopted many capitalistic elements in their general policy of keepin people calm by improving their lives economically.
Load More Replies...This incredible garden, built with over 792,000 bricks, spans 380 square meters and features 58 varieties of LEGO flowers, including roses, sunflowers, cherry blossoms, and orchids. The star attraction? A giant Rafflesia, Malaysia's iconic flower, made entirely of LEGO bricks.
But it’s not just a static display! Hidden among the flowers are LEGO animals like butterflies, birds, frogs, and fish. Real plants and natural elements blend with LEGO creations, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Visitors can explore a panoramic dome, take pictures in front of a floral wall, and find fun easter eggs and plant facts. Plus, there are creative workshops with Master Model Builders to learn how to build your own floral LEGO creations.
German startup Tomorrow Bio is offering a chilling new service—literally. For $200K, they’ll cryopreserve your whole body, or just your brain for $80K, in hopes that future technology can bring you back to life.
Once death occurs, your body is cooled to -198°C and placed in biostasis, halting all biological processes indefinitely. So far, six people and five pets have been preserved, with 650+ clients signed up.
Same nonsense, different decade. These schemes have all failed in the past to preserve anything.
Hold my beer...the Schwartz re-awakens in 2027, so we need to live at least for two more years...🙋🏽
Load More Replies...In the future, laws could be passed to declare all these people now property of the State and will be used for organ donation, lol.
Some companies fail, which puts frozen materials at risk. This has happened to frozen embryos that couples stored, compromising their future as parents. And films have given fictionalized examples of what could happen as cryogenics storage of people fail (Idiocracy, Blast from the Past)
Then rather donating to »Körperwelten« if you wanna make sure that you somehow might last longer...🤷🏽
A 17-year-old in Provo, Utah, was arrested for taping fish to ATMs, police cars, and other objects—then posting it all on social media.
Authorities say he’s behind at least 13 incidents, including one where he stuck three trout to a police vehicle. His Instagram account, fish_bandit84, gained over 52,000 followers before being shut down. The bio? “Live, laugh, tape fish on ATMs.”
It’s unclear if he acted alone, but he was arrested in December 2023 and charged with minor property damage—mainly due to cleanup costs.
I read something that said he did it to damaged/broken machines in an attempt to get them fixed as he kept reporting them being broken and nothing was done. He got fed up and decided to tape fish to them as a protest and when he noticed they fixed the ATM the first time he did it he just continued doing it.
You're saying it Cod be worse? On a Scale from 0 - 5? They do seems to be on the Pacifish side of things. Maybe it's a boy and a Nemo-sis who are out there, but that is just a Eeling I have. And they didn't even get a Fishtful of dollars?
Load More Replies...Only if the fish is dead. I hope they were dead before hand
Load More Replies...It should be. But sadly, this is the sort of humor many people like ... and then, that very same AHs get offended if you, clearly not in deragatory intent, use any ancient words, more as a caricature of those using them than anything else, and even refuse to understand if it's made clear to them. To humans, words are so hurty hurty ouchy, even if that's to be stated on behalf of people who don't care, but killing a sentient being for a stupid AH prank, by an AH that should die by being pulled under water by a hook in ITS mouth, they get laughy laughy. So funny. Not.
Load More Replies...A dude in my hometown would carry a plastic bag with his own sh*t and smear it on ATMs. It made the national news, and he was eventually caught to be put on trial. I don't know if I missed it or the sentence was never made public. It's probably the latter because if he were doing it for attention/protesting, it would have been in the news. It's more likely that he had mental issues.
China has covered thousands of acres of mountain land with solar panels, creating gigawatts of clean energy. These high-altitude installations capture maximum sunlight while avoiding farmland and cities. This project supports China’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 and is already breaking global records for solar power capacity.
While protecting others. Sometimes it's the choice between the lesser of two evils, I suppose. These solar panels help reduce carbon that will affect the whole planet at the cost of this mountain range.
Load More Replies...Are all parking lots, highways and building roofs already plastered in panels? I mean solar panels are awesome, I just don't get why we need to put them on mountains when we have already built so much c**p we could just put them onto? I get avoiding farmland, but what's the logic behind avoiding cities?
Omg this is my personal "huh?!" Plaster every suitable roof with solar panels before building solar farms. Car park, road and railway... Why aren't all buses electric with it's own solar panels. That's got to be something!
Load More Replies...This is in a desert region so there aren’t many trees.
Load More Replies...This seems pretty awful for biodiversity. It's telling that we've chosen the mountains to avoid cities (which humans value) and farmland (which humans value), neither of which are positive landscapes for biodiversity as a whole.
Carbon neutral by 2060? You know ... the first generation of industrialized nations made mistakes the 2nd and 3rd won't need to, because the knowledge of better, is available before the attempt is even made. Plus, if you can develop yourself to be a people of 1500 million, your responsibility is a lot larger than with a smaller population. Saving energy, and not attempting to be evergrowing on a limited planet should ... no, must! - at least be accompanying these measures. At the very, very, very least - by the dictatorial PRC more than by anyone else.
Friendships formed between ages 15-25 are the most likely to persist throughout life, even with long periods of separation, due to shared identity formation during this critical developmental window.
This explains alot 😂 started talking to my ex bff from high school/early 20s again three days ago and it’s like we never parted - and we had a realllllly bad bff breakup
Disagree completely. All those friends were fun at the time and lost touch as adults because they were usually friends of convenience or they were just fun to party with. Friends that I made as an adult are much stronger and longer term now because those friendships are based on more important things.
For the first time, the United States has surpassed Colombia, ranking second in the world for the highest number of Spanish speakers—now over 57.4 million!
A recent report from Instituto Cervantes highlights that the global Spanish-speaking population has surpassed 600 million, solidifying Spanish as the second most-spoken native language worldwide.
While Spanish continues to grow in the U.S. due to migration and the Latino community, experts predict a peak in 2066 at 682 million speakers before a gradual decline. Meanwhile, Spanish is gaining popularity in Europe, overtaking French in schools, but facing challenges in higher education in the U.S.
Swear a lot? Stay up late? You might be smarter than you think.
A 2015 study found that people who know more swear words also score higher on verbal intelligence—suggesting it’s not about a lack of vocabulary, but deeper language skills.
And in 2010, researchers found that night owls often scored higher on intelligence tests than early birds.
Both habits—cursing and staying up late—may be signs of flexible thinking and cognitive sharpness.
Correlation isn’t causation, but the link is hard to ignore.
I'm a night owl, I swear a lot, I love dark and sarcastic humour, according to this list I must be a genius
Separated at birth? It does seem to be checking all the boxes right?
Load More Replies...The family of Chief John Two Guns White Calf—whose image inspired the former Washington Redskins logo—is asking the Commanders to reconsider their rebrand.
Thomas White Calf, a relative, said the family wasn’t consulted before the logo was removed and feels proud of their ancestor’s legacy. They say the logo wasn’t offensive to them—it was a tribute.
The team is still in the process of working with Native communities to respectfully honor their heritage while navigating the controversy around the former Redskins name
My mother (adoptive, I have no Native blood and therefore have no place in the conversation) is Native, and she was also upset by this change. She also felt proud to have a Native American as the logo- her favorite teams were the Chiefs and the Redskins. Of course she cannot speak for everyone!
Not only was it a shame to get rid of the Logo the new name, uniforms and logo are all terrible. One more s****y thing Dan Snyder did before he sold the team for billions and moved to Europe.
Our local college football team, the CMU Chippewas, has not broached the idea of a name change. Seems like an elegant solution, name the teams after tribes ie: the Seminoles etc..,
The Seminoles have explicit approval from the tribe. https://www.fsu.edu/seminole-tribe/
Load More Replies...I feel like having a Native American is an excellent and obvious symbol for the Nationals but racism is so deeply seeded sometimes it’s impossible to see the apparent.
Not to be cynical, but would the family be paid for the use of the likeness?
They should be. That should have been the solution from the beginning.
Load More Replies...Cuddling offers major health benefits for women, like reducing stress and boosting heart health.
Physical affection, like hugging, triggers the release of oxytocin, the ""feel-good"" hormone that helps lower stress and blood pressure, improving cardiovascular health. Studies suggest women feel these benefits even more strongly than men.
Regular cuddles not only strengthen emotional bonds but also support overall well-being. So go ahead, hug it out!
I am a man and cuddling even with my dog makes me feel better.
Load More Replies...A new study reveals that parents with at least one son experience faster cognitive decline than those with only daughters. Researchers analyzed over 30,000 participants and found that memory and thinking skills worsened more quickly in parents of boys—especially those with multiple sons.
One theory? Daughters often provide more emotional and caregiving support, which may help slow cognitive decline.
Because daughters are often forced to grow up quicker and take on that caregiving role. They often don't "provide" it, they're forced to.
Is this a surprise? "Goddämn it, I said the colours need to be separated; take your feet off the chair; take your plate into the kitchen" [time passes] "Goddämn it, you're a teenager so you should know by now to separate the colours; take your feet off the chair; take your plate into the kitchen" [time passes] "Goddämn it, you're an adult, figure out the colours already; get your feet off the chair; do the washing up" [time passes] "Goddämn it, I'm retired, wash your own f'king clothes."
An American travel vlogger has been arrested after illegally setting foot on North Sentinel Island — one of the world’s most off-limits and protected places. 24-year-old Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov reportedly landed on the island, left a coconut and a Diet Coke, blew a whistle to get the tribe’s attention, and filmed the whole thing before being caught. Access to the island is completely banned to protect the Sentinelese tribe, who are uncontacted and extremely vulnerable to modern diseases. Authorities arrested Polyakov and placed him in custody for further investigation. Survival International called the stunt “reckless and idiotic,” warning that even short contact could put the tribe’s lives at serious risk. This comes years after a U.S. missionary was k*lled trying to make contact in 2018.
As well he should have been. I hope no lasting harm was done to the Sentinelese people.
Hopefully if he wasn’t caught etc they would have just tossed the can, I’ve heard they only accept coconuts etc
Load More Replies...Research shows that even newborn babies prefer looking at attractive faces.
Studies found that infants spend more time focusing on faces adults consider attractive, suggesting this preference is natural, not learned.
This may be because the brain is drawn to symmetry and average features, which are often seen as attractive.
The feeling's mutual. I can't stand even glancing at the little germ factories.
our job could be killing you — literally.
A Stanford & Harvard study found that stress from long hours, job insecurity, and lack of control may be as harmful as secondhand smoke — or worse.
📌 50% more likely to report poor health if your job feels unstable
📌 35% higher risk of illness with high work demands
📌 20% increased mortality with long work hours
Bottom line: Prioritizing your mental health at work might save your life.
In South Korea, there's a unique retreat called "Prison Inside Me," located in Hongcheon, about 100 km northeast of Seoul. Founded in 2008 by Kwon Yong-seok, an ex-prosecutor who worked over 100 hours a week, it offers a place for people to disconnect from the hustle and reflect.
Voluntary "inmates" can choose programs lasting from 24 hours to a week. During their stay, they surrender their phones, wear a uniform, and stay in small, prison-like cells. Meals are delivered through a slot, and each cell includes a diary, a yoga mat, and an emergency button.
Why do people go? South Korea has long working hours (averaging 2,024 per year in 2017), pushing many to seek ways to de-stress and find balance. "Prison Inside Me" helps people reset and find mental peace, with many participants describing it as a "great gift" for self-reflection and gaining new perspectives.
When going to prison sounds like a welcome respite from work, I think you need to reassess your daily culture.
There are other ways to achieve this. My mother-in-law noticed that her new neighbor was out working in his yard at every opportunity. When she met his wife, she discovered why.
Having intimate activity at least twice a week could cut your risk of heart disease by nearly 50%, according to the Massachusetts Male Aging Study.
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Why? It boosts blood flow, lowers stress, and releases feel-good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine — all great for heart health.
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Your heart might just need more love… literally.
Similar to the earlier fact about cuddling apparently only having benefits for women, wouldn't this also apply to everyone?
Back in 2019, researchers at the University of Exeter studied nearly 26,000 urban adults and found something fascinating: those living within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the ocean reported better mental health than those 50 km (31 miles) away.
Even more surprising? The benefits were especially strong for people from lower-income households—suggesting coastal living might help close the wellness gap.
So maybe it’s not just the waves we’re drawn to… maybe it’s the peace of mind
id you know that a little shopping spree can actually lift your mood?
Buying something—whether it’s a special treat or a long-awaited splurge—triggers the release of ‘happy hormones’ like dopamine and serotonin, giving you a sense of reward and a temporary escape from stress.
This phenomenon, known as “retail therapy,” has psychological benefits when done in moderation.
Ugh. I recall working in a care home around 2000ish where *every* posted notice of things that were happening (from outings to somebody coming in to style hair) ended with the line "Treat yourself - you deserve it!". Need I mention that these were all paid extras?
Load More Replies...It's really true, but it's much more effective if you can't afford shopping very often. When I want something outside of basic needs, I have to wait for payday and while waiting have time to really research what I'm buying and where to get it the cheapest. So when the payday finally hits, it's so satisfactory feeling.
Some Tesla owners are going to great lengths to distance themselves from CEO Elon Musk's controversial image. They’re replacing the iconic Tesla logo with badges from brands like Toyota, Mazda, or Audi.
This trend, seen on Reddit, is driven by concerns over vandalism and Musk’s political views. Some owners even add humorous stickers, like "Bought it before Musk went crazy."
It raises an interesting question: Can a CEO’s image really affect how people perceive a brand? Judging by these reactions, it looks like it can.
I'm reasonably sure that putting glasses on, Clark Kent style, doesn't work in real life. Same with cars.
I saw a sticker on a Tesla the other day that I thought said Felon on the back. After a double take I realized it said F Elon.
Running = Anti-Aging?
A Brigham Young University study found that running 5x a week for 30–40 minutes can slow biological aging by 9 years!
This is due to longer telomeres—protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with age. More exercise = slower aging.
Swimming does it better. No impact damage to the knees. Better for the spine.
A survey by Cotton USA found that couples who sleep naked are happier than those who wear pajamas or nighties.
57% of nude sleepers reported being happy, compared to 48% in pajamas and 38% in onesies. Expert Stephanie Ratcliffe says it promotes intimacy and openness.
It doesn’t “promote” jack. Couples who are more intimate will already be doing these things and obviously would be happier than those who aren’t.
I'm surprised Cotton USA didn't suppress that study, not exactly the results they wanted to hear
If you sleep naked, you will want good quality sheets, and will change them more often. Perhaps Cotton USA is aiming to boost bedding sales.
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Women tend to require more sleep than men because of their “complex” brains, according to research.
Scientists found that around 20 minutes more sleep was needed by women compared to men - and said this was thought to be because the female brain works harder during the day.
The study was carried out on a sample set of 210 middle-aged men and women.
""One of the major functions of sleep is to allow the brain to recover and repair itself,"" study author Jim Horne, a sleep expert formerly director of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University, told the Mail Online.
""During deep sleep, the cortex — the part of the brain responsible for thought memory, language and so on – disengages from the senses and goes into recovery mode.""
Feel free to lift the lid of an ADHD brain. D**n thing never shuts up, switches off, or goes into standby/recovery mode. Does it need extra sleep? Sleep? Wassat? My sleep is anything but regular, and I think I only tend to get an hour and a half or so at a time. I often wake myself up because I'm the ärsehole pointing out the inconsistencies in my dreams. So I'm always tired but rarely sleepy and as I'm writing this I'm also thinking about covalent bonding, something that ceased to be relevant after school chemistry classes THIRTY FIVE YEARS AGO. Why? Why the hell does THAT matter NOW? STFU brain! [sigh] I'm getting to the age where I'm starting to wonder why I'm not already gaga.
Ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? Advancements in AI are bringing us closer to decoding the vocalizations and behaviors of animals like cats and dogs.
Researchers are using machine learning to analyze animal sounds and body language, with projects like the Earth Species Project aiming to unlock the secrets of animal communication. Meanwhile, apps like MeowTalk can already interpret cat meows with surprising accuracy!
While the technology is still evolving, it could revolutionize how we understand our pets’ emotions and needs.
If you live with your pet long enough, you don't need AI to tell you what it's trying to tell you!
Exactly. I know that my dog uses foul language, without having the sounds translated.
Load More Replies...Lemme guess...tuna...am I a good boy/girl...wet food...no, not the vet... I will turn this cone into a megaphone at 3 am......🙋🏽
Our cat literally says "Hello" - we've both heard her do it. We can also easily differentiate between the pitches of her meows and what they mean.
Mine does too! Well actually he YELLS “HELLO” around approximately 2am! :D
Load More Replies...AI as it currently stands absolutely cannot correctly summarise a group of product reviews, and it can have its ärse handed to it by a 1K computer from the early 80s when trying to play chess, so what makes anybody think it'll be useful at translating non-humans to which we have no functional comprehension of their communications? This is just another "In the future AI can perform magic" bullturd.
Feed me BUUTTTEEERRRRFFFLLLYYYY!!! I'm hungry. BBBUUUTTTEEERRRFFLLLLYYY!!! When are you going to feed me? There's a ghost here. I like the cod Felix, not that cräp you gave me this morning. Feed me already. Your shirt looks like a dog cacked itself on you. Feed me you giant failed rodent. Stop looking at your phone. Feed me. BBUUUTTTEEEERRRRFFFFLLLLYYYYY!
When one of our cats comes & meows at me, I ask him what? He will then take me to what he wants. Outside, treats, catnip, pets. Don't need AI.
New research shows kids with brothers tend to be more emotionally resilient, confident, and socially skilled.
Why? That sibling bond—whether it’s support, competition, or just always having someone around—helps build self-esteem and emotional intelligence.
Brothers teach you how to handle conflict, express feelings, and show up for others later in life.
So ... referring to the post above about the positive effects of having a sister, is it just good to have a sibling? Kinda think so - they have a shared history no one else can match.
My little brother was the devil's spawn. A hateful creature to me for many years.
It's all relative (no pun intended). I have a great relationship with my little brother, but a terrible one with my older brother. But my little brother and I are nearly 10 years apart, so I don't think we had the same kind of rivalry
Once again, that could be true if you have good siblings. Mine are vile, disgusting people, and it was always terrible for my mental health to know I share DNA with such people.
Same here, two people who used to be my brothers are dead to me and will be until they're actually dead. My mental health has vastly improved since I cut them completely out of my life.
Load More Replies...Couples who feel comfortable farting around each other usually share a deeper bond. It’s a sign of emotional safety and trust—where both people can be their true selves without fear of judgment.
Research shows that many couples hit this milestone within the first few months, right alongside big moments like saying “I love you.”
Being able to laugh at silly or awkward moments, like farting, actually helps strengthen the relationship and build intimacy over time.
Ok so do you show your partner this fact after you give them a dutch oven?
A new study suggests that eating milk chocolate at specific times could help burn fat and regulate blood sugar in postmenopausal women.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the University of Murcia found that consuming 100g of chocolate either in the morning or at night didn’t cause weight gain. In fact, morning chocolate helped burn fat and lower blood glucose, while nighttime chocolate boosted metabolism the next morning. It also reduced hunger, leading to lower calorie intake. Timing your meals matters!
If 100g each morning can do this, I'm sure that if I eat 500g it will soon have me slim and trim! In fact, I could double the effect and have it at night as well.
Don’t try this when you’re perimenopausal or in menopause unless you enjoy hot flashes and night sweats!
As a random sample of one, I would inform you that daily doses of chocolate absolutely does NOT make fat go away. Quite the opposite, in point of fact.
Load More Replies...tudies show that a poorly planned vacation can leave you just as stressed (or worse) than before. The key?
Plan at least a month in advance
Go somewhere new (preferably outside your country)
Minimize travel chaos
Get help from a local or travel expert
94% of people returned with more energy after a well-managed trip.
So don’t just take time off—make it count.
“Study finds people who relax more are - wait for it - more relaxed” Ok I think I’ve reached the limit with these.
Must be nice. I'm 44 and haven't been on a holiday since I was 18.
Study finds people that can afford to take multiple holidays are happier. Gee, whodathunkit?
My favorite vacation would be staying at home but eating in a restaurant for every meal.
A 2025 Pew Research Center survey reveals that in the U.S., most people think the ideal age to marry is 27, and to have a first child is 28.
While mid-to-late 20s remain the sweet spot, there’s a growing trend of waiting longer to start families.
A 2018 study from Goldsmiths, University of London, found that going to concerts regularly might help you live longer. People who attend live shows at least every two weeks report higher happiness, self-esteem, productivity, and overall well-being. So those concert tickets might be doing more than creating memories they could be boosting your life expectancy.
This would big city areas with the local events that are still pretty cheap to attend or free
Load More Replies...Not mine! Did they stop to think that people who can afford to do this have enough money that they're not stressed about having enough for necessities?
Studies show people who have money to burn are generally more happy. There, I fixed it for you.
I'm 44 and have been to a grand total of two concerts in my life. The cost of tickets, then travel to Sydney, something to eat, and the necessity of overnight accommodation, because the trains don't run late at night so there's no way of getting home to the Hunter Valley the same night, sort of kills it. I have missed many concerts I was dying to go to simply because I couldn't afford it.
Some Marvel fans have noticed that the colors of the Avengers logos seem to match the Infinity Stones. This has sparked speculation that it could be a deliberate design choice, hinting at deeper story connections or future plotlines. However, neither Marvel Studios nor Kevin Feige have confirmed if this was intentional
he Texans might be leaving Houston…
Rumors are swirling that the Houston Texans could be on the move, sparking major concerns among fans. No official decision has been made, but the possibility of relocation is on the table.
Socialize the costs, privatize the profits, peak robber baron capitalism. But health insurance?
The same could be said about your opinion or mine, but yet we post them.
Load More Replies...This is the sports team where 33 of the members get over an additional quarter of a million dollars for each game they play in. 19 of these people get half a million (or more) for each game, and 5 of them get more than three quarters of a million for each game. The head coach earns 4.6million each year. On what grounds exactly is a private company worth more than 4.7 billion is seeking public funding?!
This is not accurate at all. They are trying to find a place to build a training facility and have a lease on the stadium until 2032.
A lot of these were based on junk science, but fun to think about.
Without a link to the 'study' being referenced how can we even check if it's being reported correctly?
Load More Replies...A lot of these were based on junk science, but fun to think about.
Without a link to the 'study' being referenced how can we even check if it's being reported correctly?
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