One of the most iconic scenes in A League of Their Own is when coach Jimmy Dugan, played by Tom Hanks, repeatedly screams at a distraught player, “There’s no crying in baseball.” Of course, just as there is crying in the movie, there is definitely crying in actual baseball, as well as in other sports. Whether…
Author: Kristine Alexander
Going to the post office can be one of the most mundane—and dreaded—items on your to-do list. But if you’ve ever had the chance to visit any of the outposts below, you know that not all post offices are boring. Here are 10 crazy post offices that make mail delivery seem exciting… 10. Peach Springs…
The public figures below have certainly gotten their 15 minutes of fame, so you’ve probably seen them in the news. What may surprise you about the people on this list, who generally caught the public’s attention for other reasons—involvement in a scandal, a shocking medical miracle, membership in the First Family, or even an appearance…
Gingers, redheads, carrot tops–there are a lot nicknames for those with red hair, especially considering that red is the rarest human hair color. However, while gingers may be (relatively) few in number, their fiery locks attract outsized attention. Nonetheless, there are some facts about redheads that may still surprise you. Below, find 10 fiery facts…
Kim Kardashian, whether you hate her, you love her, or you love to hate-watch her, certainly gets a lot of attention. However, much of it is negative, with detractors criticizing her looks, her media overexposure, and her tendency to profit off a celebrity status that she earned through a sex tape and a reality show…
Leading the worldwide Catholic church, and its more than 1 billion members, is certainly a big job. The office of Pope brings with it a good deal of pomp, history and ceremony. But what about the day-to-day aspects of the papacy? Below, we answer some burning (cough, cough) questions about some of the less well-known…
While it is almost impossible to say a single nation’s schools are the best in the world, one country that consistently performs extremely well on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) exams for math, reading and science, may come as a surprise to many. Finland, a tiny nation of 5.5 million people, consistently makes…
Spies have long captured the public imagination. Books and movies have been based around the imagined lives and exploits of secret agents. Sometimes, these tales stray far from reality. But sometimes, the truth can be stranger than fiction. Below are 10 facts that detail the real drama, and some surprising truths, about the world of…
According to the Cremation Association of North America, cremation rates in the US doubled from 1999 to 2014. Nearly half of all Americans are choosing cremation. Because of scarce land, changing cultural and religious norms, and environmental considerations, many countries across the world are seeing cremation become an increasingly popular option. As cremation grows, so…
Unusual food combos have become more popular, as companies and brands seek to capture the changing tastes and fickle attentions of consumers. But not every flavor innovation is going to reach the heights of the cronut, the croissant/donut mashup that Time hailed as one of 2013’s best inventions. Some food revolutions won’t catch on, and…
With 9-15 sets of twins among every 1000 live births, it’s not surprising that twins, especially the more common fraternal twins, are well-represented amongst the celebrity population. However, unlike stars like identical twins Tia and Tamara Mowry and fraternal twins Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen, whose twin status is a critical component of their fame,…
As we discussed last week, science isn’t just for the lab. Whether it’s raining, the usual activities are boring, or you just love science, here are 10 great experiments kids can do at home (with adult supervision). These experiments use ingredients you probably have sitting in your cabinets to create some fun demonstrations of basic…
Mysterious tales of priceless stones and sparkling baubles going missing aren’t just for novels and movies. The ten exceptional pieces detailed below have three things in common: they are all extremely valuable, one-of-a-kind items; they all disappeared under suspicious circumstances; and while many theories surround their present whereabouts, they all remain missing. 10. Lost, Found, and…
While they have long provided mousing services and companionship to people, cats are sometimes characterized as aloof, selfish, and mercenary in their relationships with humans. Below are the stories of ten heroic felines who defy this stereotype, whose bravery saved people’s’ lives and whose inspiring tales you need to read right meow. 10. Tara stood up…
Love them or hate them, hipsters have become a ubiquitous part of the human tapestry in many urban destinations popular with young people—Brooklyn, Portland, and Oakland, to name just a few key hipster locales within the United States. This subculture (hipsters hate to actually be called hipsters) is made up of people who consider themselves…
Burger King has become an almost ubiquitous feature of the global landscape. With more than 13,000 locations across more than 70 countries, it’s hard to visit many cities, especially within the United States, which houses the majority of its outlets, without seeing at least one Burger King. However, despite its constant presence on roadsides worldwide,…
Fictional secret agent Angus MacGyver, featured on an American TV series that ran from 1985-1992, had unparalleled ingenuity. MacGyver used everyday objects to create complex solutions to overcome obstacles and prevail in life-or-death situations, saving his life (and sometimes the world) with his quick engineering hacks. MacGyver’s ability to perform extraordinary feats with ordinary objects…