The cult of Apple: Why we’re so obsessed with this tempting fruit…
If you’ve ever waited in a line that wraps around the entirety of an Apple Store, congratulating yourself on snagging the latest iPhone that’s one millimeter thinner and 0.02% faster than last year’s model, I’m sorry to break it to you—you might be part of a cult. And no, not the kind that requires robes […]
Perms are back! How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are reinventing an 80s classic
Let’s face it, in the world of beauty and fashion, everything old becomes new again. (Hello, low-rise jeans and butterfly clips!) The latest revival taking the scene by storm? Perms. Yes, you heard me right—the very hairstyle that defined the 1970s and 1980s is back and bouncier than ever. But before you picture your mom’s […]
Secret languages of pirates, women, gay men and more: how modern codebreakers are unlocking hidden words from the past
Imagine a world where secrets didn’t slip out in whispers but were whistled across mountains and valleys. Or where survival was all about speaking in code—a language only the outcasts could crack. In a time when texts and tweets have made us lazy with our words, history reminds us that language used to have layers. […]
Psychic animals: why your dog might actually know when you’re coming home
So, picture this: you’re walking home from work, still a few blocks away, fumbling for your keys, and your Frenchie, Princess Peach, bolts off her bed like she’s seen a ghost. She’s by the front door, staring straight ahead, her tiny paws tapping the ground in a rhythm of excitement only she understands. But here’s […]
Did medieval people really stink? The (not so dirty) truth about hygiene in the Middle Ages
Imagine strolling down a medieval street—horse-drawn carts rolling by, flower petals strewn for the latest royal parade, and folks chatting in the charming cobblestone streets. But what’s missing? Ah yes, that classic medieval stench that many of us have conjured up in our minds thanks to countless Hollywood films. But here’s the truth: medieval Europe […]
The pumpkin spice latte ruined fall
Ah, autumn — the season of falling leaves, cozy sweaters, and… pumpkin spice lattes? Thanks to Starbucks, fall has evolved from a soulful embrace of changing season and a gentle prep for the colder months into a mad dash to grab whatever the PSL train has left behind. But let’s be real: this syrupy concoction […]
What’s up doc? Your favorite childhood cartoon was way darker than you realized
Remember settling in, snack in hand, to watch the iconic Looney Tunes? Ah, the nostalgia—a simple time when Bugs Bunny was just a wisecracking rabbit, Daffy Duck a chaotic, slobbering sidekick, and the world seemed so much less complicated. But was it really as innocent as we thought it was? Beneath the slapstick and outlandish […]
More than a game? Secrets behind the mysterious Monopoly Man
Picture this: you’re sitting around with your family, dice in hand, trying to avoid the soul-crushing realization that you’re about to lose another game of Monopoly. You glance down at the board, trying to plot your next big move—when it suddenly hits you: who is the Monopoly Man, anyway? That mustached, monocled mascot who has […]
Unmasking Siri, Alexa, and more: The bizarre mystery behind your favorite electronic voices
Ever wonder who’s bossing you around when you say, “Hey, Siri” or “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” The cool, calm, and all-knowing voices that live inside your gadgets didn’t just appear out of thin air. Behind these digital divas are real people—yes, actual humans—who’ve lent their voices to the tech we’ve come to rely on. […]
2024’s Six Million Dollar Man isn’t the weirdo you think he his: How Bryan Johnson can help us ‘biohack’ our way to better health
If you thought chasing immortality was strictly sci-fi or dystopian daydreaming, think again. Meet Bryan Johnson, the man with enough cash and determination to literally reverse time—on himself. His name is now practically synonymous with the buzzword biohacking, and let’s just say, he’s not interested in aging “gracefully.” Oh no, that’s way too basic. Johnson […]