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This outfit on a first date should raise questions Petr Sidorov/Unsplash

News

Always Ask Witches Follow-Up Questions

Sure we all loved Harry Potter. But when those characters are real and also adults, it can end up being a way worse story.

In two words, make a Renaissance Fair sound cooler. KVUE/YouTube

World Records

The Kyleness of Strangers

Is there such a thing as too many Kyles? Unless you’re a Bosnian man named Ivan or a lover of Kyle puns, the answer is probably, “Who cares?”

Do your best, but also do better. Jon Tyson/Unsplash

Culture

Some Tips on How to Not Ruin Mother’s Day

We love our moms and we appreciate what they do for us. On Mother’s Day, the best way to repay her is to be completely different people from the children she knows.

Sure they broke several laws and triggered mass panic, but was justice really necessary? Niu Niu/Unsplash

News

Gun-Waving Florida Couple Deserves the Benefit of the Doubt

Yes, these gun-toting muscle heads triggered an emergency lockdown of a Miami daycare. But I’m sure they have a solid explanation.

Playing this game no longer takes a lot of balls Todd Greene/Unsplash

Sports

Are Women Now Better at Basketball Than Men? Capitalism Says Yes

We all know money runs the world. And since the NCAA Women’s Final Four is now commanding top dollar on the resale market, maybe it’s time to admit women run March Madness.

They don't know it, but this is the beginning of a life lesson. Gabe Pierce/Unsplash

Culture

5 Places to Hide Easter Eggs That Will Make Your Kids Better People

We’re already teaching our kids that it’s okay to hunt for the offspring of egg-laying rabbits. Here’s how to also infuse some positive lessons into this Easter holiday.

This is exactly how you feel when people talk to you about baseball Unsplash/Chris Chow

Sports

Opening Day of Baseball Season - How to Pretend Like You Care

Opening Day makes baseball fans forget how boring baseball is to other people. Here’s a few tips to keep you from having to explain why you’re not a fan.

I love what you've done with the greenhouse. Also when did we get a greenhouse? Unsplash/Anthony Tran

Sports

How to Use This Weekend’s March Madness Upset Loss to Your Advantage

Sure your favorite team got upset in the big March Madness basketball tournament this past weekend. Here’s a few tips to help you exploit your misfortune for your own personal gain.

Steven here has no idea which team he picked to win this game Unsplash/Linkedin Sales Solutions

Sports

March Madness: Some Facts About the Weirdos Watching the Games With You

People like to pretend that trivia about which school has won the most NCAA championships is a fun fact. That’s not fun - it’s just a fact. Here are a few things to expect from the real madness - the people watching the games with you.

If you're into both greeting cards and sporting good, this is the real Magic Kingdom EyewitnessNewsABC7NY/YouTube

News

Missing Ohio Boy Was Just on His 12-Year-Old Dream Vacation

A missing 12 year old Ohio boy, was found in a Target store after spending the night. This should 100% be a Target TV commercial.

Shocker: Marine life with glow-in-the-dark neckwear is down to rave Florida Fish and Wildlife/Flickr

Nature

Turns Out Scallops Are the Club Kids of the Ocean

Scientists in the UK discovered that if you have the bright lights, the scallops will come. Velvet ropes and bouncers can’t be far behind.