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25 Kickass Random Facts List #646
Kim Kardashian sued Old Navy claiming the use of Canadian actress Melissa Molinaro violated her publicity rights by using a lookalike in an ad. Old Navy countered that the actress was famous in her own right and the case was settled out of court. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #646 first appeared on… Read More »
25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 236
25 Kickass Random Facts List #645
25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 267
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. We really don’t appreciate the fact that email is free. 2. Burger flipping is a thing where if you do it as a job it’s seen as a failure but if you do it recreationally it’s a mark of success in life. 3. A cybersecurity…… Read More »
What common foods in your country are considered delicacies by foreigners?
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What common foods in your country are considered delicacies by foreigners? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. We had some Japanese exchange students at our university in the US, and…… Read More »
5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 270
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Don’t be fooled by the “working for a dream company” ideology. You’ll be much better off with an amazing boss at an average company who champions your work, allows you to develop mastery in your field, and gives you autonomy. 2. Most of your friends will be…… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #644
The Iberian ribbed newt is able to pierce its own skin and push out its ribs to stab its predators. The ribs also carry poisonous toxins from its body, making them a highly effective stinging mechanism. The newt’s pierced skin is able to heal quickly from this. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #644… Read More »
25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 292
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 291, click here. 1. Rosemary Kennedy, sister of John F Kennedy, pictured in 1938. In 1941, at age 23, her father forced her to undergo a lobotomy, due to her mood swings, seizures, and intellectual disability. This procedure rendered her permanently incapacitated and unable to speak.…… Read More »
5 Things You Should Know – Part 421
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Some restaurants on DoorDash and Grubhub are fake restaurants that chains put up to get more business. If you’re trying to order food from local places it’s best to look the place up before ordering. There are several restaurants on DoorDash and GrubHub that have names like…… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #643
Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton, the Cheddar Man, was discovered in 1903. It was dated to approximately 7150 BC, and his genetic markers suggested that he probably had green eyes, lactose intolerance, dark curly or wavy hair, and, less certainly, dark to very dark skin. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #643 first appeared… Read More »