New York woman will never wear Old Navy clothes without washing them. She reached into the pocket of her new shorts and almost gags: ‘kind of gross’ She returned them We Got This Covered · Jul 24
What makes an actress "mother"? "Mother" escaped its ballroom roots and proliferated Hollywood over the last 10 years. Time to pump the brakes Salon · May 10
Oprah Winfrey reveals her real name TV titan Oprah Winfrey has revealed her real name is actually Orpah and it was changed when she was a child because the spelling created a lot of confusion. BANG Premier · Jul 24
Paul Shaffer wasn’t sold on The Beatles On "Everything Fab Four," Shaffer reflects on how "Rubber Soul" changed his mind about the band as a whole Salon · Apr 8
Oprah Winfrey recalls embarrassing ‘mistake’ of her career: ‘It was bad’ The ‘mistake’ in question has drawn recent online virality due to unearthed clips of the late Whitney Houston repeatedly trolling Winfrey about it The Independent UK · Jul 24
How many books is too many? The number of books you have, and the way you shelve them, invites judgment Salon · Jul 23
Jon Bon Jovi abruptly ends Madison Square Garden show ‘due to sinus infection’ The musician, 64, ended the show after just 90 minutes and promised fans he would try to reschedule. Evening Standard · Jul 24
Rose Byrne's strange post-Oscars move The conveniently timed "Tow" is a less-than-fitting rebound for a best actress nominee, but don't blame Byrne Salon · Mar 22
In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monument The Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and writers. Gustave Eiffel transformed the tower into a scientific laboratory and radio antenna. This strategic military and scientific asset secured its permanent future. Radio technology ultimately saved the iconic Parisian landmark… The Economic Times · Jul 24
How Fans Allegedly Traced the Anonymous Accounts to Elena Taber and Why the Internet Is Divided Reddit users claim they uncovered links between anonymous accounts and influencer Elena Taber, though the allegations remain unverified. International Business Times UK · Jul 24
17 Popular Dog Myths That Aren’t Actually True, According To An Expert A wagging tail is often assumed to mean happiness, a guilty-looking face can be mistaken for remorse, and certain behaviors are still explained using outdated ideas about dominance. In reality, canine body language and behavior are more nuanced, and factors such as context, learning, genetics, and environment can dramatically change… Bored Panda · Jul 24
Anti-Aging Influencer Bryan Johnson Says His Clone 'Lives in a Petri Dish' and Will One Day Replace His Organs Bryan Johnson reveals his stem cell clone, 'Baby Bryan', created from his blood cells to explore organ regeneration and longevity therapies, highlighting advancements in personalised regenerative medicine International Business Times UK · Jul 24
‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in recent days, you will likely have seen the viral footage of “Jimothy”: an unusually round raccoon in Seattle that hops and skips along in video filmed by local resident Kiana Hall. The Conversation · Jul 24
“To this day, I find it incredibly ironic and hilarious that it turned into a song, especially such a successful one”: How Slash’s throwaway riff became the most successful Guns N' Roses song ever Sweet Child O’ Mine was a happy accident, and a lucrative one at that Guitar World · Jul 23
Clever Dude · Jul 23 Which is Cheaper: Keg or Canned Beer? My wife and I throw a party every Memorial Day weekend. We supply our guests with choices of soft and alcoholic beverages, including beer. During party planning, each year my wife and I discuss whether to buy cases of canned beer or a keg. The perception is that getting a…
LiveScience · Jul 23 'We're trying this out of frustration': Marmots star in OnlyFans account as researchers desperately look for ways to raise funds amid US budget cuts As U.S. federal research budgets continue to be slashed, a team of marmot researchers have turned to unconventional sources of funding.
Fortune · Jul 23 Coke on its rebrand accidentally nailing Gen Z's 'fridge cigarette' joke: 'building on on the things people already know and love' "A font isn't a brand," says Metaforce consultant Allen Adamson. Meanwhile, Gen Z is letting the memes fly.
The Independent UK · Jul 23 Detroit woman who says she got cyclosporiasis from Taco Bell was making ‘30 to 40 bathroom trips’ a day The cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, including Michigan
International Business Times UK · Jul 23 Oprah Winfrey Accused of Saving Reputation Over Controversial Meghan and Harry Interview: 'It Was All for Clarification' Oprah Winfrey revisits her controversial 'silenced' question to Meghan Markle, defending it as a clarification effort. The debate reignites public interest in the Sussexes' royal revelations.
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 Louisiana man says he was about to board Carnival Cruise ship. But then the staff allegedly treated him like a criminal: ‘It all went ‘pbbt’ after that’ He says it got worse once they reached the hotel.
We Got This Covered · Jul 23 New Mexico driver calls 911 to report the most bizarre sight – a bear perched atop a power pole Bystanders could bear-ly believe what they were seeing.
Bored Panda · Jul 23 Woman Sparks Concern For Her Welfare After Sharing Video Of Boyfriend’s Eerie Comment During Run In The Woods The internet was left deeply unsettled after a woman shared a video of a man making a chilling statement while they were out on a date.
The Conversation · Jul 23 Shere Hite: the woman who changed the narrative on the female orgasm in the 1970s In 1976, a Playboy model turned feminist sex-researcher called Shere Hite did hundreds of television and radio appearances promoting her book, The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality. She went on Good Night America dressed in a high-necked Victorian white silk blouse, huge faux-pearl earrings and matching necklace,…
Salon · Feb 22 Jesse Jackson took his humor seriously In 1984, Jackson used "Saturday Night Live" to take a "last shot at America's mind" and faulty policies with jokes
BANG Premier · Jul 23 Sir Mick Jagger: There's nothing good about getting old Sir Mick Jagger has insisted there is “nothing good” about getting older as he lamented his memory loss and physical limitations.