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Money Time: Insane Heists Stories That Seem Like Something Out of A Movie Plot But Are Totally Real

Cue the Pink Panther soundtrack because today, we are taking a look at some of the most genius heists throughout history! The masterminds responsible for the thefts in these stories took daringness to heights that you and I could never imagine. While it might seem that these heist tales are so fantastical that they sound like the work of a Hollywood scriptwriter, they are all [...]

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From Boomers to Z: Insightful Generations Statistics That Are Changing How We Perceive Them

Are you tired of hearing stereotypes about different generations? We've all got them - millennials are cry babies, baby boomers don't know anything about technology, gen Z are snowflakes, and much more. Well, buckle up because we're about to blow your mind with surprising facts and statistics that will make you question everything you thought you knew about Gen Z, Millennials, [...]

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Superhumans: Inspiring Stories of Humans That Did The Extraordinary

From saving millions of lives to transforming barren wastelands into lush forests, there are some people who simply defy what we think is humanly possible. These are the superhumans, the individuals who have accomplished incredible feats and have left a lasting impact on the world. In this article, we'll explore some of the most inspiring stories of superhumans who have [...]

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Science Says You Should Get a Dog and We Fully Support That

We absolutely love dogs around here and frankly, we think they’re better than most people we’ve met in our life. But that’s another story for another day; however, did you know that science says having a dog is super beneficial? Today we’re looking at the science-backed reasons everyone should have a dog. Or five. Let’s get started!  (image via: rover) Dogs are [...]

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The Gift Givers Guide to the Science Nerd

We’ll keep it short: the holidays are here and you’ve got some science nerds on your list that you need to find gifts for. We’ve got you covered! Let’s get started.  Beaker Soy Wax Candle  We are firm believers that you can never have too many candles stored away. It’s science. You can choose from 17 different scents, and even add some personalization for the [...]

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The Sound Heard Round the …Moon? And Other Lesser Known Facts About the 1969 Moon Landing

If you were around on July 20th, 1969 then you were probably one of the 650 million that watched Apollo 11 land safely on the moon. It’s now been over 50 years and we’re still fascinated by the whole thing. Here are some lesser-known moments about one of the most epic United States efforts.  Moon Cooties  Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins arrived [...]

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3D Printed Food, It’s What’s for Dinner

3D printing is pretty awesome. In fact, growing up in the 90s and 2000s we never imagined that one day there would be the technology to print things like fidget spinners, car parts, and cases for our earbuds, yet here we are. And while we know this technology will only continue to improve over time, what if we told you that researchers are now looking into the pros and cons of [...]

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MORE Gadgets TikTok Made Us Buy

You know the drill, we saw these gadgets on TikTok and then we needed to order them. Let’s have a look!  Saucemoto ($11.99, shop here)  Just because you’re in the car doesn’t mean you can’t dip your nuggets. This little sauce vessel has a universal air-vent mount that keeps your sauce in place. If you’re more of a ketchup person, you can also nab a reusable [...]

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Practical Car Gadgets Everyone Should Have

Whether you just got some new wheels or you’re squeezing every last mile of that car you bought used in high school, we’ve got some gadgets that are just too practical not to have. (We’ll do bougie gadgets soon, we promise!)  Let’s get started!  Portable Air Pump ($79, shop here)  We can’t even begin to count the number of times we’ve been on a road trip, [...]

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”I Got Fired For Not Having Mascara On”: Hooters Girls Give Us Glimpse Into The World Of America’s Most Iconic Chain

Have you ever wondered what the life of a Hooters waitress is really like? Perhaps you have even considered becoming one yourself. In either case, reading this article will give you all the insights you need. These stories come from real-life Hooters waitresses and are entirely true. While a few of these stories are positive, others might make you think twice before applying to [...]

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The Science of Santa Claus

As kids, most of us didn’t give the physics behind Santa Claus a whole lot of thought. We accepted that one single man went around the entire world and distributed presents, no questions asked. But as adults? We have some questions. We’ve put together what we’ve been able to solve thus far and well, here are our findings.  Thanks to time zones Santa Claus actually has around [...]

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Holiday Psychology: Fending Off Holiday Stresses

There’s no doubt that the holiday season is stressful, then throw in having anxiety on top of “normal” holiday stresses? It can all feel overwhelming. Gift buying, cleaning, baking, holiday parties, friends, and family, whether you’re trying to do it all or you’re experiencing any amount of loss, this season can feel lonely and chaotic. We’re here to remind you that in the [...]

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The Hormone We Love to Hate: Cortisol

If you’re totally in the dark already and have no idea what this cortisol is that we speak of, you aren’t alone. We hear a lot about testosterone and estrogen, but cortisol not so much. Which is pretty crazy considering most of us are stressed out beyond belief and the hormone responsible for that is in fact, cortisol. Today we’re going to get to know and understand this [...]

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All About Sea Squirts!

It has been brought to our attention that there exists an animal known as a sea squirt, and our lives have been forever changed. We know next to nothing about sea squirts, so learn with us!  (image via: istock)  Sea squirts are marine animals that are typically potato-shaped, just when you thought this creature couldn’t get any more unique, right? Sea squirts [...]

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Read More! (Science Says So!)

Our ideal day looks a little something like curling up on the couch with a psychological thriller that has a ton of plot twists and turns, some snacks, maybe a glass of coffee or wine, depending on the time of day, and we are set for the day (or evening!) And while we love reading, we know that there are a ton of people out there that don’t, so if you’re needing a little extra [...]

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