Sorry, Everest. Here's why we can't officially declare you the tallest mountain on Earth.

If you asked people what the tallest mountain on Earth is, most would respond with Mount Everest, which is on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Everest is the highest peak in the Himalayan mountain range, rising 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. Everest is also commonly seen as one of the high points … Read more

Mic'd up pro tennis players can't stop laughing at sounds they make hitting the ball

There are so many instances where you wish you could be a “fly on the wall” or some other cliché about eavesdropping, not necessarily because you want to hear some juicy gossip but rather because you want to hear someone’s inside thoughts or private mumbling. Imagine professional football players being mic’d up on the field—what … Read more

Kitty gets his own custom aquarium to see the fishies up close and people can't stop watching

Some lucky cats really do hit the jackpot when it comes to their entertainment. Pampered feline and social media star Jasper the Cat was given his own custom aquarium, giving him a 360-degree underwater view of the colorful fish as they swim by. If that’s not prime “cat TV” programming, I don’t know what is. … Read more

Gray rocking: The conflict-free way to get out of conversations you just can't stand

Have you ever been stuck talking to a family member trying to get you into an argument about politics or religion, and you’d much rather bail on the conversation than get into it with them? Do you have a coworker who traps you in the breakroom and won’t stop talking about their problems? Therapists say … Read more

A popular optical illusion with a mindbending twist proves we can't trust our senses

Optical illusions are universally beloved for how they trick our brains and blow our minds. There’s a reason we enjoy magic shows and Escher paintings and are mesmerized by fake oases in the desert. We love seeing things that bend our perceptions of reality, and the science behind the magic always proves fascinating as well. … Read more

​​Singer can't keep a straight face as her 'dad' keeps interrupting with hilarious roasts

Sheena Melwani is a media artist and singer who has made a name for herself not only with her musical talent, but because her “Indian dad” is freaking hilarious. Melwani shares videos on TikTok of her playing piano and singing popular songs, only to be interrupted by “dad” making commentary on what she’s singing. Melwani … Read more

Free yourself from worrying about things you can't control with the help of a simple image

In a world of 8 billion people, a septillion stars, and 17 different ways to stub your toe while walking through your bedroom, there are infinite things that we can all spend our time and emotional energy worrying about. The problem is that many important things, whether it’s politics, the environment, or the economy, are … Read more

Elementary teacher explains why we can't keep using schools as band-aids for society's ills

The challenges facing America’s public school systems is sadly nothing new to any parent who has navigated the ups and downs of looking after their child’s educations. There are wildly different solutions, and pain points, for people of all backgrounds and views. But one undeniable factor is how an increasing burden is placed on teachers … Read more