Ever wonder why people 100 years ago died so much younger? It's these 14 reasons.

An English doctor named Edward Jenner took incredible risks to try to rid his world of smallpox. Because of his efforts and the efforts of scientists like him, the only thing between deadly diseases like the ones below and extinction are people who refuse to vaccinate their kids. Don’t be that parent. Unfortunately, because of …

It's here: A website that uses an algorithm to match you with the perfect dog for your personality

PawsLikeMe might know you better than you know yourself. Hello from the other siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide!!! I’m a dog and I love youuuuuuuu!!! Because PawsLikeMe knows about your dreams. Your DOG dreams, that is. How? A dog-human personality quiz! A sophisticated one, too! From their website: “The personality assessment is based on 4 core personality traits that …

A couple in their 50s live permanently on a cruise ship because it's cheaper than a mortgage

Imagine retiring early and spending the rest of your life on a cruise ship visiting exotic locations, meeting interesting people and eating delectable food. It sounds fantastic, but surely it’s a billionaire’s fantasy, right? Not according to Angelyn Burk, 53, and her husband Richard. They’re living their best life hopping from ship to ship for …

How do you fold a fitted sheet? It's actually not as hard as you think.

With younger generations ditching top sheets, it may seem like the basic household task of putting sheets away in the linen closet or drawer should be getting easier. But the top sheet was never the problem when it comes to folding and storing. It’s that cursed fitted sheet with this wonky elastic corners and bulbous, …

People share how badly named things should be renamed and it's an absolute riot

Language is a fascinating thing to explore. Where words come from, how things are named, the way sayings and slang are constantly being invented—it’s all great fun to plunge into. But sometimes a deep dive into words and language reveals missed opportunities as we contemplate what a thing should be called instead of what it …