Portland has a quirky reputation, especially after IFC aired Portlandia. But even before the show, the idea of “Keep Portland Weird” became more than just the slogan that has resonated with the masses since 2003 in order to help support local businesses. There are a million reasons why we love Portland, but we’ll do our …
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No one can induce jealousy and awe quite like a lotto winner. Most winners are just like the rest of the public—they’re receptionists, dental assistants, and construction workers who lead ordinary lives. The only difference between lotto winners and the rest of the population is a serious nudge from lady luck. In the span of …
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We like to think of Mother Earth as a nurturing and caring figure. But the truth is, nature doesn’t give a rat’s ass of what happens to you. In fact, there are places on Earth that seem almost designed to kill you. Whether it’s because of the extreme climate, dangerous animals, or unpredictable terrain, trying …
Podcasts about hauntings and ghost stories have exploded in popularity recently. But have you ever wanted to stay the night with actual ghosts? Well, we can’t promise that you’ll experience anything supernatural. But in a bit of a head start to the spookiest month of the year, we thought we’d compile a list of places …
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A little while back, we listed six of some of the most controversial album covers all time. But there were many, many others that we didn’t have space for. So, we decided do a little bit of a sequel. Here are another six albums whose cover art caused public outrage at the time — and …
Whether we like it or not, we all have to be organized to some degree. Organizing hacks like using a hanging shoe rack for anything from shoes to snacks are only one of many you are sure to love. Outlet Extenders with USB Ports How many things do you charge in a day? There’s your …
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Video games can be strange. But sometimes the gadgets used to play them are just as bizarre. Good controls make or brake a game, and it’s no wonder developers might want to give an unusual game an unusual controller. But sometimes the pursuit of novelty has resulted in some truly mindboggling controllers. Here are 10 …
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They say that nobody likes clichés. Then why do we see the same eyerollingly boring tropes crammed into the latest blockbusters over and over again? Sure, some of the common movie tropes might’ve been amazing and innovative when they were first used 70 years ago. But after a million repetitions, no amount of whipping can …
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A black cat crossing the road will bring misfortune, but you can try to mitigate that by knocking on wood. What, are you not following the logic? We hold many fascinating superstitions about how completely inconsequential things can affect our lives. But where do these bizarre beliefs come from? Well, let’s find out. Here are …
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You’ve heard it constantly over the last 10 years — millennials are killing industries left and right. But is that actually true? And if it is, why are millennials not living like the generations that came before them? Let’s take a look at 7 industries that accuse millennials of ringing their death knell, and whether …
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