Cybersecurity is no joke. You should use long and complex passwords, ensure your devices are free of malware and viruses, and monitor your ID and payment methods for unauthorized use. And you certainly should not post your online wallet’s password publicly — like the South Korean police just did. Recently, the country’s tax authorities cracked …
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Fun Facts About 1998 (Almost 40 Years Ago Now!)
Do you remember these fun facts about 1998? Seems like so long ago now. Using the internet meant the sound of dial-up internet for millions of people. Madonna released the album Ray of Light, winning multiple Grammys. Collecting Beanie Babies reached peak popularity in 1998. Saving Private Ryan, by director Steven Spielberg, became one of …
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10 Tools and Items Created for Entirely Different (and Weird) Purposes
Most common tools out there are fantastic for their purpose. It’s just kind of funny that some of them weren’t designed for what they’re used for today. Occasionally, the original iteration of a product completely misses the mark on what it’s best at. Fortunately, you can always count on creative people to put them to …
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20 Wild Stories From 2025 About People
Have you heard of these wild stories from 2025? The years just keep getting more and more wild. A couple discovered they’d been dating for months while unknowingly appearing in the same background of dozens of old photos, taken years apart at venues like concerts, airports, and even festivals. This coincidence fascinated the internet. A …
‘Are You Dead?’ — Chinese Singles Embrace App Informing Their Families They’re Not Dead (Yet)
Are you taking care of yourself? Have you been seeing anyone? When are you coming to visit us? It can be tough to deal with family members constantly being on your case. Although the overtures usually come from a good place, singles living alone can get tired of a meddling family. In China, they now …
9 Really Stupid Warning Labels (That Are There for a Reason)
When examining product labels, you may find strange and, frankly, stupid warning messages. One famous example is the “Coffee May Be Hot” warning found on many disposable coffee mugs. That’s really dumb. Of course hot coffee will be hot, right? But most of these kinds of labels are there because exactly that harebrained scenario happened. …
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48 Of The Most Weird AI-Related Jobs In 2026
Do you have one of these AI-related jobs as of 2026? Or do you think you will one day? Virtual reality escape room architect designing cognitive challenges. Emotion recognition calibration subject training facial analysis systems. Digital detox retreat enforcer confiscating devices and monitoring compliance. AI hallucination auditor who checks language models for fabricated facts. Synthetic …
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AI Soulmate and Other Terrible Products Win ‘Worst in Show’ Prize at CES Tech Show
The CES 2026 trade show recently took place in Las Vegas. At the annual event, tech companies exhibited their latest products and most advanced innovations. And then there were these things. Every year, a group of tech and right-to-repair advocates hands out the “Worst in Show” prize to the stupidest, most pointless, or environmentally negligent …
Shocking Statistics About Americans At Christmas
Do you know anything about Americans at Christmas? Do you think you know all the statistics on this list? Charitable donations increase significantly in December, with up to one-third of annual giving happening in the final month of the year. Common traditions include decorating the tree, opening gifts on Christmas morning, baking cookies, and watching …
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Fun Facts About Cheery, Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are beautiful and cozy and here’s a bunch of fun facts to celebrate them. Flashing modes are controlled by built-in circuits. Before electric lighting, candles were used on Christmas trees in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Battery-powered lights are often used for small displays. Tree lights may be wrapped vertically or …
