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Even the most diehard Star Wars fans among us, , would have to admit that our beloved space opera is as much about selling merch as it is storytelling and sci-fi escapism. Heck, most of us are probably responsible for that! Fans bought $243 million worth of Star Wars merchandise in just 2015! Since A New Hope was released in 1977, we’ve...
The French people have contributed much to the advancement the human species. Were it not for the French, we wouldn’t have the camera, the metric system, pasteurization, some of the greatest works of art of all time, and many more things than we could possibly list here. But today, it looks like we can add one more innovation to the list: a...
Being the Queen of England might sound like a cushy job. You’re unimaginably rich, you get to hang out with celebrities, you have your own personal poet, and even though you don’t have any actual power, you can still fire the entire House of Commons if you want to. But being a monarch is much more grueling than it sounds, even if...
Last year, we told you about Amanda Sparrow Large, , the Irish woman who married a pirate ghost–specifically, a Haitian buccaneer named Jack who was executed for thievery in the 1700s. Like in every classic love story, Amanda, 46, and Jack, 300-ish, faced many obstacles in the way of their love–like the fact that one of them has a body...
Most of us can go most of our lives without taking many risks. And why should we? A risky decision, by definition, is one that we cannot know the outcome of. Taking risks opens yourself up to anxiety and failure. Not taking risks is a great way to keep our lives predictable and calm. On the other hand…people take risks all the time, and many...
It’s important to feel safe in our homes, and several home security products exist to do just that. Safety fits into any budget, whether it’s a deluxe panic room with bulletproof doors, , or just a brick kept by the side of your bed. The problem is, safety products are made to keep you safe; they’re not meant to fit seamlessly...
If a cat looks at you like this, RUN AS FAR AWAY AS YOU CAN. Because you’re gonna be in biiiiiiiig trouble. And you might disappear in the woods or something. Death stares! 1. Pissed Photo Credit: Sad and Useless 2. Bare your teeth Photo Credit: Sad and Useless 3. Mugshot Photo Credit: Sad and Useless 4. Not impressed Photo Credit: Sad and...
If you have a girlfriend or a wife, you know the drill: your lady will hand you her phone and you’ll spend your entire evening acting as a professional photographer to her and her friends. Boyfriends of Instagram captures this incredible phenomenon in all its glory. Scroll through these photos and you might see your life flash before your...
“No person may bring any animal on or into any conveyance or facility unless enclosed in a container.” That’s the law on the New York City subway system. In order to avoid a fine, people decided to get creative because the law says nothing about the size of the dog. Genius! 1. IKEA bag FTW Photo Credit: Sad and Useless 2. Just...
The heavy metal aesthetic is instantly recognizable. It gives off a sense of doom, gloom, and bloody mayhem. So why not make the Google and American Girl Doll logos look like that, too! Here you go! 1. Tampax Photo Credit: Cornett 2. American Girl Doll Photo Credit: Cornett 3. Tylenol Photo Credit: Cornett 4. Anthropologie Photo Credit: Cornett 5....