15 Vintage Inventions That Never Quite Caught On
If you’re someone who enjoys poring over spreadsheets of historical data from the US Patent Office, , one truth becomes clear very quickly: there are a LOT of patent applications every year. In 2015, the most recent year I have data for, over 288,00 patents were applied for. Wow! But notice I said “patent applications” and...
10 School Marquees That Prove Someone Really Blew It
I’m used to seeing church signs that miss the mark, but schools? You’re supposed to be educating our children, molding young minds, etc., and you do this?!? I have to say, I’m pretty concerned… 1. Photo Credit: smosh 2. Photo Credit: smosh 3. Photo Credit: smosh 4. Photo Credit: smosh 5. Photo Credit: smosh 6. Photo Credit:...
20 Kids Who Are Getting an “A” at Failing in School
Some kids make failing at tests look cool. I guess if you’re totally lost during an exam, why not have a little fun with it? What I’m trying to say is that I have deep respect and admiration for these youngsters. They are the future, and the future looks bright. 1. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans Side note – what kind of test is...
18 Times Pets Brought Their Owners “Gifts”
Your pets are great at bringing you stuff they find outside, in the basement, and behind the couch. They think they’re just playing fetch when they present you with, not bones and tennis balls, but extremely weird items. We love them all the same, right? Take a look at these 18 pets who just want to make their owners proud. 1. Photo Credit:...
The Doctor Seuss “Adult” Book You’ve Never Heard Of
Sometimes, a well-known artist decides to shake things up and try something completely different than what they’re known for. Think Bryan Cranston transitioning from goofy comedic characters to Walter White. And when it works, it’s a truly impressive accomplishment. But more often, these would-be groundbreaking projects are total...
16 Things That Have No Darn Business Being So Huge
Can someone please explain to me what’s going on here? Why are these objects so large? What is the world coming to? All we can do is shake our heads at this point. 1. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 2. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 3. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 4. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 5. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 6. Photo Credit:...
20 Times People Proved That It Ain’t Stupid if It Works
If it works, just leave it alone, right? Those are words to live by, my friends. These 20 heroes have found some pretty creative ways to do the impossible. I think you’ll be duly impressed. 1. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 2. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 3. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 4. Photo Credit: pleated-jeans 5. Photo Credit:...
23 People Who Prove That Boredom Breeds Great Creativity
There are some jobs out there that just don’t seem to have enough for their workers to do. These 23 people must have those jobs. 1. Box Of Pringles + Bored Engineer Photo Credit: BoredPanda 2. Office Safari. That’s A Thing Photo Credit: BoredPanda 3. Have You Ever Been Bored At Work? Photo Credit: BoredPanda 4. My Friend May Have Way...
18 Memes About the Incredibly Annoying People in Your Life
Do you get aggravated easily? I know I do. If you’re like me, these tweets about people who just annoy the absolute heck out of you will resonate. DEEPLY. 1. Photo Credit: smosh 2. Photo Credit: smosh 3. Photo Credit: Instagram, girlwithnojob 4. Photo Credit: smosh 5. Photo Credit: Twitter, Zackarad 6. Photo Credit: smosh 7. Photo Credit:...
28 Unwatchable VHS Videos From The 80’s And 90’s
When VCRs were first introduced to the market in the 1960’s, they were an expensive status symbol available to few families. But by the middle of the 80’s prices dropped and nearly everyone could afford a home video player. That meant a huge demand for videotapes to watch, and the market quickly tried to meet that need. Thousands of...