Author: Josh Taylor
17 things that would get you accused of witchcraft in 1692
Posted by Josh Taylor / March 1, 2014A little over 320 years ago, more than twenty people died as a result of a witchcraft hysteria that swept New England. What would have happened if you were there? Take a look at these seventeen things that would likely get you accused of witchcraft.
Read MoreWhat happens when you compare fast food ads to the real food
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 28, 2014Ever notice how great fast food looks on TV, but how crummy it looks on your plate? No, you’re not crazy. Someone called Dario D is going through the fast food gamut and taking photos, comparing the food he’s served to the food in the ads.
Read More12 things teachers hate to hear
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 26, 2014As a former teacher, I can say with absolute certainty that every single one of these things grate on a teacher’s nerves. Every time someone said one of these things to me, it took substantial will power not to lose my cool.
Read More7 leadership traits from the Navy SEALs
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 25, 2014The Navy SEALs are, arguably, the toughest dudes on the planet. If you want to be an effective leaders, it’s a good idea to imitate the guys who will stop at nothing to get things done. Here are a few of the lessons you can take from the SEALs.
Read MoreThe recycling candle
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 25, 2014Behold, the candle that recycles itself! The wax drips down into another candle mould, salvaging some of the wax for a reuse.
Read MoreSolidiers’ faces before, during, and after war
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 24, 2014Photographer Lalage Snow took photos of soldiers before they went off to war, during the war, and then after the war. Remarkably, there is a noticeable difference in each of the pictures. While we all know that war has emotional reproductions, it’s startling to see it laid out so clearly.
Read More7 simple things to keep you upbeat when everything else is going wrong
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 21, 2014You know when you have one of those days? The ones where nothing goes right and, in fact, the universe seems to be conspiring against you? These seven things can help you keep your chin up when everything goes wrong.
Read More5 stories that will make you feel guilty (kinda) for laughing at
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 21, 2014These are five of those stories that you don’t want to laugh at, but you just can’t help it. This one, for example, had me in stitches…But I wasn’t the only one (womp womp womp)
Read More12 things that have remained the same for women since the 1960s
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 20, 2014Although much has changed for women in the past several decades, sadly, much remains the same. Buzzfeed points out twelve shocking things that haven’t changed for women since the 1960s.
Read MoreThe 100 best “Simpsons” quotes of all time
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 18, 2014Arguably the best animated series of all time, or perhaps the best series of all time period, “The Simpsons” has had some classic lines. Take a look at this selection of the one-hundred best quotes.
Read MoreWhere does your money go when you buy an iPhone? The answer may surprise you [video]
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 17, 2014Ever wonder where you money goes when you buy an iPhone? This clip from the film Inequality for All reveals the surprising truth about the global economic, job distribution, and where your iPhone money goes.
Read More18 surprising facts about fast food
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 17, 2014Fast food isn’t as simple as it seems. As it turns out, it has a bit of a long history. These eighteen facts may not convince you to go get a cheeseburger, but they are at least interesting
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