If the Internet is known for one thing (other than cat videos), it’s vitriol, and with the prominent role social media plays in our lives, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of defamation when tempers start to flare. That’s why Sara Hawkins of 12Most wrote the “12 Most Useful Things to Know …

Even though it’s been years since the housing crisis hit, the ins and outs of mortgages are still a mystery to many, so HomeInsurance.org wanted to look behind the numbers on that big check being written each month to explain where all that money is going as well as some pros and cons of different …

Varying ability to see UV light may account for birds’ wild diversity of color, such as the brilliant blue plumage that male fairy-wrens use to stand out from their surroundings. “The reproductive success of males can depend a great deal on plumage coloration and just how conspicuous or ‘good-looking’ the male doing the courting is, …

Just because e-readers appear to be the trend of tomorrow doesn’t mean readers of the old-fashioned variety aren’t interested in new gadgets, in this case, a simple yet original bookmark idea that allows them to skip the skimming and jump right back into the action. Available in three bright colors, the pointing finger bookmark by …

All right, so we’re not sure “sassy” is really the word to use when it comes to unveiling your inner geek on Halloween, but throw in a little confidence and swagger or swing while you sport one of these costumes suggested by Mollie Bloudoff-Indelicato at Scientific American and perhaps you’ll be a first. PUMPKIN “PI”: …

With the rise of mobile technology, we can now check our e-mail from practically anywhere, but is this anywhere access increasing our productivity or only our stress levels? Take a look at what the research has to say in this infographic from Master Degree Online. Via Master Degree Online. Like infographics? So do we.

People who have their first sexual experience later than average are likely to have more satisfying romantic relationships as adults, research suggests. “Most people experience their first intimate relationships when they are teenagers, but few studies have examined how these adolescent experiences are related to marital relationships in adulthood,” says Paige Harden, assistant professor in …

Parents of children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome may quickly become accustomed to IEP and Section 504 meetings, but if you feel as though different accommodations are necessary to make sure your child is getting the most out of their educational experience, Eileen Bailey at Health Central has twenty-three suggestions to consider with their education …

You might have thought abbreviations like OMG and LOL would eventually fade from the vernacular, but when the Oxford English Dictionary gives you the thumbs up, it’s time to suck it up and start speaking text talk. Via OnlineSchools.com. OMG infographics!

The state of grandma’s basement may make you want to grab a Zippo and call it a day, but before you go sweeping through a major cleanup tossing everything into trash bags, it might be well worth your while to check out this list of antiques provided by Shana Ecker at Huffington Post before taking …

Just because you travel on two wheels doesn’t mean you should have to miss out on all the luxury a mobile home has to offer and, surprisingly enough, Steph at WebUrbanist was able to dig up twelve examples of these abodes in the wonderland we call the Interwebz. If that’s not enough to make you …

With the recent addition of “malarkey” back into the vernacular, perhaps you’ve been looking to resurrect some more quirky terms from the good old days and put them into daily usage. As Marc Ensign of 12Most points out, nothing spices up a blog like a few unique terms that will turn a prosaic post into …