When one thinks of carrying around carrots to feed the animals, it’s usually a horse or other large beast, but luckily former park ranger Mark Moffett had one on hand when he came across this monster of a bug, or else one could easily believe his finger(s) could have been its next meal. He and …

Why do the Democrats choose to affiliate themselves with an oft-ridiculed member of the horse family? And how did the Republicans, the party of social and fiscal conservatism, come to be represented by an ivory-tusked pachyderm? The origins of these political images lie in the mind of a German-born political cartoonist named Thomas Nast, whose …

Planning on attending tonight’s tree lighting at Rockefeller Center but worried how to strike up a conversation with a good looking stranger who shares the holiday spirit? Mental_floss has collected six tidbits of information that should get the ball rolling or at least creep people out enough to give you some much-needed elbow room. 1. …

More and more, we rely on gagets to help us with our daily life. Unfortunately, as Cracked points out, many of these gadgets lie to us on a daily basis. For example, you know those handy “door close” button on elevators? Unfortunately, this is a lie from the Man to appease the masses. In most …

Everyone likes to save money, but there are always ways to save that you’ve overlooked. You’ll be shocked at how much these no-brainer tips can save you. If you’re trying to trim your monthly budget, this article will help by taking a look at some common ways to save money that are often forgotten. Turn …

If your business seeks to enter a crowded market then learn from the best. Inc offers some expert advice from Google Music’s entrance onto the online music scene. Experts Hamilton Wallace, an Arizona marketing consultant, and Scott Stratten, consultant and president of consulting firm UnMarketing, weigh in on how to enter a crowded market. For …

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Real, fake, or recyclable? Redditor flipxfx crafted a Christmas tree out of 3,000 cans of Vault. Who needs tinsel with all that metal? Via TDW. Make a DIY Christmas tree this year.

It’s time to stop justifying a lack of success with a fear of the new heights you could be reaching. Although success stories are inspirational, it’s easy to overlook the failures and rejections those who succeed suffered along the way. Geoffrey James at Inc. has four suggestions to get a jump on your New Years’ …

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Left your Kindle on the plane and now need something to keep you busy for a few days? Take a stab at identifying all the elements of Howard Hallis’ “The Picture of Everything,” only a (very) small portion of which is pictured above. What better way to bond with the fam in the hour between …