Shelley Thompson

We’re torn between being fascinated by birds and equally terrified by them. (Thanks a lot, Alfred Hitchcock!) No matter where you stand on the issue, we have some facts about birds that we think you’ll find fascinating. And also probably terrifying. We sense a theme here. Let’s get started!  Ravens are like, really good at mimicking human speech and random sounds. Not … [Read more...] about Proof That Birds are Wild

You don’t need us to tell you absolutely chaotic WWI was; while there was a treaty in place that nobody was to use chemicals in warfare, once the fighting began, there was no stopping it. We simply can’t even begin to understand what it was like to be huddled in a trench just waiting for deadly gas to blow over, so you could continue on. But what we can tell you are the truly … [Read more...] about A Few Things About Chemical Warfare

Oh, TikTok. We’ve said it a million times over, but we genuinely downloaded it as a joke and now we’re hooked, just always anticipating the arrival of our Amazon package with the newest gadget that conveniently came across our ‘fyp’ or ‘for your page’ for those of you that have yet to download the app “as a joke” (the day is coming, we promise.) Just for kicks and giggles, … [Read more...] about More Amazon Gadget Must-Haves from TikTok

If you love animals and feel like a career change is on the horizon and you’re looking for something a little more off the beaten path, then we’ve come up with a few jobs that might tickle your fancy! Let’s get started.  Wildlife Rehabilitator  If you love the great outdoors and ensuring that animals in the wild are happy and healthy in their natural habitat, then … [Read more...] about Off The Beaten Path Careers Working With Animals

Most of us can agree that cookies are the best invention since electricity was created. Nothing tastes or smells as good as freshly baked cookies straight out of the oven. From gooey American chocolate chip cookies to soft, milky, and melty shortbreads, there is a confection to tingle everyone's taste buds. With hundreds of cookies, pastries, and confections out there, it can … [Read more...] about 45 of the Best Cookies in the World