A group known as The Liberty Council is asking young women to wear white this Valentine’s Day to show that they’re virgins. And while I have nothing against celibacy, I can’t help but cringe a little bit at the deification of virginity. You see, I grew up in this culture–this […]
Author: Nikki Morris
Researchers Have Found “Anxiety Cells” in the Brain. Here’s Why That Matters
Not-so-fun fact: anxiety disorders affect 1 in 5 adults in America. Chances are you or someone you love suffers from one. This can include general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, or some delightful combination of all three. <Raises hand> A team of researchers from the University of California-San […]
Delta Says No More Emotional Support Turkeys Because APPARENTLY THAT WAS A THING
I’m just going to say it. We need to CTFD with the “emotional support animals” in this country. Now, I’m not talking about your well-trained, medically necessary seeing eye dog, or the cute puppy that lifts your anxiety. I’m talking about the people in America who have actually brought llamas into hotels. LLAMAS […]
Woman Marries 300-Year-Old Pirate Ghost and ARRRGH You Kidding Me?
A woman in Ireland has made waves after marrying her so-called “spiritual soul mate,” the ghost of 300-year-old pirate, Jack Teague. Amanda Teague, 45, claims that her love affair with Jack began one night as she was lying in bed and she could feel his energy beside her. Soon after, […]
Meghan Markle Deletes Social Media, Makes Us Wish ‘Someone Else’ Would Follow Suit
I love me some social media. I use it every day to connect with friends, to entertain myself, and to work on articles like this one. But, in the grand scheme of things, my personal social media influence is slim to none. Simply put: I’m a nobody. Now, I don’t […]
An American Princess! Prince Harry Proposes to Meghan Markle
Prince Harry announced his engagement to American actress, Meghan Markle, today, and approximately 150 million people just squealed in unison with delight (I’m accounting for the female half of the American population). An American princes, you guys! It’s really happening! Markle is best known for her role in the hit TV show, […]
Aaron Hernandez’s MRI Raises Concerns About Kids and Football
Every parent wants their child to find a sport in which they’ll excel, get exercise, form friendships. But after recent research into trauma-related brain injuries, many of us are eliminating football from the list of possible activities. By now, most people are familiar with the sad story of Aaron Hernandez. […]
Alcohol Is the New Tobacco, Says Science, So Sorry About Ruining Your Holiday Binge Plans
Ok, y’all, it’s time for a family meeting. Are you sitting down? (I mean, probably you are, unless you use a standing desk to scroll Facebook like a damn weirdo.) I hate to be Betty Buzzkill this holiday season, but research done by The American Society of Clinical Oncology is calling attention to the […]