These Hotel Guests Checked Into Their Rooms – What They Discovered Was Worse Than You Think

These Hotel Guests Checked Into Their Rooms – What They Discovered Was Worse Than You Think

You check into a hotel, put your luggage down, and look around the room. Maybe you check the bathroom, the sheets, the view, the Wi-Fi, or whether the air conditioning works. I do some of these things almost automatically, especially...
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We’re Told Social Media Is Making Us Miserable. Researchers Followed Nearly 2,000 U.S. Adults for a Year to See If That Was True

We’re Told Social Media Is Making Us Miserable. Researchers Followed Nearly 2,000 U.S. Adults for a Year to See If That Was True

I have always thought social media depends a lot on what we do with it. I use it every day – I need it for work, but I also use it for news; sometimes I find a study, a place,...
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Airport Security Pulled Her Aside for a Reason She Didn’t Know Was Possible – “New Fear Unlocked”

Airport Security Pulled Her Aside for a Reason She Didn’t Know Was Possible – “New Fear Unlocked”

Sometimes a trip begins with an odd moment that can make a very private detail feel suddenly public – not only to a security officer, but also to the people waiting nearby. After reading about today’s incident, many of you...
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Someone Tells You Good News. What You Say Next Can Bring You Closer – or Kill the Moment

Someone Tells You Good News. What You Say Next Can Bring You Closer – or Kill the Moment

Good news – we all love having it, and most of us like sharing it. I say most of us because even I have gone through situations where I shared my good news selectively: not every piece of good news,...
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You Just Embarrassed Yourself in Front of Everyone – Research Found One Reaction That Can Improve How They See You

You Just Embarrassed Yourself in Front of Everyone – Research Found One Reaction That Can Improve How They See You

I’ve worked in communication and PR for more than 21 years, and I still think one of the hardest moments to handle well is knowing what to do after embarrassing yourself in public – and these moments are almost unavoidable....
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A Couple Missed Their Flight to Santorini – What They Did Next Was So Extreme Airport Police Had to Step In

A Couple Missed Their Flight to Santorini – What They Did Next Was So Extreme Airport Police Had to Step In

Do you know the saying Desperate times call for desperate measures? Well… the story I’m about to share could fall into that category. But it’s also a good example of giving in to an impulse and refusing to accept that sometimes...
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200 American History Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults, from Easy to Hard: How Many Can You Get Right?

200 American History Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults, from Easy to Hard: How Many Can You Get Right?

“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” — David McCullough I believe that history is also a great trivia topic. It lets us recall details we...
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A Delta Passenger Refused One Request. The Reaction Had People Taking Sides – Another Case Ended in Handcuffs

A Delta Passenger Refused One Request. The Reaction Had People Taking Sides – Another Case Ended in Handcuffs

We all have our preferences, priorities, and budget limits when it comes to flying. I know people who prefer to avoid low-cost airlines altogether, people who don’t mind paying extra for various upgrades, and others who almost always choose the...
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200 90s Music Trivia Questions and Answers (Easy to Hard)

200 90s Music Trivia Questions and Answers (Easy to Hard)

I like listening to music – who doesn’t love music? A song can start playing and, before I know it, I’m remembering a place, a person, a movie, or something I hadn’t thought about in years. In fact, I recently...
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People Think This Makes a Better Impression in Conversation – Research Found the Opposite. Most of Us Have Done It

People Think This Makes a Better Impression in Conversation – Research Found the Opposite. Most of Us Have Done It

Once in a while I read a study or discover a new term and my reaction is: “OMG, I know someone who does that!” Or: “OMG, I noticed that, but I didn’t know it had a name!” It was the...
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