Burning bridges is scary, and for some people, so is crossing them. The fear of bridges, also known as gephyrophobia, is no joke. In fact, the New York Thruway Authority helps drivers across the Tappan Zee Bridge all the time–if they call ahead of time, that is. Hopefully you’re not a gephyrophobiac, because...
Playing in the warm summer sand is all fun and games, that is, until you start sinking Lawrence of Arabia style. But don’t worry: despite what it may look like in the hilarious stock image above, quicksand won’t actually kill you. A study published in the Nature...
A windy day at the beach can mean collecting sand in interesting places—your shoes, your ears and in your, ahem, crevices. But in locations where the wind doesn’t stop, all that swirling sand tends to collect in another interesting place—sand dunes. Most of these sandy hills grow...
Sulfuric compounds are like the Adam Sandler of bad smells—the source of so many offensive releases. Rotten eggs. Room-clearing farts. And, you guessed it, the smell of asparagus in pee. We’ve discussed the implications of the color of your urine, but its aroma also provides clues to...
Biking, swimming and running. For even the fittest of the fit, an Ironman is no walk in the park. Apparently, a 14-year-old named Rodkey Faust finished the Ironman Triathalon World Championship back in 1982. 14 years old! Shouldn’t he be climbing trees and playing handball or something? Anyway, put on...
We asked Collin Callaghan, barber at The Cut By in L.A., who makes his living cleaning up beards—exactly the kind of guy you want keeping you on edge. Have a question about how a Dollar Shave Club service, feature, or just plain how to stay handsome? Email...
Unless you’ve been locked away in your basement, your office, or your basement-office, it’s readily apparent that summer’s here. Which means that the hot, sandy beach is calling your name, and lunch seems as good a time as any to duck out early to catch some rays....
When you’re a 19-year-old UCLA student without a fake ID, sometimes you’ve got to take matters into your own hands—like brewing beer in your dorm room. That’s how Dan Kurzrock started his college career, that is until his misguided attempt at underaged drinking became a promising eco-business...
Contrary to what you may think, chess can be exciting. Kings. Queens. Knights. It’s medieval times all over again. So put on your helm and mount your mighty steed for this week’s Rompecabeza. © Kevin Stone [www.brainbashers.com] If you need a hint, scroll to the bottom! ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S...
Gum can stick to many surfaces—the bottom of your shoes, the underside of your desk and the locks of your flowing body hair (in even the most private of areas). But your digestive tract isn’t one of them. As we’ve written before, some of the hygiene tips...
Whether you realize it or not, eyebrows are often the first thing you notice about another person. Beyond revealing the grooming habits (or lack thereof) of their owner, eyebrows also convey emotions and allow humans to communicate non-verbally. So next time you lock eyes with a beautiful...
Pull out your passports, because we’re going international for this week’s Rompecabeza. There’s really nothing like hopping a plane to head across the world. The peanuts. The mini liquor bottles. The large men on your right and left who have both decided that you’re a pillow. But hey! How about...