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The Problem With the ‘Dating Down’ Trend

There’s a somewhat off-putting dating trend that’s going around right now, and I have mixed feelings about it… Labeled “dating down,” this particular dating approach involves dating someone who you perceive as “below you” in some way, whether in attractiveness level, financial status, or some other superficial measurement. Let’s dip a bit deeper, shall we? What Is Dating Down? Dating down means dating below your typical standards. Perhaps you’re entering a romantic relationship with someone who doesn’t make as much money as you do, who you don’t perceive as conventionally attractive, who lacks emotional maturity, or who might not be on the same education level.  One article on The Asia Business Daily views “dating down” strictly in terms of physical attractiveness—similar to the dating trend “ shrekking .” According to writer Choi Young in the media outlet, “dating down … values personality and emotional connection over appearance.” To be honest, it sound...
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This 294-Million-Year-Old Fossil Preserved Something Scientists Almost Never Find

It’s a big year for the do-it-all butthole known as the cloaca: the all-purpose pee, poop, and reproductive chute found in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even a few mammals. Earlier this year, researchers identified what appears to be the first fossilized imprint of a reptilian cloaca. Now, according to a new study published in iScience and reported by IFLScience , researchers have found evidence of another cloaca, this one belonging to a 294-million-year-old relative of mammals. Scientists from Berlin’s Museum für Naturkunde were studying fossilized footprints and a tail drag left behind by Dimetropus, an ancient synapsid that lived long before the dinosaurs. They noticed two rows of raised scales near the base of the tail that surrounded what looks like the imprint of a cloaca. This appears to be the oldest known evidence of a cloaca in the mammalian lineage, and the first found in a synapsid trace fossil. Or, to put it another way, it’s the earliest known...
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Weekly Horoscope: July 26-August 1

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Some pressure is productive, and some pressure is just a lot to carry. This week, stargazer, it’s difficult to tell which is which until Wednesday lands and clears it up for you. The Full Moon in Aquarius and Venus square Mars arrive on the same day, which means the emotional illumination and the interpersonal pressure don’t take turns — they hit together. What you want, what you’re not getting, who you actually are when you stop performing: all of it surfaces at once, in full light, whether you planned for it or not. Thursday is the exhale the week has been building toward. Jupiter conjuncting the Sun goes exact, and the scale of everything opens up — what felt like an obstacle starts looking more like a threshold. Saturn turning retrograde Sunday sends the week’s energy inward rather than outward. The questions this week aren’t comfortable ones. Don’t settle for comfortable answers. How will your sign fare this week? Aries: March 21...
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The Real Reason Why You Feel More Emotional During a Full Moon

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The moon is a powerful celestial body, controlling the ocean’s tides and stabilizing the Earth’s climate. In fact, many people even believe the moon influences human behavior and mental health. Some say they feel extra emotional or sensitive during the full moon, while others report wild, erratic behavior.  Growing up, I remember my mom coming home from work as a nurse and venting about busier shifts or erratic behavior—from patients and healthcare professionals alike—during the full moon . I am both a believer and a skeptic myself. So, is there truth to this idea? I spoke with two doctors about the concept of “moon behavior,” so we can finally put this theory to rest. Does the Moon Actually Impact Our Mental Health and Behavior? According to Dr. Amy Fitzpatrick, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Bedrock Recovery Center , research does not support the idea that the moon affects our mental state or behaviors. “This area of study has been around for many decades; howe...
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There Are Rumors of New Destiny’s Child Releases in 2026, and the Club Is Jumpin’, Jumpin’

It’s been more than 20 years since Destiny’s Child announced they were disbanding in the middle of a world tour. Since then, diehard fans have held tightly to their beloved discography. But they’ve also had the good fortune to see Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams go on to bigger and better things. As of July 2026, however, devoted Destiny’s Child fans might have something else to hold onto. Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé’s father and the group’s former manager, added some grist to the rumor mill during an interview with SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio show . “We’re about to market a bunch of new remixes, some you’ve never heard before,” he said. Maybe not the most ideal news for fans who are holding out for another reunion like last year. Beyoncé surprised fans during the last show on her Cowboy Carter Tour in July 2025, bringing out Rowland and Williams for a few old classics. But while this likely won’t be brand new music,...
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Bear Trapped Inside SUV Honks All Night, Which Happens Way More Often Than You Think

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Bears are a lot craftier than we give them credit for. As people across Japan have recently discovered , they’ll try just about anything to get into a building if there’s even a remote chance of finding food. A Colorado man recently learned they’re just as willing to break into your SUV. KYMA reports that residents of Gold Hill spent an entire night wondering which asshole neighbor had decided to lean on their car horn until sunrise. Turns out it wasn’t a jilted lover making their ex’s life miserable or an annoyed carpool driver trying to wake up a sleepy coworker before they’re late for work — it was a bear. A black bear had wandered into an unlocked SUV, somehow managed to shut the door behind itself, and locked itself inside. With no obvious escape plan, it spent the night stomping around the cabin, repeatedly honking the horn, probably not intentionally but for cartoonish comedic effect, let’s all collectively imagine it that way and acc...
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6 Signs Someone Is Hiding Their Attraction Toward You

People are remarkably bad at concealing attraction. They control their words, manage their expressions, say all the right casual things…but then their pupils blow wide open, their feet swivel toward you, and they copy everything you do without realizing it. Psychology has been cataloging these involuntary tells for a very long time. Here are six of the most glaring ones. They Mirror You The chameleon effect is one of the most well-documented phenomena in social psychology. A landmark 1999 study found that people unconsciously mimic the posture, gestures, and mannerisms of those they feel drawn to. Meanwhile, the person being mirrored almost always responds by liking the mimicker more, even without knowing why. Crossing their legs when you cross yours. Picking up their drink when you pick up yours. Matching your speech pace without realizing it. The brain does all of this on its own, below conscious awareness, it’s not a decision. Sustained mirroring across...
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