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Where Do You Keep Your Phone? 5% of People Say… Their Underwear?

It’s 2025, and let’s be honest—your phone is basically a body part at this point. But where exactly do people keep theirs?

A new online poll asked people where their phones live throughout the day, and the results are surprisingly specific (and a little weird). The most popular answer? The right pants pocket. A solid 57% of people keep their phone there, making it the undisputed champion of pocket real estate.

The left pocket is a distant second, with 19% of people claiming it. Another 12% toss their phone into a bag—whether that’s a purse, a backpack, or even a good old-fashioned murse. Seven percent go for the back pocket, despite the ongoing fear of sitting on their phone and cracking the screen (or their spine).

And then there’s the wild card: 5% of people said they carry their phone in their underwear. Yes, underwear.

That number might include some jokesters, but several women chimed in to say it’s actually a real workaround. Since women’s clothing often lacks decent pockets, slipping a phone into a bra or waistband becomes a practical solution, especially when you’re at home and don’t want to carry a purse just to move around your own kitchen.

So while the guys are out here enjoying cavernous cargo shorts, some women are basically running an underground phone storage operation.

Moral of the story: if you’re calling someone and it goes straight to voicemail, maybe… give them a minute. Their phone might be very close, just not in any place you’d expect.

A Zoo in Denmark Wants Your Pet—So They Can Feed It to a Lion

Move over, Disney. There’s a zoo in Denmark that’s rewriting The Circle of Life… and not everyone’s thrilled about it.

The Aalborg Zoo in northern Denmark just sparked a social media firestorm after a Facebook post invited the public to donate their pets – specifically so they can feed them to lions and other carnivores. Cue the outrage.

Seriously?? Who would do this??

Before you start clutching your dog or cat in horror, let’s clear something up: the zoo isn’t after Fluffy the golden retriever or Mr. Whiskers. According to its website, only healthy small animals are accepted, including rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, and – perhaps most eyebrow-raising – small horses. Yes, horses.

So what exactly is going on here? The zoo says it’s about giving their carnivores a more natural diet. Large predators in captivity, like lions, tigers, and lynxes, benefit from eating whole animals, fur and all, because it mimics what they’d consume in the wild. They argue it’s more enriching for the animals and reduces waste in the broader ecosystem. It’s not exactly a new concept in the zookeeping world, but advertising it to the public? That’s where things get a little… controversial.

Instagram is outraged

Understandably, social media users are losing it. Some are calling the policy “barbaric,” and others say they’re disturbed that anyone would part with their pet bunny or pony like it’s an expired can of soup. Memes, rage-posts, and lots of “What’s wrong with you?” comments are currently flooding the zoo’s social accounts.

But not everyone is upset

It’s not all outrage. Some folks are defending the move, calling critics “soft” and out of touch with how nature works. A few are even praising the zoo for being transparent and practical about food sourcing.

For the record, the zoo claims that any donated animals are “gently euthanized” before being offered as lunch to the apex predators, so it’s not exactly the Hunger Games happening behind the scenes.

Still, if you’ve got 10 surplus guinea pigs and you’re thinking about a donation run, be warned: the zoo has a four-animal limit per visit. You’ll have to schedule your pet purge accordingly.

The whole situation raises big questions about ethics, ecology, and the uncomfortable reality of what “feeding the animals” actually means. But one thing’s for sure: this zoo’s Facebook page is wild right now.

The Great Calendar Glitch of 1582, Explained

No, your iPhone’s calendar isn’t broken… it’s just showing one of the weirdest quirks in modern history: the Great Calendar Glitch of 1582.

Here’s the deal. Scroll back to October 1582… notice anything different? The dates jump straight from October 4 to October 15, skipping 10 days. If you’re asking yourself why, it’s because you’re actually seeing the Gregorian calendar reform in action.

So, what happened?

Before 1582, most of Europe used the Julian calendar, which had been introduced by Julius Caesar way back in 45 BCE. Problem was, it miscalculated the solar year by about 11 minutes. That tiny error added up over centuries, slowly shifting the calendar out of sync with the seasons. Religious holidays like Easter were drifting farther and farther away from the spring equinox.

To fix it, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, which corrected the error by tweaking the leap year rules and, yes, deleting 10 days (which became 11 in some places due to accumulated differences). So when the change took effect in parts of Europe, the calendar literally jumped overnight from October 4 to October 15 in 1582. Those in-between days? They just… never happened.

Not everyone switched right away

Catholic countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal made the switch immediately. Protestant and Orthodox countries, however, took their sweet time. England and its colonies didn’t adopt the Gregorian calendar until 1752 — by then, they had to drop 11 days instead of 10. Russia didn’t switch until 1918.

Alaska lost 11 days in 1867?

Alaska was owned by Russia until 1867. And they were still on the Julian calendar when they sold the land to the U.S. So, Alaska had to skip ahead 11 days overnight, and then they also had to repeat the same day again when the International Date Line was redrawn from the eastern border of Alaska to the western border. (Although it’s cold and dark there, so maybe they didn’t mind.)

A lot of people were not happy about it

In some places, people thought they were being robbed of days of their lives.

So yeah, your phone’s calendar is giving you a peek into one of the most quietly chaotic timekeeping changes in history. And if you were planning a birthday party for October 10, 1582… bad news. That day literally didn’t exist.

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Who Needs Energy Drinks When You’ve Got Taser Roulette?

Jon Pardi’s Honkytonk Hollywood Tour is already bringing the high energy . . . but for some members of his crew, it’s also delivering a jolt of literal electricity.

Before each show, a few brave (or slightly unhinged?) team members have been play a game where the setup is simple: spin the bottle, and if it lands on you, get TASED. Yes, with an actual stun gun.

(Can we just go back to kissing please?)

Opening act Corey Kent recently spilled the beans, admitting he’s already been zapped in the chest at least six times on this tour.

Six! And somehow, he’s still able to sing and play guitar afterward.

“It’s so exhilarating,” Corey told The Boot, like someone who’s either found a new adrenaline high or temporarily lost all sense of self-preservation.

So far, Jon Pardi hasn’t joined in on the pre-show mayhem. But according to Corey, that invite is coming. Let’s just hope they don’t end up canceling a show because someone decided to taser the headliner.

The wild tradition, dubbed “Taser Roulette,” might sound like a recipe for disaster—but Corey insists it actually boosts the energy on stage.

Apparently, nothing gets you ready to perform like a jolt of voltage right before curtain.

Fans are torn between thinking it’s hilarious or totally bonkers. Either way, it’s not your average soundcheck routine. Jon is a smart man to avoid this madness so far.

Would you play taser roulette with your co-workers? Or are you more of a “coffee and chill” type before a big meeting?

The “Human Dog Food” Diet Is Going Viral—But Should You Try It?

Another day, another TikTok trend—this time, it’s the “human dog food” diet, and yes, it’s exactly as unappetizing as it sounds. But before you assume someone’s raiding their pup’s bowl, rest assured: no actual pet food is involved.

The trend kicked off when a TikTok user went viral for showcasing his minimalist meal prep: a hearty mix of chicken, tofu, chopped veggies, and rice, all cooked into a soft, beige mash that he eats for every meal. The look? More “canine cuisine” than culinary masterpiece. The nickname “human kibble” stuck, not because of what’s in it—but because of its repetitive, utilitarian nature.

Despite its dog dish aesthetic, some viewers are eating it up. Fans praise the simplicity and efficiency of the diet, claiming it streamlines their routine, cuts down decision fatigue, and helps them stay on track with healthy eating.

One meal, one prep session, minimal thought required. But health experts are less enthused.

Nutritionists warn that the diet’s biggest flaw may be the very thing that makes it appealing: its monotony. Eating the same thing every day can quickly sap enjoyment from meals, making it harder to stick to in the long run. Even worse, a lack of variety can create nutritional blind spots. Over time, even a “balanced” mix of protein, grains, and vegetables might fall short on certain vitamins and minerals your body needs.

“There’s value in routine,” says one dietitian, “but your body thrives on variety.”

That doesn’t mean the concept is entirely off-base. Batch-cooking nutritious meals is a smart strategy for anyone trying to eat healthier with less effort. The key, experts say, is to use the “kibble” model as a baseline—maybe for lunch—and then inject more diversity at breakfast and dinner to keep both your body and brain engaged.

As for whether humans should eat like dogs? That depends on the goal. Simplicity and consistency can be powerful tools, but unlike dogs, we’re wired to crave variety and flavor. So if your weekday lunch resembles something from a pet aisle, fine. But your body—and your taste buds—will thank you for mixing it up occasionally.

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