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5 Facts About Remus Lupin
Did you know? Today is our favorite Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher’s birthday! (And no, we’re not talking about Moody. 🙄😒) On this day in 1960, Remus Lupin was born to Lyall and Hope Lupin. Today we celebrate and honor his memory with five facts we bet you didn’t know. Remus Taha Lupin GIFfrom Remus Taha Lupin... READ MORE
Five Facts About Aragorn You Probably Didn’t Know
On this day in the year 2931 of the Third Age, a great king was born. That king was Aragorn, a Ranger of the North, heir of King Isildur. Today we honor and celebrate the King of Gondor with five fun facts about him and the Lord of the Rings universe. Join us! Aragorn Opening Door GIFfrom Aragorn GIFs 1. Aragorn has many names While he was... READ MORE
This Island in Brazil is Full of Snakes
Have you ever heard of Snake Island? Otherwise known as Ilha de Queimada Grande, this island is positively overrun with 2,000-4,000 golden lancehead vipers—one of the deadliest snakes in the entire world. A golden lancehead viper’s venom is up to five times more toxic than other lancehead species. Their venom can kill a full-grown... READ MORE
10 Random Acts of Kindness
Ever hear the phrase, “The real treasure is the friends we make along the way”? It may be cheesy, but it’s true. Even the bravest, strongest heroes need a few friends on their quest. Which is why we’re celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day. Show your friends, family, and even complete strangers a bit of kindness and see how... READ MORE
10 Celestial Bodies In Your Natal Chart
We’ve been having heaps of fun with astrology, haven’t we? This week we’re delving even deeper into your natal chart and talking about how the celestial bodies affect your personality and fortune. THE SUN The Sun in your natal chart is likely the one you already know. It is our true, immutable identity, which prevails through all of... READ MORE
The 12 Astrological Houses
Last week we looked a little deeper into your sun, moon, and rising signs. This week we delve even deeper into your natal chart and talk about the 12 houses of astrology and what they mean. Because it can be a lot to take in, Chani Nicholas, author of You Were Born For This: The Astrology of Radical Self-Acceptance, likens the planets, signs, and... READ MORE
More Than Just Your Horoscope Sun Signs
Did you know that your Horoscope Sun Signs are just one facet of your natal chart? Natal charts are a map of the planets’ placements at the exact hour and even place of your birth. Let’s break down your “big three” -- the sun, moon, and rising signs and what they mean for you. Your Sun Sign Determined by the position of... READ MORE
A Beginner’s Guide to the Chinese Zodiac
Happy Lunar New Year! If you’re new to the world of the Chinese zodiac, then you’re in the right place. We’re breaking down the Chinese zodiac! THE BASICS Each Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year, a new year in the 12-year cycle begins. Your Chinese astrological sign is based on what animal rules the year of your birth. Each animal... READ MORE
Five Fun Facts About the Half-Blood Prince
It’s our favorite potions master’s birthday today! To celebrate and honor ol’ Severus, we’ve prepared five fun facts we bet you didn’t know about him. Starting with… Snape Disapparate GIFfrom Snape GIFs 1. He could fly without using a broomstick Aside from Voldemort, the only person who mastered flight without the... READ MORE
5 Facts About Sherlock Holmes
January 6 is Sherlock Holmes’ Birthday! And how do we celebrate this super sleuth’s cake day? Elementary, my dear reader. We’re going to sniff out 5 fun facts about Sherlock Holmes, our favorite detective. Holmes Elona GIFfrom Holmes GIFs He never technically said “Elementary, my dear Watson” At least not in the... READ MORE