Make Your ‘Bullshit Job’ Work for You
Some people are lucky to work in a career or a specific role that they find fulfilling, challenging, and even inspiring. But many of us—maybe the majority of us—are working…
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Clean Bird Poop From Your Patio
On the beautiful, sunny days of spring, bird poop will suddenly appear on all your patio, railings, and outdoor furniture. Online, there are all kinds of suggestions for what you…
Four Reasons Your Cat Keeps Peeing Outside Their Litter Box
Photo: rossiaa33 (Shutterstock) When your cat starts peeing outside the box, your first instinct might be to call the vet: Could it be a UTI? Kidney stones? Diabetes? Cancer? While…
You Can Make Money for Donating Your Poop
Photo: life430683 (Shutterstock) Now here’s a crappy way to make $1,500: You can donate to the GoodNature Program, which takes stool samples from the public, which they use to further…
Why Your Dog Eats Shit (and How to Get Them to Stop)
Photo: Kittibowornphatnon (Shutterstock) In the animal kingdom, eating poop is a common occurrence that happens on a spectrum. Bunny rabbits, for instance, have to eat some of their poop. It’s…
How to Hide the Fact That Your Cat Poops in a Box in Your House
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cats make every home better—this is an undeniable fact. But with every cat comes an unsightly litter box (or two), and the age-old conundrum of where…
Chicken Shit Is Really Useful, Actually
This past spring, I set out to design and maintain a sustainable garden in my backyard—and a big part of that project has involved using chickens to fertilize my soil…
Weird Science and Animal Facts Your Kid Will Enjoy
Photo: Katiekk (Shutterstock) The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does…
How to Make Your Cats Use the Freaking Litter Mat
Cats are great; constantly stepping on their litter is not. If you bought a litter-trapping mat only to watch your cats leap dramatically across it onto the floor you just…