This is art

It's pretty easy to feel discouraged when things get tough. Over the past couple years it feels like we've been looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Every time we start to glimpse something optimistic in the distance, it's quickly snuffed out by yet another terrible world event. At a certain point, you have to stop hoping that something good will happen and create positivity in the present. That can be done by making a list of things you're grateful for, indulging in a little self ca…

Pets are little bundles of endless entertainment. Twitter user @DustinGrowick recently shared an adorable picture of his cat disguised as a paper towel roll, and the post has inspired hundreds of people to reply with funny images of their own fuzzy masters of disguise. Keep scrolling to see our favorite highlights from the wholesome thread.

There are worse role models

Are animals secretly listening to everything we say? Studies have shown that dogs can identify different human emotions through reading the facial expressions of their owners. Some scientists believe that dolphins, whose own spoken language is highly advanced, have the capacity to learn human languages and possibly even speak English. Of course, if a squirrel gives you an offended look after you make fun of him, it's likely just a funny coincidence. But this hilarious thread of animals seemingl…

A trip to the mechanic can be full of surprises.

It's said that humans can become addicted to cats. The cause? A little parasite called toxoplasmosis gondii. Toxoplasmosis, the disease that is caused by the parasite, can affect nearly all living creatures, though it is most common in cats. Despite that statistic, it's been documented in humans as far back as the days of Ancient Egyptians , as evidenced by their mummies. And many think the parasite can influence humans to engage in risky, even psychotic behavior. A bit less seriously, scientis…

There is no way around it: Valentine's Day is a “Hallmark holiday." For those of you who are unfamiliar, Hallmark is a greeting cards brand that has been churning out the corny, pre-packaged sentiments since 1910. The company, which is based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the largest (and oldest) manufacturer of the products in the United States. You don't have to be based here to understand that “Hallmark holidays” are commercial creations. Hallmark started shilling cards for Valentine's Day in…

Perfect timing

Cute

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: The world feels royally messed up right now. And it has for a while. If you don't maintain perspective, it's easy to succumb to the doom and gloom - especially when the news has nothing positive to say. Lucky for all of us trying to keep it together, there are little bright spots to be found. And a lot of them happen to live on the internet. While happy and wholesome posts may be a little less frequent than fear mongering and hate-spewing, we'll tak…

Wholesome.

So cute

Spoiler alert: Frat guys aren't all bad.

"What does that even mean?"

Life's one big borkin' good time for a dog