If You’ve Never Checked Your Facebook Privacy Settings, This Couple Might Persuade You To

We are so plugged in these days that it isn’t a big deal to share every thought, job, birth, friendship, breakup, meal, outfit, and more online. Everybody’s doin’ it right? Well, it’s all good when friends and family see those posts, but then there’s everyone else…

There’s no denying this experiment was pretty funny, but identity theft is no laughing matter. In the wrong hands, your personal info can be used to open credit cards, spend your money, commit crimes, and make your life, finances, and credit a living nightmare. So please be smart about what you share online! The FTC has a whole branch of its site dedicated to identity theft, including a list of things you can do to protect yourself.

Culture

‘Not a Wedding Crasher’ website lets people pay to attend strangers’ weddings. It’s kinda brilliant.

Making Sense of Science

Researchers stunned after discovering the 8-year environmental impact of a single elephant’s death

Science

In the ’90s, 28,000 rubber ducks fell into the ocean. Scientists mapped their incredible global journey.

Pop Culture

Pamela Anderson stopped wearing makeup three years ago, embracing ‘rebellious’ way to age gracefully