5 Camping Gear Essentials for Your Outdoor Adventures

Camping is an excellent way to escape the pressures of daily life. Moreover, as you transition from the hustle and bustle of urban living to the serenity and seclusion of nature, you’ll need to plan carefully to ensure a positive experience. To help you prepare, we’ve compiled a list of five camping gear essentials that […]

By Top5 Staff

Clear The Air: These 10 Indoor Plants Will Purify The Atmosphere in Your Home

These household plants are more than just decoration. They also clean indoor air of airborne toxins and pollutants!

By Karyn Bailey

Top 5 Tips To Finish Your First 5K

Imagine the excitement of completing a 5K race and reward yourself with a stylish graphic t-shirt, a participation medal, and the personal accomplishment of reaching your goal. Whether you’re new to running or simply looking for a fresh challenge, the growing popularity of road races in the United States shows that anyone can find joy […]

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5 Animals That Were Charged With Crimes

Among the criteria needed to bring a defendant to trial in are things such as charges, witnesses and evidence. What is apparently not an imperative criterion is the defendant’s species. Most criminal cases involve human defendants, but there have been exceptions. And contrary to what you might expect, not all of these exceptions date from […]

By Steven John

Top 5 Most Popular Drinking Games

Drinking games are a form of social activity that involve the consumption of alcohol as part of the gameplay. The objective of these games is to have fun and entertain while consuming alcohol. In these games, players are often required to perform certain tasks or challenges while drinking, and the outcome can result in a […]

By Top5 Staff

Best Ways to Beat the Bloat

Do you ever feel like someone should attach strings to you and float you along Central Park toward Macy’s? Bloating affects all of us. Sometimes, it’s worth the discomfort, but often it’s just unpleasant and embarrassing. You can beat the bloat, however, by avoiding things that cause you to retain water, swallow air or produce […]

By Top5 Staff

The Top 5 Most Amazing Facts About Comets

Unless you are either an astrophysicist, an astronomer or an embittered, failed astrophysicist or astronomer, chances are good that you don’t spend much time thinking about comets. But if you took a little time to learn more about these soaring celestial spheres, you might find them so fascinating that your current interest in watching “The […]

By Steven John

Funny Photos of Laughing Animals That Will Make You Giggle

We all love to laugh; it’s good for our health and good for our soul. Laughter is the best medicine. It cheers you up when you’re down, lifts your spirits and allows you to bond with others. Humans aren’t the only ones who love a jolly good snigger, though. Animals are also fond of the occasional chuckle, […]

By Victoria James

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5 Unsolved Mysteries Involving Alcatraz

By Top5 Staff ∙ 8 hours ago

Alcatraz has enchanted tourists, conspiracy theorists and paranormal investigators with its exciting and mysterious history. Is it true that prisoners went insane? Do prisoners still haunt the empty cells? Did as many as five escaped prisoners may still live among us? These are just a few of the questions that steep the foggy atmosphere of […]

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By rjn ∙ 9 hours ago

The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy of epic fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, first published in the mid-20th century. The three books in the series are “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” and “The Return of the King.” While The Lord of the Rings is a work of fiction rooted in […]

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By Flora Richards-Gustafson ∙ 9 hours ago

Flexibility gives you more than the ability to touch the ground without bending your knees. According to an article on the Real Simple website, flexibility is the third fitness pillar, after strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. In addition to helping you stay fit, flexibility decreases your risk of injury and can help prevent conditions like […]

The Top 5 Worst-Smelling Animals

By Top5 Staff ∙ 10 hours ago

If you have ever driven past a skunk roadkill, you know that Mother Nature has created plenty of critters that can stink up your day. Animals emit foul odors for a number of reasons. For some, it’s a self-defense mechanism. Others use their musk to protect their territory or to keep their food safe from […]

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By Renee Miller ∙ 10 hours ago

Although there is little that is not known about George Washington’s life, some of it is a mixture of fact and fiction. Most know that he was the first U.S. president and that he freed all of his slaves in his last will and testament. However, even with all that has been written about George […]

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By Top5 Staff ∙ 11 hours ago

Embrace the future with smart home tips to enhance convenience and intelligence. With innovations like pre-programmed thermostats, robot vacuums, and voice-activated lights, options are abundant. Start by identifying your priorities and researching compatible products to build your ideal smart home. Here are our top five smart home tips needed to make your house smarter: 1. Decide […]

Top 5 Things You Didn't Know About William Shakespeare

By Tom Streissguth ∙ 12 hours ago

Playwright William Shakespeare holds a place of honor in the world’s literature. For centuries, his uniquely powerful and innovative language has moved a vast audience of readers and theater audiences, most of whom know very little about the author’s life and milieu. There are still many pages missing from Shakespeare’s own history, but the bard […]

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By Nikki Ndukwe ∙ 20 hours ago

Cute puppy pictures. Need we say more? There is nothing like scrolling through a gallery of adorable dough-eyed furry friends. Puppies warm our hearts, melt them, and send fuzzy feelings down our spine. No matter how you’re feeling, these babies have enough cuteness to turn your day around for the better. So what are you […]

5 Causes of Divorce

By Melodie Anne Coffman ∙ 5 days ago

“Till death do us part.” That’s your belief going into a marriage. Through thick and thin, you’ll work it out and be the strongest couple to walk the planet. Sadly, no matter how perfect a marriage might seem on the outside, insider problems can build up over time and lead to a divorce. While many […]