Off the Wall

And now for something completely different! These unique, fun, and funny articles simply don’t fit in another category, but were things we absolutely had to write about! 

Off the Wall Funny and Unique

From Dad Jokes to Mom Memes and everything in between, this collection is literally Off the Wall. We picked that name because this collection of articles tackles unusual, fun, or funny topics that are almost never anything you’d see hanging on the wall.

Some are serious. Others are definitely not. Some are melancholic. Others are definitely not.

If they intrigued us, entertained us, or made us laugh – even if they have nothing to do with home decor and design – you will likely find them here.

So, if you are looking for something silly to distract you from your day, we hope one of these unique, fun, and funny articles will do the trick! And don’t be shy… feel free to reach out to us if you have a particular Off the Wall subject that you would like to see covered.


Stingy Jack O'Lantern Legend

The Legend of Stingy Jack: How The Jack O’Lantern Got Its Name

Many people know that the carved pumpkin has another name – The Jack-O’-lantern – but many don’t know the origins of that name. The term “jack-o’-lantern” derives from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack was a drunkard and an Irishman who did not live a very wholesome life. He loved …

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Most Haunted Houses in the USA

Haunted House Tour | The Spookiest Houses (and Other Places) In the USA

The United States is filled with homes that have been reported to be haunted. Some are more well-known than others, but all of them are intriguing to explore. To help you get your Halloween fix, this Haunted House tour features some of the spookiest places in the USA! Do you believe in ghosts? If you …

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Best Riddles and Brain Teasers

110 Best Riddles for Adults & Kids (plus Answers)

Call them what you want, riddles, mind-bogglers, mysteries, puzzles, brainteasers, quandaries, questions, sticklers, or brain-twisters… the best riddles for adults & kids are just a fun way to exercise your brain. Who doesn’t want to play a good game? Not everyone is gifted at poetry, logic, or jokes. When I was in college, I loved …

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Health Alert: Your Morning Coffee Contains Dihydrogen Monoxide

Health Alert: Starbucks Coffee Contains Dihydrogen Monoxide

When your Starbucks barista pours you that first cup of delicious morning coffee, you may not even be aware that it contains Dihydrogen Monoxide, a chemical compound known to cause death in both children and adults. According to DHMO.org/facts.html, the leading authority on Dihydrogen Monoxide (aka DHMO), this unique chemical compound is both colorless and …

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Impact of Sleep on Academic Performance in College Students

Better Sleep = Better Grades: How Sleep Impacts Academic Performance in College Students

Despite what’s happening around us, college students are preparing to head back to the classroom. With the return to – or the start of – post-secondary academic life, the correlation between the academic performance of college students and sleep becomes even more critical. College students need sleep, but rarely get enough of it. Between class …

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Abandoned Cars & Trucks | The Unusual Beauty of Decay

Abandoned Cars & Trucks – The Unusual Beauty of Decay

Striking images of abandoned cars that are being reclaimed by rot and rust. This evocative photographic collection of vintage cars reminds us that there is beauty everywhere, even in decay. There is something uniquely beautiful yet sad about abandoned vehicles. Much liked abandoned houses, a subject that I have shown some fascination with the past, …

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Best Dad Jokes | Funny Punny Dad Jokes

111 Best Dad Joke Memes That Will Make You Laugh

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate – and denigrate – Dad’s particular sense of humor with this collection of 111 of the best dad jokes (or worst dad jokes, depending on your perspective). You know what I’m talking about… those knee-slapping dad jokes that your …

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