5 Causes of Divorce

“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 […]

By Melodie Anne Coffman

The Top 5 Facts About Medieval Money

It used to be all about the barter system. I’ll give you these loaves of bread for that bottle of wine, or I’ll give you three healthy sheep in exchange for your mighty ox, and things like that. But as villages and cities grew during the Middle Ages, currency—in the form of coins of varying […]

By Top5 Staff

Top 5 Most Unfortunate Fashion Trends of the '90s

The 90s era is known for grunge rock, Nintendo Game Boys and big old boom boxes. While plenty of things are memorable, some are easily forgettable—starting with fashion. Many decades have high points in the fashion world that revive every other decade or so. This isn’t likely to happen with anything from the ’90s. Read […]

By Melodie Anne Coffman

Five Calorie-Burning Household Activities

If you dread going to the gym, you’ll be happy to hear that getting on top of your to-do list will help you keep a trim physique. While any type of activity will surely burn off a few calories, some of your chores are particularly helpful for keeping you in shape. 5. Painting If the […]

By Melodie Anne Coffman

Top 5 Common Grammar Mistakes

Thanks to texting, email and social media, people are writing more than ever these days. That’s not to say people are writing good, er, well. If you aren’t a professional writer, or if it’s been years since your last composition class, be aware of some of the most common writing errors. This way, you’ll avoid […]

By Top5 Staff

Top 5 Date Ideas for Active People

Whether it is your first date or a special occasion with your long-term partner, active dates like a trip to an amusement park, rock climbing, or playing board games can add excitement and fun. These activities help you step out of your comfort zone and provide quality time to connect with your date uniquely and […]

By Colleen Grant

Top 5 Mysterious World Landmarks

If you were a sentient being during the early 1970s, you couldn’t miss “Chariots of the Gods” by Erich von Daniken, in either book or movie form. This documentary intrigued a whole generation, spurring the most adventurous to brave long, cramped flights, unfamiliar bacteria and temperature extremes to see the world’s most mysterious places for […]

By Teresa Bergen

Top 5 Things Women Like to Hear on the First Date

A first date is already full of pressure. How do you look? What does she think? Will she order the most expensive thing on the menu? Don’t blow it completely by saying the wrong thing. Even better, make time before the date to practice saying the right things. When you go on a date, have […]

By Heather Vale Goss

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The 9 Best Pickup Lines Ever

By Renee Miller ∙ 5 days ago

Pickup lines are often corny and ineffective at snagging the man or woman of your dreams. Many people seem to think these lines are supposed to seal the deal all by themselves. However, the best pickup lines merely break the ice and get the object of your desire to notice you. Most of the best […]

Top 5 Reasons a Man Will Call a Woman Back After a Date

By Ronnie Dauber ∙ 6 days ago

The first date can be awkward as both parties try their hardest to impress each other. Sometimes it’s obvious from the get-go that the two are just not compatible, but when there’s a chemistry between them, the man will want to call her back. And there are five top reasons why he would. 5. She […]

Behind the Iron Lady: 5 Forgotten Facts About Margaret Thatcher

By TK Kelly ∙ 6 days ago

Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first ever female Prime Minister and the country’s longest tenured of the twentieth century, passed away April 13, 2013 at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke. Known as the “Iron Lady,” Thatcher’s run at Britain’s helm helped rejuvenate the country’s struggling economy, though her less than cuddly leadership style divided […]

Avoid At All Costs! 5 Most Harmful Ingredients In Your Cosmetics

By Alexandra Bwye ∙ 6 days ago

Cosmetics are something that women will never give up. Well most won’t anyway, and fortunately, we don’t actually have to as long as we make sure our cosmetics are as natural as possible, meaning that they contain as few toxic ingredients as possible. Most of the drug store cosmetics that we are used to have […]

Reshape your face with Mewing

By K ∙ 7 days ago

Do you want to reshape your face? Mewing is the latest internet craze. What is mewing you ask? It is a facial technique involving tongue placement, named after Dr. Mike Mew who is a British orthodontist. Mewing isn’t technically new although you have probably been seeing it all over YouTube and other websites. Many orthodontists […]

75 Trending Twin Names In 2025

By rjn ∙ 7 days ago

Twin naming is a delightful and complex task, making parents search for the ideal couple that’s in perfect harmony and meaningful too. They can start before the birth, with an exploration of various naming traditions (Hebrew, Latin, Ancient Greek…) and equally ancient and modern cultures. However, the very worthwhile work of finding names they truly […]

Top 5 Most Misquoted Song Lyrics of All Time

By Top5 Staff ∙ 7 days ago

German poet Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe once said, “A person hears only what they understand.” He was born in the middle of the 18th century, but he must have known FM radio wasn’t far off. Sometimes we hear a song and, without even meaning to, make it our own. Once misheard lyrics are misquoted often […]

5 Steps to Healthier and Younger Looking Skin

By K ∙ 7 days ago

Healthier and younger looking skin is something everyone wants. There are two main parts to achieving this. First, you must eat a healthy diet and drink lots of water. This will promote healthy cell growth from the inside out. Next is daily, washing, moisturizing and care of your skin to protect the outermost layer. Both […]

Best 5 Quick (and Fun!) Ways to Destress Everyday

By rjn ∙ 7 days ago

Stress courses through our body on a daily basis and in small doses it can be the motivation we need to accomplish goals that were otherwise out of reach (looking at you, fellow procrastinator). But it’s when we no longer have the time to give that stress an outlet that it can build into anxiety, […]