🌟 The “Things I’m Curious About” List

🧠 1. How People Actually Survive in Tiny Homes (Without Losing It)

Minimalism is cute in theory, but… where do they put all the snacks? How many cozy blankets is too many?

🕵️ 2. The Psychology of Why True Crime Is So Addictive

It’s not just the mystery—why do people love murder podcasts while folding laundry? What’s that about?

🍽️ 3. Why Certain Foods Became "Fancy"— Who Decided This?

Caviar? Truffle oil? Who made these “delicacies” a thing? And why is a perfectly toasted grilled cheese not held in the same regard?

🎬 4. Alternate Movie Endings That Almost Happened

What if your favorite movies had completely different conclusions? (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire with a twist? I need to know.)

🌌 5. The Origins of Weird Holidays (Like Why Is “Talk Like a Pirate Day” a Thing?)

You know you’ve wondered: Who started these? Why do we celebrate them? Are pirates just...themed influencers?

Pro tip: Pick a random quirky holiday and celebrate it dramatically—hat and all. Check them out here at celebratequirky.com!

🛋️ 6. Interior Design Choices That Shouldn’t Work But Do

Dark walls in small spaces? Maximalist decor? Why do some homes look like cozy art museums while others look like chaos?

📖 7. The True Story Behind Nursery Rhymes (Because They’re Low-Key Dark)

“Ring Around the Rosie”—plague vibes. “Rock-a-bye Baby”—??? Who decided these were for kids?

Pro tip: Google with caution. It gets weird. Fast.

📚 8. How People Got Away with Ridiculous Crimes Before Modern Forensics

Like, “Oops, guess we’ll never know” levels of mystery. Did they just shrug and move on?

🕯️ 9. The History of Superstitions (Who Said a Broken Mirror = 7 Years of Bad Luck?)

Why 7 years? Why not 5? Who assigned these timelines? I need sources.

🕹️ 10. Why Nostalgic Video Games Hit Harder as Adults

Why does playing old-school games suddenly feel profound? Is it the sound effects? The pixel art? Or is adulthood just that exhausting?

Pro tip: Watch deep-dive YouTube videos analyzing the “hidden messages” in games you definitely didn’t pick up as a kid.