Sam Blum

Staff Writer, Lifehacker. Once wrote a story about a scam artist that was plagiarized by the Daily Mail. Accepts donations via Venmo.
  • When to See the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ Light Up the Sky This August

    When to See the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ Light Up the Sky This August

    Perhaps the last thing you think of when it comes to a full moon is a very large fish, but August’s full moon is primed to change that. This month’s full moon is alternatively known as the Sturgeon Moon, which should evoke images of large, aquatic vertebrates enjoying life beneath the surface of a gleaming…


  • 10 Common English Idioms and Their Weird Historical Origins

    10 Common English Idioms and Their Weird Historical Origins

    If there’s one thing most people take for granted, it’s the language they grew up speaking. The words we use and their respective meanings are the product of centuries of linguistic evolution that we rarely consider. Today, much of our social interaction is characterised by turns of phrase that would seem completely nonsensical if not…


  • 6 of the Most Bizarre Cat Behaviours (and Why They Do Them)

    6 of the Most Bizarre Cat Behaviours (and Why They Do Them)

    Your cat is a confusing creature. It’s possible — likely even — that most of the things your cat does, aside from maybe napping and eating, perplexes you. But your feline companion needn’t be a mystery. All those head butts? There’s a reason for them. The kneading of soft surfaces? It makes sense in context.…


  • Why You Shouldn’t Over-Apologise, and What to Say Instead

    Why You Shouldn’t Over-Apologise, and What to Say Instead

    For some people, it’s easy to over-apologise — or borderline grovel — over any perceived inconvenience. If you’re late to meet a friend at a movie, you might offer a breathless, “I’m so sorry,” as if saving you the perfect seat was desperately important to begin with.