Kathy Landin

Kathy Landin is a freelance internet pop-culture junkie (and web video producer). For a brief time in 2011, she was THIS close to being Charlie Sheen's social media intern for the summer. She's blogged for local TV stations, anonymous dating adventures and stupid advice columns. Mostly she entertains herself by practicing the fine art of idiocy, which you can watch in Kathy Landin's "I'm an Idiot" Show. Or, if you have a short attention span, get 140 characters of idiocy on Twitter.

10 Things You Might Not Know About St. Patrick’s Day

We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day?

Halloween Legends That Are Actually True (Sort Of)

Especially around Halloween, most of us enjoy a good old-fashioned “it happened to a friend of a friend” urban legend that gives us a bit of a fright. Some of these tales may have even really happened. Well, kind of.

5 Horrifying Accidents People Thought Were Just Halloween Displays

It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

7 Cognac Bottles You Should Add to Your Bar (Maybe One at a Time, Though)

There's a lot more to cognac than just Hennessy and Remy.

Stop Losing Your Stuff — 5 Gadgets to Track Down What You’ve Misplaced, Had Stolen or Just Lost

As we get busier, we get more stuff to make our lives easier, but because we're busy, we sometimes lose that stuff and then lose time looking for it. It's time we stopped losing our stuff and our time, yes?

5 Offbeat Drinks to Make Your Home Bar Truly Unique — Absinthe, Mezcal & More

Keeping a well-stocked bar has much to do with keeping the classics on hand, but it's also a good idea to go rogue and stock some offbeat booze. For variety's sake, you see? The key is to be sure these unique spirits are high quality and make great sippers, as well as conversation starters. Here are a few we recommend to get you started.

A Well-Rounded Rum Collection for Your Well-Stocked Bar

The kill-devil. Nelson's blood. The Pirate's drink. Demon water. Rum goes by many names, and it comes in just as many varieties. Here are five to help you choose how to fill out your bar.

American Heart Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now

February is American Heart Month, a time to think about more than just who we love, but how healthy our hearts and lives are. We've put together a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Ebola

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a major international health crisis, but here at home in the U.S. you don't really have much to worry about. Here's why.

Video Games May Help Kids Live Better, Happier Lives

Video games, when played in small amounts, may turn out to help children become more well-adjusted, according to a new study.

Enjoy Your Fourth of July With These Fireworks-Safety Tips

Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it’s seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo, but hey, so is America, right?