Meg Dowell
Distractify
Chicago, IL, United States
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Kylo Ren's Relationship With His Dad Is the True Tragedy of the 'Star Wars' Sequels
Who is Kylo Ren's father in 'Star Wars'? Kylo's rocky relationship with his dad is the most tragic part of the franchise's sequel trilogy films. → Read More
Yoda Was One of the Oldest Jedi Masters — Who Taught Him Everything He Knew?
Jedi Master Yoda trained Dooku and many other Jedi in the ways of the Force. But who taught the iconic 'Star Wars' hero how to be a Jedi? → Read More
Who Is Anakin's Father in 'Star Wars'? Fans Think They Know the Answer, but They're Wrong
Anakin's father in 'Star Wars' has remained a mystery for decades, and some fans are confused about how he came to exist in the universe. → Read More
'Star Wars' Fans Spent Months Thinking Boba Fett Was Dead — Even in Legends
Boba Fett's death in 'Star Wars' was only canon for a short time. Fans may never actually see him die on screen, even though he came close once. → Read More
Here's Why 'Star Wars' Fans Are Freaking out About Order 66 (Again)
What is Order 66? Every 'Star Wars' TV show released over the past few years has revisited it, and some fans don't understand why. → Read More
Who Is Cody From 'The Bad Batch'? He's Not a New 'Star Wars' Character
Who is Cody from 'The Bad Batch' Season 2? The Imperial trooper working with Crosshair has a much darker 'Star Wars' backstory than you might realize. → Read More
Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2's 'A New Hope' Reunion Still Confuses 'Star Wars' Fans
Why doesn't Obi-Wan remember R2-D2 when they reunite in 'A New Hope'? 'Star Wars' fans have been puzzled by the exchange for years. → Read More
Who Are 'Outrageous Pumpkins' Judges Marc Evan and Terri Hardin? Meet the Impressive Pumpkin Carving Pros
You can't have a Food Network competition show without a panel of experts to judge each contestant's creations. Meet the 'Outrageous Pumpkins' judges. → Read More
Every Star Wars novel coming out in 2020 (so far)
Star Wars movie releases may be slowing down, but the expanded universe is still growing. There will be no shortage of new reading material this year. → Read More
These Deadly Diseases Still Have No Cure
Some diseases have no cure. Yet. → Read More
Does Social Media Cause ADHD?
The study suggested teens showed symptoms of ADHD. But does that mean social media -- and the gadgets kids use to access it -- are the cause? → Read More
Is Smallpox Really Gone Forever?
There hasn't been a new case of smallpox in decades. Yet it's still possible the disease could infect the general population again someday. → Read More
People With This 1 Disease Should Never Smoke Marijuana
You might want to stay away from marijuana if you have one of these diseases. → Read More
These Are the Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.
Americans die from these diseases the most every year. → Read More
Millions of People Are Losing Weight Following These Fitness Crazes
Americans love to jump on board fitness fads, and these crazes fit the bill. So, what are some of the most popular crazes in recent years? → Read More
8 Dangerous Weight Loss Methods That Could Destroy Your Health
Think quick weight loss is the best solution? These dangerous weight loss methods could put your health at risk. → Read More
15 of the Healthiest Meals You Can Order at Applebee's
Heading to Applebee's for dinner tonight? These are the healthiest meals you'll find on the menu, based on calories, fat, and sodium. → Read More
16 Unhealthy Restaurant Meals That Contain a Full a Day’s Worth of Calories
These restaurant meals contain a total of 1,800 calories or more -- almost as much as the average person needs to eat over an entire day. → Read More
10 Ways Sleep Deprivation Is Slowly Annihilating Your Health
Think you are immune to the long-term consequences of sleepless nights? Think again. Read on to see how sleep deprivation can actually kill you. → Read More
Why The Mediterranean Diet Is The Fastest Way To Lose Weight And Build Muscle
Out of the diets I've tried, the Mediterranean diet has worked the best. Here's what makes it unique with a few suggestions to make this diet work for you. → Read More