With all the talk of the newly announced presidency swarming our social media, it’s easy to get caught up in the drama. The negativity spreads like a wildfire and I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels like they just want to read about ANYTHING but the election. Well, your prayers have been answered! Here are 5 things going on in America besides the election!

1. Galaxy Devours Two Other Galaxies

The Hubble Space Telescope captured images of a galaxy EATING two other galaxies. Yeah, that’s right. Hubble captured images of the galaxy known as NGC 1222 swallowing up two smaller dwarf galaxies that might’ve strayed too close to it. While not much is currently known about the situation, it looks as if a new star could be forming as a result. Either way, the pictures are gorgeous. Take a look at the full article here.

2. Workers in Colorado use toilet paper to repair roads.

People are taking the art of TP-ing houses to another level. You read that right, in Colorado workers used toilet paper to repair cracks in the road. They say that the toilet paper helps absorb the oil after laying tar down. You do you, Colorado. Don’t worry we’ll only laugh a little.

3. The couple formerly known as Brangelina decides who gets the kids.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the proud parents of six children who range in age from 8 to 15. The couple’s recent divorce has sent the public into shock and raise this question... Who gets the kids? Well look no further, Jolie will continue to have custody of the children while Pitt gets joint-custody… for now, that is. The agreement has not been finalized in the divorce papers and may not be the final arrangement, but so far Pitt doesn’t seem to have a problem with it.

4. A serial killer left some odd product reviews on Amazon.

A South Carolina serial killer may have given himself up by leaving suspicious reviews on products he bought off of Amazon. “Haven’t stabbed anyone yet. When I do it, it’ll be with a quality tool like this,” was left on a rubber handled knife. “Solid locks, have 5 on a shipping container… won’t stop them… but sure will slow them down until they’re too old to care.” was left as a review to some high-security padlocks. “Keep in the car for when you have to hide the bodies” was left on a shovel review. After recent investigation, a woman’s remains were found on his property. Here’s the full article.

5. The Birds And The Bees… Without The Bees

Haven’t you noticed the abundance of bees this year? Yeah, me either. Who’s to blame? Once again, mankind. So here’s the buzz, honeybee’s in America can’t seem to get it on. Yeah, you heard me right. Unfortunately, this isn’t something that a little blue pill can fix. Chemicals used in agricultural farming have been proven to disturb the process of reproduction for these little guys. While they might be a pest sometimes, they play a key role in the survival of all living creatures. Not to scare anyone, but if these little guys die off, so will we. Talk about a major buzz kill. (ba-dum-sss) Check out the full article here.

So while you might feel that the election has basically taken over your life, maybe you could look into these other events going on in America and contribute to them instead! Because let’s face it, a protest about bees seems way more entertaining than one about politics.