understand the true nature of the universe

This sounds like a line from some kind of cult

What is up with all the bean posts?

You can use the web app In chrome there is an option to add it to the home screen and it will behave like a normal app. Same thing is possible in IOS.

I was wondering if I was the only person with this issue

Sometimes the solution to your problem is in the question. It is not unreasonable

This looks better than most live action anime I have seen however it is a trailer