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Mind the (Pay) Gap: an Australian Surgeon’s Twitter Thread on Gender Inequality Goes Viral

10 Things You May Not Know About the Postal Service

Most of the time we go about our weeks and days not thinking all that much about the federal postal service. Sure, we might crab about the lines at the post officer or the lack of employees there to help, as long as the mail is coming fairly regularly and we have somewhere to buy...

This Bride-To-Be Wants To Leave Her Future Sister-In-Law Off The Guest List

The internet has well-established the fact that for some reason, people absolutely lose their minds when it comes to planning a wedding. People who are normally level-headed and thoughtful can become completely unhinged, but I’ve gotta say…this woman really takes the cake. OP and her fiance are gearing up for their big day, working on...

This New Rooftop Swimming Pool Is Confusing the Hell out of Everyone

You need to have some major courage to get into this pool. Honestly, I don’t know if I’d be willing to brave it. London to get 'world's first' infinity pool with 360-degree views https://t.co/ZAlgf8BTED pic.twitter.com/F6De8pX1HH — CNN International (@cnni) June 6, 2019 Right now, this rooftop infinity pool is just a prototype, designed to sit...

10 People Share All the Small but Creative Ways Kids Rebel at School

Not all rebellions are big, and sometimes, when you’re a person who generally follows the rules but doesn’t like one particular rule (or, let’s be honest, rule-maker), small acts of resistance can be at least a little bit satisfying. Kids, in particular, seem to have figured this out. They want to be good and make...

We Think These 16 Tweets Are Pretty Perfect

Crafting the perfect tweet is some kind of magic. Or science, maybe. Or both? It has to be relevant and witty and short-form, and not offend too many people, all at the same time. That’s not easy, my friends. It might be a lot to ask, but let me tell you, there’s nothing more satisfying...

Here’s How You Can Find Out if Hackers Are Sharing Your Facebook Info

We’ve all heard by now that Facebook isn’t exactly the safest place to share personal data. Those apps that masquerade as games are actually gathering data, Facebook is listening in to your conversations, and well…basically the app exists to gather data for third parties. If you’re worried that your settings need to be shored up...

Want to Feel Old? These 20 Songs Are Now Considered Classic Rock.

Okay, are you ready to feel old? Also, you ready to feel a little depressed? Cause that’s what happened when I looked over this list. We’re getting old, friends…it’s time to face the facts. When I think of “classic rock”, I’m thinking Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, etc. And now, we have this… But at least...

20 Funny and Creative Things Parents Did with Their ‘Elf on the Shelf’

Parents with younger kids: you know there is no escape from the Elf on the Shelf. You kiddos expect you to constantly up the ante and get that little, mischievous elf into unusual situations every morning. It can really stress mom and dad out! Well, if you’re looking for some fresh ideas, these photos might...

Unpopular Opinion: Adults Shouldn’t Tell Kids That High School Will Be the Best Years of Their Lives.

Do you remember that line in Dazed and Confused when Randall “Pink” Floyd says, All I’m saying is that if I ever start referring to these as the best years of my life, remind me to kill myself”? I think a lot of people probably feel that way about their high school days. And it’s true that...

12 Cool Items People Found While “Stooping” in NYC

New York City is one of those places people love to visit, and where even more people love calling home. There are so many amazing things about living in the city, but one thing that’s not typically available is a garage (tag, yard) sale – there just aren’t garages readily available! That doesn’t stop New...

People Talk About Celebrities They’ve Lost All Respect for

We tend to put celebrities up on pedestals because they’re rich, beautiful, and famous. But, just like any segment of society, there are gonna be some major jerks within the ranks. Hey, do you think all electricians are great guys and gals? Think again, buddy. AskReddit users went on the record and talked about the...

15 Misconceptions That History Buffs Say Are Way Too Common

Sometimes the entire human race can seem to be playing a game of telephone, where information gets repeated and distorted, but then to add insult to injury, most people believe what they hear at the end even if we know for sure what was said at the beginning was actually right. If you’re someone who...

Six Flags St. Louis Dares You to Spend 30 Hours in a Coffin

Most people go to amusement parks for thrills, but they would typically find those in high-flying rides like rollercoasters and not, you know…coffins. But spending 30 hours in exactly that is what the Six Flags in St. Louis is inviting guests to attempt this Halloween season, WATE reports. The “Coffin Challenge” is to take place...

15 People Share the Little Things That Immediately Make Them Lose Their Temper

Do you have a bit of a hair-trigger temper? Do little things send you over the edge? If so, you’re not alone! These 15 people are your spirit animals…or your brothers and sisters in arms…or something. In this AskReddit article, people reveal the small things that really make them blow their tops. 1. A little...