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Posts by Renée Blinn

22+ Creepy and Cathartic Last Words from Patients

We hear the expression “famous last words” all the time, right? It’s always interesting to learn what people said before they passed on to the other side. Well if you want to laugh, cry, and be creeped out, check out what these 25 AskReddit users had to say about the extraordinary last words they heard while working...

18 Mental Health Stigmas That Need to Be a Thing of the Past

Do you or someone you love suffer from some sort of mental illness? Chances are, even if you aren’t aware of it, the answer is yes. Mental disorders are extremely common and affect approximately 54 million Americans each year. Society doesn’t seem to accept mental illness as a legitimate debilitation, and it’s high time that changes....

17 Horror Stories Starring An ER Near You

AskReddit recently posed this question to nurses, doctors, surgeons, and other hospital workers: What are some of your hospital/ER horror stories? As you can imagine, these 17 stories might make you a little queasy. Make sure to wait 30 minutes after eating before you read this article. 1.God Bless America “My wife is a nurse. When...

18 People Share How They Fired People on Their First Day at a New Job

The first day on a new job is never easy, but it’s also pretty difficult to screw up so badly you get canned…or so you would think. On AskReddit, we found a number of stories of what NOT to do if you want to be asked back for a second day on the job. Get ready...

17 Real-Life Survivors of Attempted Murder

AskReddit posed this question to their audience: Have you ever survived an attempted murder? And what was the story? Read these 17 harrowing true stories of everyday people escaping death by their skin of their teeth. Scary stuff! 1. Impatient, Much? “I was at my friend’s wedding and when it was over, my friends and I decided...

19 of the Most “Are You Serious?” Moments From Those Who Work in Retail

If you’ve ever worked in retail, you know just how hard of a job it can be. One of the most challenging aspects? The customers. People can be just plain ol’ stupid, or even worse, RUDE. These AskReddit users share their most WTF moments while workin’ in minimum wage hell. 1. Your Fault For Wearing Red “I was...

18 Real-Life Divorces That Took It Way Too Far

Divorces are never pleasant, but there are some people out there who just take things to another level. We took to AskReddit to find some of the most grueling divorce stories as told by those who witnessed them firsthand. 1. I Mean, Spit IS Gross… “I worked for a judge. 2 prominent local news people had a divorce. They...

12 Alien Sightings That Will Make You Wonder – Are We Alone?

Are We Alone? These AskReddit users are pretty sure we’re not, and they’re sharing stories of encountering things from out of this world. 1. ‘Collective Amnesia’ “Summer before 8th grade, me and two of my friends snuck out at midnight to go walk around the neighborhood and go see these girls on the next block who were having...

25 Creepy and Cathartic Last Words from Patients

We hear the expression “famous last words” all the time, right? It’s always interesting to learn what people said before they passed on to the other side. Well if you want to laugh, cry, and be creeped out, check out what these 25 AskReddit users had to say about the extraordinary last words they heard while working...

24 Stories That Will Make You Rethink Giving AirBNB a Try

AirBNB seems like a brilliant idea–you rent out your spare bedroom for a little extra cash. The catch is, no matter how much research you may do or how cautious you may be, you’re still inviting a stranger into your home. These AskReddit users shared some stories that might just make you rethink getting into bed with this business. 1. That’s...

11 of the Most Awkward Real Life Public Breakups

Breaking up is never easy. But breaking up in public? Brutal. These AskReddit users recall the times they witnessed the most embarrassing public breakups, and one reluctant marriage acceptance, ever. 1. Free Cake “I saw a failed marriage proposal. It was so awkward cause the guy had a cake made and everything. He said he didn’t want it anymore...

23 Stories That Will Make You Re-Think Trusting in Modern Medicine

Everybody makes mistakes. It’s what makes us human. However, some mistakes can cost us more than others. When a writer makes a mistake, they have auto-correct and editors to cover their backs. When a medical professional makes a mistake, it could cause someone their life. We took to AskReddit to find some real life horror stories as...

15 People Share Their Stories Of Finding A Corpse

I’ve never seen a dead body, even at a funeral, so I think it would be pretty horrible and disturbing to just come across one in the middle of my day. Some of the Redditors on this AskReddit thread absolutely agree with me: 1. RA’s Worst Nightmare “I was an RA in college. I got a call that one...

19 Times Playing Truth or Dare Went Terribly Wrong

When I was younger, I totally played Truth or Dare with my friends. I mean, it’s basically a right of passage as an American teen. But my games were pretty tame compared to some of the stories these 19 Redditors shared: 1. Naked Gyrating “At a sleepover in junior high we dared our friend to strip down...

18 Insomniacs Describe the Creepiest Things That Ever Happened To Them at Night

#1. Mystery Juice “I was laying on my couch watching tv and glanced up and noticed a glass of orange juice sitting on a table across the room. I thought, “hmm, that’s weird, I don’t remember pouring a glass of juice”. Then “wait, I don’t even have juice. Someone is in my house and they...