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14 People Share Secrets From the Industries They Work In

Once you work in a certain field for a while, the secrets of that industry don’t seem like a big deal anymore. But when you’re on the outside looking in, you’re totally in the dark about what exactly is happening on the inside. Well, now we’re all in luck because we’re about to hear some...

15 Moments From ‘Harry Potter’ Movies That Aren’t In The Books

Most of the time, movies that are adapted from books get criticized for not living up to the book’s standards. But every now and then, the movie version of the book actually adds something extra to the story. A little oomph that’s unexpected. That’s certainly the case with the “Harry Potter” movies, adapted from the...

15 Drivers Share What Rules of the Road People Don’t Follow

There are A LOT of horrible drivers out there. But I don’t think I’m telling you anything new, now am I? For those of us who are on the road a lot, there’s usually something specific about bad drivers that drives you extra crazy, like they don’t signal when they change lanes, or they drive...

20 Famous People You Might Not Know Were Adopted

Chances are that you know at least a couple of people in your life who are adopted. It could be friends, family members, co-workers – anyone really. There’s also a good chance that you know people who are adopted, but you don’t know it because they haven’t told you. Every adopted person is on their...

24 Perpetrators Who Were Smarter Than Authorities Wanted to Admit

I would guess that the majority of people who get busted by authorities aren’t the smartest bulbs in the box. There’s a reason they’re caught, of course, but also perhaps a reason they’re in the situation of breaking the law in the first place. There are always people who defy the odds, though, right –...

The Haunting Decay of Hashima Island, Japan’s Ghost City

Nine miles south of the port city of Nagasaki is a decaying reminder of Japan’s dark past. Hashima Island lies among 500-plus desolate islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture, yet its crumbling industrial landscape sets it apart from the rest of the region. Commonly referred to as Gunkanjima or “Battleship Island,” it resembles an approaching warship...

Should We Embrace The Automation Of Monotonous Jobs?

There’s always pushback when we talk about all of the jobs that computers and robots can and will likely be qualified to do in the near future. This is because we don’t want to think about the people who used to do those jobs no longer have a paycheck and stability, right? Well, this Redditor says...

This Doggie Daycare Knows How To Get Perfect Group Photos Of Dogs

If you think there is a dream you have that’s just never going to come true – it’s totally impossible, there’s no way to accomplish it, no one has done it before – I’m here to tell you to re-think that philosophy. Or rather, Woofpack Daycare in Miami, FL is here to show you why you...

These Portable Wine Pouches Are Exactly What You Need This Summer

It’s getting mighty hot out there right about now, and it’s gonna be a looooooooooooong, hot summer. You know you’ll be hitting the beach or at least the pool on several occasions the next few months, and, let’s face it, you’re gonna be indulging in some booze at least part of the time. Well, do...

12 Tweets People Shared That Have Over 1 Million Hearts

The Twitter-verse is booming with Tweets that have surpassed the viral milestone of over 1,000,000 likes! It’s no small feat, so if you have a few minutes, take a look at these awesome tweets. People definitely seem to like ’em… 12. This is why dogs rock https://twitter.com/toriavaa/status/1162470039603204096 11. Mariah Carey wins the #BottleTopChallenge Challenge accepted! #bottletopchallenge...

You’ll Really Have to Focus to Solve These 5 Riddles

I love solving riddles – it makes me feel smart and productive all at once – but it can be hard to find the ones that aren’t too easy but aren’t too hard (the Goldilocks of riddles). These 5 riddles hit that sweet spot for me, so give them a try. 5. I’m always hungry,...

Drinking Water All Day Isn’t the Best Way to Stay Hydrated — Learn The Proper Methods

As someone who has experienced kidney issues – and who has recently been pregnant and breastfeeding – I’ve heard my fair share of the advice “make sure you drink a lot of water!” As a mom, I’m guilty of worrying over whether my kids are hydrating well enough, too, especially on these hot summer days....

26 Photos That Will Make You Do a Double Take

Our eyes are used to seeing the same things every day. So, when we finally see something so bizarre and out-of-the-ordinary, it takes our brains a second to catch up. This collection of photos is dedicated to that feeling. That feeling that makes you say, “Huh… that can’t be right.” While it’s often just a...

Here’s Why We Blame Mercury’s Retrograde When Things Are Going Wrong

“Don’t start anything when Mercury is in retrograde. A large communications organization notes that magnetic storms, disrupting messages, are prolonged when Mercury appears to be going backward. Mercury, of course, is the planet associated with communication.” So read an April 1979 issue of The Baltimore Sun, but the practice of blaming astrology in general –...