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Is It OK to Just Tell Moms-To-Be That They Don’t Know What They’re Talking About Yet?

Being judgmental about how other people parent before you become a parent is one of those time-honored traditions of being a human. Like yes, it’s annoying to people who are parents and they definitely roll their eyes behind your back, but listen – they don’t really judge you because they were you. That said, we all have to have...

17 Funeral Directors Recall the Weirdest Outfit They’ve Seen Someone Buried In

It shouldn’t surprise you to learn that there are a lot of weird people in this world. And if you want Exhibit A (and B and C and so on), all you have to do is watch a single episode of Tiger King on Netflix. Because yikes. You might think, though, that the passing of...

Tumblr Thread Breaks Down How Fierce Medieval Battle Tactics Really Were

However you feel about warfare and fighting, it’s difficult to deny that people have definitely come up with some pretty incredible battle tactics. People are especially inventive during the Medieval Period or Middle Ages. This Tumblr thread breaks down a few of the more powerful, surprising, and downright fierce Medieval battle tactics that existed. For...

17 Inventions People Say Only Exist To Annoy People

The world has changed so rapidly over the past several decades that it can be hard to keep up – so many inventions happening literally all of the time, and honestly, most of them seem to make everyone’s life just a bit easier. Some, though, seem to have been invented only annoy the crap out...

16 People Talk About What They Think Can Redeem 2020

When the history books are written, 2020 is gonna be a HUGE chapter, probably up there with 1968. We have civil unrest, protests, a divided populace, a health crisis, and a whole other host of issues we’re dealing with right now. So, what could possibly redeem 2020? Here’s what AskReddit users had to say. 1....

12 Plot-Twists That People Say Are Award-Worthy

When it comes to movies, it takes a bunch of elements coming together really well to make something great instead of good – and it’s the rare film indeed that remains imprinted on our memories long after our first viewing. If you’re someone who likes great twists, you know those are rarer than you’d like...

Beekeeper Explains That Vegans Can Eat Honey After All

People who are vegan have made a choice to live in a way that brings as little harm to animals as possible. Ideally, this applies to every aspect of a vegan’s lifestyle. Vegans generally do not eat any food or products that are made with animals. They also don’t eat food or products if the...

Twitter Would Really Like the Aussies Online to Answer These 20 Burning Questions

The Land Down Under can seem mysterious to those who haven’t ventured on the other side of the equator – more so when you consider how Aussies, their country, and their deadly wildlife are portrayed by the media and by Hollywood. Which is to say, we have some questions, Aussies. Won’t you please give us...

14 Couples Dish On Why They Fought During The Holidays

The holidays are great, right? There are presents and good food and pretty lights and the opportunity to be with family and friends for a few days – maybe you even get some extra time off work or school, too. They’re also a stressful time of year for many, whether it’s money or strained family...

New Report Shows That Our Pets Are Overweight and It’s Causing Them Pain

It’s no big secret that Americans have a problem with obesity and maintaining a healthy diet, but it might surprise you to learn that a good percentage of us are passing those problems on to our pets. In fact, according to a study done by Banfield Pet Hospital, America’s largest veterinary practice, 60% of cats...

What Did Your Parents Teach You That You’d Never Pass On to Your Kids? People Responded.

I was lucky enough to be raised by two people of outstanding character who did their best every day to teach us right from wrong and to always try to do the right thing. But it’s not that way for everyone out there, obviously. Some people just end up with parents who pass along the...

It’s so Cold in Chicago They’re Setting Fires to Keep the Trains Running

As someone who lived in Chicago for five years, I can honestly say I’ve never heard of this or even imagined that it was a possibility before. The polar vortex caused the temperatures in Chicago (and plenty of other places) to drop so far below zero that Metra, the city’s transit system, lit their train...

6 Bizarre Objects Owned by Henry VIII

Even if you’ve only got a passing interest in history, you probably know that King Henry VIII of England was a few apples short of a full cart. Not only did he imprison and sentence to death several of his wives, his brain was literally being eaten away by syphilis, so perhaps it’s not all...

NASA Is Naming Its Headquarters After Its First Black Woman Engineer

NASA is taking “one giant leap for mankind” by honoring the first black woman engineer in its history. The organization is naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary W. Jackson, one of the “hidden figures” who helped the United States blast off into space decades ago. The move comes amidst a growing awareness and...