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‘Fortnite’ Is Now Officially a High School and College Sport

What Do People Think Is Cool but You Think Is Really Stupid? Here’s How People Responded.

It’s kind of funny to see what trends come and go and which ones folks latch on to. And if you pay enough attention to trends, you’ll quickly realize that people are into all kinds of DUMB STUFF. What do you think is stupid that a lot of people think is cool? Here’s how AskReddit...

Biology Class Assignment Finds False Ingredient Labels At Sushi Restaurants

Fair warning: if you’re a seafood lover who regularly purchases fish from the store or goes out for sushi, proceed with caution. There are some scientific results below that are, at best, upsetting. At worst? You might vomit in your mouth. It all began when biology professor Dr. Jennifer McDonald was looking for a way...

What Job Is Definitely Overpaid? Here’s What People Had to Say.

We hear a lot these days about jobs that are underpaid, but you better believe that folks have some strong feelings about jobs that are overpaid, as well. And we’re gonna hear from folks on AskReddit today about that! Take a look! 1. Wow! “I watch milk powder go into a bag and out on...

There’s a Kid’s Book About “The Office” and You Can Pre-Order It Now

It’s here. It’s finally here. And now our children can share in the delight that was The Office. Written by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Melanie Demmer, The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary follows a young Michael Scott as he aims to become the “World’s Best Line Leader.” I just preordered The Office...

3 Ways You Can Register to Vote in 5 Minutes or Less

Things are getting pretty crazy in the American political world these days, and no matter which side of the matter you come down on, one thing is the same – if you want to have a say in where the country goes for the next four years, you need to make sure you get out...

Get a Jump on the Holidays By Grabbing this Hallmark Channel “Monopoly” Game

I know, I know, we just survived one holiday season. The last thing you want to do is be reminded that another one is already on the way, right? Well, in the spirit of getting a jump on things and having fun, wintertime game nights to look forward to, Hallmark is offering a holiday-themed version of Monopoly for...

She Doesn’t Want Her Parents at Her House While She Adjusts to Life With a Newborn. Is She Wrong?

This has to be tough to SAY and to HEAR, depending on which side of the story you’re on… So you can imagine why this woman reached out to the fine folks on Reddit’s “Am I the A**hole?” page to ask if she was out of line for what she said to her parents. Let’s...

15 Parents Discuss How They Decide Whether or Not They Like Their Kid’s Date

Parenting is not for the faint of heart, and smiling and trying to act like you’re not ready to cut a person who is responsible not only for your child’s intimate safety, but for their emotional safety, is one of the hardest things (I imagine). That’s what we do when they bring home someone new,...

15 People Share the Weirdest Date They’ve Ever Been on

Do you have any weird date stories? Maybe first or blind dates that went terribly wrong, or were just downright awkward? AskReddit users were nice enough to share their most cringeworthy date experiences for your reading pleasure. Share yours in the comments! 1. He knew she was a keeper “Probably the 2nd date with my...

5 Objects That Allegedly Have ‘Supernatural Powers’

There are a few seemingly-ordinary objects in this world that allegedly possess supernatural powers. As legend has it, sometimes those powers curse, sometimes they heal, and sometimes they even raise the dead! Yes, we’re obviously dealing with flights of fancy here. But… people will believe what they want, even when there’s zero evidence to prove it. Welcome...

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...

14 “How It Started” vs. “How It’s Going” Memes to Inspire Your Journey

It’s important to remember where we come from. Knowing where we’ve been helps us keep perspective when we take a look at where we are today. The “How It Started” vs. “How It’s Going” or “How it Ended” meme has been one of the most popular trends of the year. It started as a way...

The Prison-Industrial Complex: Profiteering off of Locking People Away

If you’ve never heard of the prison-industrial complex, you aren’t the only one. The term comes from the more famous 50s-era jargon “military-industrial complex”, and it refers to how the growth of the United States’ prison population has deep roots in corporate profit-making. Since this isn’t as far out in the public eye as perhaps...

14 Forensic Investigators Share Stories About the Most Horrific Cases They’ve Ever Worked On

I often think about whether I should have tried to become a forensic investigator because I’m so obsessed with crime, the criminal mind, and how the whole puzzle is put together to solve murders. But, maybe it’s better that I just enjoy this subject from afar, because dealing with these kinds of atrocities on a...