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15 People Discuss the Advertisements That Made Them Not Want to Buy Products

There’s a recent commercial I’ve had the misfortune to see several times lately that I really, REALLY don’t like. It’s a Kraft cheese commercial with a close-up of a grilled cheese sandwich in a frying pan and some guy singing a stupid little song about wanting to eat it. Really? You had millions of dollars...

This Gorgeous Off-Road Camper Van Can Take You Literally Anywhere – If You Can Afford It

If you’ve ever doubted your willingness to live on the road, this luxurious camper van might change your mind. The EarthRoamer XV-HD is one hell of a vehicle, both inside and out. On the outside, it’s a rugged four-wheel-drive camper built on a Ford F-750 chassis. At first glance, it looks like this thing could...

15 Movies That Scarred Us for Life Because We Saw Them Way Too Young

We all have that one movie that, even when you’re in the middle of it, you realize you’re not prepared or mature enough to handle it and be okay. Mine? Pet Sematary. That sh*t still gives me nightmares. But these 15 below are pretty brutal tiny soul-killers, too. #15. That’s what older brothers are for....

16 People Share the Creepiest Rabbit Hole They’ve Fallen Down on the Internet

Much like the infamous Alice, whose curiosity about the white rabbit led her on a series of misadventures – and into more than a few regrets – many of us who know better just can’t stop ourselves when the desire to know more strikes. Even though we know for sure that the internet is a...

Scientists Discover That Thick Hips and Thighs Might Lead to a Lower Mortality Rate

There’s a whole new meaning to “Thick thighs save lives.” A study conducted by the BMJ recorded two significant findings in the relationship between body fat and mortality. Body fat on the belly increases your chances of dying at an early age of any cause. Body fat on the hips and thighs actually lower your...

Science Says Your Second Child Was Born to Be Wild

There have been multiple studies (and also people claiming to know stuff who basically make it up based on personal experience) about the role that birth order plays in our personality and development. It seems first-borns are leaders, and also more prone to anxiety. Youngest kids are spoiled, middle kids are good at fending for...

Check out This Tortoise with the World’s First 3D-Printed Shell

Freddy the tortoise lost 85 percent of his shell in a forest fire. I, for one, did not know that is what a tortoise looks like under its shell. But clearly that is terrible for Frankie – so the Animal Avengers custom designed a new shell for him, and he was fitted with the hand-painted finished...

12 People Talk About the Truths They’ve Learned About Life

Life is hard. Life is also a journey where we’re supposed to change and learn along the way…for better or for worse… Let’s hear from folks on AskReddit about the truths that they’ve learned about life…so far… 1. Doesn’t always happen. “Treating people fairly doesn’t mean you will get treated fairly back. Doesn’t mean you...

Check Out These Indecent Facts About History That Are Usually Left Out of History Books

We’re currently in the middle of a fight for what our history means in the United States right now and people are drawing lines in the sand about how they want events and people from the past to be remembered…if they’re to be remembered at all. It’s complicated, it’s ugly, and it’s divisive, but it’s...

NASA Animation Shows Oceans Draining and What’s Beneath the Sea We Never See

The majority of our planet–approximately three-fifths–lies beneath our vast oceans, including Earth’s longest mountain range and the land bridges early humans used to travel from one continent to another. Recently, planetary scientist James O’Donoghue remade a 2008 NASA video to show what could be revealed if all ocean water drained. From the Japanese space agency, JAXA, where...

New ‘Zero Waste’ Stores Let You Buy Shampoo and More in Reusable Glass Containers

Plastic is basically the bane of the planet’s existence. Single-use plastics, like grocery bags and straws, are definitely the least redeemable of them all, but really, even recyclable plastics aren’t the best for the environment. Instead, the best solution is to reduce our plastic consumption altogether. “We cannot recycle our way out of the plastic...

He Called the Cops on His Fiancée’s Mom? Is He Wrong?

You know things have to be pretty bad if you call the cops…on your fiancée’s mom… Yes, that’s the story you’re about to dig in to. Let’s see what went down and if this guy went too far. AITA for calling the cops on my fiancées mom? “So wild situation but I feel like I...

Service Industry Workers Share the Worst Dates They’ve Ever Witnessed

We’ve all been there… I’m talking about being on a date where it just feels all wrong and everything is super uncomfortable. And it’s even worse when you know that your waiter or waitress is picking up on the vibe too and you know that they’re probably making fun of you in the kitchen in...

15 Police Officers Share Their ‘Calling All Units’ Stories

Cops have a tough job, no doubt about it. Day after day, they put their lives on the line to protect everyday citizens. In this AskReddit article, police officers share their most hair-raising “calling all units” stories, so buckle up. 1. Armed robbery “An armed robbery at the government’s financial institution. But, unlike the stuff...