Posts by Matt Gilligan

I met a girl on a train once in Paris when I was totally lost and confused by that city’s subway system. And I fell in love. She gave me detailed directions in her French accent, made sure I knew where I was going, and then disappeared out of my life. That was in 2005...

Pop quiz: do you tell your soon-to-be spouse your dirty little secrets before or after you tie the knot? I would think before because I grew up Catholic and therefore feel guilty about every single thing in my life, but apparently, these AskReddit users didn’t feel the same way… 1. Not married anymore “I used...

Guess what? Everyone you know is pretty much a crazy person, and that includes that person looking back at you in the mirror, pal. Don’t try to deny it. We’re all weird, and that’s okay. And sh*t gets really wacky when people are all alone. These AskReddit users were brave enough to admit the weirdest...

Holiday work parties is where people really let it all hang out. That quiet guy who works in the corner? He might get drunk and make a complete fool out of himself. The shy girl in Human Resources? Total freak on the dance floor. And sometimes these parties take an ugly turn as well and...

Sadly, death is an inevitable part of our time on this planet, and we’ll all experience the grief of seeing our loved ones pass away. And one day, your number (and mine) will be up too. That’s why it’s so important to never take your loved ones for granted, even when they get on your...

Now this sounds like my kind of town. I don’t speak Norwegian, but I can learn. We all can, right? According to Travel + Leisure, Mundal, a little town in Norway, is home to more books than people. Mundal has earned the nickname “The Norwegian Book Town” because of this distinction, and I, for one,...

I know these women are probably right with God, being nuns and all, but I have a feeling this is gonna take a ton of confessions to be forgiven. Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper and Sister Lana Lang are accused of embezzling $500,000 (that’s half a million to all you high rollers out there) from St. James...

Cold and flu season is upon us, and, unless you’re careful, you might catch a bug and have a very uncomfortable week or so. That’s why it’s important to do all that stuff your doctors keep blabbing about to take care of yourself during these winter months – flu vaccines, etc. But if you do...

It’s always a huge crapshoot when you are in charge of hiring (and ultimately firing) people for jobs. When you mix people up and throw them into the powder keg that is a typical working environment, well, you’re bound to have some crazy stories. In this article, AskReddit users shared their weirdest termination stories from...

The Elf on the Shelf has turned into quite the holiday tradition over the past several years. It’s a fun game parents can play with their little ones in which mischievous little elves pops up in random places to make sure kids are behaving themselves. If they’re not, well, you know about the whole coal...

If you know a woman who is mother to exactly three children, go easy on them next time you see them, okay? There’s a specific reason I’m saying that. According to a 2013 study done by TODAY Parents, mothers of three children are the most stressed out. The survey was completed by over 7,000 moms...

Okay, all you Potterheads out there: I know you just can’t seem to get enough of anything Harry Potter-related (candles, clothes, etc.), so here’s some new merchandise you need for your living room ASAP. The Harry Potter Remote Control Wand allows you to  control your television like a wizard from the comfort of your couch! What else could a...

Trying to find a job is the pits. The whole process can make a person feel incredibly depressed and frustrated – who wouldn’t be worn down by seemingly endless rejections? And even if you are lucky enough to land an interview, who says you’re gonna actually get the job? One Twitter user watched a webinar...

In southwestern China, a remarkable place exists: a theme park called the Kingdom of the Little People (also known as The Dwarf Empire), which features a staff of people all 4-feet 3-inches or less. The controversial park opened in 2009 and employs 160 people. The theme park looks like something out of a film and...

Baby names come and go, and some always remain in style. Do you ever wonder what names were popular the year you were born? Here are the most popular baby names of the past 40 years. If you’re older than 40, you can go check out what the favorite names were from the year you...