Posts by Matt Gilligan

It’s an old adage that is 100% true. No matter what the situation (work, school, sports, life in general, etc.), you gotta fake it until you make it. That’s the way to see what you’re made of (and in my experience, it usually works out for the best). AskReddit users shared their experiences, and we...

There are a whole lotta people out there who love vodka (me!). And why not? It’s refreshing when cold, and delightful when chased with a pickle (try it). You can mix it with a lot of different things to concoct a tasty cocktail: OJ, tomato juice, soda, etc. But there’s more you can do with...

These facts might sound like total BS, but trust me, they are 100% true. Feel free to bust these babies out at your next dinner party so you can sound really, really smart. 1. Bet you didn’t know this 2. Friends 3. An incredible fact 4. Look at the sky! 5. This is a good...

I love books. I already have stacks upon stacks in my house, but I can’t stop buying them. I also have book guilt — I’m kind of ashamed of myself when I see a book collecting dust on a shelf that I haven’t read yet. Believe it or not, there’s actually a word for my...

Cheaters are everywhere, or at least it seems that way from all the stories we hear on a seemingly constant basis. In this AskReddit article, people share the worst cheating excuses they’ve ever heard from a significant other. 1. Great answer “Well, I gave her a ride home and she didn’t have cash, what else...

Gender reveal parties are all the rage these days, but a word to the wise: they can quickly spiral out of control. A man named Dennis Dickey learned this the hard way when a major disaster resulted from what was supposed to be a joyous day. In April 2017, Dickey and his wife threw a gender...

Good news for those of you with a gas problem! Don’t be shy, raise your hands high! Seriously, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Apparently, healthy people fart about 20 times per day. Buuuuuut, let’s be honest here. You don’t want to be the one whose fart clears a room and ruins everyone’s day (especially...

We all love free stuff, but have a little bit of dignity, amiright? Sadly, if there are corners you can cut to get free stuff, there are people out there who are gonna do it, no question. These AskReddit users shared stories about people going a little too far to get things for free. I’m...

Doctors see some weeeeeiiiiiiirrrrrrrdddddd stuff on a daily basis, especially with the people coming through the emergency room. Ever suffered a strange injury? See if they measure up with these ones shared by AskReddit users? 1. That’s a new one “Sabre tooth cat (smilodon) bite. Local university has a paleontology dig with Pliocene (IIRC) era...

Even you’re having a bad day – I’m talking about the worst day EVER – seeing a rainbow can change your mood in an instant. And that’s why we all love them. Take a look at these 7 facts about rainbows. And have a great day. 1. Never forget 2. Double rainbow! 3. Fogbows 4....

Kindness seems to be in short supply these days, but hopefully these stories about small gestures from total strangers will restore your faith in humanity a little bit. AskReddit users share their personal stories that will make you feel all fuzzy inside. 1. A good deed “My father was terribly burned in a freak car...

You may have heard of Skull and Bones and other secret societies where members are sworn to a lifetime of silence about the group’s sketchy activities, but it’s doubtful you’ve heard of these other, even more secret associations. Or at least they’re less well known…which is pretty much the same thing. While some are mostly for...

Do you need some random facts in your life? The answer is yes – the more you know about any subject, the better off you’ll be. That’s a universal law, pretty much. So check out these 10 amazing facts about all kinds of topics. 1. Trolling for a good cause 2. How is this possible?!?...

Sometimes, you just gotta act like you know what the hell you’re talking about even when you don’t have a damn clue. AskReddit users admitted what they’re totally clueless about, but they act like they understand. What are yours? 1. Bummer “Microsoft Access. My agency will never use Microsoft access for anything since everything is ancient...

There’s no doubt about it: TV is a tough game and a ton of shows get cancelled every years. Sometimes they’re really good programs that people miss. Other times…not so much. And no show is safe. Even the extremely popular Orange is the New Black has been cancelled and will conclude after Season 7. Same with The...