Rats Are Actually Becoming Aggressive With New York City Diners
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in ways we never expected, and even rats are feeling the pinch. Work, school, and socializing have all come to a standstill, and while some places have reopened, there’s no telling when things will be back to normal. Families and pets have been affected, as has New York...
An IT Department’s Walkout Creates Bad Karma for an Unappreciative Company
If you’ve ever worked at a soul-sucking job, you’ve probably fantasized about walking out, and you’ve perhaps also fantasized about everyone walking out with you. One team of techs did just that when management underestimated how much they were needed. They not only walked out but found far greener pastures and the management team and...
Do Masks Really Work If You Can Smell Farts Through Them?
A wild “Karen” out there actually brought up an excellent question to consider: If you can smell a fart through a mask, are they really that effective? When a woman had a tantrum in Panera Bread over her refusal to wear a mask, she pointed out that face coverings couldn’t possibly work, as you can...
A Twitter User Explains What Defunding the Police Really Means
Since the George Floyd protests began, defunding the police has become a hot button topic. But what does it really mean? It’s no secret that systemic racism and police brutality go hand in hand, and law enforcement across the United States has needed a change for some time. The police have been militarized since the...
Why Is a Hamburger a Hamburger When It’s Not Made From Ham?
Have you ever wondered why a hamburger has no ham? The word “hamburger,” used to describe the beef patty between a bun with endless toppings, has plenty of historical significance, none of which has to do with pork. The ancient Romans were the first to create the burger in the 1st-century, with ingredients such as...
A Restaurant Owner Supports His Wait Staff Against Rude Customers
If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, you’ve undoubtedly encountered a rude customer at some point in your career. You know the type—the family that leaves a mess or has an issue with a server for unknown reasons. Mostly, some people just don’t respect the establishment’s wishes. One restaurant had to deal with this type...
Teens Use Randonautica App and It Leads Them to a Gruesome Discovery
It sounds like the beginning of a horror film, but it was all too real for teens who were led to a suitcase full of human remains in Washington. The group was documenting its trip to a Washington beach after an app sent them there. Randonautica uses randomized coordinates that are close to where its...
‘Supermarket Sweep’ Is Back on Netflix and Viewers Can’t Get Enough
We have to admit it—2020 hasn’t been the best year, and we’re all craving nostalgia. Even a simple trip to the supermarket as it used to be would be something to look forward to, so it’s no wonder that Supermarket Sweep is back! That’s right kids! Your favorite game show where you guess how much...
Customers Treat Server Poorly and Pay a Price for Their Actions
We’ve all heard stories of customers who display lousy behavior—some get chastised for it, and some don’t. The three women in the following story decided to treat a server poorly while on their lunch break and ended up suffering the consequences of that bad decision in a way they never saw coming. According to a...
11 Shows That Were Great From Beginning to End
Years ago, while television entertained millions of families, it wasn’t looked at in the same way movies were—it was always the less respected cousin, lower budget cousin of film. Few shows are great from beginning to end. Check out twelve that never jumped the shark—it’s time to get your binge on! 1. The Sopranos Often...
A Dentist Offers a Great Hack to Keep Your Mask Secure
The pandemic forces all of us to wear masks to be safe and keep others safe. But what can you do about a mask that doesn’t fit well, particularly for those of us who have smaller faces? Masks have to fit well in order to be effective. While the general public wears isn’t a custom...
Misogynist Customer Gets in Hot Water With Company’s Legal Department
We’ve all heard the adage “the customer is always right.” In certain situations, however, that’s not always the case. Even in this day and age, some people believe women can’t do as good a job as men. One Redditor tells the story of one such male customer, who refused work with a woman on whatever...
Hamilton Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Sheds Light on the Show’s Final Gasp
Hamilton has enchanted audiences more than any other play in recent memory and has also shed an entertaining and informative light on Alexander Hamilton and the early days of the United States. But what about that mysterious gasp Eliza gives in the final scene? Plenty of people had seen the musical when it appeared on...
A “Karen” Calls Police When a Black Family Uses the Hotel Pool
Yes, folks, the world CAN get enough of Karens. As a matter of fact, the sooner they disappear, the better. In another episode of “Living While Black,” a white woman who was an employee of the Hampton Inn in Williamston, North Carolina called the cops on a Black family swimming in the hotel pool. The...
11 Hilarious Tweets to Lift Your Spirits
We need to smile more than ever. This year has been unexpectedly difficult for many people, but we keep plugging along as best we can. What helps daily is laughter—and that’s where 11 these fun tweets come in. If you crack a smile at least once, we’ve done our job. It’s hard not to let...