18 Surgeons Recall The Craziest Thing They’ve Seen Inside A Patient
Most of us can’t fathom what it’s like to open up a human body and poke around inside of it, but for surgeons, that’s just another day and another dollar. That doesn’t mean every day is the same, though, or that there are never surprises – and I imagine these 18 surgeons were more than...
17 Things That Aren’t Sins, But Kind Of Feel Like Them
This is kind of a weird question, because not everyone considers the same things a sin, and depending on what religion you ascribe to, your answers to this question could be vastly different. That said, I think most of us understand the spirit of the query, and so these 17 answers will be easily understood...
Does Not Donating Your Vacation Hours To A Coworker Make You A Jerk?
There’s no doubt that in America, we don’t get enough time off work. Not enough sick time to take care of ourselves and our families, and not enough vacation time to refill our cups in other areas. If that wasn’t enough, there’s a thing in some companies where you’re allowed to donate your time to...
18 Therapists Share Things People Are Hesitant To Share Even Though They’re Really Common
People tend to live in their bubbles – and in their heads – so we can often assume that our experiences are weird and singular, and therefore something to be ashamed about. Therapists listen to people talk day in and day out, though, so they’re more objective – and with a breadth of experience, can...
16 People Share What It Was Like Coming Out Of A Coma
There are more than a few experiences in this life that people are curious about – but also that we really, really hope we never have to experience ourselves. Like, for example, being in a coma. If you’re curious about what it’s like to wake up after a good amount of time to find out...
17 People Share The Famous Quotes They Actually Can’t Stand
I know that quotes are famous and lasting for a reason – that, in theory, they apply to the vast majority of human beings. That said, I think we all have those quotes that just rub us the wrong way, right? These 17 people are sharing theirs, so check them out and see if you’ve...
13 Terrible Ideas That Were Executed Really Well
Most of us know a really terrible idea when we hear one, right? Like, you hear someone pitch you some great brain nugget they’ve gotten in a dream and you think…nope. What if that terrible idea got a really excellent execution, though? Would that change anything, or would you even be oddly impressed? You’re about...
12 Images Of Australia That Will Confirm All Of Your Suspicions
Whether you’ve visited Australia or not, there’s a good chance that you have an image of what it’s like in your mind – and that image is likely full of two things. Animals that are adorable (like koalas and kangaroos), and all the rest of the wildlife, which is actively trying to kill you. If...
17 Hobbyists How They Can Tell When Someone Is New To The Fold
There’s nothing like finding a hobby you really love; one that resonates and keeps you fulfilled and busy when you need exactly that. And after you’ve been doing something for awhile, you can forget what it was like to be new yourself – which is exactly why newbies stick out like a sore thumb. These...
Why Quentin Tarantino Says He Won’t Share A Penny Of His Fortune With His Mother
For some people, childhood was an idyllic time full of magic, the freedom to explore the world, figure out who you wanted to be, all with endless support from the adults in their lives, no matter who that might have been. For way too many kids, childhood wasn’t idyllic at all, and the lessons they...
13 Times Pixar Movies Went Above And Beyond
Anyone who loves Disney and Pixar movies knows that when it comes to details, these animators and filmmakers leave no stone unturned. They think of everything, it seems, and the result is an experience that usually hits every single mark. Even if you know all of that, though, there’s a good chance these 13 details...
Is Splitting The Check Always The Most Fair Way To Go?
Since the beginning of time – or at least, way back when people started to dine out with friends – people have been “going dutch” or splitting the check, where everyone pays their fair share for their meal and drinks. But is their “fair share” really always fair? People on the internet have been going...
6 Sensational Facts About Synesthesia
Do you have synesthesia? The thing is, this diagnosis is so rare and honestly so little understood that you might actually have it and not know there’s a word for it. Basically, it means people whose senses work in tandem in a unique way, like being able to taste smells or see sounds. 6. Being...
13 Too-Real Posts About Living With Anxiety
I have to think that, after the last several years, there are more and more people out there who know what it’s like to live with anxiety. There are also those of us who have lived with it for years, and yeah – it’s real and it’s rough at times. If you’ve lived with anxiety...
12 Posts That Will Validate Your Social Anxiety
Honestly, y’all, I don’t know how people are managing to not have social anxiety these days. Are they just super chill? Don’t watch the news? Have bunches of money? All three? For the rest of us, anxiety is a daily bit of business, and so at least once we read these 12 posts we’ll feel less...