12 People Describe Times They Really Wanted to Laugh, But Definitely Couldn’t
There are plenty of times in life where laughing is not only preferable and encouraged, it’s completely unstoppable. Those are great moments, because laughter is good for the soul and all of that. There are equally hilarious moments when you are definitely not supposed to laugh, but something strikes you as funny and it takes everything...
11 Times People Had to Try So Hard Not to Laugh
Laughter is the best medicine and all of that, but most of us who understand social cues and the like get that there are times when laughter just isn’t the right response for the moment. Which doesn’t mean that our fickle brains and twisted senses of humor don’t want to make us laugh, and hence the struggle...
16 Instances That Bring Out The Worst In People
We all like to talk about the moments and people that bring out the best in folks. Those are the times when humans are lifting each other up, and we really shine. There are two sides to every coin, of course, and there are just as many (if not more) instances that can quickly bring...
17 Things People Say Bring Out the Worst in People
Human beings are a mixed bag, honestly, and the tough thing is, we all contain the ability to be amazing and awful – sometimes on the same day. Most of us are a little bit of everything (but nothing too terrible), but there are things that bring out the best – and the worst –...
14 People Recall the Near-Misses That Probably Saved Their Lives
You hear people talk about being in “the right place at the right time,” but of course that means some unlucky folks are in “the wrong place at the wrong time.” People get hurt (emotionally and physically) all the time for no other reason than they happened to be standing somewhere they shouldn’t be. And...
15 People Describe the Biggest Bullet They Ever Dodged
“Wow, you really dodged a bullet, there.” You’ve probably said that at some point in your life, or maybe someone else has said it to you – either way, you’ve definitely heard it, and most of the time, it does not (thankfully) refer to a literal bullet. Some things can be almost as scary, though,...
15 Condescending Remarks Women Have Actually Heard From Medical Professionals
If you’ve been paying attention, you realize that everyone in the world is not treated the same by people who are in positions of power and authority. Whether you’re a person of color, someone whose religion is in the minority where you live, an immigrant, a woman, or some combination of the above, one of...
16 Urban Explorers Share Chilling Moments They Knew It Was Time to Go
If you’re not sure what an “urban explorer” is, it’s basically someone who enjoys exploring the nooks and crannies of the cities where they live or where they visit. Like with any explorer, though, there are bound to be moments when you know you’ve walked into the wrong place at the wrong time, and if...
15 Encounters That Made These Urban Explorers Turn Tail and Run
You’ve got to have a certain amount of bravery to call yourself an urban explorer – someone who drops into abandoned, probably haunted places for fun – in the first place. But no matter the guts these people had walking in, they saw and/or heard things that had them running as fast as they could...
When Someone Says They “Don’t Want Kids,” You Shouldn’t Argue With Them
The thing about human beings, and life in general, is that it leaves plenty of space and time for having opinions, growing and changing, and then deciding you want something different. Or, perhaps… realizing that you were right all along? Here’s somebody who has an “unpopular opinion” about NOT wanting kids… and NOT getting harassed...
14 People Describe Dreams So Great They Went Right Back to Sleep
Dreams are fascinating, mostly because our brains are these mysterious organs that honestly, we’re probably never going to full understand. Why do we dream the things do? Why can we usually not remember them? What’s up with nightmares? These 14 people are talking about the opposite of nightmares, though – they’re describing the dreams that...
12 Times Karma Was Ready and Waiting to Take Her Due
Sometimes it can see as if it takes people who deserve it a long time to get their comeuppance. They get away with being a jerk for way too long, and we just have to hope that some day, it’s all going to come crashing down. Then there are times like these 12, when karma...
17 Really Bizarre Things People Have Said in Their Sleep
I am not someone who talks in my sleep, but my best friend is, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite so disconcerting as waking up in the middle of the night to someone in the middle of a completely weird conversation with you. I always think these stories are so hilarious – and...
A Federal Judge Has Ruled That Dads Who Take Paternity Leave Can Be Fired
America has a long way to go when we’re talking about paid family and medical leave. We have one of the least impressive maternity leave situations in the world, leaving many new mothers little choice but to leave their newborns alone in order to return to work. Some companies are choosing to offer paternity leave,...
If You’re a Knitter Living in Philadelphia, You Can Grab Your Yarn From a Vending Machine
Knitting is making a big comeback lately, as a way to pass the time. We’ve all got plenty of time to pass, for all of these super fun reasons, and there’s something calming about our hands being kept busy while our minds are free to roam. Sure, you can get your yarn online or at...