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15 Folks Talk About the Strategies They Use to Address Sadness

I think it’s beginning to change, but there has been a stigma around depression and mental illness that makes people ashamed of having to deal with it. And many folks go to the point of hiding it as well… But as attitudes toward dealing with depression change, folks can learn a lot from each other...

14 People Share the Stupidest Thing Someone Has Ever Said to Them

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the world is full of…folks who aren’t too bright… And we’re about to meet a whole bunch of them! Because people were nice enough to go on the record and share the stupidest things that folks have ever said to them. Let’s get stupid with some folks on...

14 Hilarious Posts by Older People Still Figuring Out Social Media

Honestly, I feel like we should take advantage of screenshots like these 14 while we still can – the Silent Generation is waning (though even my 96yo grandmother uses Facebook), and at least half of the Boomer parents and grandparents I know navigate the day-to-day basics of scrolling and commenting without winding up on a...

13 People Who Are Definitely Having a Worse Day Than You

If these types of articles are good for anything, it’s that they’ll at least make you feel a little bit better about yourself. Why, you ask? Because the folks you’re about to see are all having bad days. REALLY bad days, in fact. And we feel for them! But, we’re also going to take this...

13 People Share the Way They Beat the Blues

Life is hard. For many people, the ups and downs and peaks and valleys can really crush their spirit, so that’s why it’s extremely important to take the necessary steps to make sure depression doesn’t take over your life. A lot of people can’t really beat the blues completely, but they can do things to...

13 Memes for Anyone Who Really Doesn’t Like Their Job

Jobs are things most of us have to procure and keep through our years wandering this planet. There are great, amazing jobs and there are horrible jobs, but the truth is that most of the jobs you have over the course of your life will fall somewhere in the middle. Which means there’s a good...

13 Funny Holiday Posts From Your Neighbors on NextDoor

The first time I signed up for an account on NextDoor it was because I’d lost my dog. I never realized, or anticipated, or could in any way prepare myself for the complete and total s**tshow that would come part and parcel with getting to know my neighbors. Like, the internet has done some wonderful...

11 Relatable Memes for Pleasant Afternoon Scrolling

It’s that time of day again – the wee hours before the end of the workday when it’s impossible to finish anything. That means it’s time for meme happy hour! It’s five o’clock somewhere, so sit back, relax, and enjoy these 11 memes to kick off an easy-going afternoon. 1. Now that’s what I call...

11 Older People Who Are Still Working Out How to Use Social Media

I know it’s funny to post our parents and grandparents gaffs on social media, but listen – I give them major props for trying to figure out the technical and social aspects of the internet at all. I’m a late GenXer, and as someone who grew up both without the internet and with the internet,...

11 Behind-the-Scenes Glimpses at Hollywood Sets That Show the Reality of How Movies Are Made

Film professionals make their jobs look oh so easy, and that’s exactly why they’re the unsung rockstars of 2020. What really separates the wheat from the chaff, though, is going that extra mile to make movie magic happen. Sometimes, that means using pretty unorthodox methods to get exactly what they want. Here are 11 fascinating...

Healthcare Workers Discuss Stories About Patients Who Should Have Come in Much Sooner

One of my good friends from growing up is an emergency room doctor and he has told me some pretty wild stories over the years about patients who should have come to the ER wayyyyyy sooner than they did for a variety of reasons. Oh, the things he has seen… And he’s not alone! All...

Healthcare Workers Share Their “Why Didn’t You Come in Sooner?!!” Moments

First off, let’s all give a HUGE round of applause to all the healthcare workers. They’ve been through hell this year and they really are heroes. And…they have a lot of stories to tell! Here are some good ones they discussed about people who should have sought medical care way earlier than they did. AskReddit...

Here’s Who Wrote the Pledge of Allegiance

In America, kids become familiar with the Pledge of Allegiance from a pretty young age. They recite it in school, and even though that becomes less frequent (and is always optional), it’s not really something American children can avoid. We also don’t talk much about it, aside from what the actual words mean. We don’t...

Here’s Why the Choctaw and Irish People Remain Connected Forever

There is so, so much about American history that they don’t teach us in school, and to be honest, the more I learn, the more I think they’ve definitely left out the best parts. Or at least, the most interesting ones. One of the areas where education is sorely lacking is pretty much anything revolving...