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17 People Share the Absolute Scariest Stories They Know

Scary stories are perfect for any time of year, to be honest, so even if you’re thinking they don’t quite go with the holidays, well…I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. If you love creeping yourself out, these people have got you covered, so grab some popcorn and enjoy! 17. Nope. Don’t like that....

People Share Their Thoughts on Whether or Not Having an Ample Chest Is Overrated

Boobs are kind of one of those things that leaves people wanting what they don’t have. If you’re a woman with naturally small breasts, you might always envy those with naturally larger ones, and vice versa – though I think the majority of females in the world will agree that there is definitely a line...

17 Barbers Describe the Moment When All They Could Think Was “Ohhhhh s**t…”

Nearly every job where a person works with the public has horrifying moments happen, the ones where you realize you absolutely screwed up, and not only is the customer/client going to be mad, but they’re going to be totally justified in their anger, besides. That said, not every job is giving someone a haircut they’re...

14 People Share the Ways You Might be Able to Tell Someone Is a Genuinely Good Person

People can do a pretty good job acting like they’re nice, normal, and good, but the truth is, there are plenty of people who are really good at faking it. If you’re watching closely, though, sometimes you can pick up on the little things – like these 14 specific acts – that can tell you...

People Share the Specific Ways You Can Tell if Someone Is a Good Person

We all have our litmus tests for figuring out whether the people in our lives are actually good people. Do they do charity work, are they good parents, loving children, the sort of neighbor who would feed your cats when you’re away? There aren’t reliable ways, though, right? Things that work for every person in...

People Share the Harmful Stereotypes About Mental Illness That Need to Go

Stereotypes are almost never helpful, and when it comes to the mental health of thousands of people, there’s really no good reason to keep them around. We’re doing better with destigmatizing mental illness and mental health treatment, but as these 14 stereotypes illustrate, we still have an awful long way to go. 14. Once Hollywood...

People Share 16 Mental Illnesses That Get Unfairly Stereotyped

There’s been an effort in recent years to de-stigmatize mental illness in general, which is fantastic. We’ve come a long way in talking about depression and anxiety, and with normalizing talking therapy, but when it comes to some mental illnesses, the stereotypes are still going strong. That’s definitely the case with these 16 illnesses, and...

10 Memes We Think Are Worth the Scroll. You Tell Us if That’s True.

Meme lists can seem like they’re a dime a dozen, but honestly, there’s no better way to start, interrupt, procrastinate, or end your day, am I right? They’re just so relatable, so made to give us the giggles, and both of those are things we desperately need in these dark days. If you’re up for...

Pair Your First Cup of the Day With These 11 Eye-Opening Memes

I don’t know if scientists say that chuckling is the best way to wake yourself up in the morning. But while it might not be better than a cup of coffee, it’s definitely more fun than meditating or exercising before the sun comes up, don’t you think? If you agree, sit down with that steaming...

This Important Thread Explains Why ADHD Is Much More Serious Than People Realize

As someone who is married to a man with ADHD, and was not prepared for what that would mean over the course of years, I can tell you that ADHD is absolutely more than just not being able to focus or sit still. There are so many people who live with atypical brains, who have...

Here’s What P.S. Really Stands for and Why “PS” Is Also Right

Most of us don’t write longhand letters anymore. The only time we send something in the mail is when we’re issuing an annual Christmas card, or perhaps if we have occasion to send invitations or thank you notes after a big life event. That doesn’t mean we don’t communicate in writing, though. Emails often take...

Why ZIP Codes Are Still Important and What Those Numbers Actually Mean

There are so many things that just are in our lives. We never stop to think about them much; they work, they don’t offend or annoy or trouble us, and so we don’t question it. We write our letters or pay our bills or send our holiday cards once a year, and every time, we print...

Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Was Originally an Anti-Racist Novel Called “Charlie’s Chocolate Boy”

Roald Dahl is one of the world’s best-selling authors, most notable for his children’s books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and more. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone who’s never read or seen a movie based on one of his stories. Plenty of us will have fond...

4 Songs That Wouldn’t Have Been as Popular if We Knew What They Were Really About

If you thought that the only people who misinterpret songs and lyrics are little kids, well, think again. Adults do it, too, because like all art, sometimes the true intent behind the words of our favorite songs are only truly known to the people who create them. And collectively, we all fell in love with...