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People Share What They Enjoy About Being Alone

I spend A LOT of time by myself. And some of my friends think it’s crazy that I like to go on trips by myself. I’ve driven across the country a couple of times alone and I find it to be very relaxing and it helps me clear my mind and get away from all...

Here Are the Reasons Why You Get the Sniffles When You Eat

Have you ever noticed that the sniffles come at the most inopportune times, like when you eat? Believe it or not, this is something that happens to nearly everyone, depending on what it is you’re eating. One of the main culprits is hot and spicy foods, which triggers something called gustatory rhinitis. Your nose runs...

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...

Colorado Records a Human Bubonic Plague Case Because of Sick Squirrels

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect millions worldwide, the state of Colorado just encountered another dangerous infection. A resident recently became infected with the bubonic plague. Just weeks earlier, a squirrel in the state tested positive for the plague. The infection represents Colorado’s first human case of the plague since 2015. The unidentified person...

3D-Printed Chicken Nuggets Could Become a New KFC Menu Item

Even the most loyal KFC fans may feel squeamish after learning about the iconic fast-food chain’s future plans for chicken nuggets. The gold-standard for fried chicken officially announced a partnership with 3D Printing Solutions, a Russian research laboratory. Their mission? To develop technology for what’s been described as “meat of the future.” …in Russia! But don’t...

Can You Deduct Working From Home Expenses From the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about the world as we knew it. From travel restrictions to face mask requirements, we’ve had to adjust our lives in countless ways. Many workplaces around the United States closed once coronavirus became part of our everyday vocabulary. That resulted in many people shifting from working in an office to...

What Happens to Your Body When You Swallow Gum?

Remember when you were a kid and your parents gave you a stern warning about swallowing your gum? Since childhood, we’ve been ingrained with the idea that swallowing gum could lead to seven years of misery. While that has been proven false, if you do happen to swallow chewing gum, it’s important to know the...

14 Things People Think Foreign Countries Do Better

We’re all (mostly) proud to be from the countries we call home, but listen – even the best things in life can be improved, right? Except for donuts. Those are pretty great the way they are. But everything else – including these 14 practices that some countries sure do seem to get right – should...

16 Better Practices People Wish Their Country Would Adopt

I know that the grass is always greener, and most of us are proud to be from the country we call home, but listen – everyone can improve, right? The easiest way to do that is to look around, see what’s working other places, and bring it home, right? These 16 people have some amazing...