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NASA Weighs in on the #BroomstickChallenge With Science and Reality

In case you missed it, a few weeks ago someone tweeted that (according to NASA!), on February 10th only, your broomstick would stand up all on its own, possibly due to something to with gravitational pull. The #BroomstickChallenge was born, and the urban myth joined a similar one about eggs balancing on their ends on...

15 Divorce Lawyers Recall the Weirdest Reasons Their Clients Have Split

Out of all the professions in the world, I imagine being a divorce lawyer is one that keeps you fairly entertained. I mean, it probably sucks your will to even attempt a long-term relationship, too, but you have to take the good with the bad at any job, right? Below, 15 divorce attorneys are talking...

If You Get an Accidental Deposit in Your Bank Account You Don’t Expect, Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Spend It

If you’re like most average people, logging into your online banking to check your balance isn’t your favorite thing to do. It’s never as much as you want it to be, need it to be, or wish it was. That’s why it can be tempting to just celebrate if the number is higher than you...

One Teacher’s Plan to Stop Future School Shootings Doesn’t Require Any Gun Legislation

School shootings and gun violence is always close to the hearts and minds of parents who have children in school (or children who go to the movies, or concerts, or church, or Walmart…), but the solutions coming out of Washington and state legislatures have been few, weak, or nonexistent. How, then, should parents and teachers...

Teen Designs a Map Called ‘New’ America That Went Viral and People Have So Many Questions About It

Students and homework go hand in hand. Math, English, Science, and History… it’s just how things go when you’re a kid in school. These subjects are supposed to prepare the younger generation for the future, but when Craig Calcaterra checked up on his daughter Anna’s homework, he found a fascinating and hilarious new version of...

Shorthand: the Peculiar-Looking Script That Serves an Important Purpose

We take it for granted that technology has made things so much easier than they were for our parents or grandparents. Taking notes is almost obsolete nowadays because people can quickly type up, record, or use their phones to document meetings and events. So how did people do this before? Shorthand script, which looks like...

Take a Look at This Stunning Temple in Thailand, Complete With a 17-Story Dragon Facade

With its beautiful beaches, cosmopolitan cities, and delicious food, Thailand is a great place to take a vacation. Travelers can also revel in the country’s beautiful architecture as well. The country boasts a beautiful Buddhist temple called Wat Samphran, or Temple of the Rising Dragon. Located in Thailand’s Samphran district, the bright pink temple also...

People Are Talking About How/When to Apologize for a Mental Health Episode

There are a lot of stigmas around mental health issues, but this is slowly changing. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) says that in 2018, approximately 19.1% of people in the United States experienced mental illness. Obviously it’s important to be sensitive about mental health issues in the country, but one Twitter user spoke...

Why Canceling Your Uber Ride Can Be Bad News for Drivers

Uber, and all of the ride-sharing apps like it, have made our lives easier in innumerable ways. For patrons and for drivers alike, being able to connect one-on-one to someone when you need a ride, or to pick someone up when you could use some cash, has been a life-changing opportunity. There are downsides like...

25 People Share What Technology They Believe is Lagging

Technology seems to change daily. I swear the “next’ iPhone is out weeks after the last one released! Tech consumers are hungry for more, but have you ever wondered why some items never seem to advance? Like solar power? Sure there are some ways it’s available, but at a high cost! u/worldtraveler100 proposed to AskReddit,...

What Would You Do if You Had 20 Minutes to Live? 30 People Answer the Question

I’m sure you’ve heard the famous question: “If you were stranded on an island and could bring one thing with you, what would it be?” It’s a question meant to spark your personality traits, behaviors and more. Reddit user u/Colonal-Sanders took this question and surpassed it. They asked, “You have 20 minutes left to live....

Women Share the Creepiest Things That Men Have Said to Them in Public

Unfortunately, almost every single woman on Earth has had to deal with a creepy guy invading her space and saying gross and inappropriate things to her at one point or another. On behalf of all the decent fellas out there, I apologize for these total creeps. The ladies of AskReddit opened up about the creepiest...

15 People Discuss What They Think Are the Necessary Skills for Future Jobs in America

No doubt about it, America’s workforce is changing fast and the skills that many workers had 50, 20, or maybe even 10 years ago just don’t translate to today’s automated and highly technological workplace. What will the future hold? What skills should younger people be focusing on? AskReddit users talked about what they think the...

People Share the Quotes That Have Always Stuck With Them

Has anyone ever said something to you that you remembered for the rest of your life? Or maybe you read a quote in a book that always stuck in your mind? I know I definitely have a few of those floating around in my head. People on AskReddit shared the quotes that are near and...