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Facebook Builds Bot to Help Workers Get Through Awkward Topics with Their Families over the Holidays

Facebook is now a sort of necessary evil. We’re inclined to mistrust people who don’t have a profile with the company, and many entrepreneurs and large-scale brands also depend on the site for access to their customers. But questionable things are frequently posted on the site, and we all know the allegations against Facebook around...

Teen Gets into a Car Accident, Posts a TikTok to “Cope” with the Shock

Most of us have been in a minor car accident or we at least know someone who has. And it’s not uncommon that a brush with mortality would cause someone to go into a shock for a while – stuff like that is really scary. 16-year-old Katie Cornetti recently found out just how terrifying a...

This Electric Eel Can Generate Enough Electricity to Light a Christmas Tree

‘Tis the season to watch eels power your Christmas lights show. Isn’t that the way the saying goes? No? Well it might be now, after the Tennessee Aquarium live-tweeted their resident social media eel, Miguel Wattson, using his bio-electric discharges to light up a Christmas tree. The only proper way to enjoy this is with...

These 7 Super Useful Gifts Might Just Win Your Gift Exchange

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15 People Share the Weirdest Gifts They’ve Ever Received

It’s the holiday season and you know what that means! Lots of gifts, including really odd gifts from your family, most notably your Uncle Al who likes to give really weird presents every year. Do you have someone in your family who gives odd gifts for holidays and birthdays? These AskReddit users certainly do… 1. Thanks, Mom…...

People Share the Things They Regret Finding out in Their Lives

Have you ever discovered something in your life that you really wish you hadn’t? Something that changed the way you thought about things or people? I know I have, and I wish I could turn back the clock and erase those certain things from my mind. But…that’s life… AskReddit users shared the things they wish...

If Your Day Needs Brightening, Give These 15 Tweets a Try

Everyone needs a little help with their mood sometimes, and since the internet has been around, it’s been the perfect place to go when you need some mindless entertainment to scroll through. And to that end, here are 15 just-funny tweets guaranteed to brighten your day (even if just by a bit). 15. I wish...

Study Finds Poorly Wrapped Gifts Make People Happier Than Perfect Ones

Are you stressed about getting all of your gifts perfectly wrapped for the holidays? A new study says: don’t be. Researchers at the University of Nevada found that poorly wrapped presents make people happier than perfectly wrapped ones. This is because, in part, perfect-looking presents look so great on the outside that whatever’s inside may...

Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You So Hungry

Have you ever knocked back a few cold beers only to be left salivating for some salty french fries or a hot slice of pepperoni pizza? Whatever your adult beverage of choice is, you can blame science for your grumbling stomach the next time you’re out drinking. According to a 2017 study by the Francis...

Non-Binary Model’s Patient Conversation with an Angry Mom Might Make You Cry

It’s hard not to feel frustrated and angry when someone says close-minded things. And sometimes, it’s truly not worth the energy to give a kind response to these offensive comments. But at other times? These comments can turn into a teaching moment for everyone involved. Rain Dove is a non-binary model from Vermont. Like many...

5 Great Gifts for Grandparents They’ll Actually Use

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6 Things You’ve Heard About Being Pregnant That Don’t Hold Water

For something that’s people have been doing for as long as there have been people, there is a surprising amount of confusion about pregnancy (and I’m not just talking about man-children who didn’t pay attention in sex-ed class). We (mostly) all know that sex leads to pregnancy, but once you’re actually there, baby-in-womb, well…at that...

15 Famous People Who You Might Not Recognize from Their Younger Days

We know what all today’s Hollywood heartthrobs looked like when they were younger because mostly of them have literally grown up before our eyes on the screen, in the tabloids, and on social media. Ryan Reynolds anyone? Also, in the show Fifteen, was a very young Ryan Reynolds!!!…. pic.twitter.com/nlSgM0YlP7 — Justenjoylife! (@Justenjoylife4) July 3, 2014...

It’s Not Just You – Advent Calendar Chocolate Really Does Taste Different

Christmas and the holidays are often a time of sweet treats and nostalgia. For some people, this means buying chocolate-filled advent calendars. Now, you could totally celebrate Christmas and other holidays with any chocolate, if you wanted. So why does advent calendar chocolate taste so special, then? The little pieces of chocolate often contain round...