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Microsoft Adopted a 4-Day Work Week in Japan and It Boosted Productivity by 40 Percent

Could this be a sign of things to come on this side of the Pacific Ocean? Let’s hope so. Microsoft Japan recently trialed a 4-day work week and announced the results from the experiment. Two big takeaways: the employees enjoyed the four-day week very much and productivity increased by 40%. Shorter, more efficient meetings were...

15 Funny Tweets About the My Chemical Romance Reunion

You love My Chemical Romance. It’s okay, you’re not alone, friend. This is a safe space for MCR fans. And now that they’re reuniting, you can shout out from the rooftops about how excited you are to see them back together again! You never left your emo phase behind AND YOU KNOW IT… 1. Kids...

10 Super Cool Websites You Never Knew to Bookmark

Say goodbye to the mundane internet and scream, “GIMMEE!” to fun and funny sites that are actually useful. Whether you are wondering just how big your country is (to scale) or what to make for f***ing dinner, here 10 websites that’ll give you what you need 10. What’s for F**cking dinner? You never have to...

15 Funny Tweets About Drunk People Doing Things

Hey, we all know moderation is the key to life…but seeing very drunk people do really ridiculous things is quite entertaining, isn’t it? You bet it is! So sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy these amusing posts from very drunk people and the very drunk things they did… 1. It was an impulse purchase....

Employers Share the Most Bizarre Questions They Ever Got from Job Applicants

At the end of most every interview, the employer will ask, “Do you have any questions for me?” This is where candidates gets to probe about the job, company, and management style. A Reddit user posed this question:  “Employers of Reddit, what’s the most memorable ‘Do you have any questions’ question you’ve received in an...

15 Photos That Prove Japan Is Living in the Year 3000

I’ve never been to Japan, but it is definitely at the top of my travel list. Why, you ask? Well, all you really need to do is look at these photos. Not only are the people incredibly gracious, the food is great, and there are amazing sights to see, but the Japanese are really ahead...

What to Do If You Lose Your ID Before a Flight

If you’ve ever had that moment of panic when you’re ready to leave for the airport, and suddenly can’t find your I.D., then you know the hopeless feeling of mentally watching your fun (or necessary, if it’s for work) trip go right down the drain. So, what should you do when it happens to you?...

This Russian Artist’s Embroidery Pieces Look like Paintings

Russian artist Vera Shimunia makes embroidery landscape scenes that are so impressive, they almost look like paintings. The artist said that it took her a while to put her work online, but the feedback was almost immediately positive. She said, “I started to publish my embroidery experiments in Instagram and people start to write me,...

15 Funny Tweets That Will Probably Please All the English Majors out There

These posts are lit. English lit, that is! Those English majors sure are a punny bunch, aren’t they? If you one of these folks or maybe you just merely identify with them, you will enjoy these tweets. You may proceed! 1. That’s very true. English majors only want one thing and it’s discussing — internet...

History’s Forgotten Female Samurai Warriors

Even though most of the fearsome, katana-wielding Samurai warriors in television, print, and in film are men, the truth is that there were some who were women. Also, they were just as skilled at combat, self-defense, and use of weapons as their male counterparts, says Japan Times. The women samurai warriors were trained in the...

15 Hilarious Tweets About CBD

It seems like every time I turn a corner these days, there’s a CBD shop staring me in the face. Which I guess is a good thing because (apparently )it helps out a lot of people who have to deal with anxiety, depression, and other ailments. And one thing is for sure: people seem to...

12 Psychological Tricks to Make People Like You Straight Away

Now, I’m not much for caring whether or not people like me (in general), but there are certainly situations in which being liked can work to your advantage. If you find yourself in those tough spots where making a good first impression could win you business, potential accounts, or that position on the PTA you’re...

The Dutch Concept “Niksen”: The Act of Doing Absolutely Nothing

I’m a constant go-getter. My brain never stops thinking, my feet never stop moving, and my need to sate my curiosity is always thriving. It is an integral part of my internal monologue. So recently when I bottomed out from severe stress, anxiety, and depression, I was left with the frightening thought of “stillness.” It...

You Can Rent Malibu Barbie’s Dream House on Airbnb

Remember when you were a little girl playing with your Barbie dream home?  If so, this is for you. There is an Airbnb that offers Malibu Barbie’s  “My Dream House” for rent! Your dreams may actually come true. It has four bedrooms, two baths, two beds, an infinity pool and more! “For the first time...