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Man Dies While Diving Underwater to Propose to His Girlfriend

In a tragic incident, a man dove into an underwater room to carry out what should have been a romantic proposal — but he never made it out. Steven Weber and girlfriend Kenesha Antoine were on vacation together in Tanzania. They stayed at the luxury Manta Resort, famous for its floating accommodations and underwater rooms,...

Merriam-Webster Says “They” Is Now Officially a Nonbinary Personal Pronoun

For two and a half years, the Associated Press has been recognizing “they” as a singular pronoun, and now America’s oldest dictionary has announced they will do the same: Merriam-Webster now includes “they” as a grammatically correct nonbinary pronoun. https://www.instagram.com/p/BMfGsofjBGV/ Their blog post notes that people have been doing so colloquially since the 1300s, citing...

10 Weird Facts That Might Just Surprise You

These facts have two big things going for them: they’re very solid and they might just throw you for a major loop. But that’s a good thing. It’s important to keep working out that brain of yours! Let’s get started! 1. Good advice for all of us. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 2. Stop...

This Woman’s Neighbors Are Mad at Her for Running Early in the Morning

I signed up for the app Nextdoor when I misplaced my dog for a few hours (that story has as happy ending, at least), and in the days before I took the time to cancel it, I got a glimpse into the lives of my neighbors… It’s a little appalling how much free time people...

15 People Share the Fictional Deaths That Hit Them the Hardest

Oh, wow, I have a bunch of these. Johnny and Dally from The Outsiders immediately come to mind. Don’t even get me started on Old Yeller. People on AskReddit shared the fictional deaths that hit them right in the gut. What characters have died in books, movies, or TV that really affected you? Share your thoughts in...

3 Ways You Can Register to Vote in 5 Minutes or Less

Things are getting pretty crazy in the American political world these days, and no matter which side of the matter you come down on, one thing is the same – if you want to have a say in where the country goes for the next four years, you need to make sure you get out...

Family Believes Their 6-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Is Actually a 22-Year-Old Sociopath

This is one of the most disturbing and bizarre adoption stories I have ever come across. This couple believes that the 6-year-old child they adopted from Ukraine is actually a 22-year-old sociopath. Kristine and Michael Barnett adopted Natalia Grace at the (alleged) age of six. Three years later, the now-divorced couple left her alone in...

This 13-Year-Old Indigenous Girl Was Nominated for an International Peace Prize for Water Rights Advocacy

Teenager Autumn Peltier, an Anishinaabe from Wikwemikong First Nation, has made a name for herself an advocate for the world’s sacred waters. In doing so, she’s met with Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau, attended the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly and marched for the protection of water—particularly the protection of waters sacred to indigenous...

TSA Program Allows People to Adopt the Dogs That Are Too Nice to Sniff for Bombs

Looking for a German shepherd or Labrador retriever as a pet? Consider getting on the Transportation Security Administration’s waiting list for one of their training school dropouts. Although they may be the right breed for the job, some pups are just too sweet to take on the task. Sniffing bags for bombs and drugs and...

Study Finds That Puppies Really Do Enjoy Your Baby Voice After All

There are two types of people in the world: those who talk to dogs in a “baby voice” and those who can’t stand it. But regardless of your personal stance, there is actual scientific evidence in favor of the practice…at least when it comes to puppies. A 2017 study investigated why pet owners often use...

15 Historians Share the Best F-You Moments from Days Gone By

There are many reasons to love and study history, and if you do (even as a hobby), it becomes clear quite quickly that even though the world has changed, human beings are essentially the same. And if there’s any proof of that, it’s these 15 amazing moments when historical people gave someone else the metaphorical finger, and...

This Mom-Son Text Exchange Shows That Kids Will Never Understand Life Before the Internet

Even those of us who did grow up without the internet stop and marvel from time to time about how easy everything is now and wonder aloud how we managed before things became so convenient. That said, we do remember what it was like – and we know that everything worked just fine. We all...

How to Deal with Excessive Sweating

I’m gonna go on the record here: I sweat a lot. Probably too much, but what can I do about it? Turns out there actually are some steps I can take to try to prevent over sweating. That’ll teach me to give up! One easy thing you can try is to put on an antiperspirant...

16 People Who Used What They Thought Was the Right Word, But Definitely Wasn’t

There’s an entire subreddit that shares instances (usually funny ones) of people using words that sound like the word they meant to use, but definitely aren’t. The results are hilarious for anyone who recognizes the difference. Below are 16 pretty great examples that might or might not – cause maybe they belonged to you –...