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10 ‘First Day of School’ Before and After Photos

If you’ve logged on to any kind of social media over the past couple weeks, even for a second, there’s no doubt you’ve seen an endless stream of “back to school” photos from all your friends who have kids. And, hey, they’re pretty adorable! By now, it’s a time-honored tradition to post a pic of...

15 Food Trends That Probably Won’t Last

Just like any other industry, food trends come and go. Some are good, some are bad…and some are really bad. Cringeworthy, even. Folks in the Buzzfeed Community shared their thoughts on what food trends they think will make us look back on with ultimate cringy-ness in a few years. 1. “Plateless” foods https://www.instagram.com/p/jVaajPCYbn/?utm_source=ig_embed “I hate...

The Matrix Is Getting a Fourth Chapter and Keanu Is Back

What else can you really say, except…Woah… It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to the mind-bending universe of The Matrix. It’s hard to believe the original film came out in 1999, followed by The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both released in 2003. That means 16 years have passed since the franchise last whet...

The British Royal Family Will Never Say These 13 Words – Here’s Why

Some words are simply too coarse for the royal family to utter. Social anthropologist Kate Fox revealed which words are banned, and, more importantly, why, in her book, Watching the English. 1. Tea Around the United Kingdom, tea is used to refer to the evening meal. This is considered a custom of the working class....

There’s a Way to Pay for Hulu and Netflix That Will Save You Money Every Month

Streaming TV shows and movies is becoming a preferred way of watching them and more services with more selection are coming on the market soon. But the services do cost some money. Fortunately, there’s a way to shave off a few dollars. MoneyTalksNews writer Donna Freedman explains her hack for saving money on Netflix and...

Stress Changes Your Brain for the Worse – Here’s How to Fix It

Pretty much everyone is stressed these days. It’s understandable; with the advent of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, we barely get a break from being inundated with information. Millennials can’t even imagine how much less stimulating it would have been to be alive 50 years ago because we’ve been stimulated to the gills...

Learn the ‘Pomodoro Technique’ to Boost Your Productivity

The Pomodoro Technique is a great time-management tool, but some people find it a little clunky and give up on it after a while. If you’re not familiar, the traditional version involves focusing on a task for 25-minutes, then taking a 5-minute break. After four Pomodoros, you get a longer, half-hour break. People use different...

Why It’s Actually Good to Chill Red Wine, According to an Expert

If you’re like me (and most people), you’ve always heard that red wine should be served at room temperature. That said…the temperature isn’t the same in every room. Even in the same room, the temperature will vary depending on the time of year, or even the time of day. The way to balance this out...

Doctor Tells Woman ‘Try to Lose Some Weight’ to Get Better — She Gets Second Opinion And Discovers Cancer

There’s a disturbing number of doctors out there practicing who are ready and willing to blame people’s health on their weight. They use an outdated tool for determining health – the BMI chart – instead of treating patients as individuals and getting to know their personal lifestyle, diet, and exercise habits, and are quick to...

The Netherland Dazzles the World with Honeybee Bus Stops

With global warming on the rise, many countries have started initiatives for clean water, energy conservation, and decreasing air pollution. Because the Netherlands is below sea-level, it has been a forward-thinking, technologically savvy country since its inception. According to Campaign, “The Netherlands is one of the most powerful creative economies in the world…its pioneering inhabitants...

Instagrammers Love Taking Pics in This Beautiful Body of Water – But It’s a Toxic Dump

Many Instagrammers and social media influencers have flocked to what seems like a beautiful lake in Siberia. The water is turquoise, the beach lined with lush green trees – frankly, it looks like a hidden Caribbean getaway. They couldn’t be more wrong. https://www.instagram.com/p/By9U15siffg/?utm_source=ig_embed Translation: “…I want to see the opportunities that life gives us. Everyday....

A New Cavity Vaccine Could Save Kids Discomfort and Their Parents Money

Most of us know what it feels like to get a cavity and go through the decidedly unpleasant process of getting it filled. And for many, the first cavities occur during childhood. So while the discomfort was ours, the bill belonged to our parents. Now, scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences are working on...

How to Use Awkward Silences to Get a Salary Increase

No one likes a salary negotiation. Whether you are interviewing for a new job or looking to increase your salary at a current one, they are nerve-wracking! But don’t fret. There are ways that you can prepare for a salary negotiation that can up your odds for getting what you want. Awkward silences are…awkward. When...

5 Signs You May Be About to Get Fired

Have you ever strolled into work and an odd feeling rolls over you? Maybe you can’t put your finger on it or perhaps you received some looks from co-workers. Either way, you’re wondering if you’re on the chopping block. No one likes that feeling, and job security isn’t really a thing nowadays. So now you’re...