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A Beloved Mailman Retired and the Whole Neighborhood Turned out to Say Goodbye

Floyd Martin has been a mail carrier in Georgia since 1985 working the same route in downtown Marietta for 20 years, so it’s safe to say he’s made a lot of friends and most everyone in town knows his face. One resident said about Mr. Martin, “He’s really part of our family. He’s just really...

15 Movie Buffs Muse on the Opening Scene That Lured Them in Best

There’s a theory among writers that if you don’t hook someone by the end of the first page, you might never get another chance – because they’ll stop reading (or watching) and try something else. According to these movie buffs, though, you’ll be hooked from the very first scene of these 15 movies. #15. The...

Instagram Photos of Conditions in a Georgia Jail Lead to Protests and Demonstrations

Photos posted on Instagram from inside the DeKalb County Jail in Georgia have sparked protests over the conditions for the prisoners held there. Malaya Abdullah-Tucker, the mother of an inmate, shared photos on Instagram that show the prisoners writing frantic messages on containers describing the conditions at the jail. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5GsEBjoEg/?utm_source=ig_embed The desperate messages from the...

These Responses to the Army Asking ‘How Has Serving Impacted You?’ Are Not What They Were Expecting to Hear

Right before Memorial Day, the U.S. Army sent out a tweet asking Americans who have served in the military how it affected their lives. How has serving impacted you? — U.S. Army (@USArmy) May 23, 2019 The responses poured in, but many of them were not glowing reviews the Army’s social media person perhaps expected...

These 15 Celebrity Wax Figures Are So Bad They’re Hilarious

I’ve never been to a wax museum, myself, but photographs from them often wig me out with how eerily much the figures look like their inspirations. You would never mistake these 15 wax figures for the real thing, though, and the fact that someone tried to convince the public they were legit just cracks me...

13 Honest Tumblr Posts About Not Having Kids

I adore my kids. To be clear. That said, I also adored the 37 years I spent without children dictating most of my waking (and sleeping) moments. You know, like a normal human being. Or at least I think it was normal. I don’t know… you’d have to ask… okay, I don’t have a good...

10 Endearing Facts About Robin Williams

It’s hard to believe that Robin Williams, one of the funniest and most universally loved comedic actors in a generation, has been gone more than 5 years. If you’re missing him (and who isn’t), here are 10 endearing facts about the man that might still bring a smile to your face. #10. He forgot to...

An Animal Lover Who Thought He’d Found a Stray Cat Got a Major Surprise

Let’s give this guy some karma points for being a Good Samaritan, okay? A kindhearted guy in Richmond, Virginia, brought what he believed was a stray cat home after he found the poor thing stuck in a fence. He wrote about his experience on Craiglist to try to find the owner of the lost kitty....

12 People Share Their Heartwarming Disney Stories

Everyone knows that Disney is the happiest place on earth, but these 12 stories will remind you exactly how and why. They’ll bring a tear to your eye, make your heart grow three sizes, and basically give you a near-Disney experience right in the comfort of your own home. Let’s check ’em out! #12. A...

15 Comebacks from Restaurants That Got Bad Reviews

As someone who worked in restaurants and in catering, I can tell you that you just can’t please everyone. People are going to complain, be unhappy, and then they’ll go write a bad review online. But that doesn’t have to be the end of it. The restaurant staff can come back with their own responses...

Data Scientist Maps the Ultimate European Road Trip

Computer scientist Randy Olson has answered big questions before – “What’s the quickest way to find Waldo,” for example – but this time he’s using his data tinkering to find the best road trip across Europe, if one wants to visit as many landmarks as possible in 2 straight weeks. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDzwZMFJru/ According to his optimized...

You Can Buy Snacks That Are Literally Just Fried Chicken Skin

People are going to fall into two camps on this issue: they’re either going to think it’s disgusting and over-the-top, or they will think it is the greatest invention since sliced bread. Either way, it looks like this company is making a splash with a unique snack food idea. Chick N’ Skin is a Los...

This Instagram Account Is Only Pictures of Round Animals

There are endless Instagram accounts out there, so sometimes the really good ones slip through the cracks and you miss out on a whole lot of fun. One you should probably start following is Round Boys. The concept: pictures of round animals. Simple yet incredible! Almost 350,000 followers can’t go wrong! 1. Loving it https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAYABilIn7/...

What 15 “Game of Thrones” Filming Locations Look Like In Real Life

Like it or hate it, everyone is obsessed with the end of Game of Thrones. Viewers have been on an 8-year ride that finally ended (much longer if you’ve been a fan of the books since the beginning), and, you know, it’s hard to say goodbye. If you’re looking for more ways to extend your...