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Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Really Stop the Pain?

Sure, it worked for Monica and Chandler on Friends, but if one of these gelatinous, stinging marine animals stings you at the beach one day, should you rely on the same sort of slightly awkward kindness? It turns out the answer is no. In fact, peeing on a sting could actually make the pain worse, not...

15 People Confess to the Social Norm That Rubs Them the Wrong Way

No white after Labor Day. Having to hug relatives you’ve met once in your life. Acting as if you like your friend’s boyfriend so she won’t hate you forever. There are a million things we do (and don’t do) every single day because it’s “appropriate,” and while most of them are harmless, they can seriously...

People Reveal the Weirdest Rumors They’ve Ever Heard About Themselves

I don’t know how this rumor got started or why, but one day in high school a bunch of people came up to me randomly throughout the course of one day and asked me if I was okay. I had no idea what any of them were talking about. They’d then say, “I heard you...

People Share the Times They Trolled the Internet and Created Major Chaos

I gotta say, I really don’t like internet trolls. If they’re trying to do a little innocent trolling that can be categorized as harmless or “funny,” then that’s totally cool, but in my experience, the majority of them troll just to get a rise out of people. If you’re someone who spends hours each day...

5 Truly American Traditions That Other Countries Find…Odd

Every culture has their customs: from how they eat, shop, or celebrate holidays. But did you know Americans have a few things other countries raise their eyebrows at? It’s true. Here are 5 American customs and traditions overseas travelers may find a little odd: Baby Showers In America, we celebrate everything “baby”, starting with a...

15 People Share the Worst Oversharing TMI Stories They’ve Seen on Social Media

TMIOFB. Too much information on Facebook. You know you have people you’re “friends” with on social media who share way, way too much personal information. It’s a puzzling phenomenon, but, alas, the world we live in today. And I don’t know if there’s any going back at this point. People on AskReddit revealed the worst...

Bosses Share the Times They Shut down Customers Who Demanded to “Speak with the Manager”

“You’re looking at ’em, buddy.” How gratifying would that be to say to someone demanding to talk to the manager when YOU ARE THE HEAD HONCHO? I’ve never been in this position before, but it’s on my bucket list. So keep your fingers crossed for me, please. Take a look at these stories about when...

15 People Share How They Met Their Soulmate — But Then Ended up with Someone Else

We have this idea that a soulmate is someone we meet, grab onto and never let go. Sometimes, however, that’s not what happens. Some people don’t end up with their alleged soulmate for any number of reasons. And whether it’s your own fault, poor timing or just that the universe had different plans for you,...

These 13 Life Lessons from “Love Actually” Will Last Forever

It’s almost that time of year again — Christmastime! There’s a good chance that if you’ve got a standard holiday movie rotation in your home, Love Actually is in there. It’s spirited, it’s romantic, it’s poignant, it’s full of wonderful performances…it’s a can’t miss, really. And an added bonus: It contains some seriously great lessons about...

10 Tips That Are Really Good To Know

Us humans are constantly in a hurry and always looking for new ways to make our complicated lives just a little easier. Well, all of these brilliant life hacks come from a subreddit that you should really be following if you want to be one of the cool kids. Take a look at these hacks....

This Café in South Korea Will Make You Feel like You Walked into a Cartoon

If you find yourself in Seoul, South Korea for any reason, a place called Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 (the address of the business) should be on your list. The café is designed to make visitors feel like they have walked straight into a cartoon. The inspiration comes from a hit Korean TV show called “W – Two Worlds”....

10 Random Facts That Are No-Doubt-About-It, 100% True

We do nothing but the truth here. No fake news, no lies, no deception. Only pure, 100% true facts. Enjoy. 1. The evolution of evil 2. Bang! 3. Poor SOB 4. Hey o! 5. I want one! 6. There are a whole lot of them 7. Weird, but tasty! 8. Ancient nerd alert 9. A...

5 More Riddles to Rev up Your Day

Riddle lovers unite! These 5 questions will get you thinking and just maybe feel like the smartest person in the room…for awhile, anyway. #5.Totally committed. Continue reading when you want to check your answer!

Do You Know Why There Are Two Dakotas and Two Carolinas?

As someone who grew up in the United States, I can honestly say I’ve never given it much thought. You memorize the states, the geography, their individual impacts on history (somewhat), their capitals, but you don’t really stop to ask why there isn’t just a Carolina and a Dakota on the map. Now that I’ve...