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The Salary You Need to Be Paid in Every State to Afford an Average Home

While many Americans dream of buying their first home, the reality is the price tag can be a major stumbling block. Even full-time employees taking home a reasonable salary may be shocked at the staggering cost of buying a home in the United States. People who want to learn how to better manage their finances...

Apple Slides Awesome Keyboard Trackpad Trick into iOS 12

Tired of trying to fix that tiny typo in a block of text? Apple has now made it possible for users to make precise text edits and selections through an innovative keyboard trick on all iOS 12 devices. Whether it’s on your iPhone or iPad, you are probably all too familiar with the frustration of...

The 20 Most Frequently Banned Books of the Past 5 Years

Unfortunately, banned books are not a thing of the past. Instead, books continue to be banned in the U.S. year after year for various reasons, including cultural insensitivity, depictions of sex, homosexual themes, etc. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher was the most banned book of 2017 due to its themes of suicide. This list is...

15 Celebrities Share Their Funny Childhood Photos

Hey, we all weren’t born stars, were we? Of course not! Neither were celebrities. They were young whippersnappers just like us before they hit the big time. Here are 15 big shots who shared humorous childhood pics with the world on social media. 1. Catherine Zeta-Jones 2. Rihanna 3. Jessica Alba 4. Adele 5. Joseph...

15 History Buffs Dish on Their Favorite Criminals Ever

If you’re into history (or know people who are) then you’re probably aware that we’re nerds who have a lot of random favorite historical things. Favorite pirate? Check. Favorite era? Sure. Favorite random historical story? Yep. And the list for sure includes a favorite criminal (which may or may not overlap with favorite pirate, depending...

4 Times the BBC Confused the Hell out of Everyone

The BBC, also known as the British Broadcasting Corporation, has been around since 1922. For a long time now the network has produced TV programs for a wide audience in the UK, many of which have been enjoyed in the U.S. as well. Shows like Doctor Who, The Office, Sherlock, and more have been huge hits on both...

12 Tweets About Unfortunate Things That Happened To College Students

College is one of the best periods in most people’s lives. I mean you get to live on your own and make your own decisions, everyday, for probably the first time in your life. Not to mention that, instead of following a prescribed high school curriculum, you’re allowed to study cool stuff that actually interests...

6 Popular Words and Phrases That Came from Television Shows

These 6 common words and phrases prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that television is a part of our culture that can never be erased. While some of these might be obvious, I’m guessing others will be a complete surprise. Either way, let’s get into it! #6. “Cowabunga!” If you think this comes from...

13+ People Give You Advice That Could Save Your Life…In a Very Specific Scenario

Confronted by wolves? Trapped in a car underwater? There seems to be a “simple” trick to get one out of most deadly situations, if only you had a way to file them all away… Oh, right, you do. Welcome to Reddit, my friends. #15. You want to know which it is. “If you or someone...

Watch Brie Larson Smack down the Trolls Who Think Captain Marvel Should “Smile More”

After the success of both Wonder Woman and of Gal Godot in the role, Marvel and Brie Larson probably felt as if they had a high bar to reach with the release of the first trailer for their Captain Marvel, scheduled for opening in March of 2019. After all, Marvel has never done a female-led superhero...

A Company Is Finally Making Adaptable Shoes for Kids with Special Needs

If you or someone you love has a disability that makes dressing and/or finding fashionable clothing or footwear a challenge, you’re going to love these new adaptable shoes from Billy Footwear. The company and their unique and easy-to-use design have gone viral after a special needs’ mom found them for her daughter and posted about...

Learn Why Babies Stop Crying When You Stand Up

When I had my first child, it was one of those baffling things — I could walk and bounce him to sleep, but as soon as I tried to take a load off my very, very tired feet, he would wake up and fuss. How did he know? Wasn’t he asleep? Had I given birth...

15 Former Singles Who Thought They Would Never Find Love Give Advice to Those Still Looking

Finding a person to spend your days and years with tops many peoples’ wish lists when it comes to life goals, and if it’s something you feel as if you need to be happy, the wait can seem endless. If that describes you, take heart: these 15 formerly single people have some advice that can...

35 Ways to Cope with Depression and Anxiety That Are Actually Useful

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization – more than 300 million people struggle with the illness globally. Meanwhile, anxiety, a frequent companion of depression, is the most common mental illness in the United States. Many of those with anxiety and/or depression have struggled with finding effective ways to...