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15 People Share the “Nice Things” We Can’t Have Because Other People Screwed It Up

The phrase “this is why we can’t have nice things” is a common colloquialism, because it fits many different scenarios. For example, it can be used seriously, like when you’re reprimanding a toddler or a dog, or it can be used jokingly, like, say, when you kvetch over your significant other breaking something, because even...

15 Adults Share the Silly Things That Frightened Them As A Kid

When you’re a kid, plenty of things seem larger than life — shadows, noises, and pretty much anything else you see and hear once your parents leave the room for the night. As adults, most of the time we look back and laugh at (with) little us for facing those “fears”… …Except running up the...

7 Facts You Can Use to Impress Your Friends

Do you know who designed the modern American flag? How do you feel about pineapple on your pizza? These 7 facts deal with those topics and much more, so read on and educate yo’self. 1. The shepherd 2. That hole in the sky 3. Finally the truth! 4. Fun with bacteria 5. I’m with the...

Construction Workers in Italy Find a Jar of 5th-Century Gold Coins Potentially Worth Millions

I suppose when you live in a country with as long and rich a history as Italy, it might seem obvious that one day you’re bound to stumble across something super old and probably pretty cool. That said, I doubt these construction workers ever thought they’d accidentally dig up a jar of coins worth millions....

15 People Muse on the “Tide Pod Challenge” of Previous Generations

Today’s kids are getting a bad rap for purposely poisoning themselves by eating laundry detergent (among other things), but the truth is that teenagers and their underdeveloped prefrontal cortexes have never been the best at avoiding activities that could get them killed. If there was a dare involved, every previous generation of kids could be...

15 People Share Their Predictions for 2019

What’s in store for us in 2019? We’re not too far away from a brand new year, and AskReddit users weighed in on what they think will take place after December 31, 2018. 1. I hope this is true “People will start getting everyone psyched up for the new “Roaring Twenties”, at which point flapper...

10 Teachers Share Their Best “Read the Note to the Class” Moments

Getting caught passing notes is a rite of passage for young students. Or wait, do they text now? I really hope not, because the best thing besides getting a note passed to you was OTHER PEOPLE getting caught and then having to read it aloud in front of the class. It was funny, it was...

Geologists Share Weird Facts About Earth That You Probably Don’t Know About

You may think you know a little bit about rocks, but let me tell you something pal, you don’t know sh*t. That’s why geologists sounded off on AskReddit about some of the weirdest things about our beautiful Earth that you probably didn’t know. Read on to get edumucated… 1. That’s a long trip “Scientist didn’t...

If You Grew Up In The 1990s, These 15 Photos Might Bring Back Memories

Technology has evolved rapidly in the past decade, which means that those of us who are fairly young — say, mid-twenties to mid-thirties — still remember the days when things were so much simpler (aka less connected). If that describes you, then these 15 photos will bring back the peace and quiet of those good...

15 People Give Their Examples of ‘First World Torture’

You’ve probably heard the phrase “first world problems” on the internet. It usually refers to an issue that grates on people who live pretty wealthy lives, all things considered – a problem that is clearly totally minor compared to the problems you might have if you were living somewhere that lacks, for instance, clean water...

Veterinarian Explains Why It’s SO Important To Be There With Your Pet When You Put Them Down

Owning a pet is a lot of things – frustrating, joyful, hilarious, challenging, and rewarding, to name a few – but at its core, our animals are a huge responsibility. It begins with things like housebreaking, training, and bonding, and for a lot of people, being there to make sure they’re comfortable at the end...

10 Gusty Facts About Hurricanes

It’s that time of year again — hurricane season. If you live on the coast, then you’re probably more familiar with the facts about these terrible storms than people who live inland, but who’s to say we can’t all learn something new now and again, right? Below are 10 interesting facts about hurricanes that might...

10 People Share the Weirdest Rules They’ve Encountered in Someone Else’s House

Let’s have some real talk: people are weird. And they’re especially weird when they’re in the comfort of their own homes. That’s when the most bizarre habits really kicks in. In this AskReddit installment, people share the weirdest rules they’ve had to deal with in someone else’s house. Have you ever had to deal with...

Don’t Let People With Cold Sores Near Your Newborn — The Virus Can Be Deadly

Most people are aware that newborn babies have fragile immune systems. They haven’t been exposed to any of the big, bad bacteria and viruses in the world, which means that until they can start getting vaccinations of their own, their people are responsible for keeping them safe. Pregnant women get flu shots and tetanus-diptheria-pertussis shots....