Vilnius is one of the prettiest cities in Europe and I love spending my days and nights walking through the streets and absorbing its unique vibe. This January I had a great opportunity to celebrate its 700th birthday. The capital of Lithuania was first mentioned on the 25th of January 1323 by the Grand Duke … Read more
It’s that time again to remind people to never mess—in any way, shape, form, capacity, whatever—with IT guys. Having devious things done to your computer is a given and actually expected if you irk an IT guy something fierce. They can, however, resort to much more colossal forms of retribution. You know, like malicious compliance. … Read more
Being best friends means really knowing a person and fully accepting each other for who they are. It also means considering their needs, being there for them when needed, and assuming they’ll do the same. Unfortunately, not everybody understands the meaning of this kind of relationship the same. One Redditor shares how her supposed best … Read more
When you hear the phrase “so bad, it’s good”, you probably think of the movie ‘The Room’ or Rebecca Black’s song ‘Friday’. But there’s more to it than just entertainment. And ‘Bad Science Jokes’ is a perfect example of this. Using various social media platforms, it shares educational jokes and STEM content that can not … Read more
While some play video games to relax or experience a good story or whatever, speed-running games takes it to a whole new level. Speed-running a game takes skill, commitment, perfect reflexes, and a whole lot of practice. Many people commend speed-runners for their sheer aptitude to run through a game like no other. It’s impressive … Read more
One of the kindest things you can do in life is help an animal in need. Millions of animals enter shelters in the United States alone, and they need caring new owners and a forever home. One way to raise awareness about this issue is with the power of memes. And what’s a better combo … Read more
While some employees are praised for how hardworking and reliable they are, others don’t stretch themselves thin over work-related matters. That’s fair enough; not everyone is equally eager to walk the extra mile when they don’t have to. But some employees do so little, they barely cover what’s expected of them; and even then, often … Read more
Science fiction has done a great job at making the concept of genetic mutation so frightening that even thinking of it happening in real life following a nuclear disaster might send chills down one’s spine. Well, genetic mutations do happen in real life without it being an apocalyptic Fallout scenario. The results might vary, but … Read more
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Although that can be a beautiful thing, it often also comes with lots of complexities. For example, some grandparents might have difficulty accepting children from previous partnerships as their own grandchildren. And because mothers have the instinct to protect their children, the relationship between an MIL and a … Read more
When we’re growing up, our parents make the rules. They assign us chores, set a curfew, and tell us how to treat others. But things can get complicated if we become adults and they still insist on managing our lives. A couple of days ago, a woman who goes by the nickname Meekotherogue online turned … Read more