Work relationships can be tricky. After all, a workplace is a bunch of different people with different personalities trying to work together to reach a common goal. However, no matter how singular the goal is, people are bound to have quirks and attitudes that don’t mesh with everyone. That’s where work tensions arise that can … Read more
The smallest gesture can sometimes do more good than you could ever imagine. In fact, hospitality personnel have several subtle methods for conveying their concern about the safety and well-being of customers, methods that are discreet and make a great impact. In February 2022, a Starbucks barista in Texas intervened by inscribing a message on … Read more
Louis C.K. famously once said “Did you fly through the air incredibly, like a bird? Did you partake in the miracle of human flight, you non-contributing zero?! You’re flying! It’s amazing!” Despite this comedic, yet positively spot-on reality check, flight is, more often than not, a pain in the back. Maybe it’s the change in … Read more
We all love (with fairly rare exceptions) to eat, and not just eat, but eat some really tasty food. That is why cooks have almost always been perceived as incredibly important people in human history, and skilled chefs – as real wizards. And you must admit that a good cook, performing sacred acts at the … Read more
We like to buy stuff fresh. In the US, for example, the National Retail Federation anticipates that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023, reaching around $5.18 trillion. However, there are alternatives that can help us save money, preserve the environment, and find unique items. In fact, the bustling secondary market is … Read more
People always find a way to surprise us. Even those whom we’ve known for decades can one day reveal an unknown side of themselves that makes us question our entire relationship. A few days ago, one woman made a post on the subreddit ‘AITAH‘ (which is basically the same as the legendary ‘AITA’, only it … Read more
Interview With Artist Are there any dark humor enthusiasts out here? Today, we have a real comic feast prepared for you, thanks to Dave Blazek and his series Loose Parts. As the artist told us during our interview last time: ‘A good comic places the joke just below the surface. The reader kind of has … Read more
It only takes so much to ruin a perfectly good day. From little things like waiting for the 5-second ad skip countdown, to paying for an overpriced meal that doesn’t even taste good, to dealing with bureaucracy and the wild goose chase it leads to. These minor annoyances, first-world problems, not-that-big-a-deal issues, or whatever you … Read more
Very few people in the world could be called outright evil. However, plenty are narcissistic, entitled, impolite, and enjoy bullying others. Unfortunately, trashy people are a part of life. Whether you call them out on their behavior or ignore their antics to protect your nerves, you can’t deny that everyone would benefit if they were … Read more
It’s finally spring time, pandas, and along with that comes more sunshine, more warmth and for many of us, more joy. But tuning into your local news or skimming the newspaper might have you believing otherwise, as it can sometimes feel like we’re drowning in bad news. So we’ve got a list down below that … Read more