A first date that happens to be your only way back home in a foreign country isn’t perhaps the best situation to find oneself in. Particularly when it turns out they are obnoxious, rude, and refuse to take no for an answer. While this does seem like the lead-in to a horror story, it’s instead … Read more
The ancient Vikings sincerely believed that the personality of a warrior is determined not only by the feats that he performed, but also by his reputation, by the way others relate to his deeds. About a thousand years have passed since then, but there are still people who fully share these outdated Viking beliefs. Yes, … Read more
Before the Internet, most stupid things that were said were simply forgotten, as if evaporated into thin air. Poof, gone. But now, since the dawn of the Twitter-era where every voice is amplified, there are so many wrong takes, most of them drowning in testosterone, that it would be a real shame to let them … Read more
“Young people always think they know everything!” Well, sometimes older people do too. And while it’s nice to receive some sage wisdom from Grandma or Grandpa, times are constantly changing, and they don’t always realize what a different world young people live in today. Below, you’ll find a list of tweets that people from younger … Read more
The dating landscape can be a minefield of expectations, miscommunication, and hurt feelings, all in the pursuit of love. First dates, in particular, are unnerving, as one tries to make the best possible first impression, look out for red flags, and organize what is ostensibly an event with a stranger. So it’s not surprising that … Read more
“Mo’ money, mo’ problems,” The Notorious B.I.G sang in 1997, which may have seemed ludicrous to anyone with financial issues. But as many adults have quickly learned, family finances and managing who is the breadwinner has its own deep set of pitfalls. One man asked the internet if he really was in the wrong for … Read more
All of us distribute our money differently. Some of us are spenders, others are savers. When we go out with friends, some of us budget every dollar and share it equally, while others do the reverse and follow the “now I pay, next time you buy me something” mindset. Now, everything changes once you get … Read more
World history gives us many clear examples of when neophytes turned out to be much more ardent adherents of one concept or another than people who had long adhered to this concept, be it religion, scientific theory, or some life principles. After all, the phrase ‘more catholic than the Pope’ didn’t come out of the … Read more
Thanks to photography, people can freeze beautiful moments in time; and some excel at the task. However, there’s always room for improvement, so even the best of shots can sometimes benefit from some constructive criticism. And that’s what the ‘I Took a Picture’ (ITAP) subreddit is for. The community, comprising over 5 million members, is … Read more
Retracing your family history can be pretty exciting, as it often reveals something you never knew before. It can also prove something you did know to be false. That’s what happened to redditor u/Sad_Personality_7881when she did a deep dive into her family’s background. With the help of several genealogy companies, she found out that her … Read more