Usually, an HOA is a headache for neighbors who don’t belong to it. In fact, 45% of Americans believe that HOAs have a negative effect on the communities they govern. Sometimes, HOA boards think they can tell their neighbors what to do, and that’s when drama usually starts. An HOA told this farmer that his … Read more
The 2008 financial crisis hit homeowners hard. Estimates show that around 7.3 million families lost their homes to foreclosures during the most crushing 18-month span of the Great Recession. This person’s HOA was hit pretty hard too, it seems, since they began enacting some absurd violations and giving people fines for them. But one homeowner … Read more
You can’t expect a positive outcome after spreading rumors about someone. The offended person may bite back harshly or exact petty revenge that may be as damaging. This man went the latter route as he recalled something from his high school years. According to him, he responded to a female schoolmate’s badmouthing by giving her … Read more
Getting by on a technicality can be a lot of fun. After all, we are brought up to respect rules, but as experience shows, rules can be unfair and the people making them are often not exactly unbiased parties. So finding that line between the “letter of the law” and the “spirit of the law” … Read more
Looking at cute images is more powerful than you might realize. They can boost our mood, reduce stress, and leave us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, even on a gloomiest of days. But research has also found that scrolling through adorable pictures can help improve our concentration, and can even make us feel closer … Read more
HBO is at the center of controversy for supporting JK Rowling, the acclaimed author of the Harry Potter universe, stating that she has the right to express her “personal views” after confirming her involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The 59-year-old has been widely criticized by a large portion of the book’s fanbase … Read more
Australian hardware retail chain Bunnings was found to have breached Australians’ privacy by using facial recognition technology (FRT) in 63 stores between 2018 and 2021. The Australian Privacy Commissioner ruled that the retailer collected sensitive data without consent. Bunnings has since defended the practice, arguing it was essential for safety and crime prevention. Highlights Bunnings … Read more
Those who have siblings know it isn’t always easy to have a good relationship. According to a 2023 German study, 28% of people experience sibling estrangement at least for one period in their adulthood. But it isn’t always so extreme: you can have a bad relationship with a sibling and still speak to them. That … Read more
A 2019 survey found that globally, we think old age begins at 66. When asked to describe it, we usually use the term wise (35%), followed by frail (32%), lonely (30%), and respected (25%). People believe we should prepare for this period of our lives by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet (60% and … Read more
Around 1 million Americans live in RVs (recreational vehicles) full-time. It allows people to have freedom, change locations and travel whenever they want, and save money on rent and bills. However, some aspects of constantly living on wheels are far from enjoyable, which this Reddit user exposed in her recent post. The teenager writes that … Read more