Depending on where you live, you might have to deal with a pedantic and often self-appointed group of busy-bodies that call themselves a home-owner’s association (HOA). Unlike the “regular” entitled folks that might bother someone on a normal day, the esteemed members of some HOA’s feel like they truly can regulate what people do in … Read more

The Brits have many things to be proud of. If it weren’t for them, we would be deprived of cutting-edge technologies like the umbrella hat, the automatic tea maker, and the flying bicycle. Not to mention the napkin suit or the guillotine. From these creations alone, it becomes clear that the people inhabiting the United … Read more

Married life comes with its fair share of ups and downs, and the occasional quarrel is to be expected. Usually, a sincere apology and a hug can patch things up, but sometimes, a disagreement cuts deep enough to make you want to get a little petty. That’s what one woman on Reddit resorted to after … Read more

The world would be a pretty dark and dreary place without engineers. No matter their particular specialization (and there are a lot of ‘em!), they’re the people who help keep civilization going, all while innovating to bring ideas and tech that seem straight out of sci-fi movies into our reality. ‘Engineering Memes Guy’ is a … Read more

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked in Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” Well, maybe that works for roses, but not so much for people. Some parents can go a little overboard in picking a name that’s a tad bit “too special.” This … Read more

Consent is important, but it’s often a subject people get touchy about, especially regarding children. In families, relatives love doting on young kids and giving them hugs, cuddles, and pecks on the cheek. But if they’re told not to do these loving gestures, people tend to get angry. This is something a woman struggled with … Read more

As adults, one of the most challenging decisions we face is choosing our battles. Sometimes, it’s difficult to strike a balance between the need to make a living and the desire to spend valuable time with family. But, hey, no one shoe fits all, and you should do what works best for you. However, for … Read more

If you have a laptop and some basic technical knowledge, you can take any image on earth and modify it to your heart’s content. The social issues caused by this are yet to be fully studied, but, for example, researchers believe that increased Instagram use among teens creates a higher risk of depression, anxiety and … Read more

For starters, Halloween is not a competition. Don’t worry about ‘winning’ anything this Thursday night, just go out and have fun! We live in an age of endless lists and comparisons: best-ofs, top 10’s, coolest, funniest, most creative… and Halloween has to take the prize for the most competitive holiday. Let’s make Halloween fun again! … Read more

Remember when you were a kid and being an adult seemed like the dream? You’d be living your best life, no curfews, doing whatever you wanted. Then, bam, adulthood hits, and suddenly you’re buried under a mountain of bills and responsibilities, daydreaming about nap times and snack breaks. Oh, the irony. For one 18-year-old, the … Read more