A man recently turned to the subreddit ‘Am I the [Jerk?]’ about the confrontation he had at a friend’s wedding with the bride over alcohol. Or rather the lack of it. The 35-year-old made a post, explaining that he had no idea the whole thing would be “dry,” so when he realized there was only … Read more
Did you know that sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can, or that it would take more than 1,200,000 mosquitoes to completely drain the blood of an average human? Well, now you do! In today’s technological age, we can access the world’s knowledge without having to leave the house. Having a working computer … Read more
Being broken up with sucks. Big time! There you were, happily going about your day, feeling those butterflies in your stomach, wearing a silly smile on your goofy face when your entire world gets flipped upside down in just a few moments. But if you think you’ve had it bad, this post might make you … Read more
A first responder is a specifically trained person who usually arrives at the scene of an emergency or crisis before anyone else. These folks include (but are not limited to) police officers, paramedics, and firefighters, since response times are often seen as a very important aspect of all three fields (law enforcement, fire suppression, and … Read more
Getting an old magazine or newspaper is a fantastic way to start exploring the past. See how people once used their language, what was included, and excluded. Memorizing events is all fine and dandy, but these don’t actually show how people would approach everyday life. Advertisements are a great way to approach what people liked … Read more
Recently, a 27-year-old man who is a part-time DJ turned to the AITA community on Reddit for a moral judgement. “I mostly DJ for just family and friends, I’m not really a professional, just do it for a little side cash from time to time,” the author explained. One such side hustle was playing “on … Read more
On June 29, the Houston Police Department received word that Rudy Farias had finally been found. Farias, who was reported as missing by his mother on March 6, 2015, when he was only 17 years old, was mysteriously found sleeping in front of a church, severely beaten. Since this news came out, however, horrific allegations … Read more
Many book lovers have turned to Goodreads as a source of inspiration or a venue to gush or vent after reading something truly moving. Its extensive sections for reviews, quotes, and thoughts allow casual readers to learn more before buying. But hidden beneath the surface, there is a gold mine of absolutely hilarious and unhinged … Read more
Picking a name for your baby who’s going to wear it like a badge for the rest of their life is no easy task. According toBabyCenter, half of soon-to-be parents fight about it, while25% admitto having second thoughts about their choice of a name. Recently, u/nfjs74839 shared how this exact conundrum got him in his … Read more
Some things are simply worth spending money on; a pillow that doesn’t break your neck every night, for instance, or comfortable hiking shoes that make hiking… well, bearable. And while splurging might not be the right way to go about everything, most of us likely have things we consider worthy of a higher investment. The … Read more