Posts by Nicole Flasco

Working in the service industry is hard. Not only are you on your feet all day, but you’re also bending over backward for customers who have ridiculous requests. All this, just to hustle for a buck to pay your bills. Waiting tables can be a thankless job. Especially if you end up with a bunk...

Every now and again Reddit users post a question that is not only thought-provoking but inspirational. Sure, Reddit is full of millions of posts, upvotes, silver and gold awards, but sometimes a post arises that might make us reconsider the our lives outside the app. u/poppysan recently posed the question: “What is something that everyone should...

Let’s take a moment to truly consider the age of technology that we live in today. With smartphones allowing us instant access to the internet, we are always connected. Pretty much all information is at our fingertips. We share our lives online, we have a sounding board to express our thoughts and ideas, we connect...

Optical illusions are creepy, trippy. Sometimes they make your head downright spin. They bend your brain and make you shout, “What did I just see?” This one is no different. It is certainly an illusion that will screw with your eyes and make you see something different from reality. Are you ready? Here goes. This...

It’s safe to say we all have seen those hilarious videos of people coming up from being anesthetized. We’ve chuckled and rolled on the floor laughing at those poor, poor wisdom teeth patients that have no clue where they are, who they are, or what is happening. While going under during surgery can be scary,...

Everyone should already know that in this day and age, technology tracks everything you do. For example, let’s say you were shopping online for new Nike sneakers. But at the last minute, you decide not to. Then later in the day, you’re scrolling through your Facebook feed, minding your own business and boom! A few ads show up...

Getting a driver’s license can be nerve-racking – especially if the DMV examiner won’t stop scribbling on a clipboard while you take the road-skills test with. But once you receive that plastic card, you’ve pretty much made it. Freedom comes calling. Two days after receiving her license, Haylee Lowery was feeling a bit of that...

Real-life moms look way different than those fabulous celebrities mothers we see online. And frankly, their perfectly posed photos can make you feel like you’re a terrible parent. Thus, leaving you stressed, which is exactly what you DON’T WANT! But… when you take a look on Insta these days, you’re seeing celeb moms showing a...

There hasn’t always been a debate on whether or not parents should or shouldn’t vaccinate their children. It really dates back to a study that was released in the 90s (that has since been discredited and retracted) by a doctor who was trying to patent a competing vaccine formula. That one selfish act has brought...

Keanu Reeves may be the best guy in Hollywood – and I’m not talking about his impressive acting rap sheet, from Point Break to The Matrix. I’m talking about his secret life, the man behind the actor. First, you’ll need a tissues to make it through this sad viral video recounting the tragic life story of...

Aren’t goats awesome? They are cute, funny, and typically calm little animals that roam around and eat grass. They can be mischievous and are the petting zoo’s most visited animal. But did you know they also can make great family pets? Don’t believe me? Well, goats are actually pretty trainable. But first, you must teach...

Ryan Kelly is taking body painting to a whole new level. Her canvas? Her lips! A little over four years ago, Kelly started this unique trend to engage Instagram followers with a little fun. With over 78K followers and several media interviews, her small hobby turned into something pretty major! Thank you for being a friend...

Game of Thrones fans are still trying to figure out why the last season was so…different. Some say it went too fast. Why not stretch it out over ten episodes rather than six? Or did they not have the right budget to expand the story for a justified ending? No matter the theories, we may...

Are you still mourning the end of Game of Thrones? Many of us are. But as we continue to contemplate the ending of one of the biggest (and most expensive) television series ever, HBO has a special gift for fans. Game of Thrones: The Last Watch is the upcoming HBO documentary giving a behind the scenes...

If you work in a restaurant, this is for you. Restaurants, and the servers who work in them, are known to be sneaky. By using body language, a quick nod, or special attention given to the kids, waitstaff can actually subliminally upsell you to get a bigger tip. Don’t worry, though – it’s all part...