17 Pieces Of Advice Everyone Followed 20 Years Ago, But Wouldn’t Now
The world has changed a lot, and fast. That means that advice on different things that has been good for decades? Not so much anymore. Just 20 years ago everyone was following these 17 tips, but now, people would look at you absolutely sideways if you suggested it. 17. Such terrible advice. Get an ARM...
15 Bits Of Good Advice That Have Totally Expired
It used to be that advice held true for years – sometimes decades or multiple generations, even. And while I’m sure there’s still some good evergreen tips out there (like never eat yellow snow), the truth is that the world has changed so much in the past 50 years that our best advice has changed...
16 People Weigh In On Whether Or Not Universal Basic Income Is A Good Idea
If you want to start a ruckus in person or online, bring up the idea of universal basic income. You probably realize it’s a sensitive and hotly-debated topic, but you might be less clear on why. If you want to know more, here are 16 people’s arguments for and against the concept. 16. The writing...
15 People Discuss The Pros And Cons Of Universal Basic Income
If there’s one thing that Reddit loves, it’s a little bit of controversy with their morning coffee – and asking a question about Universal Basic Income is sure to do the trick. If you’re curious what people see as the up- and downsides of this concept, read on – these 15 folks are ready and...
Is It OK To Exclude A Single Classmate From A Child’s Birthday Party?
We live in a day and age where kids are expected to invite everyone in their class to a party – exclusions are unacceptable in almost all cases. This mom wants to know if that’s true in every case, though, as her 7yo did not want to invite a girl who has been cruel to her...
Wife Thinks She’s Right To Put A Romantic Trip Over A Family One
It can be hard for some people to accept changes in plans. There’s no doubt that expecting a certain vacation, even planning for it, only to have those plans get upended, is frustrating. That said, there are times when things like that cannot be avoided, and it’s nobody’s fault. OP and her husband have been...
This Dad Thinks It’s “Weird” That His Son Dislikes Their Dog
When you’re someone who loves a particular pet (a dog, a cat, etc) and you run into people who dislike that particular pet, it can be a bit confusing. When you’re a parent and your kids don’t turn out the way you hope or expect, that can be a bit confusing, as well. This dad is...
16 Things People Say Started As Jokes, But Quickly Became Serious
I’m sure things like this happened back in the dark ages before the internet, but I do think things like social media have made them more prevalent. It’s hard sometimes to determine whether or not people are serious online, and that could be why things that are (clearly?) jokes sometimes end up being taken way...
14 Things That Started Out As Jokes, But Quickly Became Way Too Real
It can be hard sometimes, on the internet, to tell whether or not someone is being serious. There’s no way to mark sarcasm or a not-so-serious post without explicitly saying that’s what you’re doing, which kind of ruins the moment. These 14 things were definitely supposed to be jokes, but they quickly flipped to the other...
13 Hilarious And Poignant Moments In Comedy Films
When we think of brilliantly done moments on film, we typically think of the big, dramatic ones attached to even bigger names. The truth is that every movie has the ability to touch us, and to make us think, and these 13 comedies are as good as they are funny. 13. Hopefully one with less...
16 Posts That Prove Twitter Still Has Jokes
Even if the prevailing opinion these days is that Twitter is moonwalking toward the exit as far as online relevance, there are still quite a few people there making decent cracks as the ship goes down. Who knows how many more of these lists we’ll be able to make, so let’s enjoy these 16 funny...
16 Facts That You Might Have To Read Twice
We deal in facts around here, and the coolest thing about them (if you ask me) is how you can literally always find ones that are new to you just by poking around a few rabbit holes. If you’re always up for learning something new, we think at least a few of these 16 facts...
27 Cooking Hacks That Require Swapping Just One Single Ingredient
Whether or not you’re someone who enjoys cooking, the hard facts are that we all have to do it pretty much every day for the rest of our lives. Why not try to do it well, then? Or at least make it taste good, right? If you’re looking for easy ways to spice up your...
12 Great Moments You May Have Missed In These Comedic Films
If there’s one thing every movie lover knows, it’s that you have to watch films several times to really see every last detail. It can be time consuming but, with the right movie, it can also be a treat – and totally worth it in the end. Like in these 12 instances, when you just...
One Recruiter Explains Why You Should Avoid “White Wording” On Your Resume At All Costs
Everyone is looking for a leg-up when it comes to job hunting and resumes these days, and there’s no shortage of “hacks” floating around the internet promising to make the job hunt easier. One of those hacks is the advice to include “white wording” on your resume, but at least one professional recruiter is advising...