Emma Thompson Becomes a Dame in Style
In November 2018, Emma Thompson became Dame Emma Thompson and the way she went about receiving her title is, honestly, #goals. I mean, she asked Prince William for a kiss while at Buckingham Palace. Y’all. You gotta go for that when you’ve got your once in a lifetime shot, as far as I’m concerned. According...
Looking for a New Job? Here Are 15 Workplace Red Flags These Employees Wish They Had Seen
Searching for a new job is rough, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to look for. I mean, how can you accurately assess an environment before you’re part of the every day there? Below are some red flags that people wish they had seen for what they are before they’d taken the job. #15....
15 People Recall Something They Hated As a Kid But Have Come to Appreciate As an Adult
Brussels sprouts. My grandparents (too much?). Creamed corn can still go straight to Hades, though. What are some things that five-year-old you wouldn’t believe adult you likes? The 15 people below have some doozies! #15. It was a blessing. “Being sent to my room was a blessing that I couldn’t appreciate.” #14. All the greens! “Brussel...
13-Year-Old ‘Clean Teeth’ Lollipop Inventor Is Outselling Tootsie, Dum Dums, and Blow Pop on Amazon
When Alina Morse was just nine years old, her father explained to her why she might want to think twice about eating the free lollipops offered at the bank. The precocious child didn’t just ditch sugar cause it’s bad for her health, she actually went on a research spree that eventually led her to invent...
10 Things Only People with Raynaud’s Will Understand
Raynaud’s disease is an odd affliction that causes a person’s extremities to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures and stress. I mean, everyone’s extremities feel numb and cold in the cold, but this goes above and beyond. And if you suffer from the disease, then these 10 pictures are going to make...
15 Young Professionals Explain What Older Folks Don’t Get About Job Hunting These Days
Older people tend to be confused when they hear someone who has skills or a degree is unemployed, under-employed, or can’t seem to afford things like houses, cars, and food other than avocados and ramen. There are obvious generational gaps at play here, but what exactly are they? Well, these 13+ young professionals have some...
5 Riddles That Will Start Your Day off Right
What better way to start your day than making yourself a little smarter than everyone else in the room? Besides coffee, I mean. Come play! #5. A rainy day. Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answer!
What’s the Weirdest Thing Someone’s Ever Said to You? Well, These 15 People Might Have You Beat
People are weird. If you ask me, that’s one of the best things about us. That said, there are moments when something comes out of a person’s mouth and you just stop and wonder what in the heck is wrong with them. I imagine the 15 people below were thinking just that when they got...
Is Your Newborn Smiling at You? New Evidence Suggests Those Grins Are More Than Gas
As the mother of a newborn currently, I can tell you that those first smiles are precious. Not only because they’re adorable, but because at this point, we’ve spent weeks changing, burping, feeding, and soothing this little person with little other than snuggles as a reward. A smile? Proof that we’re getting somewhere and that...
15 Doctors Recall That One Patient They Couldn’t Believe Actually Survived
Who doesn’t love interesting, shocking, possibly gory stories from the doctor files? No one, that’s who, so below are 15 tales of patients who definitely shouldn’t have survived but somehow managed to anyway. #15. The very next day. “I was a resident at the time, it was the end of my shift, and I walked...
PETA Wants People to Mind Their ‘Anti-Animal’ Language and Phrases
There’s no doubt that whoever started PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) had a big heart that was in the right place. There’s also no doubt that, in recent years, a lot of what comes out of the organization’s mouth (via press release and social media, etc) has run the gamut between forcing...
This App Will Let You Know When You’re Approaching a Spot Where a Woman Made History
It’s safe to say that 2018 was a banner year for women’s rights, and the kids behind the SPARK movement are aiming to ensure that continues far into the future. SPARK is a nonprofit created and run by girls around the globe. According to their website, they’re “working to ignite and foster an antiracist gender...
5 Riddles That Aren’t Too Hard for Your Kids – or You!
You’ll both feel smart as whips after you solve these 5 riddles together! #5. Always. Continue reading when you’re ready to check your answer!
Mom Shares Heartbreaking Truths About Addiction After Her Son Dies
Addiction is a hot topic of conversation in some circles these days, and the opioid crisis seems to be a subject on the minds of many. If you and your family haven’t been touched by addiction and tragedy then consider yourself lucky – because for mothers like Amanda Poole Krueger, the monster has stolen a...
All 26 Disney Movies That Are Currently on Netflix
Take note, people with little humans running around your house – there are 26 Disney movies available on Netflix right now to help you through the rest of the dreary winter months (and hopefully beyond!). With both Marvel and Star Wars technically falling under the Disney umbrella, there’s no shortage of amazing films to share...