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Police Brutality at Home Happens Much More Than You Think

When it comes to police brutality, most people associate the term with civilians. But research shows that cops also inflict damage at home at a startling rate. In fact, statistics show that police officers in the United States commit acts of domestic violence at about 15 times the rate of the rest of the population....

Filmmaker Shows How Gummies Are Really Made With This Backwards Short Film

I’m not much of a candy eater, myself. Chocolate, ice cream, pastries – give me those all day long. But bags of candy, be they sweet, sour, or both, just don’t tempt me to splurge on calories. My husband and kids are the opposite, though, and there’s always some kind of gummy candy in our...

15 Popular Songs You Might Not Realize Are Covers

Good songs are like good stories – they get reused over and over again, because when something works on a human level, it always works. Some songs are a flash in the pan, reflective of the time they were written and the audience they were written for, but others – like these 15 – are...

The Only Time the Electoral College Has Been Seriously Challenged

For the majority of American history, the electoral college system has worked just fine. Presidential elections have been uncontested or not all that close, so the popular vote and the electoral votes line up without hassle. There have been a few times, though, when the voice of the people has been changed by the electoral...

Comedian Applies To Get A Job At NASA, Instead He Got This Hilarious Rejection Letter

If you think people who are super smart and know a lot about science and astrophysics and all of that can’t also be funny, think again – because someone at NASA gave a guy who makes his living as a comedian a run for his money in the humor department. Who knows whether comedian Alex...

The Massive, Neolithic Structure Uncovered Near Stonehenge

Stonehenge has captivated the human imagination, pretty much since it was discovered. The site, in England, continues to draw thousands of visitors every year (and right now, they’re streaming the solstice live!), but recently, archaeologists have uncovered a new mystery just a hop, skip, and a jump away. The newly identified structure hails from the...

Boss Claps Back at Entitled Customers Making Server’s Life Miserable

It’s a wonderful feeling when your boss just seems to “get it” — he or she supports you wherever possible, applauds your ideas, stands up for you in meetings and just generally encourages you to keep doing your best. Sometimes, it can feel like these bosses are few and far between, especially in the restaurant...

13 Hilariously Wrong Comments People Have Shared on the Internet

People generally behave themselves in real life. When was the last time you saw someone make a morbid or inappropriate comment at a party? But the internet is an entirely different ballgame, literally and figuratively. Here, people really let loose and find a way to make even the most innocent photos or news headlines into...

15 Actors Who Played Teenagers — But They Were Actually Adults

Hollywood is notorious for quite a few things, and one is that the entertainment industry definitely has an age problem. It seems like actors and actresses are always playing characters that they just aren’t the right age for. Like, at all. This is especially true when teen characters are played by people who are actually...

14 of the Pettiest Acts of Passive Aggression You’ve Read

There are people who just lose their sh*t when they’re peeved, and then there are people who will wait for the perfect opportunity to just quietly let you know they’re angry and also they’re definitely not over it. I’m not sure which is worse, but I think the passive-aggression is just more annoying – and...

The 10 Most Confusing Grammar Rules in the World

Trying to get a better grasp of grammar rules? You’re probably not alone. The English language certainly isn’t easy. And when it comes to the finer points of grammar, it can be tough to remember every precise rule. Here are 10 of the most confusing grammar rules in the world. 1. When to capitalize Proper...

The 11 Most Confusing Grammar Rules to Remember

Does anyone really like grammar? After all, remembering all the rules of the English language can be downright overwhelming. Here are 11 of the most confusing grammar rules to remember. You may want to grab a notebook for this one. 1. Me vs. I Think back to your elementary school days. The “me” vs. “I”...

11 ‘Unspirational’ Quotes Sure to Make You… Well… Nothing

Who needs positive, inspirational quotes anyway? Not this guy! No way. What I need are some quotes to bring me down a notch, to remind me of what my reality actually looks like. I think you’ll agree that these quotes from the unspirational Instagram page do the job. Seriously… these are hilariously depressing! 1. Do you fucking agree?...

16 Times People Put A Sick Burn On Someone

There are many uses for words, but I have to say, one of my favorite ones is when clever people use them to completely obliterate someone who deserves to be roasted. It’s funny, it’s timely, and it’s a perfect use of the English language. Just take a look at these 16 sick burns and tell...