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October 11, 2023
Can’t Live Without It! 15 Conveniences We Have to Have
Have you ever tried using something out of curiosity, and now you can’t live without it? Well, we all have some things that become extensions of our lives. And we may not be able to function properly without them now. Here are 15 things these people can’t live without anymore!
1. Eyeglasses
Somebody stated, “Glasses. Seeing the world without them is like a pixelated 16-bit blurry movie, and trust me, you wouldn't want to see it.”
The second person replied, “Same. I w...
October 10, 2023
Better With Time: 11 Things That Have Improved Over the Decades
When people see things from the 80s or 90s, there’s only one word to utter—that’s nostalgia. It often reminds millennials and Gen Xers of the good old times when everything was slower, simpler, and even truer. However, we also have lots of things that have improved in the 21st century. Here are 11 things that people think are better than before.
1. Internet
Somebody commented, “Internet is better. But we did go out more during the 90s, so maybe it was thanks to that.”...
Breaking the Cycle: 10 Things We’re Unlearning From Our Parents
There are some things that we don’t want to learn from our parents; things we want to try differently, and even things we wish we'd never learned at all. Although it’s a struggle since we will be unlearning things from how our parents raised us, it does get better with time. Here are 10 things people are actively unlearning from their parents.
1. Finish All Your Food
One user commented, “You do not have to clear your plate if you are not hungry.”
Another commenter re...
October 9, 2023
Word to the Wise: Advice We Would Tell Our Younger Selves
Have you ever thought of having a chance to talk to your younger self about what you’ve learned right now? That would be so great. However, life doesn’t go that way. Sometimes, we must learn the hard way and discover things when we’re old. But it’s never too late to learn things, and we can always learn them from others. Here are 11 things people would have told their young selves with the wisdom they have now.
1. Some Homes Aren't Healthy
One Redditor stated, “Your h...
Bacon, Lettuce, and Beyond: 11 Sandwiches We Can’t Get Enough Of!
Do you love sandwiches? If you do and badly need to know what other variations there are, here are some of the best sandwiches you should try that are perfect for busy people like yourself! These sandwiches are also perfect for kids’ snacks!
1. BLT
A BLT is a classic sandwich made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, typically served on toasted bread with mayonnaise. It's simple to prepare, requiring few ingredients and minimal cooking time. Its portability, combined with...
October 8, 2023
Instant Regret: 16 Ideas That Turned Out Terribly
Have you ever been curious about something, and when you did try it, it just wasn’t fun? It could be going to a new bar, eating a popular food, or doing something that YouTubers have hyped up. Well, there are things that others may enjoy but just don’t work for these people.
Here are 15 things that sound fun but have turned out to be terrible ideas.
1. Taking Your Children to the Beach
Somebody commented, “The beach as an adult with kids. It was so fun as a child. Too...
What’s That Smell? 14 Odd Aromas That People Enjoy
Do you know some odd smells that you weirdly enjoy? You're not alone; these folks have confessed to loving some truly peculiar scents! From the unexpected aroma of freshly laid asphalt to the divisive scent of gasoline, it's intriguing how personal and diverse our olfactory preferences can be. Dive into this list and discover if your unique scent-crush makes the cut or if there's a new aroma you might come to adore!
1. Snow
One person stated, “Snow. Open the window in...
October 7, 2023
What Just Happened? 17 of the Most Surprising Movie Endings
Most good movies have to work pretty hard to keep us guessing until the very end, but from time to time we encounter one that really catches us off guard. Whether the ending was a plot twist, or just ambiguous and leaves the final conclusion up to the viewer, some endings are just unbelievable. Here are 17 movie endings that totally shocked Redditors.
1. The Mist (2007)
Somebody said, “I was totally thrown as I was expecting it to end the same as the short story...
Final Countdown: 7 of the Darkest Ways Our World Could End!
Almost all of us have wondered from time to time how the world will end. Among the popular films and apocalyptic sci-fi we've seen, there's zombies, deadly pandemics, and war among nations. While they're the worst, here are seven other ways this world can end terribly.
1. Slow Burn
One person said, “The one where we see things slowly coming and given plenty of opportunities to fix it, but idiots keep getting in the way.”
The second person replied, “So, the path we ar...
October 6, 2023
You’re Wearing That? 12 Items of Clothing That Are Always Cringe
We can all agree that some clothing items have gone out of style and look weird. Granted, there are a lot of styles that depend on whether they suits the wearer or not. But often, clothes just lose their relevancy (or never had any) and look rather universally stupid. Here are 12 clothing items and fashion choices that are always going to be questionable at best.
1. Cringe Phrases on T-Shirts
One person shared, “Oh god, I f—ing hate the ones that say ‘Alpha wolf’ or ‘...