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Disillusion: 20 Hard Truths to Make Life Easier

For teenagers, life can often be full of confusing changes and unexpected choices. What may have seemed straightforward in childhood is now complex and challenging. Experiences such as developing relationships, contemplating the future, and deciding about education options or career paths are all part of the teenage experience. Even when we think we know what direction to take, our perspectives on these matters can shift quickly. Below are the top 20 truths for today's young adults to give them ...

10 Powerful Hacks That Can Change Your Life

Sometimes the small, unseemly, unimportant tasks we do every day can have a massive impact on our lives for the better. We call these “life hacks”. In this article, we're walking through the top ten most powerful life hacks that can change your life. If you’re looking to bring your life together and don’t know where to start, take the time to read this article. It’s crazy where these small steps can lead you in three to five years.

1. 15 Minutes of Sun Every MorningPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

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Hiding in the Shadows: 10 Little Known Scary Movies

Do you like scary movies? And do you know any scary films that aren’t quite known well enough? Well, here are ten films for you to check out, and get ready to have some goosebumps!

1. High Tension (2003)Photo Credit: Lionsgate

One person commented, “Check out High Tension. It's a French film.”

A second person replied, “I've actually seen this one as well and quite liked it, but I don't exactly remember it being scary, rather a gory psychological thriller.”

Then the third added, “For some reaso...

Mirror Mirror: 6 Surprising Things People Have Learned About Themselves

There are some things that we’ve figured out ourselves a bit late. Some people just found out that they actually have a skill they never suspected and have been proud since. While it may be a great thing for others, it might be a different case for another. Maybe you just learned about a vice you didn't think you were guilty of. Today we're exploring some of the things people have just recently learned about themselves!

1. I’m Struggling Because of BullyingPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody c...

I’m Not Telling: 17 Secrets People Kept From Their Family

We all have secrets we keep, no matter how close we are to our friends and family. We bury them inside and keep our mouths shut to protect us or the people we love, or sometimes for reasons we can't even name.

If you love secrets, continue reading, and you’ll be shocked by what you read here.

1. I Don’t Enjoy My Family

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Somebody commented, “Most of the time I don’t really wanna be around them. It’s definitely a ‘me issue.' I love them and like being around them for a l...

Did You Really Not? 18 Things Everyone’s Done but You

Everyone has different experiences of things like childhood, school, coming of age, flying the coop. And even so, we can all agree that some experiences have become the norm because everyone is doing them. But sometimes, you just miss out on certain normal things for one reason or another, and we're exploring those things in our post today!

Here are 18 things that everybody has done except these people:

1. Trick or TreatedPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “Gone trick-or-treating as a...

Don’t Like PB&J? 10 Tasty Sandwich Combos to Try

Not everybody loves peanut butter and jelly. However, almost everyone has some combination of toast and spread that they love. So buckle up: we're about to explore ten unique sandwich combinations. If you don't like the classic pb&j, then stick around for some new inspiration!

1. Butter and Strawberry JellyPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody commented, “Butter and strawberry jelly.”

Another person replied in agreement, “Apple jelly for me but same concept.”

Butter and strawberry jelly offer a...

Big Screen Experience: 15 Movies People Are Glad They Saw in Theaters

We've all watched movies in theater before, but sometimes, one stands out above the rest. The big-screen presentation can really change the way you experience a film. Well in this blog post, we're diving into some Reddit users' most memorable theater-going experiences! From the immersive visuals to the enveloping soundscapes, there's something magical about a theater viewing. Discover which cinematic moments were so impactful they became unforgettable for these movie-goers.

1. The Blair Witch Pr...

When You Grow Up: 15 Jobs That Aren’t as Fun as They Seemed

Do you still remember your dream when you were a kid? Oftentimes, these dreams aren’t realized, and we just laugh at them now. Those days we didn’t know much and we would just decide, “I want to be like that,” out of nowhere. But then reality hits us, and we change our course.

Here are 15 jobs that aren’t as fun as they seemed when you became an adult!

1. Tornado ChaserPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody said, “Tornado chaser. I'd be terrified IRL.”

The second person replied, “There was a goo...

Keep it Simple: 10 Things We’ve Vastly Overcomplicated

People brag about some things about how complicated or difficult something is, but many of those things shouldn't have to be so complex. Here are 10 things we overcomplicate more than we should!

1. PregnancyPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody commented, “Pregnancy. My wife liked to complain about it, but I didn't mind it.”

Pregnancy, a natural and age-old process, often becomes ensnared in a web of overanalyzed advice and societal expectations. While each journey is unique, and some face genui...