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December 9, 2023

Top 15 Actors Who Can Pull Off Serious or Funny Roles

Do you ever walk out of the movie theatre after seeing a film and just want to applaud? It can be so satisfying when your favourite actor holds their own in a serious role, successfully transitioning from funny to dynamic and back again. The best actors have mastered the skill of seamlessly segueing between different tonal registers, creating memorable performances that stay with you long after the credits roll. Below are the top 15 picks for those who excel at humorous and dramatic roles!

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Published on December 09, 2023 08:00

December 8, 2023

20 Movie Character Deaths That Wrecked Us

You've got to be in a certain mood to handle the death of a beloved character in a movie or TV show, but sometimes they come up without warning anyway. Either way, moments like that leave us in tears. And in case you're craving a good cry lately, we've rounded up some of the most memorable and heart-breaking TV deaths our friends on Reddit have ever watched.

1. McCauley Culkin in My GirlPhoto Credit: Columbia Pictures.

“McCauley Culkin in My Girl. He can't see without his glasses!” one user po...

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Published on December 08, 2023 08:00

December 7, 2023

16 Language Fails That Happened on Screen

We all know how hard it is to be good at something that's decidedly outside of your career field, like expecting your electrician to have good financial investing advice. But even if we exonerate actors and actresses from being experts in any foreign languages they're asked to perform, we still expect the movie to get it right. And some do, but there are plenty of movies out there that just inserted a random language or random words—or even gibberish!—for their foreign language lines. 

Here are ...

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Published on December 07, 2023 08:00

December 6, 2023

11 Strange Money-Saving Rules People Had Growing Up

Some of us grew up in a frugal household where there should be no waste and all resources should be perfectly utilized. Some of these frugal practices become so strange that they infuriate us, but others still work out fine and even let us save some money.

Well, here are 11 strange frugal rules these people grew up with!

1. Reusing Aluminum FoilPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One user said, “I remember relatives washing, flattening, and saving aluminum foil.”

The second person replied, “I still do...

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Published on December 06, 2023 08:00

December 5, 2023

Side Hustle Central: 13 Lifehacks to Earn a Little Extra Cash

Are you eager to boost your income and stash away extra cash each month? Look no further!

Don’t look away yet; these seasoned Redditors are about to spill the beans on some of the most ingenious and practical strategies to not just save a mere $10 but potentially rake in a couple of hundred dollars every month.

From tried-and-true money-saving hacks to innovative income-generating ideas, join us as we uncover the goldmine of financial wisdom shared by the Reddit community!

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Published on December 05, 2023 08:00

December 4, 2023

15 Items That Are Worth Buying Quality The First Time

Some things are worth buying high quality the first time, despite the price, while others just work out fine without spending a fortune. However, we're all about quality that withstands the test of time.

Here are 15 items that these people think are worth buying for the first time and what they think about the “buy it nice or buy it twice” motto!

1. Earphones or HeadphonesImage Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “Earphones or headphones. When I was a teenager, I bought a lot of super cheap ...

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Published on December 04, 2023 08:00

December 3, 2023

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: 10 Things We Wish We’d Known Sooner

There are things in life that we wish we had known earlier because they may be able to save us from wrong decisions in life. Well, these people share some of the wisdom they wish they’d known a decade ago, which would have made their lives easier!

1. Fitness Is Good for Your Mental HealthPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

“Working out is really good for mental health. It might not be all you need, but it's gonna be a good majority. At least for me,” said one.

“Truth! I hate it when I get sore because ...

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Published on December 03, 2023 08:00

December 2, 2023

Bad Gas and Other Ailments: 17 Crazy Reasons People Went to the ER

People sometimes get into accidents from bad luck and send themselves to the hospital. However, it’s not at all serious—sometimes, it’s for the stupidest reason!

Here are 17 reasons these people send themselves to the hospital for!

1. I Thought I Sprained My AnklePhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “Turned around on the stairs to call my cat fat and badly sprained my ankle. I thought I had broken it because there was an audible crunch and I felt something pushing up inside my foot (x-r...

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Published on December 02, 2023 08:00

December 1, 2023

Falling Out: 17 Pettiest Reasons to Break Up

Some breakups happen for the pettiest reasons. While some might be partially reasonable but a little out-there, others are just straight up crazy and impossible—well, lots can happen when you’re in a relationship.

Here are some of the 17 pettiest reasons people in relationships break up!

1. Cheating in a DreamPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “Your SO had a nightmare you cheated on them, and because of the dream, they break up with you.”

Somebody else replied with a similar story abo...

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Published on December 01, 2023 08:00

November 30, 2023

Bizarre Beyond Belief: 18 Outrageous Reasons That People Got Fired

Most of us have experienced getting fired from our jobs at some point in our lives. Some were for petty and weird reasons, others were valid—whichever it is, here are the 18 reasons people get fired!

Caution! Some were so crazy and hilarious that you won’t believe they really happened.

1. Exchanging Alcohol for ShrimpPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person shared, “I gave the fry guy an alcoholic beverage from the bar in a kids cup. He used to hook me up with coconut shrimp and fiesta rolls. The...

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Published on November 30, 2023 08:00