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November 25, 2023

Top 10 Reasons You Feel Lazy (But Actually Aren’t)

Constantly feeling tired and lazy? There might be more than meets the eye. One Reddit user shared with the Reddit community how she struggled with extreme laziness and how she didn’t want to do anything with her life—even the simplest things.

Here’s an excerpt of the OP’s problem:

“I (32f) am the laziest person I know. It's a huge problem and I know I need to fix it. I just don't know how. Aside from relying on motivation (which I don't have) to get me off my a-, I have no idea what I'm meant to...

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Published on November 25, 2023 08:00

November 24, 2023

16 Celebrity Crushes That Once Stole These Millennials’ Hearts

We’ve all had our first celebrity crushes at some point in our lives. We just couldn’t resist their charms and how well they’re doing with their lives. Some people even have their posters and have watched their movies countless times. They’re just perfect! 

Here are the 16 celebrity crushes of these millennials that once stole their hearts!

1. Leonardo DiCaprioPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Somebody shared, “I loooooved Leo.”

Another one replied, “Oh man, I remember being so in love with him in m...

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Published on November 24, 2023 08:00

November 23, 2023

12 Things the Pandemic Ruined More Than People Realize

While scrolling the front page of the internet, I encountered an interesting question, “What did the pandemic ruin more than we realize?” The answers are fascinating, and here are the top-voted responses.

1. It's Affected, Kidskid struggling at schoolPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

“As a teacher, it's affected kids in a way people don't realize. So kids who had their first year of school during the pandemic act differently than kids with a standard introduction to school.”

“Many seem to have fewer social skills and higher...

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Published on November 23, 2023 17:18

10 Pop Culture Waves These Millennials Refuse to Ride

Some waves of millennial pop culture simply passed us by, whether due to personal principles, unique tastes, or just a disconnect from the trend itself. Here are 15 pop culture phenomena that these millennials happily skipped! See if any of these resonate with your own selective surfing through the trends.

1. TwilightPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “Twilight but mostly in an ‘I'm not like other girls' kinda way. Now at 32, I enjoy them as comedy cause they're so awkward. But I am a...

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Published on November 23, 2023 08:00

November 22, 2023

15 CDs That Shaped Millennials as Teens

In the era of CDs, millennials reign. As we trip down memory lane, here are 15 CDs that were the cornerstone of every millennial's music collection, the ones that provided the soundtrack to our formative years and still trigger a wave of nostalgia at the mere sight of their covers.

Join us as we spin the disc of time and reminisce about the albums that defined a generation!

1. Big TymersPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

One person said, “I was born in 1987 but didn't get my first CD until 2000 when m...

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Published on November 22, 2023 08:00

Broke Aesthetic: 20 Things Rich People Ruined for the Middle Class

There are plenty of trends that used to be mostly popular among the low-middle income people that changed when they became popular with rich people. Whether it is a band, a clothing style, or a hobby, nothing remains the same once wealth and status get involved. But what are some of the things that poor people loved before they were spoiled by the wealthy? Here, we look at 20 things that once brought joy to those without much money—until their newfound popularity caused them to be re-crafted as ...

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Published on November 22, 2023 06:11

November 21, 2023

Epic Introductions: The Top 18 Movies With Jaw-Dropping Opening Scenes

Ever watched a movie with a lasting opening scene? Well, that's usually a good impression that a movie is worth watching, though not always. But talking about memorable opening scenes, here are 18 of the best, according to these people!

1. Children of Men (2006)Photo Credit: Universal Pictures.

One person shared, “Children of Men. Alfonso Cuarón uses seamless edits to show us Clive Owen's character walking out of a coffee shop where people are transfixed by the news that the youngest person on ...

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Published on November 21, 2023 15:24

20 Pretentious Movies up for Debate

Cinema has long been a source of heated debate, especially regarding films that tried too hard to be serious and ended up just seeming pretentious. With the arrival of streaming platforms, more accessible movie-making tools and an increased ability for filmmakers to challenge the norm, recent years have seen a wave of new daring cinema—acclaimed as genius by some yet widely disliked by others. 

Nowhere is this disparity in opinion more apparent than with these 20 pretentious movies. So what do y...

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Published on November 21, 2023 05:45

November 20, 2023

Expensive Options: 15 Reasons People Stay In Unaffordable Places

Do you struggle to make ends meet yet finds yourself unable to leave the place you call home? You're certainly not alone. Despite rising living costs and wages that often don't keep up with inflation, it turns out that many people are choosing—or are forced—to stay in homes or cities where the cost of living far outweighs their earnings. Perhaps counter-intuitively, multiple studies have found that reasons for this can be quite varied and complex, whether through love for a certain lifestyle, la...

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Published on November 20, 2023 19:08

Top 10 Bands Who Gave the Best Concerts

From the Beatles' iconic rooftop performance to Lady Gaga's outrageous ensembles, live music concerts are an unstoppable force. Whether you're a die-hard fan or only an occasional concertgoer, everyone has their own opinion when it comes to deciding whose show was the most impressive—but who's really served up the best concerts of all time? 

We're here with a definitive list of the Top 10 Best Concerts Ever—so get ready to rock out and find out who made our list!

1. Jimi Hendrix at Winterland Au...
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Published on November 20, 2023 18:21