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10 Things Almost All Americans Actually Agree On

In one of my favorite American online forums, someone asked an interesting question, Which is the one thing on which most or almost all Americans have the same opinion? Here's what Americans are saying.

1. Loathing Telemarketers and Spammers

Americans irrefutably cannot stand telemarketing, spam calls, and pop-up advertisements. However, one user informs the thread that these things receive indiscriminate repulsion from people worldwide.

2. Long and Inscrutable Automatic Phone Menus

These people...

25 Popular TV Shows People Refuse to Watch

Is there a beloved show that you actively try to avoid for reasons? I'll go. First, I stayed away from Dexter because, from what I heard, it seemed a little dark. After polling the internet, here are twenty-five popular shows others avoid watching and their reasoning. 

1. The Handmaid's TaleImage Credit: HULU

“The Handmaid's Tale,” replied one. “Elizabeth Moss in the lead role about women being subservient to men in a bonkers religious cult while being a real-life Scientologist boggles my mind ...

25 Big Movies With Production Nightmares Most People Don’t Know

Several big movies with significant nightmare productions have some seriously delicious tea. After a recent polling on the internet, here are twenty-five films with disasters that made filming difficult.

1. The Eagle (2011)Image Credit: Focus Features

The movie The Eagle stars Channing Tatum. There's a scene in a river shot in freezing temperatures. To keep the actors warm, the crew would pour warm water over them. To make warm water, you mix boiling water with cold water.

One highlights, “Unfo...

Top 10 Professions that People Don’t Want to Marry

Choosing a life partner involves many choices and considerations; from making sure that you have similar values, goals, and lifestyle to figuring out if you can stand each other’s habits. But what about the profession of your significant other? Would you marry a person no matter their job, or is there one profession in particular that would turn you off completely? Figuring out true love is complex enough as it is, but certain jobs can make marriage an even bigger challenge. 

Read on to discover...

10 Popular TV Shows That Addressed COVID in Their Storylines

The new Netflix film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery did a brilliant job incorporating Covid into the film's storyline. So it prompted someone to ask the internet which TV shows addressed Covid. Here are the top responses.

1. SuperstoreImage Credit: NBC Universal

“Superstore crushed it with the COVID seasons. Spot on with a lot of what was happening in retail stores during COVID,” suggested one. A second explained, “Watched it recently and can confirm. It gave me a lot of flashbacks from my e...

Top Defining Characteristics of Gen X

Among today's population, Gen-X is often labeled as the odd one out. But what really makes Gen-X tick? What sets this generation apart from all the others? Whether you're a proud member of Generation X or just curious about it, this blog post dives deep into  what it’s like to live life in a generation shaped by unique experiences and attitudes. 

From learning about the major trends and characteristics that help define this special group, to discovering some of their favorite things—get ready fo...

10 Things Millennials are Nostalgic About

Do you remember the things that filled your childhood days with excitement and discovery? Riding bikes with friends in the park, re-watching our favorite Saturday morning cartoons when school was out—growing up was a great time in which we all shared some common experiences. But it’s amazing how much has changed in such a short amount of time! Certain childhood activities and pastimes unique to millennials have vanished from the world. So what exactly did us millennials experience during our for...

25 Seriously Controversial Movie Opinions That Will Make You Pause

The Criterion Collection is a neat company with over 1000+ notable films. In addition, on every 15th of the month, they add a handful of newly restored titles to the collection, complete with custom cover art and exclusive supplements.

While visiting their little corner of the internet, I encountered the question, “What are your most controversial film opinions?” And the answers were shocking. So here is twenty-five controversial movie opinions to drop your jaw.

1. M. Night Shyamalan Is One of T...

Top 10 Things That Confuse Us about Gen Zs

Are you a millennial or boomer trying to understand the younger generation? It can be tough—Gen Z is a distinct, tech-savvy age group with their own unique set of likes, dislikes and habits. From how they interact on social media to the types of jobs they want, there are plenty of differences compared to millennials. In this blog post we'll take an in-depth look at the generational divide between Gen Z and Millennials, so that you can get a better understanding.

1. Hot hoodies in the summerPhot...

10 Differences between Millennials and Gen Z

Are you a little confused when trying to distinguish between Millennials and Gen Z? It can be difficult, especially since they both often have an air of youthfulness about them. Knowing which is which may be challenging. But fear not! In this blog post, we will explore some key differences between Millennial or Gen Z so that you can easily tell the difference. Read on to brush up your knowledge on these two unique generations.

1. 9/11Photo Credit: Shutterstock.

One user shared, “Do they remembe...