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10 Unique Comfort Foods from Around the World

 Are you tired of eating poorly? Or are you sick and don't know what to eat to feel better? Or are you just feeling like you need something different? Well here are 10 uncommon comfort foods you should try.

1. PhoPhoto Credit: Shutterstock.

Pho is a popular food in Vietnam, served in households, street stalls, and restaurants countrywide. This Vietnamese soup dish consists of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Pho is often considered the Vietnamese national dish: its steamy delectable aroma ...

10 Things People Admitted They Will Never Buy Secondhand

Are you a thrifty shopper or a modern consumer that draws the line on certain secondhand goods? You've got company. Someone recently asked, “What's the one thing you would never buy secondhand?” The internet responded to deliver this list.

1. Pacifiers

“Pacifiers,” one explained. “When I was pregnant, my mother-in-law gave me a plastic baggie of used pacifiers. She bought them at a garage sale and told me they'd be okay to use if I just boiled them. No. Hard pass. They went straight in the trash...

11 Once Respected Ideas that Turned Out to be a Huge Joke

Some different products or ideas lose popularity, or fall from grace. Maybe it's no longer relevant, or simply wasn't as good as it was marketed to be. These things were once highly regarded—even overrated—but turned out to be very short-lived.

Do you know of any ideas or products that were once touted as great or even necessary, but now nobody buys it anymore? Keep reading and let us know if you agree with the list of useless products we've put together.

McAfee AntivirusPhoto Credit: Shutterst...

11 Overrated and Cringey Netflix Shows

Have you ever watched a show that looked really promising, maybe your friends even hyped it up, but it turned out completely different from what you expected? Well, it happens to all of us at some point. Sometimes even if a movie or show is a complete flop but receives a lot of attention, no one will ever criticize it—except, of course, Redditors.

Here are 11 of the most overrated Netflix shows that make people cringe! Continue reading and let us know if you agree.

1. Outer BanksPhoto Credit: R...

10 Significant Red Flags Men Want Women To Know

While enjoying my daily scroll, I encountered an informative question, “Men – what are some less obvious red flags about men you would want to caution women against?” The internet responded by delivering this authentic list of red flags men need women to know.

1. Always Shifting Blame

“If anything happens to him and he always shifts blame to someone else, or something else, or the situation, that is a big red flag,” someone shared. “Sooner or later, everything will be your fault. Also, if their ...

11 Vampire Movies That Will Make You Thirst for More

Sometimes, we just love to watch a favorite vampire movie; one of the ones that never get old. It piques our imagination with the unknown, story of two teenagers fighting for their love, the incredible and creepy scenes, and the bloodsucking classics.

If you’re looking to get a good rest and watch vampire movies all day, look no further than this list!

1. Near Dark (1987)Photo Credit: F/M Entertainment.

 

Near Dark is a neo-horror film released in 1987, starring Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Je...

11 Things People Don’t Know Until They Become Poor

There are some perspectives you just can't understand until you've been in the same situation. There are things which have to be experienced and learned before they can be understood, and we cannot truly judge someone else in that situation until we've been there too. Rich people and poor people see things very differently, especially regarding how and where they use resources. And if you’ve gone from having lots of money to spend to being poor and broke or vice versa, there might be some things...

15 Things That Disgust People The Most About Today’s Society

Have you been around long enough for something to bother you about modern society? You've got company. Someone recently asked, “What disgusts you the most about today's society?” Here are the top-voted responses.

1. Overconsumption

“Overconsumption,” one stated. “McMansions, pickup trucks more oversized than WWII tanks, warehouse stores, daily Amazon deliveries, restaurant servings that feed over 3000 calories.

“Closets full of clothes you have only worn once, $1000 phones bought annually, spend...

11 Most Underrated Singers and Bands According to Redditors

Have you ever heard a singer sing a song or a band perform wholeheartedly, moving the crowd with their voices, and thought they must be popular? You’re not the only one. However, no matter how well they perform, some singers or bands aren't getting enough place in the spotlight. Despite that, some people still recognize and appreciate their musical talent.

Do you know any underrated singers or bands? Continue reading this blog and see if you agree.

1. Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon is an American roc...

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, Kids

“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 anxiety than kids from prev...