Being ‘born’ with bad taste, growing up aesthetically challenged creates a lot of problems: you think you’re doing fine, but you’re actually creating super crappy designs that end up scaring half the internet. Grab the holy water and repeat Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles for Good Design, Pandas, because we’re about to cross the Rubicon into … Read more
How willing are you to give people second chances? If a friend hurts your feelings, you probably don’t want to cut off the relationship then and there. And if a restaurant delivers you the wrong order, you might forgive their mistake. But if a business makes a grave error or creates a pattern of messing … Read more
You’ve probably heard parents proudly declare that their child is destined to be a gymnast, a pilot, or a prodigy, just because they folded a paper airplane or did a perfect somersault. Dreams like these are part of the fun of parenting. But sometimes reality has a way of crashing in, and those same children … Read more
Anyone who has been even tangentially interested in dating content online has no doubt come across the idea of an “ick” as well as “red flags.” For those who are unfamiliar, both of these are things people dislike and aim to avoid when dating. This can range from personal preferences to behavior one should absolutely … Read more
A lot of things are fluid in our lives, forms of relationships included. Even romantic ones, that tend to be viewed through the monogamous lens, can actually take many forms. For example, polyamory – a practice of having multiple partners. That’s what the parents of today’s OP practice. Yet, the thing is that while for … Read more
Everyone knows that the service industry is not for the faint of heart. Dealing with people day after day can seriously test your patience, from rude encounters to outright angry ones. But sometimes, it’s not even the customers who end up being the most frustrating part of the job. This Redditor used to work at … Read more
Our homes are meant to be our safe spaces, where we unwind after a long day, eat, sleep, and take shelter from the chaos of the outside world. We make them our own and naturally assume we know every corner. But for these people, that sense of comfort was shaken. One day, they stumbled upon … Read more
The United States is a fascinating place. Where else can you find stunning beaches, amazing mountains, vast deserts, spray cheese in a can and some of the most patriotic people on the planet? The U.S. will always hold a very special place in my heart, and I’m convinced that I’ll never find tastier peanut butter … Read more
As unpleasant as it can be at times, anger is a very human emotion that we’ve been talking about for a very long time. The Iliad famously opens with “Rage—Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles” for good reason, but it can be interesting to see exactly what causes contemporary humans to feel it. … Read more
Melania Trump’s “unusual” and “odd” demeanor at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony quickly sparked a wave of wild conspiracy theories online. The first lady joined her husband, President Donald Trump, on Thursday, December 4, in Washington, D.C., for the 103rd annual event, continuing the century-old tradition. HighlightsMelania Trump’s unusual “smile” and overall demeanor at … Read more