In a book I read a couple of years ago, I found the opinion that the ethical and moral development of our society has catastrophically lagged behind technological progress. We can do amazing, fantastic things, but our attitudes toward them remain largely outdated and patriarchal. We’ve created artificial intelligence, but we don’t know if it … Read more
As customers, we rarely pay attention to the person behind the cash register. We have them ring up our items, make the payment, and then go on with our day. What they think about our purchases is the least of our concerns. But after reading these responses in a Reddit thread from a while back, … Read more
Thousands of artists around the world can only dream of reaching the kind of fame where people know their name, look forward to their next album, or buy tickets to see their latest film. Unfortunately, some celebrities failed to appreciate just how privileged they were and fell from grace for various reasons. In some cases, … Read more
The impact of words varies, depending on the relationship with the person who uttered them. Slurs from a random internet troll may not be as impactful as harsh words from your boss or your spouse. And as you may expect, insults from the latter likely bear the most weight. A man endured such a cruel … Read more
When you’re in a relationship, there are little things you naturally do out of love, like folding their laundry, packing a surprise lunch, or making their favorite dish after a long day. But when those acts of love turn into expectations or, worse, obligations, it stops feeling like a partnership and starts feeling like a … Read more
Wings fluttered and jaws dropped on the floor as this year’s lineup of Angels walked the runway for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Some old faces commanded the runway, while some new ones made their runway debut and owned the spotlight. Fans fell to their knees, flooding the internet with heart and fire emojis … Read more
If you’ve ever taken birth control pills or know how they work, you understand how strict and consistent you have to be for them to stay effective. This woman had always been diligent with hers, which is why she was utterly shocked when a pregnancy test showed two lines staring back at her. Trying to … Read more
Everyone vows to be there for their partner in sickness and in health, but it’s only when emergency situations arise that that promise is truly tested. These moments of crisis tend to reveal a person’s true nature, which might sometimes be hard to come to terms with. This is what happened to a couple when … Read more
Sometimes limits are there for a good reason. Speed limits (hopefully) make sure people don’t drive too fast, luggage limits make sure planes can take off, and age limits get in the way of minors getting up to adult mischief. When one sibling discovered their underage sister was on Tinder, they decided to teach her … Read more
Only 30% of people on Earth get to live their lives without experiencing a traumatic event. This means that the majority of us go through distressing events, after which our brain and body never really recover. People under this popular thread have shared many stories about the crazy situations they were lucky to survive, with … Read more