A secluded forest near Merishausen, Switzerland, became the center of controversy when a so-called “suicide capsule” claimed its first life under deeply questionable circumstances. The death of an unnamed 64-year-old woman from the U.S. Midwest led to multiple arrests after she became the first person to use the “Sarco” pod—a high-tech device promising a “peaceful, … Read more

If you go far enough back in time, Americans and Europeans are virtually of the same blood. Heck, they still are without the time travel, but other factors played a role in why there’s a certain kind of cultural and social divide. The big pond between the continents being one of them. Still, differences ought … Read more

The very thought of not having a safe place to call home is hard enough to imagine. But for many homeless people, it’s a daily reality, made even worse by the constant risks of violence, assault, and harsh judgment from others. The man in this Reddit story found himself on the receiving end of this … Read more

My parents love telling me what a great experience flying on an airplane was 30-40 years ago. Supposedly, the seats were much more comfortable, the service was excellent, and there was no need to show up hours before your flight to stand in long lines and undergo complicated security screenings. While not all of these … Read more

Waiting in airport lines is never fun, especially when time is ticking away before your next flight. Most of us just grit our teeth and hope for the best, knowing that everyone else is in the same situation. But a Redditor recently shared a story about a family who thought they could skip the line … Read more

A relationship that frequently breeds ire is that of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, because we have heard some pretty crazy stories about it. Don’t you think it’s high time that this archetype is destroyed and families just start being good to each other? Alas, it’s easier said than done! I mean, just look at the … Read more

Proposing to your significant other requires not only a lot of courage but also a deep understanding of your partner’s values and beliefs. One has to be certain that the answer will be a “Yes” to avoid major pain and possibly a breakup. But what if the answer to the proposal is “Yes”, but then … Read more

Marcus Buckingham, researcher of high performance at work and co-author of the book Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World, says that great managers know and value the unique abilities and even the eccentricities of their employees, and they learn how best to integrate them into a coordinated plan of … Read more

Quitting a toxic workplace and shutting the doors with bad management behind them can feel overwhelming. Especially if you really tried to put up with all the nonsense and stay positive even when the facts showed the opposite. No wonder the last day and even the last minute in that job can feel not just … Read more

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl made headlines recently when he announced on Instagram that he’d fathered a baby girl “outside my marriage”. Grohl didn’t say whether he’d leave his marriage to be a “loving and supportive parent” to his new daughter. But his wife of over 20 years has recently been spotted without her wedding … Read more