Many would argue that consumerism makes the world go round. Economies can boom through the money we spend on goods and services. Likewise, the rise in demand and desire for newer products can incentivize innovation and advancements. However, we can’t ignore the ugly side and negative consequences. That’s where the Anticonsumption subreddit comes in. This … Read more
Family conflicts are normal. But when the bad blood begins to run deep, it could cause a severe strain in the relationships. Reddit user ITZEVERLYBEAR is currently dealing with this stressful situation as she also goes through her eighth month of pregnancy. According to our original poster (OP), her aunt wants her to give up … Read more
Blame Hollywood A-listers or ingenuine parents willing to go far to make their kids stand out from the crowd, but unique baby names are getting more and more popular. Usually they are driven by a focus on individuality, with naming conventions thrown out of the window. The result is Alchemy, Tansy, Kobe or Roch. Or … Read more
Every so often, a calm news segment is hijacked by someone who has thought about this a lot and is finally being handed a microphone, for better or worse. Normally, this would remain a local legend, but through the magic of the internet, it can be shared with all of us. This Facebook group is … Read more
While they’re an inevitable part of the employment process, going through job interviews is often a very painful process. There can be so much back and forth between you and a potential employer before even finding out if you’ll be hired, and it can be exhausting trying to prove why you’re a good fit for … Read more
Generally speaking, when you’re a member of a family or part of a group of friends, certain things are sort of expected of you. For example, pitching in a bit and supporting someone else when they need a hand with a large real estate project that could directly benefit everyone. However, if you refuse to … Read more
Psychologist Dr. Christopher Peterson, who is the author of Pursuing the Good Life, says that a bucket list might help with goal setting but the drawback is that it also implies a “check off the boxes” approach to our time on Earth, which can lead to a superficial sense of fulfillment and distract from deeper, … Read more
Company and office politics can get very nasty, very quickly. And employees are usually at a disadvantage when negotiating for a livable wage, better working conditions, and the bare amount of basic respect from their superiors. While many workers tend to quietly accept whatever their entitled bosses tell them, everyone has a breaking point. And … Read more
Food is one of the great comforts of our lives. People have different palates, likes and dislikes, usually informed by their upbringing. It’s not surprising that people like their national cuisine the most. Americans, for example, like American cuisine the most, with 91% saying that’s their favorite. But people like trying other cuisines, too, and … Read more
A few months ago, we did a piece on a viral thread that had Europeans revealing their biggest WTF moments while traveling in the US. But since planes fly both ways across the Atlantic, let’s turn the tables, shall we? Turns out, Reddit user Cyber-Gon submitted a question to r/AskReddit, asking: “Americans who visited Europe, … Read more