‘Walkable neighborhoods’: 20 Luxuries that used to be a sign of poverty

How do I earn enough money to afford to live in the penthouse suite?  Well, you’re probably more likely to stumble upon a time machine that brings you back to an era where you could afford the penthouse. Back in the day, the rich weren’t going to walk up a million flights of stairs to …
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11Gimmicky Trends That Aren’t Aging Gracefully: ‘Touchscreens in cars’

CEO’s are obsessed with gimmicks. Whether it’s the shininess in their suits or the undeniable sparkle of every elevator pitch, it seems like the silliest ideas come to fruition at the C-level conference table. Unbeknownst to the folks who make decisions about things being produced, average consumers don’t need half of the goofy «innovations» we …
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11 Gimmicky Trends That Aren’t Aging Gracefully: ‘Touchscreens in cars’

CEO’s are obsessed with gimmicks. Whether it’s the shininess in their suits or the undeniable sparkle of every elevator pitch, it seems like the silliest ideas come to fruition at the C-level conference table. Unbeknownst to the folks who make decisions about things being produced, average consumers don’t need half of the goofy «innovations» we …
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‘My dog’s frito feet’: 23 Weird smells that everyone secretly loves

I won’t be purchasing any candles that smell like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland, but if I smell the real thing, you better believe I’m taking a deep breath.  Smells are deeply linked with memory, often triggering a round of flashbacks with just one whiff. While not every memory is good, somehow …
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‘You wanted a pretty wife to show off, and I wanted stability’: 28-year-old wife tells her 51-year-old husband that she never loved him, causing debate in the comment section about brutal honesty and morality

The truth hurts, but sometimes the lie stings far longer. A 28-year-old woman just realized she doesn’t actually love her 51-year-old husband, and after years of hoping she’d grow into his affections, she found she was just in love with his money. Plainly, she confronted him after getting provoked in an argument, and she said …
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Why Podcasts are Uniquely Influential, Causing a Moral Dilemma for Creators

Podcasts are the entry-level format in the world of digital media. Requiring nothing more than a microphone and a dash of charisma, podcasters have swept the modern world and filled the serene and silent void with their voices. Listening to our favorite actors, hosts, storytellers, professors, and true crime enthusiasts on our morning commute, audiences …
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‘I want a goth GF’: Charge Your Crystals With 24 Wicked Memes for Dark Humorists Embracing the Night

Atop the highest tower of the gothic castle, lies a dark-souled creature far too foul for any sunny day. Daisies wither at their approach, bats bow down at their feet, and the darkness swirls around their shoulders. Alas, amidst the greying skies of a stormy day, the yowling werewolves howl, for they know the season …
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Younger Generations are Using ‘Dad-core’ to Prioritize Goofiness and Gentleness Over Antiquated Militant Fathering Styles

He kicks off his workboots by the front door, tugs at the slightly-too-snug hem of his favorite t-shirt, then hijacks the remote before falling asleep on his favorite chair. He’ll never truly wrap his head around your tattoos and doesn’t really understand what you do at your «Internet job,» but he’s immeasurably proud of you …
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‘THIS is my emergency contact’: Why goofifying a fundamentally unserious romantic partner makes Gen Z feel safe despite the looming insecurity of the future

After the rockfall settles, dust swirls around you, thickening the already stale air. Blinking the stars out of your eyes, your vision adjusts to the dim light and despite your throbbing headache and the ringing in your ears, you catch a glimpse of the golden opening above where the silhouettes of pine trees watch over …
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AITA?: How Reddit threads have become a morality compass, guiding society’s most complex queries through random strangers’ opinions

As teens, whenever something went wrong, most folks would go running to their friends to ask for advice. Whether mom and dad were arguing about the housing crisis or texts with your crush needed a flirtier angle, our teenaged selves sought feedback from the one person we knew would be there for us: Our best …
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