The fact that every industry has its dirty little secrets shouldn’t shock anyone. Whether it’s by blatantly lying to consumers about a product, taking shortcuts, neglecting hygiene, stealing data, or fudging numbers, businesses implement all sorts of shady practices behind the scenes for the sake of profits. Sometimes it’s the employees themselves who develop practices …
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Well-Traveled Americans Reveal Classic Americanisms That Don’t Jibe Well Outside the 50 States
American tourists can be spotted from a mile away. We’re loud, we’re carrying 1gal water bottles, and we reek of Costco memberships. Perhaps our uncouth nature is what startles locals, but with the promise of tips for every server, American tourists are tolerated in other countries (barely). However, folks from other countries think that we’re …
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30+ Fascinating Facts That Are Common Knowledge in Certain Fields, but Unknown to Most
When someone works in a specialized field for many years, they’ll end up gaining highly specific knowledge and a unique understanding about how certain things work. While most of the population might live most of their lives believing a common misconception about how things get recycled, a garbage collector somewhere out there is probably tearing …
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Wikipedia Commons Had a ‘Breaking the Rules’ Challenge and the Submissions Are Delightful
One of our favorite Twitter accounts @depthsofwiki is a wonderful repository for all the hidden gems found on everyone’s favorite online encyclopedia. Recently, the account shared a special series of images from the website’s recent photo challenge. @depthsofwiki wrote in their Twitter post, «Wikimedia Commons had a photo challenge with a theme of ‘Breaking the …
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Dubious Remedies That Seem Like Snake Oil But Are Totally Legit
When I was a kid, my grandma always told me that I should drink hot beverages on a hot day to cool myself down. I thought she was insane. Downing a steamy cup of tea sounds like the opposite of what one should do on a scorching summer day, doesn’t it? Well apparently, grandma was …
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Extracts From Wikipedia That Are Both Charming and Strange
In my humble opinion, one of the best things about the internet is how it allows us to know stuff. While it’s almost as easy to fall down a deranged conspiracy rabbit hole as it is to find out useful information, the risk is sometimes part of the fun. When it comes to knowledge, the …
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Twitter Users Discuss the Importance of Doing Small Talk
The art of conversation is one that not everyone is as capable at as they might think. If you haven’t been stuck in the middle of a hideously awkward back and forth before, you’re probably one of the reasons that they happen. Spending precious minutes pontificating with an acquaintance about the weather or your weekend …
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Redditors Discuss Which Professions & Industries Have the Most Messed up People in Them
Anyone who has ever had a job has likely worked with one or two unsavory characters, but some professions either attract or create especially screwed up folks. One redditor recently prompted r/AskReddit to talk about which industries have the most «f**ked up people» in them, and the thread exploded with so many valid answers, that …
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People Discuss the Importance of Parents Supporting Kids as Adults
Independence is an important skill; we wouldn’t get a lot done if we didn’t appreciate that. However, no man is an island. We all need backup sometimes, and if we’re lucky, we get that in the form of our parents. When most of us think of the responsibilities of moms and dads, we put a …
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30 Fresh Tweets From Funny X Users Who Are Still Calling It Twitter (July 29, 2023)
Well, it’s over. Seventeen long years of Twitter being one of the most recognizable brand names on the internet have come to an end. In its place, we get Elon Musk’s monosyllabic vision that absolutely no one except his acolytes will use as the name of this website. While the iconic name and logo of …
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