There are so many advanced technologies that feel almost like magic. Smartphones. Airplanes. Robotic surgery. Virtual reality. Robot vacuums zooming around your local supermarket. And… 3D printing. No matter how much time goes by, we still can’t get over how cool it is that you can quickly make almost any three-dimensional object that you envision … Read more
You may not know that George Lucas was so afraid of plot leaks about the main spoiler of his movie Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that even on the set, the actor who played Darth Vader had to say “Obi Wan betrayed your father!” instead of the now classic “I am your father!” No, … Read more
There is nothing quite like spite to get even a mild-mannered person plotting vengeance. Ideally, none of us have to go through life feeling the need for that, but it can still be pretty entertaining to read what others have gotten up to. So we’ve gathered people’s tales of revenge, ranging from breathtakingly petty to … Read more
Some people like a stiff drink before and during a flight. Maybe because it eases the nerves, maybe to take advantage of freebies on board. Or maybe it’s just a tradition to do so. Inevitably, there are going to be people who take it too far and ruin it for the rest of us. This … Read more
If you want people to trust you, you need to prove you’re worthy of that trust. And not everyone can do that. One woman recently came to the subreddit r/JUSTNOMIL, a place for venting about toxic mothers-in-law, and said that hers had just crossed the final line. She and her husband let her in on … Read more
I never realized how much work goes into planning a birthday party until I had my own child. When I was younger, celebrations were much simpler because I was happy with very little. But when you’re organizing a party for someone you love, every detail matters, and the effort quickly doubles. That’s exactly how our … Read more
Whether it be Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, photos almost overwhelmingly litter our lives these days. In all honesty, I really love how we can freeze our memories forever in these images. From paintings back in the day to digital pictures today, humans have come a long way. Speaking of humans and photos, we have compiled … Read more
There are a plethora of factors to consider when deciding where you want to live. Do you live for the hustle and bustle of the big city, or do you prefer the calm of the countryside? Do you need to be able to surf every morning, or do you feel happiest in the mountains? And … Read more
Most brides and grooms have every minute of their wedding day planned out. They’ve spent the last 12 months scrutinizing every little detail to ensure that their special day goes off without a hitch. But unfortunately, you can’t plan for the unexpected. And as everyone who’s ever gotten married likes to say, something will go … Read more
Disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd/:lacking contact with reality or lacking a logical sequence. Each of our stories is unique. Our genetic makeup, the experiences we go through growing up, the substances we take in, our diets, our environment, and the relationships we model all lead to a very unique perspective on reality and the purpose of one’s life. … Read more