Where is the fine line between voluntary and coercive, especially when it comes to all kinds of corporate programs? In an ideal world, every employee is free to decide what to do with their accumulated bonuses. In reality, as is often the case, things are quite different. Our story today, first told by the user … Read more
Nuclear war has always existed in the background of modern life as the kind of threat that is too big to fully process, so most of us simply don’t. It lives in the same mental drawer as asteroid strikes and supervolcanoes, all theoretically possible, not something you can do much about, best not to think … Read more
Inheritance disputes are a common cause of family drama. Especially if large sums of money or property are involved, tensions could easily reach a boiling point. This story is one of the many classic examples. Here, an entitled in-law was left fuming after learning the laughable inheritance she had received from the late clan matriarch. … Read more
Oh, how lucky are those whose parents accept and support the person they choose to marry? But sometimes, deep-rooted prejudice or ignorance can shatter that expectation. One man thought his mom and dad would be happy to meet his future wife. After all, the woman has a big heart and a warm personality and shared … Read more
They say revenge is a dish best served cold, but in some cases it’s served room temperature and reeking of canned cat food. Office life is basically high school with ID badges and fluorescent lighting. Nothing gets people riled up like stolen lunches, loud chewers or the sacred workplace mug being swiped. Forget HR complaints … Read more
Most of us use Google Street View for pretty ordinary reasons—checking directions, finding a restaurant, or getting a glimpse of a place before visiting. But every now and then, those little camera cars capture something completely unexpected. From bizarre encounters and hilarious timing to people doing things that make absolutely no sense, Street View has … Read more
It probably goes without saying that helmets are a good idea, but screw it, we’re going to say it anyway: HELMETS ARE A GOOD IDEA! Don’t take our word for it though. Check out these pictures, compiled by We, for a sobering list of reasons why you should always wear helmet. It doesn’t matter how … Read more
Every defense attorney knows their job isn’t to decide whether their client is a good person. It’s to make sure they get a fair trial, no matter what they’ve been accused of. But sometimes, staying impartial can be incredibly difficult. One Redditor asked lawyers to share the moments they realized their client was a monster, … Read more
In a time when original ideas are hard to come by, it’s no wonder that things get copied and stolen, especially on the internet. However, an ice cream company ColdStonecrossed the line when they plagiarised art for their Indian branch. Last week, Adam Ellis, former BuzzFeed employee and artist, shared his story on Twitter, where … Read more
Art isn’t created just to please our eyes; it also transfers ideas and provokes thought on social problems. Austrian cartoonist Gerhard Haderer has been producing satirical illustrations and cartoons for adults for decades now, highlighting the awful problems with society. Gerhard Haderer had even faced the court for one of his brutally honest books, The … Read more