You could argue that life revolves around economics: it’s an endless series of choices and tradeoffs. Due to opportunity cost, you can’t have everything that you want. What you can do, however, is make the best decisions about what (not) to do with your money and time with the information you have available to you. … Read more
When we were children, adulthood seemed full of wonders, freedom, cake for dinner and the ability to drive. This is all very true, but growing up often means understanding that some of the real parts of adulthood are just enjoying the mundane, as incomprehensible as that might seem to younger folks. We’ve gathered a collection … Read more
Many people have food preferences, but some also deal with dietary restrictions due to allergies or other health conditions. Needless to say, these restrictions usually significantly limit the variety of meals an individual might enjoy. One of these people is the OP’s daughter, who is both dairy and gluten intolerant. Recently, her school switched to … Read more
Despite some do’s and don’ts that are nowadays considered common sense, personal hygiene is a very subjective matter; so people take care of it the way they see fit. But when it affects more than just the individual themselves, it might be best to adjust the habits at least a little bit. This redditor told … Read more
A secluded forest near Merishausen, Switzerland, became the center of controversy when a so-called “suicide capsule” claimed its first life under deeply questionable circumstances. The death of an unnamed 64-year-old woman from the U.S. Midwest led to multiple arrests after she became the first person to use the “Sarco” pod—a high-tech device promising a “peaceful, … Read more
My sister and I are like Tom and Jerry: we fight like crazy, but can’t really stay away from each other. I guess some sibling bonds are too tight to ever break, no matter what happens, and I like to believe that my sister is my true soulmate. Speaking of siblings, the original poster (OP) … Read more
The very thought of not having a safe place to call home is hard enough to imagine. But for many homeless people, it’s a daily reality, made even worse by the constant risks of violence, assault, and harsh judgment from others. The man in this Reddit story found himself on the receiving end of this … Read more
If you go far enough back in time, Americans and Europeans are virtually of the same blood. Heck, they still are without the time travel, but other factors played a role in why there’s a certain kind of cultural and social divide. The big pond between the continents being one of them. Still, differences ought … Read more
Waiting in airport lines is never fun, especially when time is ticking away before your next flight. Most of us just grit our teeth and hope for the best, knowing that everyone else is in the same situation. But a Redditor recently shared a story about a family who thought they could skip the line … Read more
My parents love telling me what a great experience flying on an airplane was 30-40 years ago. Supposedly, the seats were much more comfortable, the service was excellent, and there was no need to show up hours before your flight to stand in long lines and undergo complicated security screenings. While not all of these … Read more