People tend to seek consistency in their attitudes, so when we hold two contradictory beliefs and our thoughts do not align with our actions, we may experience discomfort. Whether we’re aware of it or not, this inconsistency — called cognitive dissonance — can motivate us to seek ways to reduce the unpleasant feelings it causes, … Read more

It’s no big secret that knowledge is essential to humanity. I mean, just consider all the things we wouldn’t be aware of if people didn’t believe in lifelong learning! Folks would still think that the Earth was flat and sat on the back of a giant turtle that was flying through space, half of us … Read more

Martin Scorsese, the director of some of the most iconic films like Taxi Driver and The Departed, once said: “Movies touch our hearts, awaken our vision, and change the way we see things” – and he’s totally right! It’s just that, sometimes, instead of the movies as a whole, what touches our hearts the most … Read more

If you read any thematic website or blog dedicated to weddings, you will most likely come across various advice on how to make your wedding unforgettable. No, the advice is absolutely correct and appropriate – after all, what could be more boring than this decorous walking down the aisle, a solemn exchange of rings, a … Read more

A lot of things differ from country to country—not to mention continents—making some people quite confused about the way inhabitants of the lands far far away live. Whether it’s faucets, windows, or shopping habits they find surprising, some things might simply make no sense for those not used to them. Redditors recently discussed the topic … Read more

Many of us are exposed to a massive, constant stream of information every single day. Not just at work but during our leisure time, too. And with so much data to process, it can be hard to distinguish between real facts and twisted truths. That’s the topic that internet user u/Leefiey tackled in a r/AskReddit … Read more

Unpaid overtime is far from anyone’s ideal scenario. But every once in a while people might have to add an hour or two to their workday, often to help a fellow employee. But a couple of hours here and there are far from working overtime for months on end. That’s what redditor u/Content_Plate1802 was asked … Read more

When jamming out to your favorite album, there are probably many aspects of it that you appreciate: the vocals, the lyrics, the story that it tells, how the music makes you feel. But another important piece that’s often overlooked is the album cover art, so one Instagram account is determined to put these pictures at … Read more

It seems like social norms change annually, nowadays. It can be exhausting and confusing trying to keep track of how we’re supposed to behave in various situations, but for young people who haven’t been around to see these societal shifts, what they’ve observed is completely normal. We all have cell phones, we all should have … Read more

Before any couple can start planning their dream wedding, someone has to “pop the question” which can be its own intricate plan. But sometimes expectations don’t match reality or the proposer has an absolutely terrible plan and the whole thing falls apart. So one netizen asked people to share the proposal horror stories they had … Read more