When I was in middle school, I had a classmate who would look at trigonometric functions and yell, “I will never need these!” A lot of us had similar thoughts but wouldn’t say them out loud. But there’s a subreddit that proves otherwise. ‘They Did the Math’ is full of useless yet fascinating calculations for … Read more

Living with roommates isn’t always pleasant, and bad roommates sometimes get that moniker by engaging in theft. In fact, in one survey, 65% of UK students said that they have had their food stolen from university dorms, with the most popular foods being milk, bread, and leftover pizza. This guy’s roommates turned out to be … Read more

Science fiction has done a great job at making the concept of genetic mutation so frightening that even thinking of it happening in real life following a nuclear disaster might send chills down one’s spine. Well, genetic mutations do happen in real life without it being an apocalyptic Fallout scenario. The results might vary, but … Read more

When one hears the term “Urban Hell,” most of us envision horrible, gray sprawl, smog and an acute lack of any greenery in sight. At the same time, through an abundance of ill-informed memes and digital word of mouth, some folks start to believe that they actually know a lot about places they’ve never visited. … Read more

Going to the grocery store, while seemingly a universal experience, is going to be very, very different depending on where you like to do your shopping. Because it’s not just the selection of items or how much they might cost, but also the type of crowd a place actually attracts. If the first thing that … Read more

We’re all in this together. No, we’re not quoting High School Musical; we’re talking about how our favorite stars are just like us — at least when it comes to self-esteem. Unretouched celebrity photos show us their cellulite, stretch marks, scars, butt pimples, and that most of the time their bodies don’t look like what … Read more

Gifts are one of the best parts of Christmas. Truly, who doesn’t want to receive something authentic and well thought out? This year, many Americans said they spent around $1,199 on buying gifts. However, sometimes, the perfect gift isn’t always the most expensive one. The examples on this list certainly prove that. You don’t need … Read more

Some women are genuinely lovely. They bring the positive vibes to any situation they find themselves in. They’re kind, caring, considerate and sweet as honey. Then you get those who purely pretend. This girl presents as drama-free, supportive and easy-going. She claims to be “not like the others.” But scratch below the surface of that … Read more

Family get-togethers and talking politics are rarely a good combo. That’s why many people try to turn the conversation away before it becomes a heated political debate or ask certain people to refrain from making comments. Redditor ‘processphilly’ recently had to ask her brother to keep his political speeches to himself, after he gave one … Read more

Various Christmas and New Year’s movies feature a popular and, frankly, rather cliched scene where some character stands alone on a cold, snowy street and looks into the brightly lit window of a house where a family is gathered around a festive table. There’s a decorated Christmas tree, everyone is laughing joyfully, and such scenes … Read more