Apart from creating connections, a large part of social media is about gaining validation. It’s why you will likely see a flood of “glow-up” posts on your timelines where people proudly showcase their caterpillar-to-butterfly transformations. But in recent years, the exact opposite trend has emerged: glow-downs. Instead, people are now showing how they’ve “declined” physically … Read more

It looks like the glow down challenge is here to stay. We wrote about it last week, but it’s still going strong; women who think they “peaked” in high school continue posting photos to show how much their looks have changed since then. Of course, the definition of peak beauty can change over the years, … Read more

As numerous allegations surround college cheerleader Laken Snelling, new information has been released about the newborn baby, whose body was found stuffed in a trash bag and dumped in a closet. The 21-year-old University of Kentucky student was described as an “appearance-obsessed serial bully” who once tried to run over a fellow student with her … Read more

Look, the truth is, everyone has knowledge gaps. Some of them might be super niche. Others might be more general and embarrassing to admit to. But no matter how well-read and educated you are, there are always going to be things you don’t know about the world. Though, some truths are so sensitive and mind-warping … Read more

Having a food allergy can make anyone’s life much more challenging. There’s no such thing as ordering an item off a restaurant’s menu without clarifying with the server that it won’t have any contact with nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish or anything else that will cause your throat to swell up. You’ll obsessively check labels of … Read more

When it comes to flying, the safety of everyone on board should be your number one priority. You have to put it above all else. Sometimes, this means having an uncomfortable talk with your passengers. This might mean that, no matter how diplomatic you are or how you sugarcoat it, someone’s feelings are bound to … Read more

In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that Muslims make up only 1% of the adult population. In 2025, Muslim Americans are the most likely out of all religiously affiliated adults to be college students. Around 30% of U.S. Muslims are currently studying in college. And often, they face unique challenges. This young student had … Read more

It takes a while to truly get to know someone. After all, gaining an accurate understanding of a person’s values, dreams, and quirks usually requires more than one conversation. Usually, but not always. Sometimes, people have such incompatible traits or beliefs that we sense it right away. So when Reddit userVelcroshell asked everyone on the … Read more

As an American who’s lived abroad for over 4 years, I can confidently say that everyone has an opinion on my home country. No matter where I go, I’ll be met with assumptions, stereotypes, political commentary and sometimes, just genuine curiosity. Yes, we love peanut butter. No, not everyone is rich. And yes, you probably … Read more

Letting your friends crash at your place is no biggie if you have the space to spare. Thirty percent of Americans say they host overnight guests in their homes at least a few times a year. But there are good guests and bad guests. This woman wanted to stay at her friend’s for a few … Read more