There are two radically different impulses that human beings struggle with every day. On the one hand, there’s the instinct to be selfish, greedy, and self-interested to get ahead of the pack. On the other hand, people are also hardwired to be social, empathetic, and kind, so they want to help others. We tend to … Read more
Science has significantly benefited from human body donation because it helps provide a clearer picture of what is happening below the surface. To decide to donate one’s organs or body after death is a big deal that requires careful thought, but once done, it can do a lot of good. Most folks might think that … Read more
Have you ever worked for a dying company? It can be like walking into a morgue every day. The collective anxiety, tension and misery is so thick that you can feel it in the air. Each day, the ship sinks a little deeper, and you just know it’s only a matter of time before it … Read more
If there’s one thing people can never get enough of on the internet, it’s weird stuff. Perhaps it’s the difference between real life and the internet: the latter is often very silly, random, and outright weird. It’s not surprising, then, that there are entire communities dedicated to weird pictures, and each of them has something … Read more
Many adults aren’t getting enough sleep, which can make hitting the snooze button in the morning very tempting. This often results in oversleeping and lateness and sometimes even leads to neglected responsibilities and missed important life moments. As it happened to this woman, who kept oversleeping on a tour through Sicily, which forced the tour … Read more
Ever had a feeling that something’s just not right? Your body or your mind is trying to tell you something but you can’t quite figure out what. Or why. That’s your instinct talking: your sixth sense, your gut, your inner voice. Call it what you want, but ignore it at your own peril. Our instincts … Read more
When you meet someone new, there are always things you like, and let’s be honest, some things you don’t. But sometimes, those “green flags” shine so brightly that you decide this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. But what happens when you realize that the very reason you … Read more
Collin Gosselin spoke about having a broken family and being “forced” to handle life “alone” without his siblings. The former reality TV star was one of the eight adorable children whose chaotic lives were documented in the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8 that aired on TLC from 2007 to 2009. But since becoming … Read more
When it comes to family, you’re pretty much expected to go the extra mile, but sometimes that can go a bit too far. Entitled parents, siblings, and, in some cases, in-laws, can make you snap and say enough’s enough. One teen was shocked when her parents told her they were planning a vacation, leaving her … Read more
When I was a child, I was given a lot of advice, both useful and not so, from parents and adult relatives. About how one should or shouldn’t behave in different life situations, about what would be right and what would be wrong, and even if some advice looked completely strange in my eyes, I … Read more