There is an opinion that any negative phenomenon exists only as long as others are ready to put up with its existence. And this does not depend on the scale of such a phenomenon – whether it be a bloodthirsty dictator, an overly picky boss in the office, or just a cobweb in the corner … Read more
There should be a warning label on marriage licenses: “May come with a bonus mother-in-law who thinks she’s the main character.” One minute they’re sweet-talking you with homemade cookies, the next they’re grilling you like you’re a suspect on a true crime show. Some say marriage is about gaining a whole new family, and that’s … Read more
“In a world where only the strong survive, only the strong survive,” — Starship Amazing. Despite the comical nature of the song title by the chiptune synthpop duo from Anchorage, Alaska, you can’t but see the truth in it. Living entails a lot of struggle in order to survive. And it doesn’t matter where you … Read more
Renovations are underway at DonaldTrump’sWhite House, with the historic Rose Garden being ripped out in favor of paving. Recent photos depict heavy machinery at work grading and adding gravel to an area only recently covered by lush green grass and bordered by flowers. The original feature dates back to the Kennedy era, when then-First Lady … Read more
Some of the faces on TV and the big screen are veterans, legends, and household names — and for good reason. They’ve been acting for decades, carving out reputations that their greying hair and mature features testify to. Names like the multi-genre Meryl Streep, funnyman Steve Martin, and the deep, resonant authority of Morgan Freeman … Read more
Have you ever felt a sudden urge to leave somewhere immediately but you weren’t quite sure why? It’s not unlikely your subconscious mind was looking out for your physical body, without you even realizing it. There are countless stories of people trusting their gut and managing to escape bad or dangerous situations. Your instinct, or … Read more
No relationship is perfect, but the internet and social media have allowed us to peer into certain couples’ day-to-day interactions and realize that things could be a lot worse. The “sounds toxic, but ok” Facebook group gathers screenshots, posts, and messages from the worst kinds of people to be in a relationship with. Entitlement, possessiveness, … Read more
History happens every day. In fact, history is happening every day, and even right at this moment. We might not realize that the period in which we live may one day be the subject of history books that children will learn about in school. Which events will make it into the books and which will … Read more
Some of us have jobs that are as thrilling as watching paint dry: just screens, keyboards, and maybe a cute office plant. But then, there are people who actually see things while working, and not just spreadsheets. Think late-night surveillance, unpredictable visitors, and moments where you wonder, “Did that really just happen?” Today’s list comes … Read more
There comes a point in everyone’s life sooner or later when we’re looking for a job, and if your name isn’t Kevin Durant or maybe Lamar Jackson and you don’t have employers lining up to you themselves, then you’ll definitely have to go through the nine circles of hell… sorry, through the job interview procedure. … Read more