While growing up, kids have a somewhat different perspective to the world than adults. The world around them is a little bigger and friendlier. The days are longer and more fun. Things are just easier. So imagine growing up in a very wealthy family, where things were just handed to you without asking. While social … Read more
Everyone experiences the world differently, mainly because of how they have been raised. Some people are more fortunate than others and might see things around them through a rose-colored lens. It’s completely fine to do so, as long as the person is mindful of other people’s lived experiences and aware of how blessed they are. … Read more
Richard Branson once said, “opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” He was mostly talking about business, but life is full of those moments where you can see the cards laid out perfectly to give you a win if you take a chance. If you aren’t sure what I mean, then scroll down. … Read more
They say you’ll discover who your true friends are when life throws challenges your way. Yet, at times, these challenges aren’t even necessary. For instance, one lady’s ‘bestie’ moved in with her boyfriend… Talk about real friendship here. We’ve gathered stories of some absurd situations from X thread, where people realized that some friends weren’t … Read more
When you just start dating someone, there is this honeymoon period where they seem so nice and wonderful, but time has a way of revealing that some folks don’t actually have that much going on up there. Someone asked “What was your “I’m dating an idiot” moment?” and people share their dumbest experiences. From a … Read more
There are many ways to define a person, and a lot of these stem from the social groups they belong to. From fandoms to friend groups to social classes – all of them define a person in one way or another. And usually, they come with certain signs that give away a person’s belonging to … Read more
I recall a moment at work when my coworker asked about our manager’s age, and my response went something like this: “Well, I’d say somewhere in the range of 30 to 60… You really can’t judge some folks by their looks alone. Appearances can be incredibly deceiving!” It’s fascinating how appearances can play tricks on … Read more
The word “psychosis” comes with a lot of stigma. Most people imagine that it involves a mental breakdown and happens only to people with mental illnesses. But, according to experts, psychosis can happen to anyone. In fact, three out of 100 young people in the U.S. will likely experience a psychotic episode. Other studies show … Read more
Over-the-top advertisements of children’s accomplishments are everywhere. “Watch Matthew’s game-winning shot!” a mom shouts to her Facebook friend uploading a video. “Little Susie is years ahead in math!” a dad proclaims at a family barbeque. But often these compliments can get a little out of hand; moms and dads aren’t impartial when it comes to … Read more
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 flight from Shanghai, China to Tokyo, Japan, plunged nearly 26,000 feet in 10 minutes following a mid-air mechanical issue, resulting in the oxygen masks being deployed and passengers being fearful for their lives. No injuries were reported among the 191 passengers and crew as the flight made an emergency landing … Read more