Classic sexism tells us that men are aggressive and reserved. They can take out the trash, change a lightbulb, and fix the car, but they can’t give affection to a child because that requires more emotional capacity. Even though this notion sounds ridiculous, it’s still widespread in our society. So when Reddit user AlNuevoMundo was … Read more
It’s safe to assume that most people expect to get married once, which is why they want the day to be perfect. For this bride-to-be, a perfect wedding entailed all of her bridesmaids wearing matching dresses, so she picked them out and paid for them herself. But one of the women—her sister—refused to wear it, … Read more
Kiss me, I’m Irish (but don’t botch my name)! The pronunciation of Irish names, often influenced by various dialects and regional accents, can be perplexing due to the language’s unique spelling rules. Amid the recent Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, an expert revealed ways to help correct Irish name mispronunciations. Tadhg, Fiachra, Oisín, Aoife, Caoimhe, Órlaith, … Read more
Humans are naturally curious. We seek to explore, learn, and understand. In fact, the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute and the HAAS School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered that when the brain searches for information, it accesses the same neural code as when it’s hunting for money. “To the brain, information … Read more
Considering how much toxic behaviors at work are being called out online, you’d think the culture would be changing at this point. And while it might be the case that there’s progress, the battle is far from over. A Redditor recently shared their unbearable work experience of having to deal with a toxic, narcissist boss … Read more
You can never be sure if you know a person until the two of you have a disagreement. Reddit user Current_Singer_6967 thought that being asked to stand beside a friend while she makes it official with the man she loves is the ultimate privilege. However, after the Redditor agreed to take on the responsibility, the … Read more
A new treatment to fight an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor showed promise in a pair of experiments with a handful of patients. The strategy is focused on treating glioblastoma, one of the deadliest types of cancer, which is only diagnosed at stage 4 and has a five-year survival rate of around 10%. Glioblastoma … Read more
For those who think that few good things, if any, came out of the pandemic, let me remind you how we all became at least a little bit more mindful and self-reflective. After all, many people developed new hobbies (or at least tried them!) like knitting or baking, while others took on projects they never … Read more
Imagine you are driving along, minding your own business, when the dreaded “strange” sounds start to emanate from your vehicle. Or perhaps the “check engine” light comes on. The pain of finding out what is wrong coupled with the pain of paying to fix it means most people bring their vehicles in way too late. … Read more
Wedding Guest Rule Number 67 – Never underestimate the significance of negative energy that is released from your previous relationship. Even if, in your opinion, you parted completely peacefully and even remained friends. Even if that relationship ended years ago. Even if you’re going to attend someone’s wedding together after many years. Okay, I admit, … Read more