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Woman's silly typo in a philosophical post is bringing thousands of people unexpected, pure joy
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (1825+ words) Sometimes one tiny error can shift the entire meaning of a sentence. Left: A woman typing on a laptop. Right: A closeup of the word "Grammar." Sometimes one tiny error can shift the entire meaning of a sentence. Perhaps someone…...
Experts explain why sloth-like 'slowmaxxing' can actually fix your brain
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (1830+ words) This is the best social media trend in years. "Slowmaxxing" is all about doing one thing at a time, as slowly as possible, to re-train your nervous system. Not surprisingly, this level of chaos is not good for our brains,…...
Man who was mistakenly added to a group chat shares the moment he knew they'd be lifelong friends
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1781+ words) "Now I know some pretty dope people." Kendrick Constant and Brent Milner attend a baseball game. It was just one of those things: someone transposed two numbers, causing a ripple effect that changed the lives of total strangers. Cut to:…...
Robin Williams being ridiculous in a 1977 phone commercial is a timeless delight
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1876+ words) The nostalgia we always need. Nobody could jazz up a run-of-the-mill phone commercial quite like him. We all know and love the late, great Robin Williams for his work in movies, television shows, Saturday Night Live, and standup. But let's…...
Linguist explains simple reason Boomers use ellipses in texts all the time
4+ week, 2+ day ago (264+ words) Once you understand this, texting with your mom will get a lot easier. Linguist explains simple reason Boomers use ellipses in texts all the time Texting etiquette differs with every generation. Gen X and most Millennials use fairly proper grammar…...
3 easy, expert-proven tips on how to reset your social media algorithm and deliver joy
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (504+ words) It might be time for a healthy reset. Two women look at their cell phones. One is pleased by her algorithm and the other is not. As we enter a new year, many set resolutions to make it healthier, happier,…...
Gen X-ers share the college experiences that 'couldn’t happen today' and people are feeling it
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) Word processors, Zima and not a trace of a cell phone. A Gen X-er rocks out. A Zima beer. College kids graduate. Pamela Adlon lets her kids know she's not a boomer. Giphy FX, Better Things Some note the disconnect…...
Mailman is annoyed he has to issue a another end-of-the-year warning to women on his route
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) Plus, six of the craziest things postal employees have seen on the job. Michael Morgan II, a USPS mailman, recently posted a blunt TikTok video where he admits he's had it with the nudity he accidentally encounters on the job....
Why the once viral advice to change your voicemail greeting if you're lost is absolutely a bad idea
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) Here's what to do instead. A widespread myth about changing your voicemail greeting when stranded gets debunked by rescuers. In 2021, multiple tragic news stories of people being stranded in the wilderness elicited a wave of viral posts sharing some wise-sounding…...
Man jokes he'll do anything for his friends except reply to their texts, launching debate
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (702+ words) A modern dilemma, for sure. Modern communication can be a lot. We probably all agree that the "there are two kinds of people in this world" trope is overdone, but sometimes it just fits. And according to the responses to…...