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26 Examples of Baby Boomer Logic That Should Be Tossed Out the Window

The generational war is nothing new, but Millennials and Gen Z versus the Baby Boomers has been a battle for the ages. The younger generations feel like they were given the crumbs of the pie that the Baby Boomers have had to eat. The Baby Boomers feel like the younger generations are entitled and responsible for their failures. Who's right and who's wrong? We're here to take a [...]

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25 Old Phrases We Don’t Hear As Much Anymore, and It’s a Real Shame

Just like human beings, language is a dynamic thing. It changes and evolves over time according to our needs and desires. Of course, while this helps our words to stay up to date with our trends, it means that a bunch of delightful phrases get lost to time. We’ve tried to rescue a few of the more outdated ones so you can get acquainted and maybe even bring them back. #1: You [...]

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26 Kids’ Toys From the 1980s That Wouldn’t Pass Today

There is no denying that the 1980s were a revolutionary time for kids' toys. Kids were playing with technologically advanced toys for the first time, many with built-in mechanisms never seen before. However, as great and exciting as these toys were, they seemed just as hazardous. And let's be honest; everyone knows kids' toys must meet a certain safety standard. While you might [...]

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21 Sodas We Haven’t Seen in a While, But We Can Still Taste

Whether you call them sodas or pops or call every soda, regardless of brand, a Coke, we all agree that a glass of soda can help wash down a good meal. Which soda to choose, though? America is rife with soda brands. In the past century, there have been many flavors, unique brands, and interesting spins on soda, with some of them lost to time. So, I'm going to look at 21 [...]

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33 Times the English Language Was Unnecessarily Confusing

English is deceptively simple. Picture it: you’re sitting in English class. The teacher presents some straightforward rules for spelling and grammar and then talks about all the exceptions to the rules. It seems like all these rules exist to be broken. How can two words that are spelled the same be pronounced entirely differently? How can you tell when vowels make a long or [...]

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18 Photos from the 1950s That Show How Different Life Was Back Then

The only constant in life is change. Life always changes, and what was once commonplace is obsolete today. Nothing shows that better than vintage photos. Here's a collection of photos of 1950s America that show us how much life has changed since those days. #1: An American Family in Detroit, Michigan, 1950s This is a photo of a typical American family in the 1950s living [...]

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30 Out-of-Touch Pieces of Advice People Received from Older Family Members

It’s an age-old struggle: the constant battle between the old and the young. Young people often think older people are out of touch and too focused on themselves. Older people often think that young people are... well, that they’re also out of touch and too focused on themselves. Who is right? Or is everybody wrong? Decide for yourself! We’ve collected posts from around the web [...]

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42 Nostalgic School Supplies from the 80s That Kids Today Are Missing Out On

If you're not a teacher and you don't currently have kids in school, you probably don't have a lot of reasons to go inside classrooms anymore—after all, I don't think that schools would like it if strangers were wandering around the building and sticking their heads into classrooms. So you might be surprised at how much things have changed since you were in school! New trends [...]

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The Top 20 Most-Watched Events in Television History

Some events are so groundbreaking, dramatic, or otherwise fascinating that people from around the world all tune in to the TV to watch them live. This has been the case since TVs became a household appliance in the 1950s, and it hasn't really changed. Every now and then, there's an event so monumental that it garners everyone's attention. Let’s take a walk down the TV memory [...]

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25 Professions That Are Slowly Disappearing from the World

We tend to think of professions as something set in stone—that they have always existed and will always exist. Yet, in reality, society has constantly shifting needs that result in professions coming and going over time, especially now in the digital age. Here are some professions that were once crucial but that are now dwindling or downright extinct. #1: Fixed [...]

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20 Photos from 1974 Showing What Life in America Looked Like Back Then

Modern life can sometimes be so overwhelming that we all wish we could go back to simpler times. Let's go back 50 years to 1974. Whether you're young and curious about life then, or you grew up in the seventies and want to relive the past, I'm here to be your guide. Let's examine 20 examples of everyday life, culture, and conflicts 50 years ago and compare them to today. #1: [...]

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20 Things People Might Secretly Judge You For

We all have our flaws, whether we're aware of them or not. But that doesn't mean we can't judge others for their flaws. Sure, we all have our flaws and pet peeves, but there are some behaviors that are just inexcusable and would make everyone around you secretly judge you. If you want to know what they are, we collected people's answers to the question, "What’s something you [...]

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45 Times People Made Thoughtless Design Choices and Lived With the Consequences

We’ve all heard sayings like, “There’s no place like home,” or “Home is where the heart is.” While these comforting quotes ring true for many, we can all admit that we wouldn't mind changing some things about our homes. Whether you rent an apartment, live at your parent’s house, or own your home, many of us experience mildly infuriating things about the place we call home. From [...]

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22 Celebrated Books That Have Been Banned in the U.S.

Books can be banned for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, their content is deemed too controversial or offensive to be spread around; sometimes, it is considered subversive of a given political regime, and sometimes the author is just not particularly well-liked. Here are a few books that you might not believe were once banned in the U.S. #1: The Absolutely True Diary of a [...]

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28 Weird, Random and Oddly Specific Rules People Live By

Rules. Whether it’s the rules of your country or of your high school cheerleading team, we all live our lives by some kind of rules. Yet, for some of us, there are extra sets of rules, internal ones, that govern our everyday behaviors from morning to night. Here are some of the best of these unspoken rules that people live by. #1: Dinner and a Show There’s no greater [...]

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15 Everyday Things People Believe Will Not Exist in 15 Years

The one thing that is constant in the world is change. The world keeps changing around us, and there's no denying that life today is quite different than what it was like ten, twenty or thirty years ago. We can't help but think what the world will be like ten years from now. People have taken to the Internet to talk about the things they think will (or should) disappear from [...]

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30 Modern-Day Self-Care Trends That Are More Toxic Than People Realize

If you’ve been on the Internet lately, I’m betting you’ve heard the term “self-care.” And you can see why it’s such a hot topic—a lot of us struggle with taking care of ourselves because we’re too busy, or we don’t see the point, or it feels selfish to focus on our own needs so much. The concept of self-care gives us permission to spend the time and resources necessary to take [...]

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25 Gen X Things That Are Long Gone and It Might Be for the Better

Gen X may be the "forgotten generation," but we've lived some unforgettable lives. Whether you're an elder Gen X who grew up in the '70s or a younger member who grew up in the '90s, you've lived in a world that is quite different than the one we live in today. That may be why you have a twisted sense of humor. Today, we're looking at 25 things that Gen Xers remember, but [...]

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30 Photos of Different Things That Transport Us Back to the 1980s

The ’80s were a memorable decade, full of iconic toys, candy, music, and so much more. Those who grew up in this time would never deny that pop culture was center stage, technology was on the rise, and entertainment was in a Golden Era. This decade is one to remember whether the notable products were top-quality or not, and some were definitely not. So, take a look at our list [...]

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28 Slang Words Boomers Used to Say That Millennials Have Never Heard Of

Younger generations today use slang words like "Ohio" and "Skibidi" that we don't understand, but do you remember some of the slang we used back in the 70s, 80s or 90s? Kids these days have no idea how cool we once were. The 1970s, 80s, and 90s were decades full of weird and wonderful slang words. But try using some of these phrases around kids today, and they’ll most [...]

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Origin Stories Behind 32 Famous Songs You Never Knew

Without even thinking about it, you probably even have a song stuck in the back of your head right now... Even though these musical ballads might seem effortlessly beautiful, they all originated from somewhere. Every song has a story to tell, but what about the story behind it? We're here today to explore the inspirations behind some of the greatest hits of all time so that you [...]

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27 Things That Are Romanticized By Our Society Even Though They Shouldn’t Be

As a society, we romanticize plenty of things—the Wild West, high school, and the past, to name a few. But there are some things that we shouldn't romanticize. Sometimes, it’s just because it creates a harmless misconception. Other times, it may be more harmful than you’d think. Here are 26 things that people say that society should not romanticize. Do you agree with any of [...]

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18 Questionable Behaviors People Get Away With on a Regular Basis

We live in a society, and as such, there are rules we must all follow. But if you ask these people, they will tell you that some rules were made to be broken. Now, we're in no way encouraging breaking the law, but there are some small illegal acts that are harmless and could potentially make your life easier. To show you what we mean, we collected stories from Internet users [...]

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50 Random Things Foreigners Love Most About American Culture

For better or worse, America has always been, and always will be, a hot topic of conversation on the Internet. As you might expect, people love to complain about the U.S. and Americans. Still, much to our surprise, many people also talk about what non-Americans love about the country and our culture. Take some time away from the negativity on the Internet and check out the [...]

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60 People’s Quirky, Cool and Unusual Thrift Store Hauls

Thrifting has grown in popularity in the last few years, and you might be in on this trend. Some shoppers love reusing and up-cycling used furniture and clothes to be more sustainable. Others love saving money by shopping at thrift stores or buying used items, and some people keep it old-school by attending local garage sales. Whatever the reason, thrifting is here to stay. [...]

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37 Weird Rules People Had to Follow in Their House Growing Up

Every family is different. Behind closed doors, families have their own set of rules that they take for granted. But some are so unique that they might leave outsiders scratching their heads in confusion. People have taken to the Internet to share their unique, strange, and sometimes funny house rules ingrained in their homes. From pet-centric home rituals to strange [...]

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22 Classic Halloween Candies We Get a Toothache Just Thinking About

What constitutes "Halloween candy" has changed throughout the decades. Nowadays, our Halloween candy consists of bags of mini chocolate bars, candy corn (which is the most divisive thing ever, as I recently found out), candy apples, and other fall delights. We're here today to take a trip down memory lane and look at 22 popular candies from the past decade that were [...]

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27 Photos of US Presidents As You’ve Probably Never Seen Them Before

Election Day is fast approaching. With how many twists and turns this season has, it would be nice to take a break and look at some US Presidents in their younger years. Many of us imagine that the Presidents emerged to the world looking middle-aged or older, but they all had a childhood and youth, just like the rest of us! So, let's look at the early lives of 25 US [...]

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50 Disappointing Foods That Did Not Live Up To Their Expectations

You're feeling hungry, so you buy yourself a tasty snack, and you sit down to eat it. You open the package, full of excited anticipation for the sugary goodness that is about to hit your face, but to your immense disappointment, there's only half as much snack in that bag as there should be. Has this ever happened to you? It seems to happen to everyone from time to time, and [...]

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33 Culture Shock Experiences Foreigners Have Had When Visiting the U.S.

Every country has a different culture, meaning culture shock is real. It’s a combination of feelings when you travel somewhere new and have an experience you are completely unfamiliar with. No matter how many places you travel, there will always be something, somewhere, that you have yet to believe exists. From eating fried bugs in Asian countries to driving everywhere in the [...]

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35 Cake Designs That Are Unintentionally Creepy

It's safe to say that almost everyone likes cake. Whether it’s your Grandma’s family recipe Sponge Cake that’s been passed down for centuries or that lemon meringue blueberry cheesecake that you crave every time you walk by the window of the local bakery, we can't say no to cake. Yet, the truth is that not all cakes are made equal... The Twitter page, 'Cakes With Threatening [...]

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12 Things That Have Been Historically Banned from the White House

The White House is a place that occupies a great deal of space in our public consciousness, yet very few of us know much about it. For instance, did you know that various Presidents have banned all sorts of things from entering the premises at different points in time? Here are some of the wild and seemingly random things that have been prohibited from entering the White [...]

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50 Times People Had Given Up Before They Even Started, and It’s Both Funny and Sad

We don't all have jobs we're passionate about, but at the end of the day, it is your work, and you have to get the job done. But no one said you had to do the job well. We've all had frustrating moments at work or tasks we wanted to finish as soon as humanly possible. Well, some people take this sentiment to the extreme... We collected photos that prove just that and seem to [...]

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78 Photos of Things That Were So Close, Yet So Far

For organized folks, seeing the world in its messy imperfections can be a daily struggle. We really just want to see the world as it should be with straight lines, color-coded assortments, perfect patterns, and organization that MAKES SENSE! Is that really too much to ask? The satisfaction of a perfectly cut cake or a pencil sharpened to a beautiful tip gives us more happiness [...]

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58 Weird But Informative Trivia Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed

It takes a lot of researching, analyzing, and understanding different data to explain something concretely as an actual statistic. And even though some people might find statistics boring, we set out to look for the most fascinating yet random statistical facts about the world. Here is a list of facts and statistics you probably didn't know you needed to know. #1: Crazy New [...]

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65 Unique Things People Found at the Thrift Store That They Just Had to Buy

Thrift stores are treasure troves for unexpected finds, offering more than just used T-shirts and nicknacks. From comically oversized hands and actual human teeth to mythical artifacts and vampire combat kits, you can find the craziest things while thrift shopping if you keep an open mind. So, even if your preference leans towards new purchases, don't overlook the potential [...]

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Out With the Old? Here Are 24 Old-Fashioned Names People Think Deserve to Make a Comeback

Much like food, fashion, and any trend, names constantly change. What's popular in one decade can be seen as strange or old-fashioned in the next. On the other hand, modern names are getting out of hand, with some of them being absolutely wild and ridiculous (we're looking at you, Cinnamon Rainbow). Folks have taken to the Internet to talk about old-fashioned names they think [...]

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50 Wild Conspiracy Theories People Believe to Be True (And We Hope They’re Wrong)

There are two types of people in the world: people who take things at face value and people who question anything and everything they hear; people who think every story has two sides and everything happens for a reason. You may think they are full of it and grasping at straws, but they might actually be on to something. We're here today with a list of wild conspiracy theories [...]

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36 Hilarious Times an Attempt Was Made and Failed

Life is all about trying and failing. If we never try, we never know. Sometimes, we try to do something and succeed, while other times, it goes wrong – hilariously wrong. We’re here to talk about the instances where someone tried something, and it didn’t quite turn out as they expected. These people shared their unsuccessful attempts on social media for other people to [...]

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Quiz: Baby Boomers Should be Able to Recognize These 25 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s

One thing comes to mind when you think of the 70s: Music! The 1970s introduced us to a great deal of new artists and new sounds. And while many different artists and songs from this era have more or less stayed with us throughout the years, plenty have since been forgotten. We all love a one-hit wonder song, but like any short-lived phenomenon, people tend to forget they [...]

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