Kids
inventions

9 amazing, everyday things that you never knew were invented by kids

You can thank an 11-year-old for popsicles.

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washer, washing machine setting, how to use washing machine, laundry, laundry tips
Modern Families
washing machine

Mom realizes she's been using the 'heavy' setting on her washer wrong for years—and fellow moms are shook

"Today years old when I realize why my blankets are sopping wet."

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Health
smartphones

Researchers found that scrolling while pooping dramatically raises your chance of getting hemorrhoids

A good reason to be mindful of your time on the toilet.

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Health
sleep

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman shares 'really weird' trick to fall asleep in five minutes

There's an easy way to trick your brain into calming down.

sleep, andrew huberman, sleep hacks, neuroscience, sleep tips, sleep advice, how to sleep
Modern Families
millennial home ownership

Millennials struggling to buy a home want 'out of touch' Boomer parents to get their reality

Some advice for Millennials dealing with parents who won't listen.

millennials, boomer parents, buying a house, real estate, first home
Education
gen z

Why Gen Z’s 'career minimalism' is the future of work

Every generation could learn from the workforce's youngest.

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Culture
boomer parents

Xennials share the best life lessons they've learned from their Boomer parents

"I learned how to budget, survive on a poverty level income, and persevere no matter what is thrown at me."

xennial, xennials, boomer, boomer, boomer parents, life advice
toilet, pooping, couples, shower, bathroom, couples in the bathroom
Wellness
pooping

A man's bathroom emergency forced his partner out of the shower. Cue the online debate.

"Dude, no. I'll just close the shower curtain and you can go"

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Friendship
friendship

Man who was mistakenly added to a group chat shares the moment he knew they'd be lifelong friends

"Now I know some pretty dope people."

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Culture
generations

Photographer films empty, snowy street that sparks massive Millennial and Gen Z metaphor

"When I was in my 20s and it snowed... we would all meet at the bar."

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Pop Culture
aging

Fascinating video reveals 7 reasons why people in the past looked so much older

Why did teenagers in the 50s look 45?

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Joy
teal and purple

Millennials discuss their obsession with the teal-and-purple color combo in the '90s

"Those colors were so soothing!"

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Movies
celebrities

Ethan Hawke playfully roasts Rose Byrne over her 16-year-old brutal review of his first novel

"Its kind of like a Ryan Adams song but not as good."

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Family
names

17 real sibling names that have everyone asking: 'What were the parents thinking?'

Parents, you don't have to try so hard to be clever.

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costco

Woman shows off Costco badge after a 3-month job search, and critics quickly get schooled

People teased her for her excitement, but she got the last laugh.

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Fatherhood
teenagers

Teen psychologist explains why kids actually love family vacations, even if they pretend not to

They may roll their eyes the whole time, but they're really enjoying themselves.

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Joy
baby boomers

Gen Xers and Millennials share 17 of the strangest things their Baby Boomer parents do

"My mom writes her emails in MS Word, then attaches the Word document to the email."

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Health
mental health

Therapists explain the 'Window of Tolerance' concept and give reliable tips on how to widen it

This idea is reframing many people's approach to mental health.

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Education
economy

Man uses the shoe aisle to perfectly explain why middle-class Americans are hurting

The "garbage shoes" helped him demonstrate his point brilliantly.