12+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1877+ words) It's no secret that women are often not safe, and that men are mostly to blame. According to the United Nations, "about 90 per cent of all homicides recorded worldwide were committed by male perpetrators." An average of 137 women and girls…...

16+ hour, 14+ min ago   (528+ words) The question of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ taste is a complex one. Often, you can intuitively tell whether something is designed well or not, even if you don’t quite have the vocabulary to explain why you think so. No matter your…...

3+ day, 15+ min ago   (485+ words) Confidence can be a surprisingly poor indicator of whether someone actually knows what they are talking about. People may feel a certain way about an idea because it seems familiar, logical, or convincing, even when there is little evidence behind…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (782+ words) Between non-stop political drama and new sanctions, scrolling through your feed can feel a bit exhausting. But if there’s one thing the internet is good at, it’s turning chaos into comedy. People are always finding fresh ways to keep the…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1442+ words) For most non-Americans, Hollywood and the media are the main frame of reference for life in the United States. And because they haven’t experienced life on the ground up close, they develop stereotypes based on what they’ve seen. But after…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (342+ words) As teenagers, the one thing most of us wanted to avoid being was cringe. You may not have used that exact word at the time; perhaps you were scared of being a “poser,” a “dweeb,” or a “square.” But the idea…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (307+ words) The internet’s love of cats is clear for everyone to see. It can be explained from a few different angles. First of all, they, like other animals, are incredibly dynamic. In a nutshell, human beings love watching living, thinking, feeling…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (116+ words) The distance and quasi-anonymity of the internet lets some folks feel like they can get away with anything. So some waste their time concocting stories designed to make themselves look better or elicit sympathy. In case you needed an extra…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1286+ words) Laughter might not be the best or only medicine you need, but it can sure reduce stress, boost your immune system, give your abs a workout, and distract you from pain. In other words, it’s an important ally of medical…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (106+ words) Cats have a way of making even the most ordinary moments worth capturing, whether they’re pulling an unforgettable expression, sleeping in a bizarre position, or simply looking impossibly cute. This collection brings together funny, wholesome, and unusual cat photos shared…...