Though the Zolotoy Bridge in Vladivostok, Russia has been closed to pedestrians for three years, a group of people attempted to cross the bridge with the help of a not-so-subtle disguise.
Four rule breakers decided to disguise themselves as a car…
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The internet’s best tips for how to be kind on World Kindness Day
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When brainstorming ways to make the world a better place, we often think about donating, volunteering, signing petitions, and taking to the streets, which are all necessary actions. Yet we must first remember to be kind to ourselves and to others. It sounds simple, but it’s effective: A smile, a cup of coffee, or a “thank you” can help make someone’s day better. Treating people with compassion every day, alongside political and community action, can lead to real, positive change.
Such advice may feel simple, or even cliché, but we increasingly live in a world where bigotry and cruelty constantly capture our attention — and the news cycle. Kindness is just one of many defenses against malice, and it’s particularly critical to show support and kindness toward marginalized communities under attack by discriminatory rhetoric and policies. Read more…
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The ‘Don’t say it’ meme is so relatable for anyone whose mouth has a mind of its own
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Sometimes your mouth is just not in the mood to follow instructions from your brain.
We all know the feeling of having no control over the words coming out of our mouths. And now, that feeling has been encapsulated in the “don’t say it” meme.
The meme, which has spread rapidly over Twitter, is all about those situations where you end up saying the one thing you’re trying your hardest not to.
This is a classic.
*Gets in taxi*
My brain:
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say it
Don’t say itMe: “Been busy?”
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View More The Truth Behind Pop Star ‘Holograms’These Halloween decorations are playing out a new scenario every day and it’s really something
One of the best parts of Halloween is when people go all out with elaborate garden decorations. But this one house is taking it to the next level.
Twitter user Sami Campagnano noticed that her neighbours were arranging their skeleton decorations in a…
Googly eye bandit is wanted in Georgia for defacing monument
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Googly eyes are hilarious. Put some googly eyes on literally anything and people are going to have a good time.
Unless it’s the city government of Savannah, Georgia we’re talking about. To them, googly eyes are no laughing matter — at least not googly eyes placed on a historic statue.
The City of Savannah Government Facebook page posted photos on Thursday of a monument of American Revolutionary War figure Nathanael Greene with googly eyes plastered to his face. Accompanying the hilarious photos was a message decrying the act of vandalism and informing the public that this is in fact a crime. Read more…
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View More Googly eye bandit is wanted in Georgia for defacing monumentBanksy’s self-shredding artwork gets a cheeky new name
Banksy’s self-shredding Girl with Balloon has left quite the mark on the art world.
Not only has the work become the subject of memes, but it’s been described as the artist’s greatest work, and its value has likely jumped sharply following the incide…
Even this futuristic Boston Dynamics robot can’t make parkour cool
Somewhere, a solitary suburban teenage boy is impressed.
He’s just watched the latest YouTube video from Boston Dynamics, which shows off the Atlas robot doing some siiiiiiiick parkour moves. The robot can jump over a log (dude!), and up a few pl…
How to functionally abandon email
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Let’s face it: Email is a drag.
Whatever shine unsolicited links and messages once had back in the early days of the internet is long gone. Today, the contents of your inbox are likely closely aligned with that of your cellphone’s voicemail — unwanted and unchecked.
It doesn’t have to be this way. It’s within your power to functionally give up email. It is surprisingly easy, and feels so, so good.
First off, let’s all agree that writing and replying to emails is a pain. Even the companies that provide the service know it’s unbearably tedious. Google has tried to make things less burdensome on the senders’ end with Gmail’s Smart Reply and Smart Compose features, and on the receivers’ end with Nudges, but those are just annoying Band-Aids on the festering wound of obligation. Read more…
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Achieving a good night’s sleep isn’t always easy. Busy schedules, frequent stress, and bad rest environments can be culprits for sleep troubles. And it’s more common than you think.
According to the American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder. If your sleepless nights are taking a toll on your health, it might be time for you to buy a new pillow.
Pillows nowadays come with many not-so-basic features, including hypoallergenic materials, anti-wicking fabrics, and memory foam technologies for head, neck, and shoulder support. With so many options, it can be hard to find the right fit. Before you buy a pillow, there are a few things you might want to consider. Read more…
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Best online mattresses, ranked: Casper, Nectar, Leesa, and more
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Sleep can make or break your day. If you wake up feeling energized and refreshed, concentrating and functioning will be a breeze. On the other hand, if you spend most of your nights tossing and turning, the whole day can feel like a challenge. You’ll be fatigued, irritable, and reaching for the nearest caffeine source.
According to the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, sleep deprivation might lead to serious health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. So it’s something to take seriously. If you need to improve your quality of sleep, it might be time for you to buy a new mattress. Read more…
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View More Best online mattresses, ranked: Casper, Nectar, Leesa, and moreThe power of building grassroots communities and support groups
Deepti Doshi, Director of Community Partnerships at Facebook, speaks with five Facebook Community Leaders on why creating dedicated groups for support and friendship on the internet is so important. Read more…More about Facebook, Facebook Groups, S…
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