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What Are You Afraid Of? 10 Strange Phobias That Actually Exist
#Phobias Have you ever felt shaky, have sweaty palms, or feel your heart pounding? If so, you were probably experiencing anxiety. Its normal for people to feel uneasy or anxious every once and awhile, whether it be your...
The Australian Platypus
Meet Australias arguably strangest animal. Can you guess what it is? It's not a mammal. Not a marsupial. I'll give you a hint. It has the body and tail of a beaver, the beak and feet of a duck, lays eggs like a snake, and...
Humor is... Humor?
I've heard a lot of debates as to what exactly is humor/comedy. Some people talk about the timing of what makes things funny or the presentation. Some talk about expectation subversion or exaggeration. But no one seems to...
The Bitter Truth on the Baltimore Hospital Patient Dumping Video
If you haven’t already seen the video, it is below. Imagine you are a nurse or a doctor, working in an emergency room in a city where drug abuse is high, mental illness is high, homelessness is high, and violence is...
Unusual Things Some People Believe
There are various things that have either been debunked, can’t be proven or disproven and beliefs that are inspired by unlikely sources. Here are some of those things. Some sound absolutely bizzare while Others sound...
Urban Legends of America: Part 3, Some From Arizona
My mother Rachel was born in Ware, Massachusetts and moved with my grandma, Jean, and my grand dad, Karl to Phoenix, Arizona, where they lived for a number of years. Some of the stories were told by her to me as she...
The Year of the Lemonade Stand
Greetings and salutations ladies and gents. Hope your 2018 is off to a good start. As January comes to an end, I just thought I’d share some friendly advice with you guys. I’ll keep it short. We should all strive to make...
Urban Legends in America: Part 2, Some From Alaska
Motherlode Lodge Originally built as the Little Susitna Roadhouse in 1942 to serve the traffic traveling to the Independence Mine and between Palmer and Willow, the Motherlode Lodge was rebuilt in 1968, borough property...
Poem: Lost in a nighttime walk
I wrote this poem in my head while having a walk and writing it down as I remember it. Rambles from a mad mind.. Lost in a nighttime walk I step outside, it's cold, it's dark.. What a perfect way to reflect my mood. I...
Urban Legends in America: Part 1, Some from Alabama
Dead Children's Playground, Huntsville Adjacent to Maple Hill, Huntville's oldest cemetery, the playground was designed to entertain kids while their parents visited graves of their loved ones. The first grave was dug in...
5 Fun Facts To Know And Tell
These were just some random things I found out over time and figured I'd share on here for anyone interested :) 1. Russians Take Their Alcohol Seriously Apparently up until July of 2010 any Beer or any alcoholic beverage...
Myths about Suicide (Written by a suicide attempt survivor)
Trigger Warning included complain if you will but this is a serious subject. I have major depressive disorder among other things. In my life I have attempted it twice, I've been stopped from attempting it once and there...
My Thoughts on Self-Pity
Some people go through more painful events in their lives than others. Awful things happen. Dreadful circumstances will affect all of our lives at some point and it’s okay to cry and mope around, but at some point, you...
Our Furry Friends
Even though, I've never had a dog, I still love them. Well, maybe the ones who will love me too lol. I've always wanted a dog ever since I was a child but never had a chance to have one because my parents won't approve of...
Are Y'all Bored?
I'm back with more jokes - as I always do 😉 ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ A Woman's Pride A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was severely burnt. The doctor told the husband that...
Having Lots of Money DOES NOT EQUAL TO Happiness in Life!
There are 2 major forces: One force claims, that having tons of money brings happiness in life and the other force claims, that having tons of money does not bring happiness in life. I used to be in the first one. I...
If Your Dog is Fat, This is What You May be Doing Wrong!
No one likes to be told that their dog is fat. But that doesn't mean you should just ignore it. If you have a fat dog, you may know why. But for those who are puzzled, here's what you may be doing wrong: 1. "Oh, chubby...
All About my Favorite Animal, the Crocuta crocuta
Otherwise known as the spotted hyena, here it is: 1. Females Rule the World They are one of the few animals where males are 100% underneath all females. Even most female cubs are ranking above the highest ranking male....
What I'd Like to Have in the Future
I had a really good dream last night and it got me daydreaming about my future and I thought I'd share a bit about it. It's nothing wild or crazy, but it's what I want.. Wife and children Well.. I want to find some one to...
What it's Like to Have a Terminal Illness: Living While Dying
Living with a terminal illness. Here's what it is like. 1. What is the Meaning of Life? Knowing that you don't have much life left to live naturally leads to this question. It helps new thoughts, actions, and feelings...
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