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“Columbine felt like the moment we opened a kind of Pandora’s box. Not just in terms of cultural fallout, but in the way it exposed a new, unsettling shape of violence we hadn’t fully reckoned with. Once that lid came off, the conversation around what was possible, and what could be imitated, changed in a way we’ve never been able to seal back…
What do you think? If you’re an older person, feel free to air your own experiences in the comments. It can be anything from a petty annoyance you just want to vent about to a serious problem you think is overlooked. Or, if you want to write in but prefer to stay…
"We Aren't The Same": Americans Share The Moment They Realized We're Living In Different Realities
February 9, 2026
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“A model that really helped me get my head around this is Stasis Theory. Basically, it’s an analysis technique to compare two positions for consistency and divergence. Say you’re debating with someone about climate change. If you’re both at…
Women Are Sharing The Things They Wish Someone Had Told Them While They Were Growing Up
February 9, 2026
IYKYK, hindsight is 20/20, and it’s practical for every part of life. I recently stumbled across a Reddit thread where women shared the things they wish someone had told them when they were growing up. Here are the most impactful responses:
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"The Groom Had Sex With A Bridesmaid": Wedding Staffers Share Wild Horror Stories From The Job
February 9, 2026
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“I’m a destination wedding planner, so I usually plan everything by email and phone calls. I only meet the couple once they arrive at the destination, about four days before the wedding. The day they arrived, I welcomed them and let them rest. The next…
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“I served on a jury once with the strangest older woman sitting next to me the whole time. She was seriously terrible. She spent most of the trial writing emails on her iPad, doing the crossword puzzle, or sleeping. When she wasn’t doing any of that…
He Had A Literal Child Bride": 47 Horrific Things People Discovered About Their "Fun Friend
February 9, 2026
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Finally, we’ll end on a long one: “I met a dude over RuneScape WAY back in the day. We became really good friends for over 15 years. We met IRL a few times and hung out, always gaming together in a small group. There were a few women in the gaming…
22 People Who Are Already Having A Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Rough 2026
February 9, 2026
22 People Having A Bad 2026
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This person who came home and found a car in their pool:
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This person who lost their earbud in here:
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This person who left a can of soda in their car in freezing…
