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People online debated the "dumbest" unwritten rules that shouldn't exist

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People debate the 'dumbest' unwritten rules that we should all ditch

Woman mocked and asked to 'name 3 Metallica songs' has the perfect response
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Woman mocked and asked to 'name 3 Metallica songs' has the perfect response

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Receptionist serves sassy response after customer demands 4th-floor room at 3-floor hotel
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Receptionist serves sassy response after customer demands 4th-floor room at 3-floor hotel

The receptionist was shocked when a guest claimed they'd stayed on the 4th floor the previous year.

Woman finds an emotional tag attached to a sweater while shopping at a thrift store
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Woman finds an emotional tag attached to a sweater while shopping at a thrift store

After the woman shared a glimpse of the sweater on social media, people got curious about the origin of the tag.

We know what baby names are popular. Here are the ones that are almost extinct.
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We know what baby names are popular. Here are the ones that are almost extinct.

Do you know any babies named Wayne or Clive?

Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date
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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

The server retributed the impolite customer's action intelligently. And in return, they received a $50 tip!

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Chris Hemsworth's reaction to his daughter wanting a penis deserves a standing ovation.
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Chris Hemsworth's reaction to his daughter wanting a penis deserves a standing ovation.

5 movies that can get you hyped when you’re feeling demotivated

Sometimes the right movie can boost you and get you motivated.

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5 movies that can get you hyped when you’re feeling demotivated

Groundbreaking gay artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ bittersweet history
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Groundbreaking gay artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ bittersweet history

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7 wonderful quotes about depression from the great Robin Williams
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Heroes

7 wonderful quotes about depression from the great Robin Williams

Woman pays $5 for stranger's food, a year later, she receives a heartwarming message
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Woman pays $5 for stranger's food, a year later, she receives a heartwarming message

Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, decides to adopt him for heart-melting reason
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Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, decides to adopt him for heart-melting reason

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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired
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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments
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Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point
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Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point

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Brother sews incredible prom dress for sister after finding out parents can’t afford one
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Brother sews incredible prom dress for sister after finding out parents can’t afford one

A beaver swims with a stick in its mouth

Beavers in the Czech Republic built a dam in two days, bypassing the local government's stalled plans.

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Officials in the Czech Republic waited 7 years to build a new dam. Beavers did it in 2 days.

Final chilling words of Challenger's crew before their space shuttle exploded 73 seconds into flight
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Final chilling words of Challenger's crew before their space shuttle exploded 73 seconds into flight

Men share 10 biggest green flags they have seen in women and it's eye-opening
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Men share 10 biggest green flags they have seen in women and it's eye-opening

In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone

Professor translates 3,700-year-old Babylonian clay tablet, is astounded by the discovery
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Professor translates 3,700-year-old Babylonian clay tablet, is astounded by the discovery

Man can't believe his eyes when old landlord sends him $2,500 check as a ‘share’ after selling home
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Man can't believe his eyes when old landlord sends him $2,500 check as a ‘share’ after selling home

A person, surrounded by straws, looks confused

Trump promises an executive order to end a push toward paper straws.

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Trump says he'll ban paper straws in government and replace them with plastic

Sister who had to wait years to adopt brother from foster care surprises him with a trip of a lifetime
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Sister who had to wait years to adopt brother from foster care surprises him with a trip of a lifetime

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