Julie Hambleton
Freelance Writer
Have you ever been to a full-grown man’s house and found out that he doesn’t have a bed frame? It turns out, there are more adult men sleeping on mattresses on the floor than we thought. VICE reporter Maria Yagoda investigated to hopefully learn the reasons as to why. (1) Why So Many Grown Men […]
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How far would you go to reunite with the person you love most? Pradyumna Kumar “PK” Mahanandia would travel any distance and by any means. This is the story of the man who biked from India to Sweden, all in the name of love. (1) This Man Biked From India to Sweden To Be With […]
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Do you struggle to make it through a day without a quick bit of afternoon shut-eye? Well, if napping is your favorite pastime, there might actually now be science to back up why. Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have discovered that, genetically, some people need more sleep than others. (1) Science Says Some […]
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One of the more exciting moments at the end of each school year for kids and teens is the school yearbook. It’s fun to look back at all of that year’s memories and see pictures of all the amazing things you and your classmates did. What’s even more fun is going around and getting all […]
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When you receive an email or are scrolling through your various social media apps, do you notice when people make grammar mistakes? If yes, how much does it bother you? Is it annoying enough to make you actually comment back and correct them, or do you just silently judge them and keep going? According to […]
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Everyone has the right to choose what kind of diet they want to follow. Vegan, vegetarian, meat-eating, and everything in between. Unfortunately, some people feel the need to preach about their dietary choices and shame others for theirs. That’s what happened to this man when his vegan co-worker told him to eat his lunch burger […]
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For the last 30 years, Roy Fox has been living in a 22,00 square foot mansion in New York City completely rent-free. There’s just one catch: He has to be the giant, historic museum’s caretaker. (1) This Man Lives in an NYC Mansion Entirely Rent-Free Since the late ‘80s, Fox has been living in King […]
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If a developer came along and offered you one million dollars for you to leave your home so they can build a mall, would you take it? For Edith Macefield in Seattle, Washington, a million-dollar offer wasn’t enough. Over a decade later, her little home still stands. (1) The Million Dollar Offer That Got Denied […]
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Living a long and happy life is something that most of us aspire to do. This is exactly what Esmond Allcock achieved. Though he passed away only a few months later in 2018, he lived to be 108 years old. Not only was his life long, but he was really happy throughout it. His secret? […]
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“What would you do if you won a million dollars?” This is a question that you’ve probably heard during icebreaker games or maybe you’ve just asked yourself every time you imagine winning the lottery. For these people, they didn’t have to imagine it – they lived it. Whether they won a large sum of money […]
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It is estimated that more than 264 million people of all ages around the world suffer from depression. (1) Polish artist Dawid Planeta is one of them. To express his struggles to others and help guide his healing process, he turned to his craft: Art. In his series Mini People In The Jungle, he uses […]
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While out shopping one day, Angela Fellars noticed something interesting on the racks at Nordstrom: Padded bras in the girls’ section. Enraged, she posted her find on Facebook. Her post has brought up a massive debate online about what is and isn’t appropriate for young girls. (1) Padded Bras for Girls: Yes or No? Fellars […]
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