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Incredible Discoveries That Open Windows To Another Era

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:55:03 +0000

There’s something kind of magical about looking at stuff from the past; it’s like a tiny peek into how people lived, worked, and created long before we were around. Sure, lots of these treasures sit in museums, but thanks to the internet, we can check them all out without leaving our couch.

Today, we dove into a Reddit community that’s all about sharing the coolest human-made objects you’ve ever seen—from tiny tools and quirky inventions to jaw-dropping art and ancient finds. Keep scrolling to time-travel through history, one amazing artifact at a time.

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#1 Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802) A French Painter Famous For His Unorthodox Self Portraits

#2 When A Roman Mosaic Was Discovered In Modern-Day Turkey, It Was Found To Be So Well Made That It Preserved The Wave Of An Earthquake Without Breaking The Pattern

#3 This Is Not Glass. This 11th Century Fatimid Ewer Was Made From A Single Block Of Rock Crystal, One Of The Hardest Minerals To Carve. There Are Seven Similar Ewers In Existence.

While we often hear about archaeologists traveling the world to unearth treasures from the past, sometimes ordinary people stumble upon historic finds completely by accident. These discoveries are surprisingly common, especially in areas rich with history, like old farmland, coastal sites, or construction zones. Even a casual dig or a metal detector hobby can uncover objects that carry centuries of stories. And while the finders might initially think it’s just a cool artifact, these objects are often legally and culturally important, which is why careful handling is key.

#4 The Grand Staircase Inside Castel Savoia, A Castle Built For Queen Margherita Of Savoy In Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Italy, Between 1899 And 1904

#5 The Pine Trees Screen

The Pine Trees screen is a pair of six-panel folding screens, by Hasegawa Tōhaku, that depicts a view of Japanese pine trees in the mist, with parts of the trees visible and parts obscured. The screens, made in the late 16th century, were designated as a National Treasure of Japan in 1952

#6 Marriage Vow 1450 Years Ago

"I take you to be my wife, hold you, clothe you as far as my wealth allows. I won't invite friends for drinking-party if you are opposed to it or I'm liable for a penalty fee of 18 solidi(!)". Papyrus 1756, from Egypt, now at the British Library

To make sure these treasures are properly protected, some places go beyond the bare minimum of laws. In Jersey, for example, a new draft Heritage Law is being developed to create a clear, all-in-one framework for reporting, assessing, and safeguarding archaeological objects. Previously, the island relied on customary law and voluntary reporting, which left room for confusion. The new legislation aims to align Jersey with international heritage obligations while making it straightforward for finders and authorities to do the right thing.

#7 Bowl. Iran, Ilkhanid Dynasty, Late 13th-Mid 14th C. Stonepaste; Painted In Black-Under-Turquoise Glaze. Loaned To The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston

#8 The Evolution Of The Great Wave Off Kanagawa: The 4 Versions That Hokusai Painted Over Nearly 40 Years. From Top To Bottom: The 1st When He Was 33 In 1792, The 2nd When He Was 44 In 1803, The 3rd When He Was 46 In 1805, And Finally The 4th And The Most Famous When He Was 72 In 1831 [736x1966]

The 4 versions that Hokusai painted over nearly 40 Years.

From top to bottom:

the 1st when he was 33 in 1792,

the 2nd when he was 44 in 1803,

the 3rd when he was 46 in 1805,

and finally the 4th and the most famous when he was 72 in 1831

#9 The Marching Bear Group Is Made Up Of 10 Bear-Shaped Mounds, Built By The Early Native Americans Between 1250-900 Years Ago

The group which was first mapped in 1910, is located at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa, USA

The Minister responsible has emphasized the goal clearly: “The draft Heritage (Jersey) Law 202– is being developed to secure Jersey’s archaeological heritage through reporting, recording, and preserving objects of archaeological and historical significance to the Island.” The focus is on protecting the island’s past, making sure that objects aren’t lost, damaged, or sold off privately, and preserving knowledge for future generations to study and enjoy.

#10 A Roman Temple-Theater Complex Rediscovered By Chance On February 2000 In Monte San Nicola, Italy. Located On A Tip Of A Mountain (About 450 M Above Sea Level ), The Complex Dates Back To The 4th Century BCE

#11 An Ancient Roman Mosaic Depicting A Rabbit Driving A Chariot Pulled By Geese. Now Housed At The Louvre Museum

#12 Hidden Painting Showing St George Slaying A Dragon Found Behind A 16th Century Painting Titled “Life Of San Severo”

Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples, Italy - Discovered during restoration. Link to video in comments

Under the draft Law, anyone who discovers an archaeological object, anything over 300 years old or of historical interest, must report it to Jersey Heritage within 14 days. This includes objects of archaeological or historical importance, treasure troves, and items considered “Jersey National Antiquities.” The legislation also sets clear rules for providing the location and details of the find, making sure important discoveries don’t disappear before they can be documented and protected.

#13 Prehistoric Mirrors From Turkey, C.6400 Bce: These Are The Oldest Manufactured Mirrors In The World, Dating Back To More Than 8,000 Years Ago; They Were Meticulously Crafted From Pieces Of Obsidian

#14 A Going-Away Dress

It consists of bodice and matching skirt, in fine blue wool broadcloth decorated with a scrolling border design in applied slightly purple-blue solid cut pile silk velvet, navy ribbed silk, wide and narrow navy silk braids. Made in 1899 CE, Glasgow Museums

#15 The Roman Amphitheatre Of Catania In Sicily, 2nd Century CE

The city of Catania has been buried by lava a total of 17 times in recorded history, and in layers under the present-day city are the Roman city that preceded it, and the Greek city before that

The consequences for ignoring the law are serious. Failure to report a find can lead to up to 12 months in prison and fines, while deliberately providing false information could result in up to two years behind bars. On the positive side, the law also sets up a reward system, offering finders compensation based on the market value of their discovery while keeping culturally significant objects preserved for public benefit. This ensures that people are encouraged to follow the rules rather than hide objects for private gain.

#16 A Pair Of 1,500-Year-Old Lady’s Sandals With A Sweet Message In Greek Was Recently Discovered During Digs Associated With The Marmaray Project In Istanbul

The inscription reads “Use in health, lady, wear in beauty and happiness.”

#17 In 1938, 17 Brass And Copper Heads And The Upper Half Of A Brass Figure (Dated To The 14th-15th Century Ce) Were Found

They were found by accident during house building works at Ife in Nigeria. The realism and sophisticated craftsmanship of the objects challenged Western conceptions of African art

#18 Gold Brooch Shaped Like A Nest With Pearl Eggs. Sweden, 1866

One of the main reasons for introducing this law is that without a clear legal framework, archaeological objects—and the valuable information they carry—are at risk. Also, Jersey is bound by international treaties and conventions that require strong heritage protection, and the draft Law is designed to meet these obligations. By creating a Historic Environment Record and ensuring significant finds are preserved in public collections, the legislation helps safeguard knowledge for scientific study, education, and public enjoyment. It’s about keeping history alive and accessible for everyone.

#19 One Of The Greatest Works Of Chinese Art Is The Blue-Green Landscape Painting Titled "A Thousand Li Of Rivers And Mountains" By [jerk] Ximeng

[jerk] made the painting in 1113 CE at the age of 18, using azurite and malachite colours. Now housed at the Palace Museum in Beijing

#20 The Mummy Of King Tutankhamun Was Laid Inside 3 Coffins Nested Within Each, With The Innermost Coffin Made Of 110.4 Kg Of Solid Gold

For the first time since his tomb was opened 100 years ago, the 3 coffins will be displayed together at the new Grand Egyptian Museum

#21 The Final Edict Of Emperor Wu Of Han, One Of The Most Significant Ancient Chinese Emperors, 87 BC

It was an instruction to his crown prince. Preserved by a copy on a piece of wood discovered in 1977. Full translation:

制詔皇太子：朕體不安，今將絕矣；與地合同，終不復起。謹視皇天之嗣，加增朕在。善遇百姓，賦斂以理；存賢近聖，必聚諝士；表教奉先，自致天子。胡亥自圮，滅名絕紀。審察朕言，終身毋己。蒼蒼之天不可得久視，堂堂之地不可得久履，道此絕矣。告後世及其子孫：忽忽錫錫，恐見故里，毋負天地，更亡更在，上顧錦廬，下敦閭里。人固當死，慎毋敢妄。

Imperial Edict to the Crown Prince:

My body is unwell, and now my time has come to an end; I shall return to the earth and never rise again. Carefully observe the mandate of Heaven and strengthen what I have established. Treat the common people with kindness and levy taxes with reason. Keep virtuous and wise men close, and be sure to gather worthy scholars. Promote moral teachings and honor the ancestors and shall you attain the position of Son of Heaven. Huhai (the second emperor of Qin) destroyed himself, his name perished, and his legacy was erased from history. Examine my words carefully and adhere to them for your entire life.

The vast heavens cannot be gazed upon forever, and the grand earth cannot be trodden upon eternally, thus my journey ends here.

To future generations and their descendants: Be vigilant and cautious, for you may one day be forced to return to common status. Do not betray Heaven and Earth; whether one perishes or endures, fate will decide. Look up to the resplendent palace above, and care for the common people below. All men must die, so be mindful and do not act recklessly.

#22 Newley Discovered Nazca Kitty Glyph Discovered During Remodeling Experts Say Dates To 200 B.c. To 100 B.C.

Finally, the draft Law provides legal clarity that reduces ambiguity over ownership and handling of archaeological finds. This helps prevent future disputes and ensures that both finders and authorities know exactly how to proceed. After extensive consultation, the legislation is expected to be debated in early 2026, bringing Jersey a step closer to fully protecting its rich and fascinating archaeological heritage.

#23 3,000-Year-Old Ornate Dagger Found On Poland’s Baltic Coast

#24 Hairbun Cover And Hairpin Carved From White Jade. China, 960-1644 AD

#25 A Woman's Leather Sandal Decorated With A Topaz, Found In A Well At Saalburg Roman Fort In Germany. 100-150 Ce, Now Housed At The Saalburg Museum

#26 L'orange Variee, A Perfume Set By Les Parfums De Marcy, Created In 1925

Well, archaeological artifacts are treasures that definitely need to be preserved, because each one tells a story about our past. Just like the finds in these posts, they give us a glimpse into how people lived, worked, and created throughout history. Some are tiny and delicate, others massive and mind-blowing but all carry a piece of our shared story. Take a look, and let us know—which one caught your eye? Which discovery completely blew you away?

#27 The Mold Gold Cape Is A Ceremonial Cape Of Solid Sheet-Gold From Wales Dating From About 1900–1600 Bce In The British Bronze Age

It was found at Bryn yr Ellyllon burial mound near Mold, Flintshire in 1833, and is now housed at the British Museum in London

#28 Roman Bird-Shaped Glass Vessels Were Used As Perfume Bottle

The liquid was sealed inside the vessels and the tip of the tail had to be broken to remove the perfume. The one in the bottom picture (dated to the 1st century CE) is still intact and filled with the scented content

#29 A 12,000-Year-Old Carving Of A Wild Donkey, Discovered On A Stone In Karahantepe, A Neolithic Settlement In Turkey

#30 Tomb Of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (1323 Bc) — The Only Unlooted Royal Tomb Ever Found, With Over 5,000 Pristine Artifacts Sealed For 3,245 Years

#31 The Bronze Head Of Medusa (120 Ad), A Remarkable Artifact That Exemplifies Roman Art And Mythology, Unearthed At Hadrian’s Villa In Tivoli, Italy

Hadrian's Villa was an extravagant retreat for Emperor Hadrian, showcasing the grandeur and opulence of the Roman elite

#32 Throne Of Queen Eurydice I Of Macedon (410-369 Bce), Mother Of Philip II And Grandmother Of Alexander The Great

The throne was found in her tomb, which was discovered in 1987 in Vergina, Greece, along with other royal Macedonian tombs

#33 The Tara Brooch, Late 7th-Early 8th C., Widely Considered The Finest Celtic Brooch Ever Found In Ireland

#34 A 1100 Year-Old Viking Sword Has Been Pulled From An Oxfordshire River In A Rare Discovery Unearthed By A Magnet Fisherman

The weapon was found in the River Cherwell last year and has now been confirmed to date back to between 850–975 AD

#35 Pair Of Silk Knitted Stockings Embroidered With Sequins And Beads, France, 1900

#36 Paintings From The Horse Period (2000-50 Bce) In Tassili N'ajjer, Algeria

They show two women with long flowing dresses and young warriors in short skirts.These figures originally would have had white ‘stick’ heads which have now disappeared

#37 The Changing Room Of A Luxurious Private Baths, Recently Unearthed In Pompeii

#38 A 3000-Year-Old Petroglyph In Val Camonica, Italy, Nicknamed "The Astronauts"

#39 Harmondsworth Great Barn Is A Medieval Barn On The Former Manor Farm In The Village Of Harmondsworth

#40 Handmade Bespoke Button Boots From The Late 1800s. Swedish Or German Origin, Designer Unknown. Bata Shoe Museum

#41 This Exquisitely Enameled Silver Rapier, Dating To 1601, Is A Magnificent Example Of The Elaborate Craftsmanship Of German Swordsmiths During The Renaissance, Used For Both Dueling And Self-Defense

#42 The Shaman Of Bad Dürrenberg Are The Remains Of A 25-35 Year Old Woman, Who Was Burried 8600 To 9000 Year Ago In Germany

Around her, were the remains of an extraordinary head-dress, made from the bones and teeth of different animals such as deer, wild boar, crane and turtle

#43 A Parthian Necklace, Despite Being 2,000 Years Old, Is In Pristine Condition And Retaining Even Its Chains

#44 X-Ray Scans Of Carreño De Miranda's 1681 Portrait Of The King Charles II Of Spain Reveal That The Artist Painted Over An Earlier Portrait Of The King When He Was Much Younger

#45 Knife With Lapis Lazuli Handle. China, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

#46 Snuff Bottle Shaped Like Corn, Carved Out Of Yellow Jade. China, Qing Dynasty, 1750-1830

#47 The Butcher's Hall Of Hildesheim, Before Its Destruction In Wwii. Germany, Originally Built In 1529

#48 The Stone Of Destiny On The Hill Of Tara Was The Coronation Stone For The High Kings Of Ireland. It Was Said To Let Out A Roar When The Rightful King Touched It

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They Saw It Coming: 33 Times Karma Worked Exactly As Expected

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:54:03 +0000

Even if you haven't heard about it, the subreddit r/LeopardsAteMyFace should catch your attention. At first, because of its name, which comes as a reference to a viral tweet that read, "'I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sobs [a] woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party."

But then you dive in, and the content is really captivating too. The satirical hub for political discontent has grown into a place welcoming all kinds of posts about people being shocked at the entirely predictable consequences of their actions, and it's the best proof of karma you can find on the internet.

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#1 Candace Owens Tried To Get A Covid Test In Aspen, Co, But Was Denied Service (From A Private Facility) And Received This Email, And It’s The Best Thing I’ve Ever Read

#2 It’s Hard Work Oppressing Constituents

Writer and humorist Robert Evans Wilson Jr. has a name for making these rash decisions in the heat of the moment, only to regret the results.

He calls it the Law of Unintended Consequences, and according to Wilson, we're all guilty of succumbing to it.

Relevant terms include:

Murphy’s Law, which states that if something can go wrong, it will.
The Cobra Effect. The term coined by economist Horst Siebert is based on an attempt by the British government in India to eliminate venomous snakes in the city of Delhi by paying people to bring in dead cobras. The reward incentivized people to breed cobras. When the government learned of this, it stopped the payments; however, the breeders then released their cobras into the wild, which increased rather than decreased the problem.
The Butterfly Effect. It's a situation in which an action or change that does not seem important has a very large effect, especially in other places or around the world.

#3 🤷🏻‍♂️

#4 I Never Thought That Voting To Leave Europe Would Mean That I Had To Leave Europe, Weeps Deluded Man

#5 Run Roh, Looks Like Those Highly Inconvenient Texas Laws Apply To You, Too, Grandpa

"When a problem occurs, whether it is a natural disaster or a man-made one, emotions over reason often direct decision-making," Wilson, author of Everyday Innovation, explains.

As we can see from the pictures on this list, it happens not just on a personal but also (inter)national stage, even though there are plenty of "safety switches" to prevent it.

"First, the media picks up on the story and, if possible, will fan the flames of fear to build a larger audience, which in turn enables them to sell more advertising. If the media is successful in agitating their audience, the people then start demanding immediate solutions from their government representatives. The politicians feel the pressure and, wanting to stay popular with the voters, feel they must do something—anything—without considering the potential long-term outcome," Wilson says.

#6 Elon Is A Humble Genius

#7 Wyoming Bans Preferred Pronouns, Madam Chairman Immediately Gets Misgendered

#8 Saying Your Doctor’s Office Doesn’t Wear Masks At A Rally

#9 Are They Really Though?

Many of these posts from r/LeopardsAteMyFace also make you ask, "Why do people ignore facts?"

Steve Rathje is an incoming assistant professor of human-computer interaction at Carnegie Mellon University, currently an NSF and AXA postdoctoral fellow at NYU, with a Ph.D. from Cambridge.

He believes much of the issue is caused by the fact that our ability to reason did not develop simply to help us find the truth—instead, it evolved to fulfill fundamentally social functions, like cooperating in large groups and communicating with others.

#10 "Wait No, We Didn't Mean It Like That"

#11 They Actually Think Retroactive Vaccination Is A Thing

#12 Who’d Have Thought Brexit Would Mean Less Trade With The UK?

#13 So Now You Support Illegal Immigration

"A number of studies document the many ways in which our political party distorts our reasoning," Rathje writes.

"One study found that people who had strong math skills were only good at solving a math problem if the solution to the problem conformed to their political beliefs. Liberals were only good at solving a math problem, for instance, if the answer to that problem showed that gun control reduced crime. Conservatives were only good at solving this problem if the solution showed that gun control increased crime."

#14 When Karma Comes Calling

#15 Irrelevant Eaten Face In The Current Climate

#16 Only 46 Years Old

#17 Well Well Well, If It Isn't The Consequences Of My Own Actions

Another study discovered that the higher an individual’s IQ, the better they are at coming up with reasons to support a position—but only a position that they agree with.

One time, researchers asked the participants to watch a video of protestors and told half of them the people in the clip were protesting the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, while the other half were informed that the group was protesting an abortion clinic.

Liberals reported saying the protestors were more violent and disruptive if they were told they were watching abortion clinic protestors, and the opposite was true for conservatives, even though everyone was watching the same video.

#18 He Tells It Like It Is

#19 No, Not Like That

#20 Ah, Republicans

#21 Running Away With Your Loved Ones To A Better Place

A desire for identity consistency, as Rathje calls it, might also help explain why we can be so uncomfortable engaging with opinions that challenge our beliefs.

One study, for example, found that people are even willing to give up the chance to earn money to avoid reading opinions they disagree with.

So even if you told the folks in the pictures what they were doing was stupid, many would've likely kept going anyway.

#22 Black Republican Is Angry That The Cops Thought He Was The Criminal

#23 Moron Who Moved To Russia Because Texas Was Too Woke Joined The Russian Armed Forces To Work As A Welder. He Was Sent To The Front Lines Shortly After Joining

#24 You Chose To Queue

#25 Stunt By D**chebag DeSantis Backfires Spectacularly

#26 No, Not Really

#27 Limited Foresight

#28 Voter Who Supported Party That Publicly Stripped Away The Welfare State For 10 Years Surprised To Find It Missing When They Need It

#29 Always Only Care About Issues Once It Affects Them

#30 When You Accidentally Ban The Bible

#31 Fishing Industry Protest At Downing Street - Shellfish Lories Stacked Infront Of Pm’s Office

#32 Very Insane People

#33 Stop It! Only We're Supposed To Inflate Stonks And Manipulate The Market!

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35 Things People Heard Once That Stayed With Them For Life

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:52:02 +0000

For Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Arnold Schwarzenegger, already an established movie superstar, earned $17 million, which, given his character's laconicism, translated into roughly $21,000 per word. That is, for just one of his iconic phrases, "Hasta la vista, baby," the actor earned way more than for the entire first Terminator movie.

However, the significance of wise, beautiful, or simply catchy phrases can sometimes be far more important to people than any amount of money. Simply because such a phrase can often truly change a person's life. As it happened, for example, with the heroes of this collection of stories.

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#1

When someone closed passed away, instead of the usual b******t like ‘they are i a better place now’, someone said: ‘they are worth every single tear’.

#2

When people would ask my science teacher a question, he loved to respond to them with more questions. He would lead you through a series of answers, leading up to the answer to the question that you initially asked. Then he would say, “See how smart you are, you knew the answer the whole time.” I always loved Mr. Leonard for that.

#3

A lack of preparation on your part does not make for an emergency on mine.

There's a thread on AskReddit that was created a couple of months ago by the user u/Imaginary_Ride_6185, who asked netizens, "What's a single sentence someone said that stuck with you forever?" As it turns out, such situations happen quite often in people's lives, so the thread has become really popular.

As of today, the thread has over 6K upvotes and nearly 4K various comments. The stories range from touching to funny, from sad to moralizing, and discussions of these stories unfold. Sometimes it even reaches the point of revelation, as people from different parts of the world were touched by roughly the same phrase.

#4

When I was learning how to drive some 35 years ago, an adult friend told me the most important thing was, "Always expect everyone else to do something stupid."

True to this day. Never forgot it.

#5

When my dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness, everyone just kept saying everything would be okay. I had a customer at the time say with an online sale when we were chatting:

“Tough days ahead”

It was so simple but he was the only person who was honest with me. Everyone else was lying/trying to protect my feelings.

#6

I had a therapist tell me once “when you start to get healthy, people will start to get angry.” Mind blowing 🤯 truth right there! The minute I started setting healthy boundaries in my life the worst offenders, my family, got madddddd! But my life is better for it so thank you Rhonda!

It so happens that many of the phrases you'll read or hear here are somehow related to death or some serious illness. This is not surprising, as anyone faced with the inevitable begins to think differently, reconsiders their own life, and perceives everything around them from a completely new angle.

And along with them, we rethink the meaning of words, too. For example, as in one of the stories told here, a pre-med student automatically said to a terminally ill patient the "standard" words that they understood their suffering - only to receive a gentle but firm answer: "No, you don't understand..."

So it's at this very moment that you involuntarily begin to reflect on the frailty of existence, and how far all our words, so beautiful and so empty, are from the truth in the face of the inevitable end. It's frightening, but it also makes us - even if only briefly - become more human.

#7

“He’s not there.” My husband said this to me gently when I couldn’t leave my father’s casket. I will always remember that he’s not there, he’s in my heart and will be forever.

#8

“ no one thinks about you as much as you do”
Sounds in text very rude but in context it was very loving. Genuinely changed my perspective on myself.

No one analyzes your actions and words and looks like we do to ourselves. No one thinks about the small things you don’t like, the embarrassing moments that keep you awake or the outfit malfunctions. You’re not that important. Thank god.
That means you aren’t that bad.
I’ve gained so much self love from thinking this way.

#9

"The opposite of love is not hate but to be ignored." This will sit with me forever.

A separate category of stories from our collection contains motivational phrases that, in one way or another, encourage people to overcome life's various difficulties. But almost every motivational phrase is actually based either on completely empty "generalities" or on the speaker's personal experience - and this experience can be completely irrelevant.

My favorite example is Thomas Edison and his classic phrase: "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." A formula that, by and large, worked perfectly for only one person - Edison himself.

The fact is that the great inventor lacked theoretical education, which he always compensated for with numerous experiments and an absolutely superhuman work ethic and stamina. Competitors joked that just a year at university would’ve replaced Edison's decade of failed experiments - but then he wouldn't be Edison, right?

#10

"You're smarter than everyone here. You shouldn't be working in a factory. Go to school, keep your head down and learn something."

Told to me by a factory collegue when I broke down from packing sausages the entire day when I was 16.

#11

‘No you don’t understand’. I was a pre-med college student and volunteering at a hospital. A chronically ill patient was telling me about their pain and reflexively I said ‘I understand’. He said ‘no you really don’t’. That struck me and I’ve never said it again in all 10 years I’ve been in medicine. Now I say ‘I really can’t understand, but I want to help as best I can’.

#12

My mom has Alzheimer’s and right before she lost the ability to speak she said with complete lucidity one day “you know, I’m not sure what’s going to happen but I’m not afraid.” I think about this every day.

Humanity has wielded words for many thousands of years, and they’re truly one of the most powerful tools we've ever had. Words can be a weapon, and they can be a shield. They can lift you to the skies, or they can bring you crashing down to earth. Many people underestimate the power of words - and completely in vain.

"Our words carry enormous weight. More than we sometimes think," says Michael S. Hyatt, a famous speaker, podcaster, and the author of books about leadership. "They often impact people for decades, providing either the courage to press on or one more reason to give up." By the way, here's another wise quote for you, in addition to those you've already read here.

#13

"Just cos the person you're with is the right person for you doesn't mean you're the right person for them" 🤯.

#14

Not a sentence but a sound. The day I graduated from college. My dad cheered the loudest in the room. Still makes me beam years later.

#15

I’m a mom of three young children. Going out by myself, I hear “you’ve got your hands full!” So so often. One time a guy told me, “you’re doing a really great job, being a mom is hard.” And dang, I needed that 😭.

In any case, we do believe you'll find these three dozen or so stories very interesting and useful to read, so please feel free to scroll the list to the very end; it's truly worth reading, just believe me. And, well, if you have your own tale about the wisest or simply catchiest words you've ever heard, why not share it in the comments below?

#16

“A tree that has borne fruit cannot look like a sapling.”

Said, supportively, about unrealistic expectations for mothers’ bodies.

#17

I can’t remember the exact words, but it was something my Home Ec teacher in high school said about her teaching style: “Some teachers think that you have to be harsh on students to teach properly, but I’ve always found kindness to be just as effective”.

For some reason it always stuck with me and reminded me that kindness isn’t a weakness, and shouldn’t be treated as such.

#18

The day are long but the years are short.

So true, especially now that my children are grown.

#19

“Assume ignorance, not malice.”.

#20

You wouldn’t worry so much about what others thought of you, if you knew how seldom they did.

#21

Roughly it was:

"You know those people who just light up your life and make you feel warm and fuzzy? You don't realise they do it till they're gone...

I'm so glad you're back".

#22

"You're just too much of everything." As I was excitedly explaining how I was the first in 4 generations to seek higher education.

Never lost my twinkle so quickly. I was just excited to share some great news.

Edit: Thank you to everyone for their support. I am in a much better place and have been for a while now. I've graduated, and I'm extremely thankful for the journey that I've endured. Without it, I wouldn't be me. 🫶.

#23

Be kind to yourself like you do for others.

#24

I was t*****p and taken in the middle of the night to this Christian boys home/boot camp thing. Absolutely the most miserable time of my life. While I was there we had a flood and we were helping these coast guards fill these bags up with sand. I wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone in the boys home but I was allowed to talk to the coast guard I was helping. I ended up confiding in him about how I ended up there and how much I hated it. He told me he also hated where he was at and that he was stuck there too. It was nice to have something relatable with someone for once, but at one point he told me “Nothing lasts forever.” and that always stuck with me.
I feel like everyone thinks of good things ending when they hear “nothing lasts forever.” But to hear it in that context was actually reassuring. Knowing that no matter how much I hated where I was and how miserable I was, it wouldn’t last forever. I carried that quote with me the rest of the time I was at that place.

In case anyone is curious, the place I went to was called Anchor Academy. There’s actually a small documentary about it online called “The Anchor Home For Boys - Tough Love or A***e?”.

#25

"When you have a problem that can't be fixed with money, that's the moment you realize you have a real problem". - Grandma.

#26

"Dont worry about it. If this is the worst problem I have today, I am truly blessed. "
- when I said Sorry to the guy behind me in line at Lowes because my order had an issue, and they were having trouble ringing me up.

#27

My girlfriend once said to me;

“I know things are tough, i know you are stressed and you can talk to me, but you can’t bring it home”

She was right. I owe her a lot.

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My boyfriend said "When you drink, I am ashamed of you". I am now almost 5 years sober and he is my husband :).

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It wasn’t long ago, but it was one of the most impactful sentences of my life

she said, “there’s nothing wrong with you, you’re just different”

i’m bipolar and all my life i felt like there was something wrong with me, i just didn’t know what. that’s literally what i said to her. we haven’t been dating long, but i felt the need to tell her about my disorder and all i was met with was understanding and acceptance

it’s made me realise that i should try to love myself and accept this part of me, that im worthy of love and happiness.

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“you have a wonderful smile, i wish i saw more of it”, i was a depressed teenager and its the only “smile more” actually made me smile more 🤣.

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"I wish you didn't have to work so much" - my mom's last coherent words to me as I was having to rush downstairs to work in the ER.

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My Mother said, when I was 11yrs old, that she was supposed to love me, but just didn't like me enough. We are no contact.

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"ive seen plastic bags go further in life than you".

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“The last guy who was perfect ended up getting crucified”.

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“I’ve never understood you and I don’t think I want to either”

Said by my best friend of over a decade. We no longer speak.

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Celebrity Memoir Bombshells That Left People Speechless

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:53:02 +0000

Fame may put someone under the brightest of spotlights, but it rarely tells the full story of a person’s life.

Over the years, many celebrities have chosen to reveal their rawest truths in memoirs, sharing experiences that shaped them over the years.

These revelations ranged from heartbreaking personal tragedies to shocking confessions that forever changed how fans saw them.

Here are 18 of the most unforgettable moments stars bravely shared in their own words.

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#1 Brooke Shields

In her memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, the actress shared a deeply disturbing moment in her medical history. After undergoing surgery, she discovered that her male plastic surgeon “threw in a little bonus” by performing a “[private part] rejuvenation” without her knowledge or consent, according to NBC Connecticut.

Shields described the horror of waking up to a body that had been altered irreversibly without her approval, leaving her feeling violated and powerless.

“He informed me that he threw in a little bonus. It felt like such an invasion — such a bizarre, like, r**e of some kind. Nothing pointed toward this need to be tighter or smaller or firmer or younger, especially there,” she said during an interview.

#2 Britney Spears

In The Woman in Me, Britney Spears reflected on one of the most painful moments of her life. She became pregnant during her relationship with Justin Timberlake, but revealed that he insisted she end it. Spears confessed that, had the decision been hers alone, she would not have gone through with the procedure, according to People magazine.

“Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives, that we were way too young.

"If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father. To this day, it’s one of the most agonizing things I have ever experienced in my life,” Britney wrote.

#3 Jennette Mccurdy

In her bestselling memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy did not hold back. The iCarly star described being pressured into drinking alcohol as a teen by “The Creator,” a powerful Nickelodeon figure who was “mean-spirited, controlling, and terrifying” to the point where he was prone to make “grown men and women cry with his insults and degradation,” according to Deadline.

On top of that, she revealed years of control from her mother, struggles with eating disorders, and the crushing weight of losing her independence so young. “My whole childhood and adolescence were very exploited. It still gives my nervous system a reaction to say it,” she wrote in her memoir.

#4 Demi Moore

In Inside Out, Demi Moore opened up about the darkest parts of her past. She described being assaulted at 15, her mother’s alcoholism and repeated attempts to take her life, as well as the toxic cycles that played out in her marriages to Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. She also shared stories about how her battle with substances caused notable strain in her relationships, according to USA Today.

One particular instance described by Moore was when she nearly drowned in a hot tub after a night of heavy drinking in Mexico, which made Kutcher “furious.”

After she detoxed from Vicodin after being hooked on the medication following a dental surgery, Moore stated that she left like she had “lived through a war.” Kutcher reportedly responded with no compassion. “I felt like he was angry with me for having this problem in the first place: You made your bed; now you have to lie in it,” she noted.

#5 Rebel Wilson

For many fans, 2011's Bridesmaids was Rebel Wilson’s big Hollywood breakout. But in her memoir, Rebel Rising, she revealed that her paycheck for the movie was shockingly small at just $3,500, according to People magazine. While Bridesmaids went on to gross over $280 million worldwide, Wilson stated that her paltry pay “didn’t matter to me” because “the experience was everything.”

Her gambit paid off. Within two weeks of Bridesmaids’ premiere, Wilson booked six new projects, one of which was Pitch Perfect. By the time Pitch Perfect 3 was being produced, Wilson had managed to negotiate a much higher salary for her performance: a cool $10 million.

#6 Matthew Perry

In Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, the late Matthew Perry wrote candidly about his lifelong battle with addiction. He shared harrowing accounts of near-fatal overdoses, crippling depression, and the isolating impact of sudden sitcom stardom, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Despite the sobering content of his memoir, Perry stated that he wanted to encourage people with his memoir.

“The kind of message that I guess I give out with this book is don’t give up. There’s help out there. I’ve been helped on a daily basis. If I didn’t get help, I wouldn’t be sitting here. It’s all about finding somebody that knows more than you about this stuff and just listening to them,” he stated.

#7 Lily Allen

In My Thoughts Exactly, Lily Allen revealed she was assaulted by a music industry executive. Since she had been drinking at the time, Allen opted not to report the assault. She was frustrated about this, but she still carried on working with the executive because he was more powerful than her, and she feared being labeled as a “hysterical” and “difficult” woman.

Beyond that, she opened up about postpartum depression, substance use, and even hiring female escorts as a way to numb the pain of her failing marriage. At one point, Allen revealed that things got so bad that Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow were forced to do an intervention for her, according to E! Online.

#8 John Stamos

In his memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, Full House alum John Stamos recalled one of the most shocking personal betrayals of his life. He shared that he once walked in on then-girlfriend Teri Copley only to find her in bed with actor Tony Danza. In a comment to People magazine, Stamos stated that the incident was “physically painful” and “worse than anything.”

“I can't explain it, but I would've rather been punched in the nose again or something because the pain is so overwhelming. Looking back, it's like, probably, she wasn't the right girl for me. So seeing him, realizing it was him and stuff, it was hard. I mean, it was awful,” he said.

#9 Madonna’s Brother Christopher Ciccone

Christopher Ciccone’s book Life with My Sister Madonna offered one of the most controversial tell-alls of its time. According to a TIME report, the memoir depicted the story of Ciccone, who was condemned to live in his older sister’s shadow. Despite being just 27 months older, Madonna reportedly gave her brother his first joint and his first ecstasy pill, among others.

An artist and interior decorator, Ciccone stated that he served stints as his sister’s backup dancer, her “dresser,” and her “doormat” and “garbage can.” “I find no excuse for Madonna’s grossly unfair treatment of me,” Ciccone wrote.

#10 E.a. Hanks

In The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, Tom Hanks’ daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hanks, described her early years living with her mother in Sacramento. From ages 5 to 14, she experienced what she called a life of “confusion, violence, deprivation, and love,” according to Page Six. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, her mother’s mental health continued to decline over the years.

“The backyard became so full of dog s**t that you couldn’t walk around it, the house stank of smoke. The fridge was bare or full of expired food more often than not, and my mother spent more and more time in her big four-poster bed, poring over the Bible,” she wrote.

#11 Al Pacino

In his memoir Sonny Boy, Al Pacino reflected on the time he unknowingly embarrassed himself in front of Jackie Kennedy. After a performance of Richard III, Pacino slumped in his dressing room chair when Jackie entered with her daughter Caroline. In his exhaustion, he mistakenly extended his hand for her to kiss, according to People magazine.

“God only knows what I was thinking. Why would I ever do that? Please tell me, what’s wrong with me? I must have believed I was dreaming that Jackie Onassis was there. Perhaps I was hallucinating that she was doing the play with me, so she was my queen. And as the queen, after all, she must now kiss the hand of the king,” he noted.

#12 Caitlyn Jenner

In The Secrets of My Life, Caitlyn Jenner offered a close look at her struggles with identity. She revealed that she had begun hormone therapy in the 1980s and detailed the years she lived while hiding her true self. Her eventual transition to a transgender woman in 2015 was the culmination of decades of pain, secrecy, and determination to finally live authentically.

Despite this, Jenner shared that she still appreciates her pre-transition self. “I liked Bruce. He was a good person. He did a lot in his life. Oh, ‘he didn’t even exist’. Yes he did exist! He worked his b**t off. He won the [Olympic] Games. He raised amazing kids. He did a lot of very, very good things and it’s not like I just want to throw that away,” Jenner said.

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3D Printing Fans Show Off Their Most Useful DIY Creations

Mariia Tkachenko — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:56:03 +0000

It’s fun to have a hobby. But it’s even cooler when it directly gives you the ability to significantly improve the quality of your life. That, in many cases, is a major draw of 3D printing. There, the only limit, aside from the tech you have, is your imagination.

3D printing enthusiasts from around the globe come to the ‘Functional Print’ online group to share their most out-of-the-box DIY projects that have made their lives much better. Scroll down to get inspired by their designs, and who knows, you might just convince yourself to try out a new hobby.

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#1 I Designed And 3D Printed A Dog Wheelchair For A Strangers Dog, And Now I Get These Great Update Videos. Functional Printing

#2 3D Printed My Wife A Vending Machine

#3 My Cactus Was Leaning Heavily On One Side So I Made It A Crutch

3D printing, aka additive manufacturing, has been around since the 1980s, and, in a nutshell, it uses equipment to take a digital file and create a solid, three-dimensional object, layer by layer. The tech has come a long way over the past few decades, even if the hype isn’t what is used to be!

This technology is commonly used in the manufacturing and automotive industries. However, we are also seeing amazing applications in the medical field.

Meanwhile, 3D printing enthusiasts and hobbyists are making, well, pretty much anything they can think of, from toy models and proof-of-concept designs to functional parts to improve their homes.

#4 I Made These Spikes To Stop "Helpful" People From Grabbing Me Without Consent

#5 I Created A System Of LEGO Compatible Wall Mounts

#6 Button Reducer For TV Remote For My Grandparents

It is predicted that the value of 3D printing will continue to increase along with its capabilities. It’s estimated that the 3D printing industry will be worth $84 billion by 2029.

“This growth means we are bound to interact with products — and even homes and buildings — made with 3D printing,” Built In writes.

#7 A Lightbulb

#8 Printed A Sisyphus Statue To Push My Tp Up A Shelf For All Eternity

#9 I Printed Some Two-Color Qr Coasters So My Guests Can Connect To The WiFi Without Asking Me For The Password

3D printing, at its core, involves layering various materials (plastics, composites, bio-materials, etc.) to create whatever objects you want. Depending on what you use, you can make a product that can be super rigid or very flexible, too.

In some cases, 3D printing can be life-saving. For example, during the Covid-19 pandemic, some healthcare facilities used the tech to create protective equipment and to fix ventilators.

Meanwhile, this tech is also changing how prosthetics and implants are made, improving patients’ quality of life.

#10 Cardboard Perforation Tool To Make New Folds/Custom Boxes

#11 Quick Sunday Project To Stop Lid Avalanches

#12 With My Desk Near The Factory Entrance, My Fingers Tips Have Been Getting Really Cold This Winter So I Piped The Waste Heat From My PC To Warm Them Up!

One of the biggest business upsides of 3D printing tech is that it allows companies of all sizes to create prototypes very quickly. In other words, it is a low-risk, cheap, and very quick way to test out a product’s efficiency.

Meanwhile, as 3D printing becomes ever more functional and precise, it allows for the rapid manufacturing of proprietary or inaccessible parts. Maintenance becomes much easier.

“Additionally, machines and devices wear down over time and may be in need of swift repair, which 3D printing produces a streamlined solution to,” Built In explains.

“Like functional parts, tools also wear down over time and may become inaccessible, obsolete or expensive to replace. 3D printing allows tools to be easily produced and replaced for multiple applications with high durability and reusability.”

#13 Mother-In-Law Asked If I Could Help Modify A Trike So My Niece's Prosthetic Foot Would Stop Slipping Off The Pedal. Came Up With This

#14 I 3D Printed A 🗿 Toilet Roll Holder, He Is Holding His Breath

#15 Would Y’all Consider This A Functional Print?

The ‘Functional Print’ community has been inspiring and entertaining the internet for over a decade. Created way back in early 2014, it currently gets 136k online visitors every week.

At the core of this group is the idea that this is a place to share and discuss 3D prints that have a “specific, practical function or use in everyday life.”

According to the moderators who keep the friendly 3D hobby-related community running, there are a few main things to keep in mind before you start posting everything and anything in the group.

Underpinning everything is the main focus of the entire community: what you’re making and sharing online has to be very practical, not just aesthetic.

#16 Fractions Learning Purpose, Is It Still Functional?

#17 This Guy On Instagram Who 3D Printed A Helmet For His Cat So He Can Take Him Cycling/Motorcycling!

#18 Switch Labels

So, for example, the mods emphasize that ‘Functional Print’ is not a community for sharing so-called ‘dust collectors.’ In other words, if you have 3D printed an object that will sit on a shelf and do nothing but collect dust, this is not the group to boast about it. There are plenty of other online communities for sharing pics of those kinds of objects; it’s just not this one.

What’s more, ‘Functional Print’ is not the place to share 3D printed toys or games, unless you are modifying or repairing parts for already existing things.

You’re also supposed to move beyond decorative containers, holders, and stands. And you should avoid posting jewelry, ornaments, lamps, signs, and lithophanes.

#19 I'm A Woodworker New To 3D Printing. I Designed And Printed Pencil Magnets I Can Stick To All My Machinery So I Always Have A Pencil Handy. I Used 6x3 Mm Neodymium Magnets

#20 Made A Credit-Card Sized Guide To Help Draw Organic Molecules!

#21 I Made A Headless Electric Violin For My Sister's Birthday

Novelty items, which are mainly designed for the sake of decoration, appearance, and humor, also aren’t welcome. Once again: practical function reigns supreme here.

Furthermore, the ‘Functional Print’ group expects you to participate in the community beyond just your own posts. There has to be sociability and camaraderie on your calendar, too, not just showing how awesome you are at DIY.

#22 Been 3D Printing Face Shields Non-Stop For 4 Days For Spanish Hospital Workers Fighting Coronavirus

#23 I Discovered The Curvy Mode In Fusion 360 And Vase Mode So Now All Of My Lights Have Shades!

#24 Never Lose Them Again

“This community is not a personal showcase feed or distribution channel. Accounts that only post their own projects, videos, prints, or downloads while rarely participating in other people’s posts may have their content removed,” the mods running ‘Functional Print’ warn.

“As a rule of thumb, 10% or less of your activity should be your own content.”

Meanwhile, if you have any tips or questions, or want to share any news, you should head over to the ‘3D Printing’ community instead.

#25 Gave My Echo Dot A Fun Vintage Flare :)

#26 My Country (Ireland) Has Separate Hot And Cold Water Taps. Here's A Mixer To Get A Comfortable Temperature!

#27 I Got Tired Of My Sanding Pads Being Tossed In A Box, So Here's My Solution

Which of these designs and functional projects impressed you the most, and why?

Have you ever tried your hand at 3D printing, and how did that go? What problems did you solve with your designs?

What hobbies do you regularly make time for in your busy schedule, if you’re not into 3D printing?

We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments at the bottom of this list. Grab a snack or drink and join the discussion. Got any photos of the cool, creative, and functional things you’ve made, no matter your hobby? Don’t be shy and share your pics, too.

#28 I Got Tired Of Juggling All This Stuff While Working For The Census, So Designed A Few Cleats And Brackets And Made My Own Clipboard

#29 I Designed This Mini Ramekin Stacker - So They Stop Falling Over In The Cupboard

#30 Nearly 50 Models On Makerworld, Some With Hours Of Design And This Is My Most Popular Model

#31 Twin Lamp Socket For Skate Lamp I Mada!

#32 New Monitor Didn't Have A USB Hub, Now It Does!

#33 I Was Tired Of The A/C Air Cooling My Blinds Instead Of Me, So I Made This

#34 Taking Consistent Pictures Of Trading Cards Made Easier!

#35 Designed A Faucet Handle So I Can Use My Elbow Instead Of My Dirty Hands

#36 Just Found And Printed This Beauty Of A Functional 3D Model - Wife Acceptance Factor Over 9000!

#37 Souvenir Baseball Display Tree

#38 I'm Lazy And Didn't Want To Bend Down To Turn My Steamer On Or Off

#39 Household Task Planner

#40 Headboard Silencer Springs. When The Boats A Rockin, No More Knockin

#41 Broke The Neighbors Tool.... Maybe They Won't Notice

#42 My Ancient Beard Trimmer Seems To [be bad] The Life Out Of C Size Batteries. I Made An Adaptor So I Can Use Aa Size Rechargeables

#43 3D Printed Casing For Hdmi Connector. Original Was Unreasonable Big, So I Made Smaller One

#44 Because, Honestly, Screw Those Buttons

How many times have you sat on your remote only to have it change to a channel that you don't subscribe to? For every time that has happened to you I created this print. Begone, foul advertisement discussed as 'convenience'!

#45 I No Longer Need Structural Corn In My Pantry

#46 I Made A Garden Hose Attachment For My Vegetable Garden!

#47 I Was Tired Of All The Dust I Was Getting While Making Holes In The Drywall. This Solved All My Issues

#48 Got Tired Of Carrying My Ruler And Stencil Around With Me, So I Combined Both And Now I Just Clip It To My Calculator!

#49 Anyone Looking For A Doorstop?

#50 Made A To Do List Stencil For Making Clean Looking Lists

#51 Sanity Saver 3000

#52 Printed Some “AC” For My Girlfriends Cat

#53 Forced Air Vent Boot/Shoe/Glove/Misc Wet Kid Stuff Dryer (1 1/2” Pvc With Printed Vent Adapter)

#54 My Biggest (And Prudest) 3D Printing Project. Sounds And Plays Better Than Expected

#55 9 Minute Print: A Splint For My Dying Headphone Cable That Must Be Kept Perfectly Straight

#56 Since No One Reads Range Rules I Made A Display To Show What’s Not Allowed

#57 Tool For Knowing Who Of My Roommates Are Home And Whether Or Not Anyone Has A Guest Over

#58 Kept Getting Lots Of Mail From The Previous Owner Of The House So Decided To Cast My Own Stamp

#59 This Might Be My Most Functional Print Ever - Steel Wire + Tpu

This long tpu spiral is one of my many experiments combing TPU with different types of wire. To make this I printed a long spiral tube of tpu and then put 2mm steel wire through it and sealed the end with a little heat.

#60 Kirby Soldering Fume Extractor

#61 Printed This To Drain The Cup Back Back Into The Jug Of Laundry Detergent. Works Like A Charm!

#62 Tidied Up The Bathroom Counter A Bit!

#63 Update: Custom Made Pla Drain Cover Holding Up Well After 1 Year Outside In Welsh Weather

#64 Tweezers With A Button Cell To Test Your Leds

#65 Functional Print Found In The Wild!

#66 Dumb Idea That Worked

#67 No More Ugly Zip Ties On Network Switch

#68 I Got Sick Of Wasting A Whole Hand On Holding My Daughter's Bottle

#69 Solar Pool Heater

#70 Does This Belong Here? 3D Printed Keyboard, Handwired

#71 I Made A Way To Connect Ptfe Tubes Magnetically!

#72 Stylized Headphone Holder I Made. Perfectly Snug Fit

#73 Tastiest Print I've Ever Done - Dumpling Press

#74 I Made A Tag For One Of My Houseplants. The Qr Code Links To An Online Care Sheet

#75 Lockbox For My Morning Alarm. I Put The Key In My Freezer Every Night. Changed My Mornings!

#76 I Procrastinated On Writing My Thesis By Designing A Stand To Hold My Surface Vertically, Which Should Help Me Read Papers Faster For My Thesis

#77 Lenovo Wanted An Exorbitant Amount Of Money For One Of These Caddies So I Printed One Instead

#78 Air Duct That Delivers Fresh Air Directly To My Cpu Cooler

#79 Got Tired Of Scraping Ice Off Of My Windows Every Morning

I had a drill to 3/8" socket adapter laying around so I designed this circular ice scraper to attach to my drill and scrape the ice for me. Works perfectly!

#80 Hotel Had All The Room Numbers 3D Printed

#81 Problems. Solutions

#82 Waterproof Pi Cyberdeck W Hackrf. W/ Touchscreen. I Saw A Cyberdeck Build Recently Posted Here, Thought I’d Share Mine

#83 Easy Model Optimization

#84 3D Printing Makes Casting Molds So Simple

#85 Dual Laptop Under-Desk Mount With Felt Sliders And USB Hub Bracket

#86 This Is What White Tpu Looks Like After Five Years Of Exposure To Sun And Weather. I Wasn't Able To Tear It

#87 Stencils I Made For Quickly Drawing Axes For Trigonometry Homework On Graph Paper

#88 I 3D Printed A New Mini Itx Case, Made With Tinkercad

#89 Foaming Tpu Is Amazing!

#90 I Shall Never Juggle Sauce And Nugget, So Saith The Prusa

#91 Corner Radius Gauge For My Calipers. R = A*(√2+1). Not Perfect. Not Terrible

#92 It's So Satisfying To Design A Solution To A Super Specific Problem

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Half-Sis Taunts Woman Over Her Infertility, Months Later Decides She’d Make A Great Mom To Her Baby

Monika Pašukonytė — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:13:06 +0000

Have you ever watched a ridiculously impossible soap-opera and thought to yourself “there’s no way this would happen in real life”? Betrayals, unexpected pregnancies, inheritance fights, adoption, half-brothers, step-sisters, secret siblings and family trees that are impossible to follow. They look ludicrous, right?

Well, look again, because real life hits harder than fiction. The Original Poster (OP) of today’s story shared a family saga involving one of her half-sisters that started with good intentions and ended in absolute drama. An uncomfortable situation involving the sister’s boyfriend started spiraling out of control, until everything went to the gutter.

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Some family conflicts grow far beyond ordinary disagreements when crucial boundaries are disrespected

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A young Caribbean woman built a stable life in the US before welcoming her half-sister years later, covering her expenses and offering her a comfortable place to stay

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The narrator kept her distance from her half-sister’s boyfriend, whose behavior became increasingly invasive and unsettling

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The narrator demanded answers, removed the boyfriend from her home, and gave her half-sister two weeks to leave

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The half-sister’s pregnancy brought another request for financial support, but most relatives agreed that the narrator had no obligation to help

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The middle sister tried to find a temporary solution before moving away, bringing the three half-sisters together to discuss the pregnancy

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The family meeting took a painful turn when practical solutions gave way to accusations, insults, and an unexpected request

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After setting firm limits, the middle sister stood by the narrator and helped restore a sense of safety and family connection

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After rejecting every option, the oldest sister returned to the middle sister house and changed all the locks when the homeowner was away on vacations

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The conflict escalated into police involvement, immigration concerns, and an unexpected claim that changed the situation again

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The family conflict seemed to have reached its conclusion when the sisters arranged a departure and chose to move forward separately

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The narrator enjoyed a period of peace after the family turmoil, dedicating her time to raising a young foster daughter

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A joyful Halloween moment with the narrator’s foster daughter took an ugly turn when the half-sister responded with cruel remarks

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The half-sister wrote a 16-page letter with endless demands, leaving the poster seeking legal protection

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The narrator finally moved forward, protected her foster daughter, and hoped her family could leave the conflict behind for good

The OP had moved to the USA from a Caribbean country during her twenties to pursue her studies and her career. Years later, her half-sisters followed, and she let the oldest stay with her while she studied, covering expenses and providing stability. Their relationship changed after the eldest sister started dating a man who developed a fantasy involving the author. An idea that the sister encouraged.

This deeply upset OP and caused a major family rift. The half-sister moved in with her boyfriend, but they broke up after she became pregnant. She then expected the OP to provide housing, financial assistance, and support throughout the pregnancy. The woman refused, while the middle half-sister offered several alternatives, including returning to their home country.

The oldest half-sister reacted badly, mocking the OP over her inability to have children, but then suggested that the narrator adopt her baby. She immediately rejected the idea, while the middle sister made it clear she couldn’t take in the oldest sister anymore because she was moving out. However, the eldest changed the locks of the mid-sister’s home, leading to getting arrested and then deported.

Months later, the OP shared some pics of her new foster daughter with her family. The half-sister was not happy about it, and sent a 16-page letter with demands to the narrator, including money, property, and demanding the OP ditch the foster daughter and adopt her baby instead. The poster refused to give in to the ridiculous request, and decided to cut contact once and for all.

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We mentioned that this story sounded worthy of a soap opera. Needless to say, there is little reason to dig into the ex-boyfriend’s fantasies, so let’s focus on the bigger issues. On one side, we have an entitled person making increasingly absurd demands, unable to accept other people’s boundaries. On the other, there was a serious immigration issue that became impossible to ignore.

Although it is hard to fully understand the mind of an entitled person, there is a recognizable pattern. This podcast describes entitlement as a belief that someone deserves more than what is fair, regardless of effort or reciprocity. It can also involve difficulty accepting limits, frustration when expectations are not met, and a tendency to view others primarily through what they can provide.

Entitlement, however, is not a luxury you can afford when your immigration status becomes a problem. If a visa expires, professionals explain that the crucial date is actually the one on the I-94 record, rather than the visa expiration date itself. If someone remains beyond that authorized period, they should act quickly to help avoid more serious consequences, or risk a huge legal issue.

Although this story took place during the pandemic, the U.S. has progressively become stricter on illegal immigration. Current State Department guidance emphasizes that people who enter illegally or remain after their authorized stay expires can face grave problems, including removal and restrictions on future visas. So the half-sister can count herself lucky she was allowed to leave peacefully.

Was the OP right to let her sister handle everything on her own? Was cutting ties the best way to end the family drama? Share your thoughts in the comments!

The community strongly sided with the narrator, harshly criticizing her half-sister’s behavior and supporting her decision to protect her foster daughter

25 New “Off The Leash” Comics That Perfectly Capture Life With Dogs

Hidrėlėy — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:22:38 +0000

Some cartoonists eventually run out of ideas. Rupert Fawcett seems to have the opposite problem. Years after launching his beloved Off The Leash series, the British cartoonist continues to find fresh inspiration in the wonderfully irrational world of dogs, proving that our four-legged companions never stop giving us material to laugh about.

Fawcett builds his humor from the small moments every dog owner knows by heart. A guilty look, an inexplicable obsession, a dramatic overreaction, or the unwavering belief that every sofa, bed, and lap belongs to them, his comics capture these everyday behaviors with remarkable accuracy and wit. It's this keen observation, paired with deceptively simple illustrations, that has earned Off The Leash a loyal following around the world. Below, we've gathered another selection of latest comics that are sure to resonate with anyone who's ever shared their home with a dog.

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Even Stars Have Fun: 33 Celebrity Comments To Laugh At

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:49:02 +0000

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that celebrities are real people, not just characters on a screen. But just like us, they’re sliding into each other’s DMs with the latest memes or hyping up their friends with heartfelt comments under their posts—even when that post happens to be a glossy magazine cover rather than a casual candid.

That’s why catching a glimpse of these interactions feels both surprising and fascinating. And it explains the popularity of Comments By Celebs, an Instagram account dedicated to collecting the funniest, most viral remarks left by famous stars. Below, you’ll find some of the best gems they’ve shared.

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Social media began as a way, just like the name suggests, to be social.

Back in the early days, getting 10 likes on Instagram felt like a huge achievement, because that was the moment your like count switched from listing out names to just showing numbers.

It was fun, light-hearted, and a way to keep up with friends by posting silly or interesting snapshots of daily life.

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Fast forward to today, and social media has become something completely different. Facebook now has over three billion monthly active users, and Instagram clocks in at around two billion.

These platforms are global business tools, news outlets, and promotional spaces. For many people, scrolling through feeds has replaced turning on the evening news.

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Celebrities are just as tied to these platforms as the rest of us, sometimes even more so.

For some, it’s an essential part of their career, a place to promote projects and connect with fans. For others, it’s simply about showing support for their friends or dropping a quick comment.

And in many cases, they use their massive platforms for good causes.

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Take Selena Gomez, for example. She has encouraged her 417 million followers—yes, that’s more than the entire population of the United States—to donate to the Rare Impact Fund, which helps provide mental health services to those in need.

Similarly, Ariana Grande has used Instagram to encourage vaccination and even partnered with BetterHelp to give away $1 million in free therapy, reminding fans it’s okay to ask for help. These are moments when social media truly shines.

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But there’s another side to it too, the darker, more overwhelming one. Even celebrities, who seem to thrive online, admit the downsides. Selena Gomez told Vogue that being the most followed person on Instagram actually “freaked her out.”

“It had become so consuming to me. It’s what I woke up to and went to sleep to. I was an addict, and it felt like I was seeing things I didn’t want to see, like it was putting things in my head that I didn’t want to care about,” she said.

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Other stars avoid the spotlight altogether.

Kristen Stewart keeps a private Instagram just to stay in touch with friends. As she put it: “That’s not social media. We have a shared photo stream.”

And as for Twitter (now X), she once joked: “What would I tweet about? Who to? What are you saying? Imagine sitting here right now and thinking, ‘That’s a good thing to say to the world?’ I can't even understand it.”

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Daniel Radcliffe takes a similar approach. Despite his worldwide fame, he’s stayed off social media completely.

“I don’t have Twitter and I don’t have Facebook and I think that makes things a lot easier,” he told Sky News. “If you go on Twitter and tell everybody what you’re doing moment to moment and then claim you want a private life, then no one is going to take that request seriously.”

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At the end of the day, celebrities show us that social media can be both powerful and problematic. It’s a tool that can spread awareness, connect people, and even save lives, but it can also become overwhelming and addictive.

The lesson? Use it wisely, enjoy it in moderation, and remember: the real world is happening off-screen.

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77 “Hmmm” Images That Nobody Asked For, But Everyone Needed

Mariia Tkachenko — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:28:03 +0000

You know those pictures that make you stop scrolling because you notice a tiny detail you didn't expect? Maybe it's a hilarious coincidence, a perfectly timed moment, or something in the frame that suddenly makes the whole picture much funnier. You look once, then again, and suddenly you're wondering how you didn't notice it the first time.

That’s exactly what makes today’s collection so much fun. We’ve rounded up photos that made people laugh, look twice, or simply pause for a moment and think, “Hmm…” Some are wonderfully random, some are perfectly timed, and others are funny simply because of the way everything came together. Keep scrolling, Pandas—you might find yourself going back to a few of these for a second look.

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Today's collection is full of those wonderfully puzzling pictures that make you stop scrolling and think, “Hmm… what exactly am I looking at?” Some are perfectly timed, some are unexpectedly funny, and others are simply intriguing enough to make you look twice. And while these photos aren't necessarily optical illusions, they have something in common with them: they remind us that our brains don't always interpret what our eyes see in quite the straightforward way we might expect.

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Optical illusions, in particular, are fascinating because they deliberately take advantage of the way our visual system works. Instead of simply recording everything in front of us like a camera, our brains are constantly interpreting shapes, colors, patterns, lighting, movement, and depth to figure out what we're seeing. An illusion happens when those interpretations lead us somewhere that doesn't quite match reality. That's why the same image can make something appear to move when it is completely still, make two identical objects look different in size, or even hide more than one image in a single picture. Scientists and artists generally group optical illusions into several broad categories, including physiological, literal, and cognitive illusions.

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To understand why these visual tricks work, we took a closer look at Al Seckel's The Ultimate Book of Optical Illusions. The book goes beyond simply presenting a collection of clever pictures and explores the science behind the way we see the world. One of its most interesting ideas is that our brains don't have the time (or the need) to carefully analyze every visual detail that reaches our eyes. Instead, they rely on shortcuts based on previous experiences, context, lighting, patterns, and what we already know about the world.

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This is where things get really interesting. These mental shortcuts, often called heuristics, allow us to make sense of our surroundings quickly and efficiently. Imagine walking into a room: your brain doesn't stop to individually calculate the size, distance, lighting, and position of every object. It makes rapid judgments based on familiar visual clues. Most of the time, that system works brilliantly. But when an image deliberately creates conflicting clues or violates the patterns our brains normally rely on, our perception can be fooled. In other words, an optical illusion isn't necessarily showing us something that isn't there—it is revealing how our brains normally make sense of what is there.

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Seckel explores several famous examples that demonstrate just how easily our visual judgment can be influenced. The Müller-Lyer illusion, for instance, shows how the context surrounding a line can change our perception of its length. Two lines can be exactly the same size, yet the arrow-like shapes placed at their ends can make one appear noticeably longer than the other. Our brains aren't simply measuring the lines; they're interpreting the surrounding visual information as well. When the arrowheads point inward or outward, they create visual cues that can make the distance between the ends seem different, even though the actual lines remain identical. This happens because our visual system is constantly trying to interpret shapes, depth, perspective, and spatial relationships rather than simply recording what is in front of our eyes. The Müller-Lyer illusion is a simple but powerful reminder that seeing something clearly doesn't always mean perceiving it accurately.

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Shepard’s tabletop illusion offers another fascinating example of how strongly our assumptions about space can influence what we see. In the illusion, two tabletops that are actually identical in size and shape can appear dramatically different because they are shown from different angles. One may look long and narrow, while the other appears shorter and wider, even though placing one directly over the other would reveal that they match perfectly. The trick works because our brains are used to interpreting objects in a three-dimensional world, where perspective changes the way shapes appear depending on their position and orientation. When we look at a flat image, the brain automatically uses familiar visual cues (such as angles, distance, and perspective) to estimate the object's actual shape and size. In this case, those normally helpful shortcuts lead us to the wrong conclusion. It is a great reminder that our brains don't simply measure what our eyes receive; they actively interpret visual information based on what they expect the world to look like.

Then there's the Ames room, which takes our assumptions about space and turns them upside down. The room is constructed in a distorted shape, but viewed from a particular angle, it appears to be a normal rectangular room. When people stand inside it, one person can appear enormous while another looks unusually tiny. Our brains generally assume that the room itself is a regular shape, so instead of questioning the architecture, they interpret the difference as a change in the people's size. It's a brilliant example of how strongly our expectations influence what we see.

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Color provides yet another reminder that perception is highly dependent on context. Seckel explores how contrast and luminance can influence the way we perceive brightness and color. A particular shade doesn't necessarily look the same everywhere because our brains judge it in relation to the colors and lighting around it. A grey patch can appear lighter when surrounded by a dark background and darker when placed against a bright one, even when the actual shade hasn't changed at all. Our eyes receive the information, but our brains decide what that information means.

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And perhaps that's the biggest lesson optical illusions have to offer. They aren't just entertaining little visual puzzles; they're tiny demonstrations of the incredibly complicated process happening behind our eyes every second. Our brains are constantly making predictions, filling in gaps, comparing information, and using past experiences to help us understand the world around us. Usually, these shortcuts make everyday life possible. Every once in a while, though, an illusion manages to expose the machinery behind the process—and that's when things get really fascinating.

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Coming back to today's pictures, they may not technically be optical illusions, but they can still make our brains do a little double take. A perfectly timed photograph, an unusual perspective, or an unexpected detail can completely change the way we interpret a scene. And that's part of the fun of photography: sometimes the most ordinary moment can look extraordinary simply because of how it was captured. So, Pandas, which of these pictures made you stop and say “Hmm?” Did any of them fool you at first glance? Let us know in the comments!

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I Didn’t Give Out My Number: Red Flag Tests Women Swear By

Asli Akalin — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:50:03 +0000

Dating, and first dates in particular, come with a sort of acrobatic-like juggling performance. One has to put their own best foot forward, while being engaging, funny and interesting with, ostensibly, a stranger. At the same time, they also need to actually pay attention if this person is giving off weird vibes. So, naturally, some folks have developed their own strategies.

Someone asked women “what’s the best litmus test you can give to someone to tell if they’re a red flag?” and people detailed their best strategies. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments down below.

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When I was online dating I had a rule that I didn’t give out my number until I met you in person and liked you. I was pretty up front about it bc guys would want to switch over to snap or endless texting but It weeded out d**k pics and it got the ball rolling on getting to know someone in person.

Let me tell you, I could tell a metric f*** ton about a person from the way they responded to being told no and having an easy boundary put in place. It wasn’t an intentional test, but it provided great insight about how people deal with being told no in a zero stakes environment.

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Pay attention to how they talk about their exes and past relationships. If somehow their exes were all "crazy" or they seem to lack any accountability, run. They're probably the problem.

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Not online dating at the moment, but something that clicked for me as a red flag (and honestly applies in so many other circumstances) - if you explain that you do or don’t want to do something out of safety or precaution and the man’s very first instinct is to go AGGRESSIVELY try to convince you they’re safe - run.

I’m not talking a normal reassurance along with an understanding of the boundary you put in place.

Ie - If the man offers to pick you up and you were to say, “I’ve had some fairly jarring experiences with dating (or men in general) so it’s important to me that initially we meet in a public space to get to know each other, but I sincerely appreciate the offer”

And they’re response is anything adjacent to “Okay but I’m safe you don’t have to worry about that seriously it’ll be okay” or “I’m a gentleman and I have sisters, I’d really like to pick you up, chivalry isn’t dead you know?” or “Well you can’t let one bad apple ruin the crop, seriously it’ll be fine. I’ve always picked up my dates and never had issues, just trust me” - RUN

To seasoned daters this might sound obvious and to others I might sound absurd but it’s such a “people show you exactly who they are - listen to them” moment.

They’re breaking down a perfectly reasonable boundary or limitation because they take issue with that limit. This shows not only a lack of empathy and understanding, but is also a huge indicator of other major issues.

Best case scenario it hurt their ego and they care more about convincing you to bend to their will than they do your feelings, your safety, or getting to know you. Worst case scenario - well there’s a lot of them.

Stay safe! ❤️❤️.

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Do they throw their trash away when the theater movie is over? Do they move their plates, dirty silverware and other trash to the end of the table in the restaurant so cleanup is easier for the service worker?

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How they treat service workers

Where they put a shopping cart when they’re done with it

What happens with a minor inconvenience or they don’t get their way

How much attention do they pay to their phone vs you

What happens if you don’t immediately text or call back

Their opinions about people’s role in society or relationship based on their gender.

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Say "no" to something small.

Red flag is a person who tries to argue you out of it or gets mad. Those people don't respect consent.

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Lack of general courtesy is a good place to start.

- Looking at alerts on your phone when you're on a first date and doing the "so, tell me about yourself" stuff. Unless you need to be "on call" or you are someone's primary caretaker, put the d**n phone away.

- Rude to people in the service industry

- Cuts you off when you are speaking and changes the conversation topic.

- Makes rude comments about a group of people ... good chance those comments become slurs and hate speech later.

- Tries to change your mind on something ...
not ideologically (though that is a whole separate thing) ... e.g. "No, thank you, I don't like seafood." "Come on, have you ever had seabass like this, I *insist* you try some."

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If they don't like or have no regard for animals. Also if my pet/s don't like a person.

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This works for friendships as well as romantic relationships. But sometimes you will meet somebody and you'll get along super great and everything is wonderful, but then just as you're moving from acquaintances to friends or seeing each other to going steady, still very early in the relationship, all of a sudden they do something dramatic and weird. Like maybe they blow up with anger at you, or they show up at your house sobbing and asking for your immediate support. And you're there for them in the moment because they have some logical reason for why they exploded like that. Their boss said something absolutely criminal and they're spiraling about quitting their job, or their uncle had a heart attack and they found him just in time.

They get exactly one of those. Everybody has weird outlier stuff happen from time to time.

The second time it happens, if it isn't years later, you walk away immediately. Immediately.

Even if it's the edgiest of the edge cases, they had two enormous life altering wildcard events in a month purely by chance, the fact that they are bringing them to you, a person they knew for 2 months, means that they can't keep a friend for long enough to find somebody closer than you to bring this to. They have burned out everybody close to them on this c**p.

Walk away now. It will only get harder.

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When I was on Tinder, if a guy was picking me up I would say hello and then take a photo of his license plate right in front of him and send it to someone in my family. Almost every single time, the guy would laugh about it and it would be a topic of conversation. There was only one time the guy got super upset and took it personally - red flag.

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I have been "lucky" to have my car break down in early dating situations. This was a real eye opener for me. You can tell a lot about a person when they are put in difficult situations, but only an inconvenience.

- did they get angry at the flat tire or fix it.
- did the rage at missing the show
- did they blame you, call you names.

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A man told me I have "Trump derrangement syndrome" because I'm worried about our rights being taken away. That was a pretty good indicator.

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Match their energy with your energy.

People who give you their all are worth your all in return. People who give you nothing and expect everything need to know they aren’t going to get it from you.

I had a friend for years who was notorious for blowing me off when we made plans, or making promises and never keeping them, or being late to everything. I communicated to her multiple times that I didn’t like being treated like that, that I thought it was disrespectful, and she didn’t change.

So I started treating her the same way. She’d ask me to hang out and I would be super vague about confirming, then just not show up. It only took her two months to completely blow up and burn down the whole friendship. I think she regretted her actions in the end, but I’ve blocked her on everything. I’m not interested in being friends with people who treat others so poorly.

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I’ve had several red flag relationships. My husband was completely different and I realized what red flags actually were after meeting him. These weren’t things that I could see right away, but within 3-4 months. Some things I picked up on:

- How does he respond to information or advice from women versus men? Does he value their opinion or consistently argue or dismiss? Does he treat women the same in conversation (facing, engaging, listening) as men? How does he respond to women when the GROUP is primarily men? Is he only talking to women because they could provide status or some direct benefit to him? Does he have close women friends at all that he hasn’t dated?? Super telling about intentions and how he sees women.

- 100% check relationship with mom and grandma, possible sisters. My worst relationships were men who had bad and neglectful relationships with their mothers. I didn’t pick up on it because I had a bad relationship with my mom and thought it was normal. Most men should have a healthy relationship with their (relatively stable) mom simply because moms tend to favor sons. The exes that loathed their hardworking, supportive moms were very a*****e in my case.

- 100% analyze relationship and responsibility with pets. My exes would treat and talk about pets like roommates. Cheap food and not much play. But my husband with his senile dog: I watched him hand feeding premium dog food, cooing, holding him with so much patience and love in his eyes like he was still a puppy. I literally almost cried watching him pour pure love into his dog. I wanted to be the dog 😭

- This is related to the dog thing, but how does he respond to inconvenience, people with illnesses or disabilities, or transient/cyclical conditions (including PMS and PMDD)? The way he was always inclusive and cared with urgency and no complaints, no matter what… versus my exes who would say I was being “lazy” or “dramatic” or “you need to figure that out, it’s not normal, but it’s not my problem” or couldn’t be bothered to QUICKLY get me an ice pack when I had a severe burn on my arm…

After seeing how my husband took care of me and others, I felt safe… EXAMPLE: a year into our relationship (already engaged), I choked on a fishbone for 20 hours (literally 19.5). He took me to the ER straight from the airport (I was solo traveling for most of the day). I was scared and helpless. I remember I was crying on the ER bed, drooling from late stage choking, scared, completely exhausted... The way he held me tightly and rubbed my back with pure love - even when he couldn’t do anything else - it was everything I needed and I relaxed enough to swallow the bone myself.

Deep down, I knew he could and WOULD take care of me always. He loves with his whole heart, and those signs showed me from the beginning. Been together for 3.5 years now, and every day feels like a blessing.

(Edits to take out extra words).

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Talk about consent and boundaries and see how they respond. If it bothers them that’s not good and also if they don’t keep their promises that’s a really bad sign. Does this person respect things that are important to you? How do they relate to your friends and family or even pets? Do they treat your property with care and respect?

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Yes – for the first date, reject his first suggestion regardless of what it is, and propose an alternate that is as similar as possible in terms of cost, convenience, etc.

"I'm not keen on that coffee shop, how about this one a block away?"

You're looking at how he responds when you assume equality. His reaction can show you whether he feels threatened by that: does he demand justification or even flat out refuse your alteration? does he complain about the venue when you get there, as if for the sake of it? Or on the other hand, does he bring it up in a positive way?

"These tables are too narrow; we should have gone somewhere else; I'm an expert on coffee you know; you shouldn't order that."

"I haven't been here before; those pastries look great; I'll try the house hazelnut syrup; what made you choose this café in particular?"

Which guy gets the second date?

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Rude to service workers or the opposite-being overly nice in order to curry favor. Being loud or obnoxious. Rude to elderly people and children.

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When you enforce boundaries, watch closely how they react.

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Watch how they deal with an inconvenience.

For instance, they badly need a specific item, and they call a store that's an hour away, and this store says they have it. They drive to the store, and the store does not actually have it. Are they able to roll with the punches, or do they throw a tantrum at the minimum wage store clerk?

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Ask them how their past relationships ended. If there is a lot of one-sided blame and no sense of learning/accountability of one’s own actions, that’s pretty much a no go from me. All of us make mistakes in relationships, sometimes we’re the problem. If they can’t cop to a least one thing they did and now do differently its easy to assume I will be the next victim of blame regardless.

I remember I was in a date with a guy and asked him about his exes and he proceeded to tell me how each and every one was crazy. After his monologue I said “Wow, you must really like crazy then.” He didn’t like that, lol.

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Bring up feminism.

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Pay attention to the fact if everyone else in their life is the issue, not them.

Exes are crazy, coworkers are incompetent, their brother is an idiot, dad can’t do anything right, neighbors are rude. It may even be said in a backhanded complimentary way.

A guy I went out with once said on the second date that his brother didn’t appreciate all the nice stuff he did for him, I thought it was odd to share with a new date, but I let it go. That turned out to bite me later. Turned out he thought that about everyone in his life. If you see that pattern, run.

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I can certainly echo watch how they react to minor inconveniences or frustrations.

Also how they react when you put up a boundary. I’m someone who needs alone time, and a lot of men/potential partners take that very personally rather than understanding that you have needs that have nothing to do with your feelings towards them.

When was their last dentist appointment that they set up themselves? Can they take care of themself? Can they remember details?

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When I online dated I would leave them on read for a day. Open the message, and not answer untill late evening or next day. I would of course apologize and say it slipped my mind/was busy all day. Just to see if they would bombard me with text and if so if they were angry.
So many did. From the "Helloooo, are you there?" to downright threats.

Edit: I would do this within the first week when it was still very casual.

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How do you feel about female body hair?

The answer tells me a ton about a man.

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When you first meet, do they listen and respond or wait for their turn to talk about (usually) themselves?

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Travel with them for a weekend.

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Just watch how they behave
- with someone that they have nothing to expect from. --> this is a huge red flag if they are all honey with someone they want something from, then are rude to a random person without valid reason
- when they are frustrated at someone/something --> This is a huge red flag if they start to blame violently anyone else around instead of acknowleding their responsibility, that is a huge red flag if they drive dangerousely to 'revenge' against someone one the road, ...
- do they respeect your boundaries ? or do they need to push it (even 'with kindness') ?

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Being rude to other people.. like the feeling of entitled most of the time.

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Calmly and kindly express your authentic disagreement with something - an ethical principle, a date idea, an opinion - and see how they react.

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Do they listen when you talk?

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If someone puts the trolley back at the supermarket. It doesn’t benefit them but is so telling of their overall character.

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Love bombing is quite an obvious sign. Wanting to spend every second with you. Being the exact person you need in that moment, if you’re going through a tough time they will be everything and more that u need. Financial problems, no problem, here’s the money. Showering you with gifts and compliments. Making you feel the most important special person in their lives. It’s not normal it’s not being kind or cute it’s manipulation and if done properly and successfully it always turns into an a*****e relationship that’s very hard to escape from.

I suppose while dating the test could be rearranging plans you had together and seeing how desperately they try to get you to change your mind/manipulate you into seeing them. A respectful person who is genuinely into you can accept a change of plans and rearrange. A red flag will go into overdrive trying to control the situation.

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Tell them you're withholding s*x until you're in a relationship. Believe me.

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Ask for their celebrity crush. I wrote a paper in college about attraction and found a few studies stating people were attracted to people they thought they shared characteristics with. Every guy who says Zoey Deschanel seems to be seeking a manic pixie dream girl, every guy who says Sydney Sweeney may not necessarily be looking beyond the surface, etc. Obviously the theory isn’t perfect, but my now husband said Hayley Williams. I hadn’t heard someone say that before and it opened a door into his music tastes. The best answer I ever heard was the cast of The Mummy, lol.

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Be 6'1, agree to a date with a guy who says he's 6 ft tall. See how he reacts to being 4 to 5 inches shorter than you.

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Honestly impossible bc the worst red flags don't show that they're red. They will be green, make you get attached to them and then slowly shift into red when you're already deeply emotionally involved...

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I ask what they think about the terms "reverse racism" and "reverse sexism.".

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[to be honest] I don't know if this is a litmus test, but I would ask them how they feel about animals. Unless they're allergic to dogs or cats, they should like one or the other (and if not, maybe a different kind of pet like a bird). Animals are very innocent, so if someone doesn't like them I think that says a lot about them. Maybe try sending them funny cat or dog videos and see their reaction. Do they laugh or are they unamused?

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Having armpit hair. Amazing test.

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I see myself as a litmus test. With how people treat me I can gauge what kind of person they are.

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I used to ask them the following question on the first date:
*“What does it mean to you to be a good man?”*
It was a good conversation topic becasue we can talk about what makes a good person in general, they can talk about good male role models in their life, I can talk about mine, we can see if we are aligned on what it means to be a good man.
Then followed by:
*“What does masculinity mean to you?”*
If they get defensive or make it immediately about politics, done and done. I think it a great conversation topic.

If you use this make sure to explore the opposite yourself too! What does it mean to be a good woman and what femininity means to you!

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See how quickly / enthusiastically they respond when you need them to do something for you.

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When the soap dispenser pump in the bathroom is out of soap, how long does it take for them to replace it?

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How many long time friends they have.

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How they feel about skylar in breaking bad.

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This is very specific, but if you mention Beyoncé and they react with disproportionate negativity, there’s probably a problem. If it’s anything more than a “Not my type of music,” I know this person is likely not someone I want to spend time with. Beyoncé inhabits a very specific place in pop culture as a successful Black woman, and people who dislike her usually do so due to unchecked misogyny and/or racism. That’s not to say people can’t dislike her—but if they do so without nuance, they probably are just going along with everything they’ve ever heard about her unquestioningly. And I just don’t vibe with that, in friendship or romance.

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I ask them how they feel about Taylor Swift. I don’t care if they like her music, that’s not what’s important. The red flags almost immediately show themselves if the guy says “oh I hate her” like dude, you don’t know her. I think you just hate women.

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