11 fishing horror stories that will make you want to stay on land
Sharks, barracuda, eels, and other creepy ocean dwellers can freak out fishers.Even pro fishers get unnerved by the behavior of sharks in the deep. Amateur fishers easily get into trouble with unknown...
View Article12 people reveal how they found out their dad had a 'second family'
Sometimes individuals find out that one of their parents had another family besides their own.In some cases, individuals discover this by having a shared name as someone else.Other times, they...
View ArticleThe government shutdown has gone on so long that a federal employee says they...
Many federal employees have struggled to make ends meet without a salary as the government shutdown continues. In a post on Reddit, one federal employee said they were relying on a discount from the...
View ArticleThis photo of The Mountain from 'Game of Thrones' holding a regular mug looks...
"Game of Thrones" actor Hafþór "Thor" Björnsson is 6'9", and weighs 400 pounds.In a new Instagram post, he's seen holding a mug that looks extremely small in his hands.People can't get enough of how...
View ArticleReddit is making moves to steal thousands of data-obsessed advertisers that...
Reddit is rolling out cost-per-click bidding for advertisers, which is aimed at signing on direct-response advertisers that only pay for ads that are clicked on.Facebook, Google, and Twitter all offer...
View Article'Ted Bundy is a chad': Reddit's misogynist incel community is upset about Zac...
Incels are upset with "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," a movie where Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy.Incels are a community of misogynist "involuntary celibates," who degrade women and hate men...
View ArticleReddit is reportedly raising a new round that could value the cat-obsessed...
Reddit is raising a new round of funding led by the Chinese company Tencent, according to TechCrunch.That round, a $150 million series D, reportedly values the company at $2.7 billion.Reddit was owned...
View ArticleA massive makeup community on Reddit is in turmoil after all the moderators...
r/MakeupAddiction, a Reddit community with more than 1 million subscribers, was thrown into turmoil when all of its moderators banned themselves.The ban happened after moderators incorrectly banned a...
View ArticleI've been online since 1992, and there's been a subtle, sinister shift in how...
Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit have changed the way I experience the internet.I recently realized that I've been caught in the social media feedback loop for years.This week, I...
View ArticleIkea is selling a world map that is missing New Zealand
Ikea's $29 BJORKSTA world map is missing New Zealand. The mistake was spotted by a shopper at an Ikea in Washington, DC, who shared a photo of the map to Reddit. Ikea announced last year that it is...
View ArticleReddit's largest makeup community is struggling to get back on track after...
The r/MakeupAddiction community on Reddit, which has more than 1 million subscribers, is open again after being frozen when all of its moderators banned themselves.Almost all of the previous moderators...
View ArticleReddit raised $300 million at a $3 billion valuation, and now it's aiming to...
Reddit announced Monday that it has raised $300 million at a $3 billion valuation, up from a $1.8 billion valuation in 2017, when the company took in a $200 million investment.Why it matters: Reddit...
View Article10 servers reveal the wildest things they’ve seen on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day can be a bummer for servers. They've seen fights, breakups, and dates being stood up. Here are some of the saddest and wildest stories. Although a lot of Valentine's Day dates include...
View ArticleA vegan bride reportedly uninvited all meat-eating guests from her wedding,...
A Reddit thread featuring a veganbride's message about her alleged wedding-guest requirements on Facebook is going viral. The post appears to originate from a Facebook group called "VEGAN REVOLUTION,"...
View Article9 people reveal the nicest thing someone has ever done for them
In a Reddit thread, people revealed the absolute nicest thing someone has done for them.From showering a family that couldn't afford Christmas gifts with presents to offering the new kid a seat in the...
View ArticleBill Gates says his wealth has freed him from daily concerns like healthcare...
Bill Gates said in a Reddit AMA that being a billionaire has made him happier because he doesn't worry about the cost of healthcare or education.But Gates added that you don't need a billion dollars to...
View ArticleBill Gates has a trampoline room in his $127 million mansion complex
Multi-billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates has a trampoline room in his $127 billion mansion complex.Gates told Redditors about the special room in an "Ask Me Anything" session on the platform on...
View ArticleThis is the best place to go on the internet if you want to start your day...
The first moments after you wake up can color the rest of your day.If you want to be a happier person, try to have a good laugh in the morning — and there's one place on the internet that's perfect for...
View ArticleA man charged an obese passenger sitting next to him on a plane $150 for...
A man has gone viral on Reddit for his decision to charge an overweight man sitting next to him on a flight $150 for encroaching on his seat.He came up with the figure as it was half the cost of the...
View ArticleA Reddit thread is going viral after a man accused a woman of 'catfishing'...
A young woman told the story of how the guy she was dating broke up with her after seeing her without makeup on.After seven dates, the man accused her of "catfishing" him for covering her acne with...
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