7 Surprising Facts About The Vikings

I know what you’re thinking, but no we’re not talking about football.

Nope, nothing epic about those Vikings. Also, that helmet is bullshit. But we’ve got that covered with #1 on this list.

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Well, that’s closer.

This list definitely has less eroticism and bloodshed, and it doesn’t wish it was called Game of Thrones and aired on HBO, but at least you’ll probably learn a thing or seven, you heathen.

#7. They basically invented unicorns.

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#6. They’re still makin’ babies.

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#5. They were entirely capable of discovering the Americas.

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Suck on that, Columbus!

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#4. They loved cats.

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Pussy control.

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#3. They made Dublin.

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Guinness, U2, Thin Lizzy… Thank you, vikings!

#2. They had raven BFFs!

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That’s so Viking!

#1. Their horniness is a complete lie.

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See? Not horny. Myth: busted.

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August 25, 2018

15 People Share the Most Awkward Situation Anyone Ever Put Them In

Awkward situations can be uncomfortable, but it gets even more interesting when someone else brings the awkward your way.

These 13+ people experienced the perfect storm and are here to share their uncomfortable experiences for the internet’s enjoyment.

Let’s thank them, and cringe in solidarity.

#15. He was a really good guy.

“I caught my sister cheating on her husband. I introduced them to each other, and I had worked with him for a few years. We weren’t really close at the time, but it sucked because he was a really good guy.”

#14. Real tough situation.

“My mom sent me an “invoice” for raising me; called her to see what was up. Says that if I don’t pay the amount she’s gonna lose the house she’s living in. Lamented that I was an expensive child (read: health issues), and how she was owed this money. I hadn’t spoken to her in 4 years prior to that. Real tough situation.”

#13. Out loud for everyone in the office to hear.

“I was waiting in a school office to be interviewed for an Art teaching position in a middle school 7 years ago.

There was another art teacher who already worked at the school in the office and she was trying to be friendly and make conversation with me.

She pulls out her cellphone and asks me my name. I tell her and she immediately logs into Facebook and finds my profile (which I left open to public at the time) and immediately starts reading my profile out loud for everyone in the office to hear.”

#12. We never talk about it.

“The time my sister and her boyfriend moved back in with our parents and one night he texted me from their bedroom that he was starting to have feelings for me.

Edit: since then they broke up, worked out their differences and figured out what was going wrong in their relationship, got back together. They are now doing very well, they have two sons and are engaged. We never talk about that text.”

#11. She cried.

“I’ve been at a small boutique beauty studio for the past year and a half. It’s just 4 employees. The owner and I got close, but I realized I’ve been wanting to go on my own because our policies and client management seem to clash a lot. It’s her business afterall, and I’m an independent contractor there.

I told her that after much thought it’s time for me to go. She cried, a lot. It’s gotten to the point where her eyes water up whenever the topic comes up. We even thought it’s best I go before the 2 weeks notice is up because she feels it’s so hard for her emotionally to see me there.

I feel as though I am going through a breakup. Definitely not how I imagined this going. I literally feel like I broke her heart into pieces and as though this was a real relationship I’m getting out of.”

#10. That is just not right.

“My high school English teacher read us erotic poetry she wrote about her husband… who happened to be our History teacher.”

#9. I had to drive them.

“I was driving, third Wheeling with a buddy and his girlfriend and they broke up after a heavy argument during dinner, before the movie. I had to drive them to their own houses and I dropped the girl off last and got a whole ear full of what my buddy was like to her.”

#8. When I said no…

“This chick asked me to be her BF while her mom was driving me home and we were in the backseat, it was really awkward when I said no….”

#7. I didn’t cover for him.

“At my on-campus job, the manager was fucking an employee. His wife was very suspicious. I often had to answer the phone when she called or she would stop by right after he left with his side piece. I never explicitly said he was having an affair to her (I didn’t have absolute proof at the time) but I didn’t cover for him in any way at all. I knew he was pissed I wouldn’t lie for him but he knew he couldn’t say anything about it to me.”

#6. If the mom didn’t stop me.

“I grew up not actively doing religious stuff and I lived in the middle of an aggressively Mormon neighborhood. One day when I was in the third grade I was invited to one of my super Mormon friends house for dinner. I went and her mother asked me to say grace. Being a stupid 10 year old with no idea how to say I didn’t know how, I clasped my hands together and mumbled under my breath for five minutes. *five minutes *. I probably would of gone long if the mom didn’t stop me.

I didn’t have dinner with them again.”

#5. The guy you are replacing.

“Being trained to do the job by the guy you are replacing. Three weeks of hanging with the guy, talking, learning that he thought he was going to be able to go on vacation after I finished training and how thankful he was for them hiring me.”

#4. Never said a word.

“My dad told his then girlfriend he paid for my student loan and downpayment of my house because she kept begging him for money and he needed to make it look like he had none. He also figured it would make him look good. Gave my daughter all my money to help her kinda thing.

The way I found out he told her this was when she called me SCREAMING that I was selfish for taking all of my dad’s money. He’ll have nothing left for retirement you selfish piece of shit child! If you were my daughter I would DISOWN you. Good, bye. My dad didn’t defend me or anything. Never said a word.

What bothered me most though was the fact that my dad never, and I mean never gave me a dime for anything my entire life. He had to lie to make himself look good but never ever actually did anything to make himself good.”

#3. Super awkward.

“I went to school with a set of twin girls. The first one got pregnant super young. Then, after her baby was born, her twin got pregnant. At the baby shower for the second twin, the twins’ Mom is saying something about both of them having learned their lesson and not having any more babies for a long time. She noticed the look on the first twin’s face and started freaking out. Twin one was pregnant again. The mom was standing between the guests and the door yelling at her two teenage pregnant daughters. Super awkward.”

#2. I didn’t know.

“I’m about to go for supper with my mom’s new boyfriend, she’s 50. I didn’t know my parents were divorced.”

#1. I wanted to just crawl under the table.

“My husband and I went to a Wine and Paint event one evening. My canvas was angled so I had to face the couple across us and to the left a little bit. There were about 6 couples at our table and everyone was pretty quiet focusing on their painting. The woman I was facing randomly said, “Do you know my husband?” to me because she thought I was looking at him across the table. In reality, I was looking at the teachers painting past him. You could feel how uncomfortable everyone at the table was and I wanted to just crawl under the table.”

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August 25, 2018

Watch Out For These Dangers While Walking Your Dog

If you’re a dog owner, you would never do anything to knowingly hurt your pooch, and the fact that you make it a point to take your dog on a walk regularly – even when it’s hot, or cold, or wet, or you’re in the middle of a really good Netflix binge – is just one more testament to how you’d do anything for him.

But, what if there were dangers lurking on your everyday trek that could do more harm than you know? There just might be – but after you read through this list, they won’t be able to sneak up on you or your pup while you’re out.

These tips come courtesy of vet Stephanie Liff, so you can trust her advice!

#5. Gum

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If your dog likes to taste every new object he finds, he might accidentally ingest discarded chewing gum. The Xylitol used to sweeten most gums can make your pooch woozy and weak and if he eats enough of it, he can develop liver failure inside of a week. He’ll need to see the vet!

#4. Lawns that have been treated with pesticides.

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Most companies that treat lawns professionally will leave little signs letting you know there are pesticides about, and if you see them while out with your dog, it’s best to avoid them. Dr. Liff says they can cause irritated skin or vomiting – you should give your dog a bath or administer something like Benedryl if your pup seems to be suffering.

Also keep an eye out for blocks of rat poison, which can cause internal bleeding in your dog and will require a trip to the vet.

#3. Standing water.

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On hot days, your dog is probably tempted to stop and have a drink from whatever body of water is nearby, but, if possible, don’t let them indulge.

Ponds can contain highly toxic blue-green algae, saltwater can lead to diarrhea and dehydration, and even mud puddles can contain leptospirosis, which can be fatal if your dog isn’t vaccinated against it.

Lesson: carry water with you if you plan to be gone for awhile!

#2. Marijuana

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With more states relaxing their laws, there’s a higher chance of your dog encountering some of the drug while out exploring. Incidents involving pets and accidental ingestion have risen in recent years, and even though most bigger dogs won’t be seriously affected, you’ll want to keep a close eye on smaller pups, which Dr. Liff says could experience low blood pressure and heart rate.

#1. Sun

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You can use sunblock on your dogs with a lot of pink skin showing through, and especially around their noses where fur is thinner. Also, make sure you’re not walking your dog on pavement that’s too hot – if it burns your bare feet, it could burn and blister their pads.

h/t: Mental_Floss

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August 25, 2018

These 17 Hilarious Tweets Are Racking up the RTs on Twitter

Twitter can be a mixed bag of self-promotion, politics, angry shouting, and stuff that is genuinely funny. The following tweets are the latter – and best – part of what the social media platform has to offer.

#17. Getting old is no joke, y’all.

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#16. You gotta know your punchline.

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#15. That’s just funny.

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#14. That’s when you know you have the most twisted sense of humor at the table.

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#13. Unequivocally yes.

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#12. Why don’t you love yourselves?

This is every lactose intolerant person I’ve ever met. None of y’all care about yourselves https://t.co/ORIghwF7ri

— GrindSZN (@hioliviaaa_) July 22, 2018

#11. So…ideal?

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#10. Social media from the beyond.

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#9. Keep fighting the good fight, I say.

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#8. Am parent, can confirm.

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#7. Ahhhhh college.

College students: *doesn’t understand the lecture*

Professor that studied the subject for 28 years: https://t.co/6HYzevzp22

— Nik (@AmoNickk) July 24, 2018

#6. Throwin’ shade at the Queen. Bold.

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#5. Girl preach.

Me looking for my Uber because I don’t know what a Toyota Corolla looks like pic.twitter.com/2TryQjmrPK

— alb (@lildzaddy) July 18, 2018

#4. Peace.

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#3. Hold my beer.

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#2. I mean when you put it that way.

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#1. Not sure I would call that “low” key, though.

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h/t: Buzzfeed

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August 24, 2018

Behold the Greatest Way to Reheat Pizza at Home

Pizza. Just the word makes my mouth water! Few foods are as versatile and delicious as pizza. You can go classic cheese, covered in meat, veggie deluxe, maybe a BBQ chicken or Hawaiian if you’re feeling wild – the possibilities are endless!

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If you do it right, there are also always leftovers. And sure, the microwave makes them edible, but those re-heated slices will never be as delicious as the moment they first came out of the oven.

Or will they…?

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According to Food52, there is a way to make your pizza as good as it can possibly get on day 2 – and that’s in the skillet.

According to several pizza experts, including international pizza consultant (that’s a thing?) Anthony Falco, if you want a slice that walks the line between dry and soggy, pop it into a nonstick skillet over medium heat and let it go for 2 minutes. then, add 2 drops of water and cover it with a lid or foil, turn it to low, and leave it for another minute.

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Then, it’s time to enjoy!

It’s important to do both steps separately, as the first one crisps up your crust and the second traps the moisture evaporating from the water, which moistens your toppings instead of drying them out like an oven would do.

If you’re too lazy to bust out a skillet (no judgement here) and want to cling to your microwave reheating, check out a crisper pan that can help you accomplish a better nuked slice.

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Ain’t technology grand?

Happy pizza-ing!

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August 24, 2018

You’ll Need Your Detective’s Cap to Solve These 4 Riddles

Riddles are a great way to work out your brain while also having fun. Plus, there’s no greater feeling than when you finally solve one!

Check out these 4 mystery-based puzzles to see how well you’d do if the police recruiter came calling!

#4. A Treasure Key

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A man comes upon a treasure chest in a cave, guarded by a pirate. If the man chooses the key that will open the chest – gold, silver, or black – on the first try, he can keep the treasure. If he chooses wrong, he will be killed.

His only clue is this cipher: TGK HOE ELY DEN.

Which key should he choose?

Continue reading when you want to check your answer!

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August 24, 2018

Spoiler Alert: You’ve Been Using Can Openers Wrong This Whole Time

Some can openers can be tricky, while others appear totally straightforward. I’m not sure how you could take something as simple as opening a can and make it complicated, but here we are.

Enter the Internet, where you can find out you’re doing something wrong and how to magically do it better every single day of your life if you’re so inclined.

This one, though, is something special, because it can turn every frustrating (manual) can opener into a device that’s safe and simple to use – without changing a single thing about the one in your cupboard.

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Instead of clamping the can opener on the lip of the can so that the crank faces out to the side, turn it face up toward the ceiling before turning the knob like you normally would. Once you’ve completed a full rotation, lift the opener away from the can.

Thanks to that extra strip of metal the lid should still be attached to the can opener, which means you can even move it over to the trash bin without getting your hands dirty.

Check out the video below for visual instructions, and then run home to try it yourself – it will transform your next green-bean-opening experience, without a doubt.

And who isn’t tempted by that?

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August 24, 2018

Guess Who Just Ended Melbourne’s 7-Year Reign As the Most Livable City in the World

For seven years in a row, Melbourne, Australia, has been named the most livable city in the world according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. Their survey ranks 140 cities worldwide based on 5 categories: stability (including crime and terrorism), healthcare, culture and environment (this includes level of censorship, temperature, and cultural offerings), education, and infrastructure (like public transportation, housing, energy, and water).

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The cities that score best on the list tend to be mid-sized with low population densities and are typically located in wealthier countries. Big urban centers typically score well on things like food and culture, but are dinged for high levels of crime and congestion.

So, which city stole Melbourne’s title before it could take the crown for an eighth year in a row?

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Vienna, Austria.

The city scored a perfect 100 in 4 out of 5 categories, with room for improvement listed in their culture and environment – though they still scored a whopping 96.3 in that area.

It’s their first year to win the top stop, and with a score of 99.1 out of 100, I imagine they would have been hard to beat.

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In case you’re curious, here’s how the rest of the Top 10 rounded out.

Vienna, Austria
Melbourne, Australia
Osaka, Japan
Calgary, Canada
Sydney, Australia
Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada
Tokyo, Japan
Copenhagen, Denmark
Adelaide, Australia

Protip: Maybe consider a move to Canada or Australia!

Here are the 10 least livable cities, according to the survey, none of which are a big surprise.

131. Dakar, Senegal
132. Algiers, Algeria
133. Douala, Cameroon
134. Tripoli, Libya
135. Harare, Zimbabwe
136. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
137. Karachi, Pakistan
138. Lagos, Nigeria
139. Dhaka, Bangladesh
140. Damascus, Syria

It’s hard to be livable when your city has been repeatedly leveled by terrorists. Just saying.

Happy traveling (or relocating), friends!

h/t: Mental_Floss

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August 24, 2018

These 12+ People Shared the Worst Advice They’ve Ever Been Given

Giving someone good advice is a great feeling. Both people involved get something positive out of it and end up better in the long run. Bad advice, however, can really ruin things for both people involved.

Just ask these 15 advisees:

#15. Just don’t.

“”Just dont think about it like that anymore.”

Oh, no shit? Just dont think bad thoughts? It would have NEVER occurred to me. /s”

#14. Useless.

“Just tell your brain to cheer up”: This piss useless piece of advice, given to me when I was suffering from depression…..”

#13. A copper penny.

“It’s okay to put a copper penny in a screw-in fuse box if you don’t have replacement fuses handy.”

That’s what my friend’s grandfather said, and it resulted in an electrical fire that almost destroyed his house.”

#12. No thanks, Mom.

“Just get pregnant! We’ll raise it together!” no thanks mom.”

#11. I don’t think that’s healthy.

“My old roommate once told me to never leave a man without having another one lined up ready to go. Now I’m no relationship expert, but I don’t think that’s healthy.”

#10. A lot of time!

“Use coconut oil for smooth skin. No, It broke me out so bad, It took me weeks to get it back to normal, And for someone with dry skin, that’s a lot of time!!!”

#9. I say to myself…

“When I was leaving the Army I had to see this career counselor who’s job it was to try and talk me out of it.

His “advice” consisting of telling me that I wouldn’t make it college and that without the security of the military I’d flounder and end up homeless.

Every single time something goes right in my life I say to myself “Fuck that guy.”

#8. WTF.

“‘If you start wearing more brand clothing, maybe people will start liking you’ Like wtf.”

#7. Dear old dad.

“Never wear condoms, it’s like jumping into a pool with socks on.”

-My Dad”

#6. Well, then.

“Hey dad, I went to the doctor today (after 30 years of you telling me nothing was wrong with me) and I got diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It looks like I’ve had it almost ALL MY LIFE.”

Dad’s advice, “Well then stop being anxious.”

#5. What I’m good at.

“Follow your dreams”, I’m horrible at what I dreamt of being. Now I’m studying what I’m good at and I’m having a waaay better time.”

#4. It can be exhausting.

“To follow what my mother says because she wants what’s “best” for me when in reality she’s just trying to re-live her life through me. Even if she means well it can be exhausting.”

#3. You got this.

“Just hit it at full speed bro! You got this!” All I got was broken ribs, collarbone and concussion.”

#2. “Help.”

“Just ignore them” – every teacher who’s help I sought out after being bullied by classmates.”

#1. He likes you.

“If a boy is mean and bullies you, it just means he likes you and thinks you’re cute”

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August 24, 2018

Dad Live Tweets Going on a Field Trip to the Science Museum with 60 Kids, and It’s Hysterical

All parents secretly (or not so secretly) look forward to the time when their kids go back to school. They love their kids with all their heart, but even the best parents need some space. So why would any sane parent subject themselves to chaperoning a school field trip?

Well, why don’t you ask Simon Smith, a dad from the U.K. who recently accompanied his daughter and 59 of her classmates (yikes!) to the Kensington Museum. Along the way, he provided regular Twitter updates on the nightmare that was his day.