Month: March 2019

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10 Dog Snapchats That’ll Make Your Day

When I’m having a bad day, nothing cheers me up like a little time with my dog. Dogs just exude a sense of joy that is absolutely undeniable. They’re always ready to play with you or snuggle up, and they’re always happy to see you!

If you don’t have a dog readily available to you, Snapchat is all the rage right now with the best dog memes! Try not to smile, I dare you.

1. Full of love

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2. So ferocious!

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3. It’s as if his pal never left

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4. It’s a 10-year dog challenge

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5. Dogs can feel human emotions

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6. Dogs will find their owners, even if they are not really their owners

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7. I can’t even

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8. They do exist!

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9. Great for Halloween!

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10. Boxers are gentle beasts

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Are you smiling yet? Are you?

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This is Everything You Need to Know About Boba Tea

Are you familiar with boba tea? It’s something that’s been trending quite a lot over the past few years, with boba shops popping up on just about every corner. I personally love to do a rose tea with grapefruit boba. Trust me on that combo. You want it. You want it now.

But for those who may not have encountered this refreshing, textured beverage of Asian origins, it might need a little demystifying. What’s the story behind this delicious drink? What are those bubbles, anyway? Here’s the inside scoop on boba, aka bubble tea.

The History of Bubble Tea

Boba started in Taiwan, possibly in Taipei. Milk tea was already a popular drink, and shaved ice and tapioca balls were popular desserts. Although there are several more specific origin stories (which may or may not be true), at some point someone had the genius idea to combine the two, and boba was born.

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What is Boba?

The bubbles in boba are tapioca pearls, which are made from cassava starch balls. The term “boba” can refer to the entire drink or to the tapioca balls. The tea base can be made from black or green tea. Next, they add milk, which makes it creamy (or a milk alternative, if you’re lactose intolerant).

Once you’ve chosen your tea and milk base, you can choose from a wide variety of toppings, including:

  • Boba: They’re chewy, delicious, and the classic choice for bubble tea.
  • Pudding: This has more of a custard-like texture.
  • Aloe vera: You already know aloe vera is good for you, now enjoy it in your drink!
  • Taro balls: These are made from taro and are sweetly delicious.

You can play around with different flavor combinations until you find the perfect drink.

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Here’s How Even a 5% Increase in Rent Would Affect NYC’s Homeless Population

Homelessness is a major issue in modern urban socities, and even though a lot of folks are slow to admit it, there’s actually a strong connection between gentrification an increase in homeless populations in those same locales.

One byproduct of gentrification is a hike in rental rates for the area. Recently, economists estimated that a mere 5% rise in NYC rent prices could cause more than 3,000 people to end up on the streets.

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Los Angeles models generate a similar number, with around 2,000 people being forced from their homes over a 5% rent increase.

There are ways that cities can combat their homeless issue if they choose to make it a priority, and positive results are being seen in Houston, Tampa, Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, and Saint Louis. All of those cities saw a decline in their homeless population from 2011 to 2016.

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Many cities choose to implement voucher programs that cover rent for a few months at a time, which does seem to work to an extent, though underlying causes like access to mental health and substance abuse care and counseling still need to be addressed for the problem to be considered mended long term.

Responses have to be comprehensive, long-term, and committed, which means not only controlling rent prices and new development, but increasing affordable housing and shelter beds and helping people access the healthcare they need to keep their jobs and be able to pay rent.

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With so many cities working on it and setting good examples, it seems as if there’s a good chance others might follow their lead, and that the working poor and lower class earners might not be the victims of “progress” in the future the way they have been in the past.

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17 Awesome Responses to the #Trashtag Challenge

When it comes to internet challenges, I think it’s safe to say many of remain skeptical. On the one hand, there are challenges like the “Ice Bucket Challenge” that raised millions for ALS research, and on the other, there are things like the Tide Pod challenge – which I think we can all agree is a collective low for humanity.

The latest trend is called the #Trashtag challenge, and it’s definitely in the “score one for humanity” column. The goal is to save the planet, one bag of garbage at a time, and with 1.3 billion tons of household waste being generated every year, it’s far past due.

The challenge is simple: take a before photo of an area littered with trash and put it next to an after photo of the same area once you’ve cleaned it up.

The hashtag blew up after a Reddit user posted a screenshot of someone who had completed the challenge with the caption “Here is a new #challenge for all you bored teens. Take a photo of an area that needs some cleaning or maintenance then take a photo after you have done something about it, and post it here.”

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And post they did! Below are 17 amazing before-and-afters that you’re just going to love.

#1. Yes.

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#2. This brought a bit of a tear to my eye.

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#3. Such a nicer walk now!

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#4. I fear he might have bagged up his shirt on accident.

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#5. That’s a lot of trash.

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#6. An hour well spent.

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#7. If a 70-year-old retired school teacher can do it, what’s your excuse?

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#8. A big job, well done.

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#9. A South African #trashtag

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#10. Cleaning up a tourist area in Vietnam.

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#11. Many hands make light work.

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#12. Look what 10 people and 1 Sunday morning can do!

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#13. Hard to believe people let such a beautiful place get so messy.

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#14. Actually makes you want to sit there now.

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#15. Manila Bay after a judge ordered it cleaned up. Wowzers.

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#16. In their school unis and everything.

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#17. I’m sure the horse helped.

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It’s not too late to do your part – get out there and clean, people!

 

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20+ Nurses Reveal Their Deepest, Darkest Secrets

Given that a visit to the doctor generally involves sticking you with needles or thermometers at a time when you’re already not feeling well, it’s no surprise that so many of us are afraid to go to the doctor.

Well, some of these secrets aren’t going to make you feel any better about going to the doctor’s office, because we all know that nurses are among the first people we see… and sometimes they’re just done with our nonsense. On the other hand, some of these thoughts are pretty cool.

So check them out!

1. Awwww…

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2. Karma is a bitch!

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3. Straight up evil.

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4. So are you kind, or…?

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5. Boom.

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6. Nurses being bros.

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7. BFFs for realz!

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8. Wow. This one definitely hits home.

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9. Everybody needs help.

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10. That’s nice.

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11. Love this!

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12. Hmmm, this smells fishy…

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13. Forget the secret… what is going on with that photo?!?

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14. YES!

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15. Well, it IS ice cream…

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16. Always take time to celebrate!

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17. UMMMM…..

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18. “Beautiful veins”

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19. What is it with people thinking male nurses are weird?!

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20. Doesn’t ink prove that somebody is more empathetic?

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21. “more nurses like her.”

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22. Oh, I’m sure you all complain too…

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23. How can you not?

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At the end of the day, we’re all just humans trying to get along in the world. And everybody needs a break. So say “thank you” to your nurse the next time they do a good job. Or even an adequate job. Because they’ve got one of the toughest jobs.

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Son’s Tweet about His Dad’s Empty Donut Shop Helps Sales Skyrocket After Going Viral

Ah, Twitter. It’s been the source of all sorts of craziness in the last few years, but this might be one of the best Twitter stories yet.

When Billy By’s dad opened Billy’s Donuts in Missouri City, Texas, sales were slow to say the least. Nobody was coming in. So Billy did what any normal person does in 2019 to try to boost business: he took to social media to plead his case.


You know people couldn’t resist Billy’s dad standing behind the counter waiting for customers to come buy up his delicious donuts.

And guess what? The tweet picked up steam, went viral, and people started going to the store!


It worked!

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Even TWITTER jumped on the story and told people to get on down to the shop.


How’s that for advertising? As of this writing, the original tweet has been retweeted 343,000 times!

Billy’s dad looked pretty darn happy about this turn of events.

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Billy tweeted an update about the amazing turnaround.


Check out the Billy’s Donuts Instagram page, too.

I needed that wholesome story! And now I need some donuts!

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10+ Hilarious Dog Memes That Will Have You Howling with Laughter

I’ve always loved dogs ever since I was a kid. And now that I finally have one to call my own little fur baby, I can attest to the fact that they are awesome. Dogs just bring joy everywhere they go, and these memes are proof.

1. Accurate

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2. My heart just burst

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3. Good point, dog

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4. They truly do

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5. “You’re back!”

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6. #doglife

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7. Take my money!

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8. I mean, really!

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9. Can’t stop laughing

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10. *Hands over resume*

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11. They make people smile

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12. Anytime

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13. They love us this much

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No go out and hug yours or someone else’s dog!

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Internet Roasts Anti-Vaxxer Dad Asking for Advice on Building “Outside Bedroom” for 2-Year-Old,

Oh, anti-vaxxers. There are tons and tons of real, peer-reviewed, scientifically validated evidence showing how much good vaccines do. There is also all the evidence there is no link between vaccines and autism. Despite that, anti-vaxxers will keep insisting that vaccines are the devil, an opinion they’ve based on information gleaned from memes and health blogs.

Naturally, choosing not to vaccinate your child is your right as a parent. But unfortunately diseases couldn’t care less about your personal autonomy, and skipping vaccines is a decision that puts you child and others (such as those too sick/young to be vaccinated) at serious risk of infection. That’s why whenever an anti-vaxxer parent tries to justify their choice online, other parents are pretty quick to roast them.

That’s what happened to this parent, who apparently wanted to create an “outside bedroom” for their unvaccinated child…

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Here’s what they wrote:

The weather is getting nicer. My son, Jericho (not vaccinated), never wants to make it in by curfew. I am planning on moving his bedroom outside. I’m not looking for this post to turn into a debate, REBECCA. Just looking for recommendations for outdoor furniture for 2 year old boys room. His favorite color is yellow.

The internet being what it is, it wasn’t long before the roasting began.

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And continued…

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…and continued…

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The Twitterverse was on FIRE

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And the hits just kept coming.

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So toasty in here

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Is it just me? Cuz I am feelin the heat for real.

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That’s a whole cup of dark roast right there

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People were also curious about this mysterious “Rebecca” that Jonny didn’t want to debate with.

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Where is Rebecca??

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I think Jonny is gonna need some ointment for these sick burns.

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And finally, there’s this to consider:

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FACE MELTER. ^^

Well played, internet. You have saved the day yet again.

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When the Airline Wouldn’t Let Him Board with It, This Australian Man Checked a Single Can of Beer as Luggage

Air travel has gotten pretty rough over the years, and they’ve really taken a beating (or given one, rather) in the way they treat customers. Let’s just call a spade a spade, y’all: They’re dicks.

But out of the frustrated masses, every so often a hero emerges to light the way forward. The latest incident? Refusing to let a gentleman bring his beer onto the plane with him.

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Passenger Dean Stinson was on his way to Perth, Australia via Qantas Flight QF777 when was told he couldn’t bring his can of Emu Export lager, so he hatched a rather hilarious plan: he checked his beer as luggage!

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According to News AU:

The beer was tagged and sent off to be loaded onto the plane with the rest of the baggage, which the Melbourne ground staff happily did — but not until they had snapped a few pictures of the unusual check-in item.

Incredibly, the beer actually made it to its destination and apparently was the first thing to come out at the baggage claim – proving that the baggage handles at Perth clearly have a great sense of humor.

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Sure, it might be all shaken up and skunked from the changes in pressure and temperature that it undoubtedly experienced in the cargo bay, but it’s the principle of the matter. This hero of a man stared the tyranny of modern air travel right in the eye and literally said, “Hold my beer.”

Absolute legend.

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Hilarious Tweets Every Working Mom Will Relate To

Every working mom understands how real the struggle truly is.

I’m not saying dads don’t have it rough.

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Every parent knows that kids just suck the life out of you, no matter who you are.

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I’m saying moms have different worries…

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Different relationships with their kids…

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Different obligations…

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And they are definitely treated differently at work.

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Because they’re not moms. They’re dads.

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Too real.

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But dads will never know the struggle of a mom.

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And so, to all the hardworking mamas out there…

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I am honored to salute you.

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Good luck getting through the week, ladies. You’re gonna need it.

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