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Tweets That Prove a Lot of Good Still Exists on This Planet

The world is kind of a massive dumpster fire at the moment, but guess what? There’s still a lot of good and positive things in the world and we have to keep those in mind when we get down and out.

These tweets will make you smile and say to yourself, “Ahhhh, that’s wholesome.”

Enjoy.

1. That is awesome!

2. Here’s Barrett!

3. A beautiful moment.

4. Let’s do it together.

5. That’s nice!

6. Stay warm, Charlie.

7. A long journey.

8. Don’t feel weird anymore.

9. I’m a big fan.

10. Flying his parents.

11. I can’t remember his name…

12. Compassion is key.

13. Sounds “decisions.”

14. She’s killin’ it!

15. Going the extra mile.

Wholesome as apple pie, right?

You betcha!

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This Man Nails Why the Cheesecake Factory Is Such a Bizarre Restaurant

Everyone knows that The Cheesecake Factory is one of the weirdest restaurants on the planet. But what, exactly, makes it so strange? The way-too-long menu? The slightly-insane decor?

A design enthusiast wrote a Twitter thread about his take on the matter, which is that The Cheesecake Factory is a “fully immersive ‘postmodern design hellscape’ themed dining experience.” The thread has gone viral, because it’s hilarious yet surprisingly educational.

“From a design perspective that place is fuckin wild and I’ll talk a little bit about why,” Twitter user @MaxKriegerVG began.

First, he starts with some history: the restaurant apparently grew out of a Los Angeles bakery business. In 1992, they brought in hospitality designer Rick McCormack.

That’s when, @MaxKriegerVG says, “shit went off the rails. We’re talking VICTORIAN-EGYPTIAN-ROCOCO OFF THE RAILS.”

There’s the exterior’s weirdly Old World feel, then there’s the interior: “A world of aesthetic chaos that feels like a mix between a Fry’s Electronics, an overgrown Panera, and a laser tag arena. It’s sensational,” @MaxKriegerVG says.

Between the Egyptian columns, the wood paneling, and the glass dividers, the whole space is pretty much a design mess.

There’s also the odd juxtaposition of luxury and cheapness. The water tankards are plastic, as are the wicker chairs and the table. Also, all the “exotic” fake hieroglyphics and whatnot. @MaxKriegerVG calls it “surreal,” and he has a point.

He also points out the menu — excuse us, four menus — which bafflingly include advertisements “for THE RESTAURANT YOU HAVE ALREADY CHOSEN TO DINE AT.”

“After wandering the menu a while, helplessly, you order and the food arrives. It’s good. Not bad, not great, but good,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, the actual cheesecake is very much the afterthought of this restaurant, despite the name.

Point taken — The Cheesecake Factory is a fascinating study in aesthetics, design, and capitalism.

But more importantly, where did this guy learn all this Cheesecake Factory history and how can we sign up for the course?

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Buy a Tiny Replica of Your House as a Christmas Ornament This Year

Don’t miss out on this!

Christmas ornaments are often sentimental items that get passed down through a family for years. An Etsy shop has the perfect ornament to add to your family’s collection: a tiny replica of your actual house.

The Etsy shop Forever Figurines is run by Samantha Bravoco of Haverhill, Massachusetts. She hand-designs each custom ornament out of polymer clay and acrylic paint. She bases the designs off of customer’s photos of the house.

Some customers choose to get Christmas ornaments that look like their current homes, while others model them after childhood homes or other sentimental places.

Samantha can even add a ribbon with the address of the house and the dates that it was inhabited. For anyone who has to leave behind a beloved family home after many years, this is a great way to hold onto the place in a sentimental way!

Samantha’s Instagram shows that she truly can recreate any type of house, large or small.

These tiny replicas surely take a lot of skill and patience — the current wait time for each order is three months.

“Everything is custom, handmade and hand-painted so they take time and I can only do so many per day,” Samantha told Today.

Samantha started sculpting in 2015 as a hobby.

“I decided to post some work up on Etsy to see if there was any interest from buyers,” she said. “I was featured on WeddingWire in 2016 for my wedding cake figurines and that got the ball rolling quickly.”

She just started making house ornaments last year, but she’s already completed almost 300 so far. She still sculpts cake figurines and pet figurines, too.

One house ornament is $75 and they’re great as year-round gifts in addition to Christmas.

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Funny Tweets from Dads Who Are Raising Children

Parents have a tough job raising those little monsters. But it’s all worth it, isn’t it? To experience the joy of molding little people to become productive members of society…

These dads were nice enough to post tweets about the trials and tribulations of raising children, and they sure are humorous.

Take a look. Do any of these situations look familiar to you?

1. No…it’s not.

2. Totally over it.

3. Whoopsy daisy!

4. Your time is up.

5. A lot to look forward to.

6. Thanks a lot…

7. Might as well use them.

8. Sounds fun, right?

9. A HUGE mistake.

10. Annoyed to the max.

11. What did you do?!?!

12. Non-stop commentary.

13. I think you mean all of them.

14. You’ll need a lifetime supply.

15. A major milestone.

To all the dads out there: keep up the great work!

If you have a funny photo or anecdote about raising your kiddos, share them with us in the comments!

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Tweets from People Who Are Really Struggling This Year

2019 has been a rough year for a lot of people. A trying year, to say the least.

And these folks struggled in 2019, but let’s hope 2020 treats them a little bit better!

Let’s have a little laugh at their expense, okay?

1. He might need some help.

2. You can get it after the weekend.

3. Not a good sign…

4. Good lord.

5. Now this is a party!

6. That’s a little harsh.

7. Shouldn’t have brought it up.

8. Never turn your back on the ocean.

9. A split-second decision.

10. That’s long gone.

11. A real heartbreaker.

12. That is incredible.

13. Just a light snack.

How’s your 2019 been so far? Tell us about it in the comments!

And let’s all work hard to make 2020 a great year!

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These 17 Paul Rudd Memes Are Just What You Need Today

Paul Rudd is a national treasure.

Whether you’ve loved Paul Rudd ever since he made crushing on your stepbrother not-so-wrong in Clueless, or you’re newer to your adoration after his portrayal of Ant-Man, we can all agree that there’s really no reason not to like the guy.

He’s funny, he seems to be genuinely kind, and he never ages (ok, that last part might be a reason not to like him!), and if you need more proof that people just can’t get enough, check out these 17 memes!

17. I mean it’s just science.

16. I mean come on you guys.

15. You guys it’s teeny tiny I can’t.

14. I’m definitely going to keep that in mind.

13. In a perfect world….

12. Both are reasons to love him.

11. Even though his daughter is the Wasp. Dying.

10. I’ve never thought about it before but this is a solid observation.

9. Like he’s going to tell all of us!

8. I agree, and yet I definitely don’t need to see that.

7. Kids definitely keep you grounded!

6. If that.

5. mmmmm now I can actually visualize it.

4. Don’t worry he doesn’t follow the rules.

3. I’ve never seen a more perfect meme.

2. It’s funny, because it’s true.

1. Wait for it….

I don’t know about you, but I see a re-watch of Clueless in my near future!

What’s your favorite Paul Rudd movie? Share it with us in the comments!

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These People Tweeted Hilarious Observations About Gender Reveal Parties

Oh boy, here we go…

People have burned down acres of land, watched an airplane crash, and literally died, all in the name of finding out whether a friend or family member’s baby will be a boy or a girl.

It’s crazy to think that, just a few decades ago, people had no idea what it was going to be until it came out – and even then, it was a fun surprise to look forward to, but not something to announce to literally anyone who is looking.

These 15 people definitely think there are better ways to spend our time and money…but the parties are decent fodder for jokes, anyway.

15. Time to up your life insurance.

14. It’s important that Dads be left alone to make the same repeated joke.

13. Treat it like a bachelorette party and there had better be booze.

12. On today’s episode of “Yes, Words Matter…”

11. Kids get everything without trying.

10. We’re definitely just there for the food.

9. Are you really sorry, though?

8. Memories that will last a lifetime, to be sure.

7. You don’t hear the word ‘shindig’ enough if you ask me.

6. Because that would be something interesting to see.

5. And delicious party food, you’re welcome.

4. Imagine that!

3. If it quacks…

2. If it’s not too much to ask…

1. These people did not mean to get famous this way.

I’ll take the ultrasounds for diagnostic purposes but it would be awesome if doctors would just put a stop to all of this nonsense by refusing to hand over the gender before birth.

If you can read an ultrasound, you can find out. Otherwise – wait until the day to unwrap your present, Kaitlyn!

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According to National Geographic, These Are the Best Trips to Take in 2020

Listen up, world travelers!

Where do you plan on traveling in 2020? Somewhere overseas, or maybe you plan to keep it domestic?

Either way, the new list of “transformative travels” from National Geographic will definitely get you thinking about where you might want to explore next year.

George Stone, executive editor of travel at National Geographic, says, “Best Trips is our annual list of where to go, what to know and how to see the world in the year ahead. To build the list we worked with National Geographic editors around the world as well as photographers, writers, explorers and, of course, passionate travelers to report on the essential sites to see and places to be in 2020.”

Here are the lists from National Geographic, broken down into different categories: Culture, City, Nature, and Adventure.

Culture Picks

1. Asturias, Spain

2. Guizhou Province, China

3. Gobekli Tepe, Turkey

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4. Maya, Guatemala

5. Mendoza Province, Argentina

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Provincia de Mendoza • Egzaminy i projekty skończone w pierwszym tygodniu, drugi wolny na podróże. W sobotę spakowałam plecak, a w nocy w niedzielę dopiero zdecydowałam w którym kierunku jadę w poniedziałek. Ale chyba dobrze trafiłam, prawda? ?☀ ••• Exams and projects done in the first week, the second free to travel. On Saturday I packed my backpack and on Sunday I decided where I were going to on Monday. But I ended up nice, didn’t I? ————————————————- #mendoza #potrerillos #lake #andes #mountains #argentina #mendozaprovince #experiencesouthamerica #backpacker #girlswhotravel #backpackersintheworld #southamerica #polacywpodrozy #podrozniczka #podroz #travel #mochilera #hitchhiking #nature #amazingworld

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6. Abu Simbel, Egypt

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?Abu Simbel, site of two temples built by the Egyptian king Ramses II (reigned 1279–13 BCE), now located in Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), southern Egypt. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. By means of a complex engineering feat in the 1960s, the temples were salvaged from the rising waters of the Nile River caused by erection of the Aswan High Dam. Photo ? by: @alexinavannes . Follow @antiktarih ? _ Follow us for more Archaeological Photography ? ??@archeo.photo ?? ? _ ?#archaeology ?#archeology ?#archeologia ?#arqueologia ?#arkeoloji ?#археология ?#arqueología #archéologie ?#archäologie ?#abusimbel ?#ancienttemple

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City Picks

1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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WPW shot of Billy watching the sunrise, as he does every morning, keeping watch over our fair city and all of her inhabitants, as we wake up for a new day. With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I have to say I am very thankful for my family most of all, but the success of our business this past year was quite unexpected, thanks to all of you, our loyal followers, so thank you all for all of your support over the years!! Really means a lot! ______________________________________ Equipment: Mavic 2 Pro Editing: Lightroom Location: Center City, Philly Settings: ISO 100, 10.26mm, f/2.8, 1/30sec ______________________________________ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #depthdiscovered #visitphilly #philly #philadelphia #shotzdelight #yophillymag #artofvisuals #trappingtones #gramslayers #instagood #citykillerz #depthobsessed #wanderlust #illgrammers #citygrammers #way2ill #howphillyseesphilly #stayandwander #trappingtones #unknownperspectives #agameoftones #theimaged #moodygrams #phillyphire #heatercentral #drone #meistershots #roamtheplanet #williampennwednesday #rawurbanshot 

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2. Telč, Czech Republic

3. Fort Kochi, Kerala, India

4. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

5. Parma, Italy

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Parma, Italy ? @marylouu89 #parma #italy

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6. Puebla, Mexico

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In the past, all Cuetzalan was inhabited by the majestic birds called "Quetzales", their feathers were used as an offering being given as tribute to the Aztecs by the cultures that lived here. Hence it is believed to be one of the reasons for the name of this Town, Cuetzalan, or as its name says "Abundant Place of Quetzales." Who do you want to tour Cuetzalan with?  Share it! ❤??⛰ ?Cuetzalan, Puebla. _ En el pasado, todo Cuetzalan estaba habitado por las majestuosas aves llamadas "Quetzales", sus plumas eran usadas como ofrenda siendo entregadas como tributo a los aztecas por parte de las culturas que aquí vivian. De ahí es que se cree que es uno de los motivos del nombre de este Pueblo, Cuetzalan, o como su nombre lo dice "Lugar Abundante de Quetzales". ¿Con quién quieres recorrer Cuetzalan? Comparteselo! ❤??⛰ ?Cuetzalan, Puebla. . ?Fotografía y derechos propiedad de…@omargonval . Equipo MEXICOFORALL??… @diego_lazaro_mtz . Recuerda etiquetarme y usar el #mexico_for_all para futuras menciones! ?‍♂️?‍♀️

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Nature Picks

1. Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada

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How majestic does #magdalenislands look?! ?? @mathieu_dupuis_photo says this spot in #québec  is one of his “favourite locations in all of Canada” as it’s “heaven on earth.” ⬇ PHOTO OF THE DAY?June?11?2019? _____________________________________________ ? Location: #ilesdelamadeleine #quebec ⭐ Photos credit by?@mathieu_dupuis_photo? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⓒ ⓞ ⓝ ⓖ ⓡ ⓐ ⓣ ⓤ ⓛ ⓐ ⓣ ⓘ ⓞ ⓝ ⓢ follow @livelovecanada Tag #livelovecanada . ? #cliffs #explorequebec #ig_color #ig_captures #banff #explorebc #explorecanada #canada #montreal #edmonton #ottawa #calgary #novascotia #6ix #mississauga #winnipeg #usa #saskatchewan #yukon #nyc #streetsoftoronto #tofino #toronto #ontario #alberta

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2. Kalahari Desert, Botswana

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The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa. One of the most interesting Kalahari Desert facts is that it is not a desert in the strictest sense of the word, as it receives too much rainfall – between 5 and 10 inches annually. However any rain filters rapidly through the vast expanses of sand, leaving nothing on the surface, turning the Kalahari into the "thirstland". The name “ Kalahari” is derived from the Tswana word Kgala, meaning "the great thirst", or Kgalagadi, meaning "a waterless place". . . ? @beautifuldestinations ? #Kalahari #kalaharidesert . . #botswana #namibia?? #southafrica #visualsofafrica #africantourism #nomadsafaris  #traveladdict #safariadventure #africangeographic  #discoverafrica #iloveafrica #safarilife #africanwildlife  #giraffe #africanroadtrip #bushveld #savanna #southernafrica

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3. Bialowieza Forest, Belarus/Poland

4. National Blue Trail, Hungary

5. Canary Islands, Spain

6. Maldives

7. Grand Canyon, Arizona

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Sedona is Beautiful from Above ❤? @jonhuynh1

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Adventure Picks

1. Tasmania, Australia

2. Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria

3. Wales Way, UK

4. Tohoku, Japan

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達沢不動滝 秋Ver? 2019/11/2 夏に続き、秋も達沢不動滝へ訪問しました。 以前投稿した 塔のへつり に行く前、朝方を狙いました。 タイミングとしては落葉が進んでいて、ギリギリセーフといった感じでした? 相変わらず糸を引くような流れに日差しが入り、水がキラキラと光る光景と、紅葉?との組み合わせがとても綺麗✨でした? 良く撮られるのは男滝と呼ばれるほうですが、左隣には女滝があります。此方も一緒にアップします? #絶景 #フォトジェニック #達沢不動滝 #紅葉 #滝 #滝好きな人と繋がりたい #いなわしろ新八景 #ふくしまの水三十選 #自然好きな人と繋がりたい #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #写真撮ってる人と繋がりたい #ファインダー越しの世界 #けしからん景色 #絶景辞典 #福島県 #猪苗代町 #東北 #行くぜ東北 #秋の東北インスタキャンペーン #極上の会津 #tohoku #fukushima #japan #zekkei_delic_j #dokoiku #retrip_nippon #spira_spot #bestphoto_japan

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5. Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

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Озеро в кратере вулкана Горелый Пожалуй, один из самых доступных вулканов для восхождения. До него достаточно легко добраться – на проходимой машине ехать 4 часа, находится он в 75 км (по прямой дороге) от Петропавловска-Камчатского. Восхождение на него занимает от 3 до 6 часов в зависимости от подготовки путешественника. Высота 1829м, набор высоты по вертикали 900м, уклон пологий 25°. Подъем хоть и затяжной, но весьма лёгкий, осилить его сможет каждый, чтобы самому увидеть эту красоту! ?@victorr_joy

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6. Zakouma National Park, Chad

Have you visited any of these destinations? Or maybe now you want to after these recommendations?

Share your travel thoughts and plans with us in the comments!

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This Is How You Can Avoid Getting a Ton of Static Shocks This Winter

There’s nothing like a random static shock to give you a shock during your day. Static shocks become even more common in the dry, winter air. But you don’t have to resign yourself to a life of randomly being zapped by your clothes/door knobs/car door.

Lifehacker reports that there are a few ways to prevent static shock. The shock is the result of static electricity, or the build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object. Objects become charged when electrons move from one insulator to another. When a charged object touches a conductor, such as a piece of metal, the charge discharges, causing the shock.

Rubber, for example, is an insulator, and so are wool and nylon. If you walk on a wool or nylon carpet with rubber soles, your body builds an electric charge. Then, when you touch a piece of metal like a doorknob, the charge discharges and you experience a shock.

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These shocks are more common in winter because dry air is also an insulator. Also, you’re more likely to wear wool in the winter, and wool is a common offender!

To avoid these shocks, you simply need to avoid that insulator-on-insulator contact. If you have wool or nylon carpets, avoid wearing rubber-soled shoes or slippers inside. Opt for leather or cotton instead. And if you’re wearing a wool sweater, be aware that sitting on certain types of fabrics will create static in your body. There are antistatic sprays that can help.

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Another way to avoid static in the house is to use a humidifier, which makes the air less dry and therefore lowers the amount of static in the house.

Lastly, to avoid getting shocked by the car door, try holding onto the metal frame until you’re out of the seat completely. Or, touch the car door with your keys.

BAM! Shock-free living.

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A High School Engineering Class Created a Prosthetic Arm so Middle Schooler Can Play Cello

High school kids in Irving, Texas put their engineering class to good use by fulfilling a middle school girl’s dreams of playing in the orchestra.

Kayla Arqueta was born without her left hand and part of her forearm. As a student at Austin Middle School, she wanted to join the orchestra, so she auditioned for cello. Orchestra director Carly Addison was happy to welcome Kayla to the group, but she wasn’t sure how to make it work.

“She told me she wanted to play cello and I had no idea how to make that happen, but I knew I couldn’t say no,” Carly said in a school district video.

Carly did some internet research, and she discovered another young girl who used a prosthetic arm to play the cello. The musical prosthetic was designed by Dr. Jennifer Mankoff at Carnegie Mellon University.

After contacting Dr. Mankoff, Carly found the blueprints for the prosthetic online. Next, she learned that the high schools in her district had 3D printers, so she reached out to Dwight Davison, an engineering teacher at Nimitz High School.

Dwight hadn’t been using 3D printing in his engineering class, but he created a new class project just to help Kayla out. It was optional for students, and six enterprising teens signed up.

They successfully designed and printed a musical prosthetic for Kayla, who is now blossoming as a burgeoning cellist.

“When Kayla pulled on the string, it made this big beautiful cello sound, and I knew we had done it,” Carly said.

As for Kayla? In addition to her new prosthetic, she’s learned a valuable lesson. “I learned that people are willing to help, and that it’s okay to be different,” she said. “I would like other students to know that life is challenging, but everyone is going to love you for who you are.”

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