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7 Friends Chipped in and Bought a Big House so They Can Retire and Live Together

While some are content with the tried-and-true options of mooching off their kids or paying big bucks for a care facility when they retire, these 7 girlfriends had something else in mind.

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And I gotta say…I’m pretty intrigued.

In this viral video, seven friends explain how they pooled their money to buy a 7,500-square foot house in the Chinese countryside. Together they renovated it, creating a few big, welcoming common spaces where they can spend time together and making sure each of them have a bedroom upstairs to retreat to when they need their space.

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They’ve each committed to learning a skill that will benefit the group when the time comes – cooking, gardening, traditional medicines, etc – which makes their small commune even more desirable.

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Rice paddies and forests sprawl as far as the eye can see (which is pretty far), meaning the group also has an amazing view every morning while they share their tea.

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And speaking of tea…

The friends share a love for the ancient tradition, and so they built a tea pavilion on the property that’s accessible by a charming wooden boardwalk.

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Though their home is secluded, they’re only about an hour from the nearest town, so there are no worries about having access to things like groceries and, if necessary, medical attention.

I’ve gotta say, this is a great idea.

I just need to make a couple more friends. And, you know. More money.

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15 People Share the Interesting Ways Their Parents Met

Sure, you’ve heard the typical blind date story, but some of them range from the completely and hopelessly adorable to the slightly (or really) disturbing. But hey, who are we to judge?

Okay, we’re gonna judge. That’s what we do. It’s fun.

The following 15 people share how their parents got together, and you may just find it hard to believe some of these. Because, yeah, wow.

Get ready! Get set! Go!

1. Like a boss!

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2. That’s one way to get somebody’s attention!

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3. I’m not sure how I feel about ANY of this. Sweet or creepy? Hmmmm…

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4. Their inhibitions were down, and stayed down…

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5. …and the rest was history.

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6. How romantic!

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7. How do you not learn how to dance?!?

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8. Wait… what?!?

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9. Hey, whatever works. I guess…

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10. 80s babies unite!

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11. Arranged marriages oftentimes last longer. True story.

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12. Beers for everybody!

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13. Cougartown USA

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14. In search of…

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15. Hardcore!

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Here’s hoping that whenever you meet that special someone, it’s interesting. But not too interesting!

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A Company Adopted Two Office Kittens to Boost Employee Morale and It Totally Succeeded

What better way to lift your spirits when you’re having an awful day at work than to play with a rambunctious kitten or two? Talk about a stress reliever!

I think that maybe all offices need to consider doing this.

The IT/finance department of a transportation company in Ohio “hired” two kittens to be a part of their team and, thankfully, the whole story is being documented on social media.

An employee of the company posted on Reddit about the two kitties and the story went viral.

Now Debit and Credit have an Instagram page with more than 23,000 followers so we can all watch them grow up before our eyes!

Enjoy these pics of the kittens who make every day in the office just a little bit better.

1. Get back to work!

2. Meet Credit

3. Meet Debit

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4. Break time

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Sleeping babies ? #ourofficekittens

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5. All up in the packing supplies

6. Family portrait

7. Case of the Mondays

8. Double trouble

9. Inbox is full

10. Gotta file those reports

11. Snuggle struggle

12. Their very first photo

13. Sleeping on the job

14. Everything okay here?

15. Causing mischief

Be sure to follow Debit and Credit on Instagram to keep up with all their latest antics!

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On October 6, 1909, Vancouver…

On October 6, 1909, Vancouver revealed its first Auto Ambulance and was taken on a test drive, when it ran over and almost instantly killed a wealthy man from Austin, Texas. Ironically, this man was the first person the ambulance picked up.

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In order to prevent tourists from…

In order to prevent tourists from stealing their beer glasses, some bars in Belgium require people to hand over one of their shoes as a deposit which is then put in a basket and hung from the ceiling. This shoes basket has also become an attraction.

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Mick Jagger’s 1971 wedding…

Mick Jagger’s 1971 wedding involved, among others: the guests being informed only a day before, the public civil ceremony being stormed by paparazzi, Jagger being accidentally locked out of the church, and Keith Richards laying passed out on the floor, reportedly in a Nazi uniform.

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Here’s an Easier Way to Use Your Cheese Grater

Two things are certain when it comes to grating cheese for recipes and the like: First, freshly grated cheese tastes and melts way better than the pre-shredded stuff you buy in the bag, and second, I absolutely hate grating cheese. It makes my wrist hurt, I often scrape my knuckles, and it takes forever (relatively).

But wait…

There’s a better way!

If you’ve got a standard, four-sided cheese grater, there’s a good chance you haven’t been using it to its full potential. According to Menu World, instead of holding it vertically in one hand, you should lay it down on a table or counter and grate your cheese from side-to-side instead of up-and-down.

The action prevents the grater from moving around while you hold it, is easier on your arms, and, since you’re putting pressure downward, should help the process go a bit quicker. It also allows the cheese to collect inside the grater instead of on the counter or straight into a bowl.

An extra tip? For easier grating, coat the grater with cooking spray ahead of time, especially if you’re attempting to grate a soft or sticky cheese.

Oh, and here’s one more – you can use an old toothbrush to help get all of those annoying little holes cleaned out afterward, saving your knuckles and your sponges during that process, as well.

It seems like such a simple thing! It’s kind of a wonder that many of us have never thought of it before now – but if you’re feeling silly, don’t worry, because you’re definitely not alone!

People everywhere have been taken aback, including me – and I gotta say, I can’t wait until it’s time to grate some more cheese!

I’m sure it won’t be long. Because, you know.

Cheese.

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People Share the Times They Were Savaged by Their Parents and Family

Writer Alanna Bennett’s mom savaged her and she just had to share the shame on Twitter…

Ouch.

And that memory has apparently never gone away.

Once Alanna shared, you know other people wanted to jump in on the fun.

Like Julia’s dad and his hush money…

Or Alan’s “gift”…

Rita’s dad doesn’t know how to refer to breasts correctly…

And Leigh’s dad is kind of a dick…

Oh look! Another fun daddy/daughter exchange!

These parents are apparently SO proud!

This dad had a solution for his picky eater…

Oh hai cats!

Sometimes, siblings can make up for the savageness that parents can’t supply…

Or best friends!

What are some savage moments your friends and family destroyed you with?

Personally, I have none. Me and my family always get along great and we support each other in everything we do. Always.

And if you believe that…

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A Guy Accepted a Dare to Eat a Gecko and He Lost His Life

Bet you never thought you’d see that headline, right?

We all know that games of truth or dare can get out of hand on occasion, but the family of David Dowell – a husband and father of three – never expected his taking a Christmas party dare to eat a gecko might cost him his life.

The healthy 34-year-old ingested the animal on December 1, and by December 3, he was not feeling at all well.

“It was coming out both ends,” his sister Hannah told The Sydney Morning Herald. “He was really sick and the moment he started throwing up it was green. That’s when they rang the ambulance.”

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Brisbane doctors originally believed he had a simple stomach bug, or maybe a hangover, but the family insisted it must be more and begged them not to discharge him. Dowell was admitted and eventually diagnosed with a Salmonella infection – one that began to worsen significantly during his hospital stay.

Little known fact: even though Salmonella is typically acquired by the mishandling of food, according to the CDC reptiles can also transfer the microbe to humans.

“Contact with reptiles can be a source of human Salmonella infections. Reptiles can be carrying Salmonella bacteria but appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness.”

In fact that’s why turtles under a certain size are banned from being sold as pets – little kids kept getting salmonella.

Though it’s not clear whether David Dowell actually ate the gecko or simply handled it (stories from the party state either as having happened), there was no doubt he was in serious trouble. His mother told the newspaper that “his testicles were swollen up to grapefruits and there was fluid leaking from them. The doctors said that was normal, it was just all all of the fluid in his stomach cavity.”

Salmonella causes illness in around 1.2 million people in the US every year, and while most cases clear up on their own within a week, around 23,000 people are hospitalized and 450 don’t recover.

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Sadly, Dowell found himself in the latter category. After spending time in a medically-induced coma, he passed away during emergency surgery 10 days after the incident with the gecko.

Though doctors never said for sure that it was the interaction that cost him his life, his partner, Allira, says “ingestion of a gecko” is what is listed on the “actual death certificate.”

The death of their loved one was sudden and unexpected, and the family is still reeling from the entire episode. Though they’ve opened an inquest into how things were handled at the hospital, they realize they may never have answers.

Allira does have some advice for anyone out there who thinks stunts like the one David pulled are all in good fun: “If you’re thinking of performing a similar stunt, don’t.”

Solid advice, if you ask me.

And one more reason to avoid the local wildlife whenever possible.

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