Eric Redding
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21 Super Terrible Anti-Jokes That Are Guaranteed To Make Your Friends Groan And Shake Their Heads
An Atheist, a vegan, and a cross trainer walk into a bar. I know this because they told everyone who they were within 5 minutes. → Read More
15 Men And Women Share The Creepiest Encounter They’ve Ever Had With A Stranger
When my son was a baby, a guy leaned in and whispered, “I can smell your milk.” → Read More
9 Little Known Reasons Why Geminis Are The Most Likely To Be Serial Killers
What is it about being born under the sign of Gemini that lends itself to the sociopathy and love of cruelty that marks so many serial killers? → Read More
12 Reasons Why Having A Bad Roommate Isn’t The Worst Thing
You don’t have to live with this person for the rest of your life. If they won’t move out before the lease is up, it’s okay. The beauty of a lease it that eventually it does come to an end, and you… → Read More
The Strongest Girls Have A Loved One In Heaven
She’s strong, because she hasn’t let death turn her into a cynic. She still has a huge heart. She still has a lot of love to give. → Read More
This Traveling Artist Makes Stunning Art Out Of Nothing But Paper And A Camera
I can’t think of a better way to commemorate your travels. → Read More
29 Babysitters Share The Most Messed Up Thing A Kid Has Ever Said To Them Once Their Parents Were Gone
“There’s a lady…. she killed the kids…. they have to stay in the woods now.” → Read More
21 Men And Women Who Killed In Self Defense Share Exactly What Life Is Like Knowing They Killed Someone
“I ran outside following the dog barking and saw him dragging my mom by her hair, I remember trying to be steady like I had been taught but I just fired over and over again.” → Read More
27 Doctors And Nurses Share The Goriest And Most Disturbing Things They’ve Seen While On The Job
Proceed with caution. These are no joke. → Read More
29 Men And Women Share Their Amazing ‘I Hung Out With A Celebrity’ Story
On many occasions over the next few days Brad Pitt emptied out my trash cans, got me clean linens and even lunch. He could not have been more down to earth or nicer. → Read More
30 Of The Most Repulsive Cheating Stories You’ve Ever Read (And Won’t Be Able To Stop Reading)
“My girlfriend of 5 1/2 years cheated on me while I was asleep in the next room (in our bed). I found out the next day. I remember her coming in to kiss me at some point in the night. I never… → Read More
50 Nurses And Doctors Spill The Most Insane Answers They’ve Ever Heard When Asking About Sexual History
“I had a very large woman that had a slivers of wood in her skin that were starting to get infected and when asked about the slivers, she replied ‘That is from my love board.’ … → Read More
17 More Gripping True Tales Of Sheer Terror From America’s Darkest Highways
The road at night is not a safe place to be. → Read More
45 Men And Women Share The Most Ridiculous Reason Why They Ever Broke Up With Someone
We were doing the early 2005 version of Netflix and Chill. As the DVD was starting she said, “Are you comfty?” Comfty? → Read More
19 Terrifying Tales Of Urban Legends Coming To Life
via Flickr – Moyan Brenn 1. WITCHES COVE > I’ve tried to forget this for years. In high school my buddies and I used to country cruise in the backwoods to a spot called “Witches Cove” It was a small valley surrounded by woods next to a one lane cobblestone bridge. Rumor had it devil worshipers did rituals under the bridge. We’d been there dozens of times to smoke and drink without seeing… → Read More
12 Hitchhikers, Truckers, And Travelers Share Their Most Terrifying Stories From America’s Darkest Highways
“He did his usual walk around, checking the tires, but as he turned the corner, he heard a laugh, and a shadow took off running down the road.” → Read More
64 People Share The Most Awkward, Random, And Hilarious Things They’ve Ever Heard In Bed
“I once had someone refer to condoms as Gatorade.” → Read More
42 Creepy AF Things Kids Said To Their Parents That Absolutely Chilled Them To The Bone
“One day, my little brother announced that Roger wouldn’t be around anymore, since he shot and killed himself and his whole family.” → Read More
29 Harsh But True Life Lessons That Every 20 Something Will Eventually Learn
yenformore / www.twenty20.com/photos/45947472-cb55-4cf9-b002-eaea9c54607f 1. You Will Start Losing People > About two years ago I was stricken with loss when my dad died while I was overseas. Didn’t know what to do and I drove myself nuts. As humans we have constant ongoing goals no matter how big or small, important or miniscule, and it leaves us to think tomorrow will always be there. It… → Read More
41 Guys Share The Secrets They Desperately Want Women To Know
“Most of us always have something to share, but only to the right person, and only at the right time.” → Read More