Although people typically map out their career path in their 20's, not everyone is fortunate enough to figure out their life's calling at such a young age. Whether it be down to lack of opportunity, becoming a parent and not working, or just not figuring it out sooner, many people only decide what they want to do much later in life. Those who return to school and start a new career at an older age need a tremendous amount of tenacity and determination and should be admired. One guy, Doug Murano, wanted to celebrate these people and tweeted that he was "tired of "under 40" lists," he called for Twitter users to "Show me someone who got their Ph.D. at 60 after losing everything. Give me the 70-year-old debut novelist who writes from a lifetime of love and grief. Give me calloused hands and tender hearts." People were eager to share their 'over-40' success stories, which were the definition of heartwarming. Here are some of the best.
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The 'butterfly effect' is a well-known metaphor derived from the original question, "Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?" It is to describe the phenomenon that small causes, events or incidents can have meaningful and consequential effects. Life is full of these moments, which are often only realized long after the event has happened. Whether you believe in God, fate, or coincidence, some things defy logic or explanation. Redditers shared some of their lifechanging and phenomenal 'butterfly effect' stories, and honestly, they're giving me chills. What are your crazy 'butterfly effect' stories?
The universe has a funny way of bringing people together, and people meet their partners in all sorts of ways. Whether it's online, through friends, at college, or chance meetings, every couple has their unique story. Redditors have been sharing their "anyways, we're married now" stories, and they're giving us all of the feels! They genuinely show that you never know when your life partner is just around the corner, so all you single people, don't give up hope just yet!
Having surgery is a pretty big deal, even if it is a minor procedure. With all sorts of risks at stake, anaesthesiologists have an important job of ensuring that patients stay sedated for the entirety of the surgery. But sometimes they can mess up, causing patients to wake up during their operations and of course, freak. The. F*ck. Out. I'm sure I would! Reading through these real accounts of people who have woken up during their surgeries is enough to make me pray I never have to go under the knife if I can help it... it's truly the stuff of nightmares!
People will do anything for attention these days. From public stunts to kicking up a fuss for no reason, there's no stopping some people. But when people reveal their darkest confessions as to what they've done to get attention from their friends and family, it makes you realize that the things you've done aren't really that bad. Check out these intense confessions of the craziest things people admit to having done for attention.
With the world on hold, and most of us being mostly stuck inside, we could all do with a pick-me-up these days. And what better way to do that than read through these wholesome tweets to put a great big smile on your face and warm up your heart? Put the kettle on, put your feet up, and be prepared to fill your heart with joy.
Having a good boss or a bad boss can be the difference between loving and hating your job. Great bosses motivate us, lift us up, and help us grow professionally. Bad bosses hinder our growth, make us miserable, and make us wish we worked anywhere else. Getting your bad boss fired is a fantasy that not many people get to live out, but a Reddit thread asking those few lucky ones who did it for their stories proves just how satisfying it was. Here are their stories.
It's important now more than ever to remind ourselves that life IS beautiful. When you're constantly bombarded with horrific news stories, it's hard to see the bright side of things and our loss in the faith of humanity grows stronger. It's important to remember that there's still good in this world...and quite a lot of it.
Here is the wholesome-binge you need to help lift your spirits, make your heart smile and remind you that there are good people, good moments in this crazy world.
Hopefully, this list inspires you to pay it forward and keep the goodness in the world alive.
If you don't have a partner, then you know what to expect for Valentine's Day: nothing.
But if you are with someone, hopefully, you'll have a romantic day full of chocolate, heart, and love. But life doesn't always go to plan and for some people, Valentine's Day turned out to be far from the romantic day they had planned. These horror stories show that sometimes life can throw you a curveball when you least expect it; from being dumped via text, or getting food poisoning at your date's house, these tales will make you feel better about yourself whether you're single or attached.
We're constantly bombarded with new stories from another the world that are just horrifying. It's important to remember that there's still good in this world...and quite a lot of it. Here are 41 pictures that will make your heart smile and remind you that there are good people, good moments in this crazy world.
Nothing like a good boost of wholesome-ness to feed your soul! It's always nice to hear the good stories in the world, and not just be bombarded by the usual sad and scary news. Enjoy these wholesome secrets Reddit users have revealed, in an AskReddit thread asked by u/CheeseHippo69.
Ah, Uber. The revolutionary mode of transportation is a popular app used by millennials everywhere, and as expected, filled with funny and wild stories, which are mostly told from the passengers POV ... but what about the drivers? They hear everything. All day long. And here are some of the funniest things they've shared with the rest of the world:
