They say that nobody likes clichés. Then why do we see the same eyerollingly boring tropes crammed into the latest blockbusters over and over again? Sure, some of the common movie tropes might’ve been amazing and innovative when they were first used 70 years ago. But after a million repetitions, no amount of whipping can …
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A black cat crossing the road will bring misfortune, but you can try to mitigate that by knocking on wood. What, are you not following the logic? We hold many fascinating superstitions about how completely inconsequential things can affect our lives. But where do these bizarre beliefs come from? Well, let’s find out. Here are …
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You’ve heard it constantly over the last 10 years — millennials are killing industries left and right. But is that actually true? And if it is, why are millennials not living like the generations that came before them? Let’s take a look at 7 industries that accuse millennials of ringing their death knell, and whether …
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The music industry isn’t just about music. Sure, the tunes are the bread and butter, but the artist’s or band’s image matters just as much – sometimes even more. Album covers are one way for musical artists to project their message to people who haven’t heard the music yet. But sometimes the public isn’t ready …
We’d all like to go out after saying something particularly touching, badass, or funny. The problem with that is that you can never know what your last words are going to be. Some people, however, manage to do it and show off their wit and personality even with their dying breath. Here are 10 cases …
Yes, we know — nobody likes a Grammar Nazi. But we who write these stories and lists for you at Oddee work with words, and we often see words that people just use wrong. We just can’t stay quiet about some of them any longer. Here are 10 words that people repeatedly misuse. Just let …
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Do you know the Chinese food container hack? Or what about the McDonald’s ketchup cup hack? These life hacks will be the best thing you’ve read all day. Double Your Meat For real, for real. You know how when you’re ordering food and you want double meat, so you order double meat, but it just …
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Bidets have attracted a lot of attention lately, a strange side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a response to supply chain disruptions and toilet paper shortages around the country, a growing number of Americans have embraced the bidet – but where did it even come from? While it may seem like the bidet is …
August is national wellness month, and good thing. Whether you have recovered from COVID, have COVID, or never got COVID, we could all stand to be more well, and here’s how. Drink Water I know, it seems too easy probably,. Well, that and, you’re sick of hearing it. Drink enough water, drink enough water, it’s …
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Your stomach blushes just like your face and your feet have over half the bones in your body. These are only a few of a bunch more crazy body fun facts. Hot Body Literally, the hottest body out there was 115° degrees hot. This was the highest ever temperature recorded in an individual. This person …
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