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Six Lesser-Known Things It’s Illegal For Your Boss to Do
Bosses, leaders, supervisors, however your company refers to them, there's always an intimidation factor surrounding them. It's just natural even if that boss is the greatest person ever. It's still a business and they're still your leader and have their bosses to answer to. While we like to believe that...
Don’t Forget to Whisper This Word Twice on the First Day of the Month
Many of us have mantras we repeat to ourselves, or at the very least, various things we say to ourselves to get out of a slump or entice encouragement. From post-it notes with an uplifting quote or phrase on our computer or bathroom mirror, to talking to ourselves in the mirror, we all have a personal, inner cheerleader.
Wow, This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Lay Off Sugar For Just Two Weeks
Sugary goodness is the way we celebrate, finish up a delicious dinner, or treat ourselves. It's also an emotional eating habit to combat depression even though we know it's very temporary making us feel worse after the fact. The positive changes your brain will undergo when you reduce your sugar...
Man With Facial Deformities Told to Leave Restaurant Because He Was ‘Scaring the Customers’
Could you imagine going out to a restaurant and being told to leave by the staff because you were "scaring the customers"?. Mr. Oliver Bromley was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which is a genetic condition where non-cancerous tumors grow on his nerves, including his face. Due to this, he has a facial deformity. When he was visiting a south London restaurant, he was taken aback when restaurant staff approached him and said the unthinkable.
How a Disney World Cast Member Saved a 5-Year-Old Guest’s Life
Thanks to quick thinking and Disney training a little boy is alive thanks to cast members and fellow guests who saved his life. On Sept. 21, Walt Disney World held a special day for fans of Guardians of The Galaxy. The fan-favorite Epcot attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, played "September" by Earth Wind and Fire for all riders. Typically, riders never know what song they will get as it is randomized between six tracks (and a holiday tune during the Christmas season). However, the retro track performed by the trio is one of the standout favorites for the attraction as Epcot theme park reservations sold out for the day.
Never Google These Three Things, Even Just For Fun
We Google everything. Playing around on the internet is second nature. While watching television, when we're at work, while talking with friends, any time something pops into our head that we have a question about, we beeline to a search engine. The world is at our fingertips with educational information,...
16 States Where Your Spouse Can Be Arrested, Locked Up For Cheating
Let's be honest, we both know at least one married person who has cheated and at least one married person who has been cheated on by their spouse. Maybe it's you in one of the scenarios. Anyway, 16 states still have a law on the books making infidelity in marriage...
There’s No Way Anyone Can Actually Pronounce This 45-Letter Word
I dare you to try to pronounce Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. It's in the town of Webster, Massachusetts on the borders of Connecticut and Rhode Island 60 miles from Boston. For the most part, everyone just calls it Webster Lake even after shortening it to Lake Chaubunagungamaug because still, what a tongue twister.
The Biggest Red Flags If You’re Dating in Michigan
Young people have it easy. They still have energy, and no shame. NOTHING stops them from walking up to a complete stranger, and shooting their shot. It's something that a lot of us, as we get older, tend to lose a little bit of every year. For the single people, it means things can get more and more difficult for finding that ultimate partner.
Indiana Theatre Goes Viral For ‘Knit at Night’ Movie Showing
Love yarn? Love movies? You're in luck. This small theatre in Indiana is capturing the attention of crafters across the country for their "peak girlhood" movie screenings. Check this out!. Now, I must admit I am not a crafter myself but I am very envious of the knitters, sewers, and...
Official Michigan Map Hid Ohio Rivalry Easter Eggs With Fake Town Names
It's well documented that Michigan and Ohio have a rivalry unlike almost anyone else in the country. And while you'll hear a few Michigan and Ohio natives toss insults at each other once in a while, the REAL heart of this hatred stems from one thing - Football. The Michigan/Ohio...
Is Squatting Illegal in Michigan Now?
Many of the United States have squatting rights. How does that work in Michigan?. I've seen nightmare scenarios play out on TV shows and movies back in the day regarding squatting. Now, I'm seeing real-life examples on TikTok. So, what is squatting? Here's how MichiganVacantProperty.org describes squatting,. Squatting is taking...
These Restaurants Have Been Named The Best Breakfast Spots In Michigan
The old saying is "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper," which is an adage that's often interpreted as advice to eat the biggest meal of the day for breakfast. It's not hard, especially since there are so many amazing breakfast foods. Foodnetwork.com...
This Is Michigan’s First Adult Only Swim Up Pool & Bar
I remember the first time I went to Kalahari and saw people swimming in one of the pools with drinks in their hands. I thought this was one of the coolest things I had ever seen because who wouldn't want a nice drink after all the exhausting effort of swimming. Obviously at the time I wasn't smart enough to realize this was a swim up bar and it would be quite some time before I had the same privileges.
Urban Legend: Kalamazoo’s Hatchet Man Road
Have you heard the urban legend of Hatchet Man Road near Kalamazoo, Michigan?. I ask because despite having been born and raised in West Michigan I just don't ever recall hearing this story. Honestly, I'm not mad about that as now I have a new fear!. Driving at night is...
Sister Wants to Hijack Wedding Weekend for Her Gender Reveal
On Reddit, a woman explained that her sister wants to hijack her wedding weekend in order to reveal the gender of her baby. "I (28F) am getting married in a few months to my wonderful fiancé, Ethan (30M). We’ve been together for six years, and I’m honestly over the moon about marrying him. We’ve been planning this wedding for the last year, and it’s going to be a pretty intimate gathering, with only close friends and family invited," she began.
This One, Simple Snack Before Bed Will Help You Sleep Better
That constant quest for a complete night's sleep, almost or totally uninterrupted, waking up refreshed and ready for the day is a thing. That in itself is something we all dream about. From spraying lavender on our pillows to a hot shower or bath, taking a sleeping pill or having...
Monkey Brain: What it Is and What To do
Those middle-of-the-night wake-up calls leave our overactive minds racing like crazy, creating scenarios, making up stories, and even going from a current stressor to trying to relive and resolve things from years ago. Falling down this rabbit hole of racing thoughts is so frustrating and sometimes truly dismal. It's only...
Could Michigan’s First Snowfall Come In October?
As Michigan residents we know that the weather can drastically change at any moment. Often times our seasons run together, or we have random weather shifts during times of the year. So, fall is the time of year that many people feel doesn't last long because the fall colors and hoodie weather are only around for a few weeks before the dreaded snow makes it appearance.
First-Class Passenger Furious Over Filthy $6,300 Cabin: ‘Worst Airplane Ever’
First-class passengers are not even immune from having a grubby cabin space from time to time, and one TikTok user captured it all on camera. The user @mondayswithmohan scored a first-class seat on Air India and was shocked by what he saw: ripped furniture, a broken entertainment system, and more.
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