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4 Things That Would Make Meeting New People Less Awkward

I propose that we make some slight alterations to the information we toss out when we meet new people. Giving out these bits of information will clear the air early on in a friendship to cut down the learning curve inherent in getting to know someone.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: May 09, 2014

The 5 Most Utterly Insane Games You Can Play at Work

Over the years I've collected some links for the cream of the weird-browser-game crop, and whenever my brain can't focus, I bust out my bookmarks folder and play them weirdos. Here are five of those games.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: May 02, 2014

The 4 Most Incredibly Satisfying Everyday Achievements

These stupid, insignificant little things are tiny sources of confidence, of pride.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: April 25, 2014

The 4 Most Baffling Driving Behaviors Everyone Encounters

During my many drives, I've noticed some weird things -- some unexplainable, some just dumb.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: April 18, 2014

4 Incredible Modern Technologies That Have Lost Their Luster

These technologies are still incredible, but it's happening. The groundwork for their fall from grace is being laid now.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: April 11, 2014

One Valuable Life Lesson Hiding in One of the Worst Films

Teenage stupidity is magical.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: April 04, 2014

4 Pieces of Pop Culture That Inspired Unlikely Things

You can be inspired by anything for whatever it is you're doing! What a world!

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: March 28, 2014

4 Unspoken Social Rules You Follow Without Thinking

There are some aspects of life where there are no rules set in stone and no laws telling us to not be dicks, yet for the most part, we respect and rarely abuse them.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: March 21, 2014

5 Bizarre Inspirations Behind Famous Movie Scenes

As you'll see, sometimes inspirations for scenes characters and even props can be weird as hell.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: February 16, 2014

8 Crazy Sports Traditions That Got Out of Control

These eight traditions were created by teams and fans that truly care, some to the point where they stopped giving any kind of shit about possibly killing a bunch of people with their traditions.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: January 18, 2014

4 R-Rated Sequels to Children's Movies Too Awesome to Exist

I gave some actual thought to this silly, fanciful idea of a mature sequel to children's movies. Here they are.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: January 02, 2014

5 Ridiculous Ways People Got Out of Traffic Tickets

Whatever work you put in to fighting a ticket pales in comparison to the crazy lengths some people have gone to not have to pay for a traffic violation.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: December 15, 2013

4 Famous Movies and Shows That Lied Their Way into Existence

In order to convince decision-making executives, sometimes creators fib a little to seal the deal. Other times they tell massive lies to get their way.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: December 03, 2013