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Why GDP can rise after a hurricane
Gross Domestic Product calculations are so fundamentally flawed that a hurricane leveling a city looks fantastic on paper. All the emergency spending and…
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How a bad review becomes a glowing book quote
Those glowing sentences on the back of novels are viciously chopped up by publishers. A reviewer could write that a novel is profoundly awful, and the…
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People buy expensive backyard grills in midlife crises but still feel old
Deciding that buying an outrageously expensive backyard grill will somehow reverse the relentless marching of time. Spoiler: you still feel old, but now you…
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Town guards can repeat the same arrow-to-the-knee line thousands of times
Approaching a town guard only to hear the exact same line about taking an arrow to the knee for the thousandth consecutive time.
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Why pandas struggle to repopulate
Black and white bears that seemingly have absolutely zero interest in their own continued existence, despite massive conservation efforts.
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Enforcing toxic workplace positivity
Plastering 'good vibes only' posters all over an office to aggressively ignore the crumbling morale. Mandatory fun is enforced strictly to mask the underlying…
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Refusing to leave the all inclusive compound
Flying across the globe to experience a new place, only to spend the entire week refusing to step foot outside the resort courtyard.
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Why quiet mountains sometimes explode
Massive piles of rock sitting quietly for centuries until they suddenly decide to ruin the entire hemisphere with absolute chaos and ash.
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Guarding completely empty street asphalt
Leaving neon orange cones on a street for six consecutive months without a single worker ever appearing to fix the pavement.
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Letting application horoscopes dictate life
Allowing a push notification from a random application to aggressively dictate whether or not you should quit your job today.
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Dealing with terrible hostel dorm roommates
Trying to rest in a shared room while a complete stranger decides two in the morning is the perfect time to slowly repack a crinkly plastic bag.
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Grinding away in the glorious gig hustle
Delivering burritos across town for mere pennies while trying desperately to convince yourself you are an independent entrepreneur.
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Why spam emails still promise imaginary fortunes
Receiving daily emails from imaginary royalty offering you millions of nonexistent dollars. The oldest trick on the digital frontier that somehow still works.
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Why nobody answers the group chat
Watching an urgent question sit completely unanswered in a group message because everyone mutually assumes someone else will eventually reply.
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Experiencing the ridiculous blank pill effect
Miraculously recovering from a minor ailment simply because someone in a white coat handed you a completely empty capsule.
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Enduring miserable timeshare presentations
Willingly trapping yourself in a three hour pitch for a tiny condo you will never use, all to get a free promotional t-shirt.
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Suffering from severe notification fatigue
Your pocket rectangle vibrating incessantly to inform you about absolutely nothing of consequence. A relentless assault on your peace orchestrated by…
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Medieval courts put animals on trial
Bringing a literal pig into a courtroom to hold it completely accountable for ruined crops. A phenomenal and completely serious use of public resources.
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Commuting aggressively on inline rollerblades
Strapping wheels to your boots and dodging terrified pedestrians on a sidewalk just to get to an office job slightly faster.
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Fulfilling absurd password requirements
Needing an uppercase letter, a special character, and a blood sacrifice just to access a website you visit exactly once a year.
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Packing arctic gear for a simple beach trip
Shoving five heavy coats and three extra pairs of boots into a suitcase for a simple two day weekend trip to a sunny beach.
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Why people tossed tokens at moving toll booths
Attempting to throw small plastic tokens into a collection basket while moving, an activity that guarantees they will end up under your seat forever.
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Holding the position of royal mistress
Turning infidelity into a formalized government position complete with an impressive salary and serious political influence.
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Gyms make money when you don't show up
Signing a binding annual contract to access fitness equipment you fully intend to never actually visit or use.
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