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Follow Bill Nye’s lead and use science to quiet pro-lifers

With Donald Trump threatening to reverse Roe v. Wade upon taking office, the need to defend women’s reproductive rights has never been more urgent. As other writers have pointed out, pro-life fanatics have the power of positive connotation on their side and use this advantage to demean the valid arguments of pro-choice advocates.

I mean, who would ever claim to be in opposition to life? Only, equating zygotes with adult human beings fails to recognize the science behind conception, as Bill Nye points out in an older video that has recently gained new relevancy.


In the video, you can see how frustrated Nye is explaining why abortion rights aren’t something we should be debating in the first place. After a brief explanation of how conception occurs, the science educator proves how little our laws have to do with reason or logic.

“You cannot help but notice — and I’m not the first guy to notice — you have a lot of men of European descent passing these extraordinary laws based on ignorance,” he says, adding, “It’s just a reflection of a deep scientific lack of understanding and you literally apparently don’t know what you’re talking about.” We can only imagine how frustrated he — along with every other advocate of logic — must be feeling now.

While anti-abortion zealots aren’t typically eager to consider science or reason, this video could potentially sway those who are on the fence about impeding on women’s rights. And while it shouldn’t take a white guy to explain why women’s rights are human rights, sadly, few people seem to listen when the plea for respect comes from women — despite the fact that these draconian laws only affect them.


Still, Nye and other logic-lovers are willing to hear you out, pro-lifers. If the argument truly comes down to protecting children and not depriving women of basic rights, there are several discussions worth having. For instance, instead of focusing on the rights of unborn babies, perhaps we could put our resources into protecting the children that already exist. We take it for granted that real, live children don’t enjoy the same human rights that adults do — an archaic way of thinking that time and time again puts kids in harm’s way. By actively fueling global warming, we deprive today’s children from having any semblance of a dependable future.

Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that we focus on the facts. By relying on scientific evidence to guide a course of action, we can respect one another’s beliefs without infringing on one another’s rights. It’s really not that hard. Take it from The Science Guy himself: “Be objective about this. We have other problems to solve, everybody.”

This article originally appeared on 11.23.16

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Ariana Grande Seemingly Teases Fans About Another ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Music Video With A Cryptic New Post

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Ariana Grande is a few weeks out from dropping her Eternal Sunshine album. She has been staying swamped, including dropping a new “Yes, And?” remix with Mariah Carey today. And it seems she has other surprises in store for this era.

In a new Instagram post, Grande has fueled the fan theories with a photo of flowers against a wall. Yet, the tag for director Christian Breslauer has her fanbase believing another music video is on the way. It’s unclear still what song it will be for. Breslauer did Grande’s “Yes, And?” video as well.

The second slide photo is of Grande in some futuristic makeup under blue lighting, which is seemingly from the set of whatever video is on the way. She pretty much confirmed it by also adding the photo to her Instagram story with a video camera emoji.

Now, fans on social media are extremely excited about Grande’s upcoming plans.

“i don’t think this is for the remix cause she would’ve released it last night like she did with the og,” one user wrote. “anyway, i think this is for the second single that’s coming out after the album drops or a performance video coming out tonight 17th.”

“my expectations are high please high budget mv,” another wrote.

Check out Ariana Grande‘s potential music video teaser post above. Below, find some additional fan reactions to her reveal.

Eternal Sunshine is out 3/8 via Republic. Find more information here.

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The Whitney Houston Biopic’s Producers Are Being Sued By Sony Music For Alleged Copyright Infringement

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Years after the release of the 2022 Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Sony Music Entertainment has sued the film’s producers for allegedly failing to pay still for using Houston’s music, according to Rolling Stone.

Specifically, Sony has filed a lawsuit against Anthem Films, Nybo Productions, and Black Label Media, claiming that payments for including Houston’s catalog in the movie should have been paid by July 2023. The publication noted that the exact amount owed is unknown.

“As a result of Anthem’s failures, Defendants’ use of the SME Recordings in the Film has been unauthorized, and Defendants have had no legal right to use the SME Recordings,” Sony’s claim said. “Despite being given notice of their infringing conduct, Defendants have continued to distribute and otherwise exploit the SME Recordings in connection with the Film without authorization.”

“Defendants’ conduct has caused and continues to cause substantial and irreparable harm to Plaintiffs and the estate of Whitney Houston while enriching Defendants at the expense of Plaintiffs and the estate of Whitney Houston,” it added.

The producers are now being accused of “direct copyright infringement” and “vicarious copyright infringement,” but both parties did not return Rolling Stone‘s request for comment on the lawsuit matter.

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Ariana Grande’s Upcoming Album ‘Eternal Sunshine’: The Details You Need To Know About The Album

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Ariana Grande is releasing her new album, Eternal Sunshine, in just a few weeks — and the fan anticipation has been seriously building.

It is also helpful that Grande gave it a boost by remixing her “Yes, And?” single, with none other than Mariah Carey appearing on the track. A truly iconic collaboration.

While no other singles have been released yet, Grande has provided some more info about what fans can expect on the record.

Here’s what to know.

Is Ariana Grande Releasing A New Album In 2024?

Yes, she is finally making a return to music after being away for a few years.

Will Ariana Grande Release A Single For Her New Album?

Yes! Grande previously dropped her lead “Yes, And?” single, and has since released a remix of it that features Mariah Carey.

When Will Ariana Grande’s New Album Come Out?

Eternal Sunshine is out 3/8 via Republic. Find more information here.

Does Ariana Grande’s New Album Have A Tracklist?

Grande’s album tracklist hasn’t officially been revealed, but she has teased a few other song titles. Here’s the partial tracklist, as of February 7.

1. “Intro (End Of The World)”
2. “Bye”
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5. “Eternal Sunshine”
6. “Supernatural”
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9. “Yes, And?”
10. “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love)”
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Will Ariana Grande’s New Album Have Features?

It’s still unclear if Eternal Sunshine will have any features. However, if she includes the remix of “Yes, And?” on the official tracklist, Mariah Carey will then be one of them.

What Is The Album Cover For Ariana Grande’s New Album?

Check out the Eternal Sunshine album cover below.

Will Ariana Grande Go On Tour For Her New Album?

Ariana Grande has not announced a tour for her new album.

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Couple who visited all 63 US national parks names which one is the ‘best’

Longing to visit one of America’s many national parks, and not sure where to start? One traveling couple just made deciding a whole heck of a lot easier.

Matt and Karen Smith have been to all of them. That’s right. All 63 of them. They even survived a plane crash to hit the milestone (more on that later).

In a short and sweet 30-second video posted to their Instagram account, Matt and Karen place certain parks into special categories, like “best wildlife sightings,” “most underrated,” and “most awe inspiring,” all before revealing which park, in their opinion, is “the best of everything.”


Of course, it might be hard to really take in the information the duo give during the first watch, because they captured some truly breathtaking views—from lush forest to galloping buffalo to backdrops that look like they belong to an alien planet.

So here’s the breakdown, for easy reading:

Washington’s Olympic National Park was named “most diverse” as Karen walked through what looked like a mix between rainforest and something out of Dr. Suess.

Death Valley in California won “most otherworldly” for its “Mad Max”-esque terrain

Both Montana’s Glacier and Mount Rainier in Washington tied for “most epic hiking trails,” while Utah’s Zion National park got “most unique hiking trails.”

Utah’s Bryce Canyon was dubbed “most enchanting” as the camera panned under a picturesque stone arch to reveal colorful stone cliffs.

Rounding out the list, South Dakota’s Badlands got “most underrated,” Yellowstone got the accolade of “best wildlife sightings” and “most awe-inspiring” went to the Grand canyon.

Lastly, “best of everything” went to…drumroll please…

…Grand Teton in Wyoming.

While this list is based off of Karen and Matt’s experience, they wrote in the caption, “the great thing about our parks is that you get to experience them for yourself and make your own best of’ memories, which will of course be different from ours.”

The couple have a wanderlust so strong that not even a plane crash couldn’t thwart their plans. According to the Seattle Times, they were flying back from a visit to Lake Clark National Park in Alaska in 2011 when their plane flew into a float plane mid air. Luckily, both aircrafts were able to land safely and no injuries were had.

Next time you’re longing for the exotic sights of faraway places, remember that sometimes your own backyard has so much natural splendor to offer.

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Voice actor seamlessly demonstrates 10 different voices we all recognize and holy moly

In the age of television, radio, and the internet, we hear voices all the time, pretty much everywhere we go. From advertisements to customer service prompts to video narrations, voiceovers have become so commonplace that we don’t give them much thought.

That is, until we see someone actually doing those voices we’re so accustomed to hearing.

Professional voice actor Tawny Platis shared a video to her Tiktok demonstrating 10 voices most of us will instantly recognize, and it’s as uncanny as it is impressive. She seamlessly transitions from a text-to-speech voice to a “detached casual conversation” voice to a bright “We’ve got denim for the whole family!” department store voice and more.


As she shares these voices, you’ll swear you’ve heard her doing them before, either on a call with your bank, in your workplace’s onboard training, or while reaching for a tissue during a holiday commercial. It’s downright freaky. Watch:

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10 common reads you’ll hear in voiceover! #voiceactor #funny

People in the comments had the most relatable responses to Platis’ voiceover demonstration.

“This is incredible. I’m ready to buy something. I’m not sure what.”

“I feel like you’ve been there for all the important moments of my life. Thank you.”

“Bright was so triggering as a retail worker.”

“Can’t tell if i’ve heard your voice before or if you’re just that good.”

Being in the virtual presence of such greatness made some folks rethink their own voice acting ambitions.

“Me at the beginning of the video: I could be a professional voice actor!…… me at the end of the video:… there’s a reason SHE is a professional voice actor. Well done. 👏”

“Me sometimes ‘I bet I could voice act’ me after this video ‘nope. I can’t do that.'”

“Welp I can cross this off my list of potential professions. That was amazing.”

Mostly, people were rightfully impressed with her range and talent. To have that much control over how your voice sounds with such consistency is remarkable.

But this video also offers interesting insights into the psychology of how this kind of acting impacts modern-day life. Each of these voices evokes a specific response in us, from comfort to excitement to trust to awe. It’s a bit unsettling to clearly see how easily we can be influenced by someone’s voice and how well-honed those cues and responses have become.

Voiceover professional Simon Lewington explained this phenomenon in an article on LinkedIn: “Just as colors evoke emotions in visual art, the tone of voice creates an emotional palette in auditory storytelling. The psychological impact of tone is profound. A warm and inviting tone can make viewers feel welcome, while a serious tone lends an air of authority. Choosing the right tone consciously allows voice-over artists to evoke intended emotions in the audience.”

Lewington writes that voiceover artists are “emotional architects” who “use the psychology of voice to subtly shape how viewers perceive and engage with content.” It’s an art that can be used to enhance our enjoyment of an experience, but also one that can be used to convince us to buy or believe something. Voiceover work is powerful, and when it’s done well, it’s almost spooky how much it can affect us.

If you want to see more from Tawny Platis, you can follow her on TikTok or find her courses and tutorials for voice acting here.

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Here Is Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘The Eras Tour’ Setlist

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Sabrina Carpenter is currently continuing to open for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour, as she is joining her for the Australian leg of shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Carpenter took the stage at the first one of Melbourne Cricket Grounds last night to treat fans to a selection of her best songs.

Most of Carpenter’s setlist was from her most recent record, including the “Because I Liked A Boy” and “Feather” singles. She also opened her set by teasing the fans in the crowd with Swift’s “Picture To Burn” (one of Carpenter’s pre-show staple picks that soundtracks her childhood footage) and Blondie’s “Atomic.”

As another surprise in Carpenter’s opening act performance, she also covered “Hopelessly Devoted To You.” When Carpenter was opening for Swift’s South American leg, she had used ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” as her nightly cover instead. With night two of Melbourne happening tonight, time will tell if she keeps the Grease song in her setlist — or swap it out for something else entirely different.

Finally, Carpenter closed out her set with “Nonsense,” where she once again changed the outro and kept the running tradition going strong.

Check out Sabrina Carpenter’s setlist from Melbourne night one below, according to Setlist.FM.

Sabrina Carpenter’s The Eras Tour Australia Setlist

1. “Read Your Mind”
2. “Feather”
3. “Vicious”
4. “Already Over”
5. “Tornado Warnings”
6. “Opposite”
7. “Hopelessly Devoted To You” (cover)
8. “Fast Times”
9. “Because I Liked A Boy”
10. “Nonsense” (custom outro)

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Pacman Jones Reveals His Family Candy Connection And What He Eats in His Ferrari

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The new Pacman Jones record “Ferrari Kit” is a ball of kinetic energy and a metaphorical representation of the former NFL pro bowler’s mentality. Built like a European sportscar himself, Jones was quick to inform us that his athletic frame is only 3.5% body fat (i.e. aerodynamic) and he’d been clocked at 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his NFL career. So the speed analogy definitely plays.

Jones’ music harnesses a mix of raw energy and excitement – much like Pacman the player, who was known to return interceptions for touchdowns as a star cornerback and to return punts into the endzone on special teams. The dynamic speed demon picked up most of fans and followers from his stealthy NFL play but throughout his playing years he consistently dabbled in music and seriously competed in off-the-field interests like boxing and professional wrestling. Which is to say that this record doesn’t come out of left field.

Music being a pure embodiment of Pacman’s passion, emotional intensity, and genuine enthusiasm, there is no surprise that the production on “Ferrari Kit” has the energy dialed to 11. And it should also come as no surprise, that when it comes to food and snacks, Pacman is precise in what gives him the fuel to perform at a high level in all modes of life – from steaks to sour gummies.

This week, we jumped in the Rari with Pacman and took a spin down memory lane to find out the junk food secrets behind Jones’ boundless energy, how he powers his creative endeavors, what got him through NFL seasons and training camps, and what type of foods it’s acceptable to eat in an Italian sportscar.

So my first question for you is, what kind of food and snacks are going to be on your rider when you are doing shows?

My rider list is definitely going to be some wings, maybe jerk wings or hot wings. I’ll take them fried or baked. I ain’t really that picky about those, definitely some Sour Skittles, we have to have a whole bowl of Sour Skittles, probably Sour Gummy Bears. Two bottles of Dom Pérignon. And that would probably be my rider list.

So a lot of sour candy. Now when you eat sour candy, do you mix them up and eat them together, or do you eat them one by one, or what’s your method?

I’m a one-by-one guy. But I’m a real big candy guy. I actually grew up living in the projects, my grandma was a candy lady, so I’ve always been eating more candy than damn near food, sometimes.

The candy lady is the person in the projects that sells candy, they would come to her house.

Wow.

Yeah.

So she had her own inventory?

Yeah, we would go to… I forget the name of the warehouse. We’d buy Now and Later’s, different bags of chips. Any kind of candy you can name, we pretty much had it.

This was growing up in Atlanta?

It’s ATown, Southwest, the slums.

So we talked about what you would want on tour, but when you’re in the studio recording, what are some foods or snacks that you like to have around?

All candy. Now and Laters, anything sour. And weed. Got to have weed in the studio.

So, do you still get the munchies?

Oh, yeah. Hell yeah.

And that’s when you really go hard on the candies and all that?

Go super hard.

When you were in training camp and in season, would you have different types of foods or snacks that you would eat that would give you extra energy or extra… whatever to get through training camp? Or did you eat kind of the same as you do now?

I’ve never changed my diet that I eat. I don’t have a diet, I’m 3.5% body fat, bro. I eat whatever I want to eat. Big junk food eater, though.

Okay. So junk food is your guilty pleasure, but do you eat healthy snacks from time to time also?

Never.

Never.

No.

I know you have a big family, so I don’t know if your kids eat healthy stuff, or they like junk food as well.

Nope, they’re just like their dad.

So when it comes to your family, are there snacks that you all eat or food that you all really like, together? Or does everybody kind of eat their own different things?

My kids like a lot of sour stuff. But we love Now and Laters, Skittles. We’re a big junk food family.

And what are some things that everybody in your household loves that you have to buy in bulk, or you got to go to Costco to get extra of?

Oh, we go probably every other week to the candy store to buy stuff. Like I said, Skittles and all that stuff is a must-have, got to have chocolate chip cookies. I have a whole candy section at my house.

A whole candy what?

Section.

I might need to come over and raid your stash. And then when you’re traveling and you’re playing football in season, are there things that you travel with? Or you can kind of just, whatever city you’re in, you can pick up what you need? Or how does that all work?

Oh, I’m a big gas station stopper. Everywhere I go, I stop at a gas station to get my… What is the word? Necessities.

And so are there things that you’ve had around the country or around the world that you’ve tried, that you would recommend? Or you kind of stick to the core things that you like?

I stick to the core.

So when you’re in Tennessee, playing for the Titans, was there anything special that you liked to eat there? Any restaurants that you really liked? Or what was the style out there?

I’m a big steak guy. So, when I was in Tennessee, I would say the Palm. The Palm restaurant was my go-to.

Now, what about when you play for the Cowboys in Dallas? That’s a big steak town. Is there anything special you like there?

What was my steak place that I liked in Dallas? What was it called? ZaZa’s [Jones is referring to the renowned steakhouse Dragonfly, based in Hotel ZaZa].

And then let’s get into Cincinnati. Cincinnati has its own food and all that. What are some of your favorite spots out there?

Jeff Ruby, baby. Shoutout to Jeff Ruby. Jeff Ruby’s is the top steakhouse in Ohio.

And do you get down with the Cincinnati chili and all that?

I’m not a big chili guy. I’m from the south. Our chili is a little different.

Yes, it is.

It’s cooked with ground beef. Nothing against Goalline or Skyline chili, but it don’t have no meat in it. Watery taste with some beans.

What about the ice cream in Cincinnati? They have Graeter’s, and then United Dairy Farmers, and all that. Which one do you like?

Love Graeter’s.

And what’s your top flavor from Graeter’s?

I’m a Cookies and cream guy.

what’s something that other people eat that you find kind of gross, that’s popular?

I see a lot of people eating the fish head thing. I think that is the fucking worst thing ever.

Eating fish heads?

When people cook the fish. Yeah, the eyeballs and stuff.

If you were to get a sponsorship from a snack brand or be a spokesperson or ambassador for one, what would it be?

Now and Later. Now and Later, or Sour Gummy. Sour Gummy or any Now and Later.

Obviously, your first song is Ferrari Kit. It’s a high-energy song. If you’re in the Ferrari, are you eating in the Ferrari? And if so, what are you eating in the Ferrari?

Nothing but some gummies. Nothing but some gummies. If I’m in the Ferrari, “Ferrari Kit,” I’m eating gummies. You know what I mean? Living life without a seatbelt. You feel me?

What’s your number one flavor Now and Later, and number one flavor Sour Skittle?

I like the green bag Sour Skittles. I don’t have really a favorite one. But Now and Laters, definitely the blueberry.

Is there anything else you want to tell us about the music that’s coming out, and what we can expect?

Ferrari Kit. You know what I mean? Yes sir. Go check it out right now. We almost at a million. I need you to get us to a million, Dan.

All right, we’re going to do our best.

All right, brother.

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What Time Does Taylor Swift Go On Stage For ‘The Eras Tour’ In Australia?

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Taylor Swift performed the first night of her run of Australian shows last night (February 15), as she took the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Swift is set to perform there for three more times, including tonight. From there, she will head to Sydney for a round of four shows.

For those looking to catch her at one of the upcoming dates in Australia, here’s what to know about the timing of the concerts.

What Time Does Taylor Swift Go On Stage For The Eras Tour In Australia?

According to Setlist.fm, Taylor Swift is starting her Australian Eras Tour concerts at 7:30 local time — as there needs to be enough time for her to run through the entire three hours of the performance.

Because of this, fans can expect the show to end somewhere between 10:55 and 11:00 p.m., providing plenty of time to make it home from the arena.

She also hasn’t changed any of the setlist, except for the usual surprise song segment, which has two different picks each night. At Melbourne night one, she did “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on guitar and treated the crowd to the emotional live debut of “You’re Losing Me” on piano.

For more information about Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour dates, visit her official website.

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Insiders share ‘secrets’ the average person doesn’t know about their industries

One strange reality of life is that there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes of…well, everything…that people simply never know about. I’m not talking about deep state conspiracies here or anything, just normal run-of-the-mill industry secrets that only people who work in those industries knows.

Some of these “secrets” are actual secrets meant to be kept sacred, like how certain magic tricks work. Some are things we don’t really want to know, like how the sausage gets made. And some are simply things that industry folks know but don’t bother to inform the rest of us about, like the fact that the average movie theater employee really doesn’t give a hoot if you sneak in candy as long as you’re not obvious about it.

We’re all curious, though, about what goes on in the back room, behind the counter, under the radar, etc. So when someone on Reddit asked “What industry ‘secret’ do you know that most people don’t?” people flocked to answer—and to see what people said.


To be clear, there’s no way to officially verify these insider secrets, but it’s still fun to see what people who work in various industries reveal.

Do you know who actually wrote that nonfiction book you loved?

“Most—probably 80 percent or more—of the books on the nonfiction bestseller list (autobiographies, memoirs, political/business books, etc.) are ghostwritten.

Source: am ghostwriter.” – RSquared787

The ghostwriter added an encouraging caveat, though:

“Most (good) ghostwritten books are a true collaboration: somebody with an amazing story (or great idea/argument or whatever) who genuinely has the ‘goods,’ so to speak… but not the major league-level writing chops it takes to execute the best/most effective/most entertaining version of their story. So they bring in a specialist who knows the craft of storytelling and how to structure and execute something on the scale of a book, and—together, over the course of a year or so of deep collaboration—they bring the story to life. It’s the only way these voices would be heard in book form, in a lot of cases, and (IMHO, as someone who collaborates on these books), there’s no downside as long as the author genuinely invests time and effort.”

The house always wins, but especially on slot machines

“I saw how slot machines for casinos were designed… don’t play slots.” – Eliza_Lisa

“I had a buddy that was in the casino industry and claimed that 80% of their profits came from slot machines. This was the older mechanical types. The newer computerized ones can be programmed to do anything.” – Mo_Jack

That security guard? Not all that helpful if the ish hits the fan.

“I’m an unarmed security guard.

Every now & then I’ll get a comment from someone about how they’re glad I’m around in case there’s an active shooter or something.

Yea; if that happens? We’re not doing anything aside from getting ourselves to safety and calling the cops.

We’re literally told in training that if we try to intervene directly with an active shooter we’ll be fired.” – disinfo_bot_47·


“‘Detect, Deter and Report’ was the slogan at Securitas back in the day.

We were frequently told we were there for insurance purposes and were expected to NOT take action beyond calling the cops and getting ourselves to safety.

Great student job.” – IBoris

Want to see a study that’s behind a paywall? Just ask the researcher.

“I’m an academic researcher and I can speak for a huge number in my field when I say:

If you want access to our studies and they’re behind a paywall, you can email us and we will send you the study.

We are genuinely delighted to share and if you want further context for the results or what have you, I’ll always try my best to oblige.

The only limiters on that last bit is that:

  1. the original data for the study might have reached the end of our right to keep it, in which case it will have been destroyed.
  2. I might have forgotten details or I might have written that paper during a particularly hectic time and my file system might be total shit.

Also a lot of us are on ResearchGate and various social media things so you can contact us through there. If you can’t contact us directly or we’re being slow, one of the other authors on the paper might be contactable.” – and_so_forth

Bestsellers might be bestsellers because people buy their own books

“The New York Times best seller list has a lot of people on it who buy massive numbers of their own books.” – Ibringupeace

“Apparently, there is a symbol that indicates that while it did make best seller status, there was a bulk buy. A footnote, if you will, or similar to an asterisk.” – spoda1975

“It’s a dagger! †” – Tarledsa

(It’s true.)

Private messages aren’t 100% private, in case you hadn’t figured that out yet

“Worked in online community management and social media for years – Admins CAN read all of your PMs. Private only means private from the masses, not from administration, we had to be able to read them to check reports of abuse, grooming, illegal activity etc. I can’t tell you how much cringeworthy shit I had to read through, especially from guys trying to hook up.” – will_write_for_tacos

You may not have actually witnessed your baby’s first steps

“If your baby goes to a nursery/daycare, chances are those weren’t their ‘first’ steps/words etc that you witnessed. Industry standard is to not tell parents when these things happen as it makes them feel bad. I’ve seen kids up and walking about the room for weeks, even months before their parent proudly announced at drop off that they ‘Took their first steps last night.'” – by_the_way_mate

Being extra nice can get you some sweet free upgrades

“If you’re nice to hotel staff they are more likely to give you free sh*t.” – Archibald_Thrust

“A good friend of mine (Korean) visited las Vegas for her honeymoon. The husband was just a student at the time and she worked at a call center to pay their bills. When they were checking in at the hotel, the man at the front desk asked where they were from. She told them we are from Korea! And the man responded,” oh I love Korean food!”. They were a bit early to check in so they left their bags and went out to get some food at a local Korean restaurant. When they came back they bought some food for the front desk guy and when they handed the food over the guy was shocked and upgraded them to the penthouse. Little did my kind friends know, the guy was a manager and the penthouse was available. Friend sent me pics after they got in their room and wow… Las Vegas penthouse is probably a room I will never be able to afford in my lifetime… All for a little Korean food they got a memory they will never forget.” – GroovinBaby

“Oh for sure. I worked in hospitality for years, and all my favorite guests got upgrades, free snacks, etc. And the awful guests got the exact opposite lol.” – PalerEastMadeIt