Every workplace has its own unique culture. With that unique culture comes plenty of secrets that employees would never tell customers. Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer. Ex-employees always take to the internet to reveal interesting, mortifying, and sometimes gross job secrets. Even if we don’t want to know these secrets, we can’t seem to look away. Keep reading if you want to learn how the sausage gets made at different businesses and workplaces and get ready for some wild revelations.

#1: Outlet, Not Overage

Many people try to adopt more sustainable shopping habits to help reduce fashion waste and overspending. However, one of the biggest “hacks” that people assume reduces fashion waste isn’t sustainable at all. Many of us are under the impression that outlet stores sell excess stock from popular up-scale stores. For example, Nordstrom Rack sells leftovers from Nordstrom stores, right?

Wrong. Most outlet stores are their own separate entity, buying up their own stock of clothing, accessories, shoes, and more. While shopping at an outlet is much more affordable, it’s not preventing fashion waste from going to the landfill. The clothing produced for outlets is usually of lesser quality, which is how they can sell it for less money.

Whether you’re a Baby Boomer longing for the glory of your long-lost youth or a Gen Z-er wondering what life might have been like if you were born in a simpler time, you’ve definitely spent a bunch of time in your life (however long or short it has been) thinking about the past. There’s no need to feel guilty about it. We’ve all spent days on end dreaming about the good old days. For some, the good old days are the seventies, and for some, they’re the seventeen hundreds, but we all fall victim to a spurt of nostalgia occasionally. So, let us help you out…

#1: E. Lilian Todd, the First Woman to Build and Pilot an Aircraft, 1909

Nothing says nostalgia quite like a photo of a woman flying a plane. We all know that planes are ancient inventions that symbolize the olden days, especially when piloted by women, whose historical role in doing all sorts of things men weren’t allowed to do yet is well-documented.

I’m kidding, of course, but the truth is that we really get a sense of the history when viewing old technologies. Something about seeing to what point society had advanced really allows us to mark a particular period in time. And this is E. Lilian Todd, the first woman to invent and pilot her aircraft in 1909.

Cats, often misunderstood, are uniquely affectionate creatures not to be compared with dogs or others. Despite misconceptions, they’re not indifferent but rich in quirks for expressing emotions. Understanding their behavior unveils their affectionate nature. This guide will be invaluable to new cat owners in decoding their furry companion’s love language. Discover how these charming creatures exhibit affection and strengthen your bond with them.

#1: Feline Body Stretching Explained

Cats, feeling secure and joyful in your presence, lower their defenses, showing a deep sense of safety and contentment. They trust their environment, knowing they’re safe with you by their side.

Stretching is a cat’s way of showing ultimate comfort. While you’re engrossed in a book or enjoying TV, they might sprawl next to you, basking in the shared moment of relaxation.

Despite being part of the same nation, the average income and living standards vary significantly across the 50 states. Maryland boasts the highest median household income, starkly contrasting with the lower earnings in the poorest states. With a national poverty rate of 10.5% and median income at $68,703, the poorest states in America fall noticeably below these figures. This list spotlights the 25 states struggling the most financially, offering insights and tips to potentially elevate your earnings.

#25: Iowa

Median income per household: $60, 523

Rate of poverty: 11.2%

Iowa’s economy, heavily reliant on manufacturing and agriculture, has recently faced challenges. The 2019 trade war significantly affected corn and soybean demand, while unpredictable weather continues to pose risks to its agricultural sector.

Despite a seven-month drop in unemployment rates, a decrease in Iowa’s labor force to its lowest since 1977 suggests people are moving elsewhere for jobs. Nearly 70% of emigrants cite employment as their primary reason, per United Van Lines data.

There’s something mind-blowing about seeing people in photographs taken years apart, or living in a town and noticing how different your window view is season after season. Even our children and pets can surprise us when we notice how much they’ve changed (or even how much they haven’t) over the years. The passage of time, no matter how long, can leave a lasting impression both on people, places, and inanimate things. This collection of images shows the same people, places, or things side by side, and a lot of it is pretty incredible when you can see what’s changed. In a way, it gives you a new perspective on the concept of time.

Dorm Room Blues

Ah, college. What an amazing time, full of fun, work, and great strides toward becoming the adult you want to be. Freshman year is supposed to be a good time, right? Parties in the dorm, friends, new experiences. Set your expectations sky-high; you won’t be disappointed, right? Well, let’s see…

It doesn’t quite look like fun was had for the whole first year, but it does make for quite the side-by-side comparison! College is never easy, especially your freshman year, when you don’t know anyone, you want to succeed in school, and you also want to make friends. This student seems to have learned that the hard way. But hey, at least your photos are funny, right?

In the dead of night on March 8, 2014, the engines of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 hummed to life. Laden with 227 passengers and 12 crew members, the aircraft embarked on its routine journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, China. But then, a startling silence enveloped Flight 370 as it vanished from radar screens, leaving behind a perplexing void with all souls on board. While much of its fate’s enigma persists, a fresh theory has emerged, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the elusive truth…

Fresh Intel

Enter the scene Blaine Gibson, a determined individual whose relentless pursuit of MH370 debris has captivated attention and compelled authorities to take heed of his findings. With an unparalleled dedication to his quest, Gibson stands as an authority on the matter, intimately acquainted with the details surrounding the crucial figure of Zaharie Ahmad Shah, the pilot of Malaysia Airlines, on that fateful day.

Online reviews can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can be useful to get opinions from a lot of different people. On the other hand, you don’t really know how reliable those opinions are. The reviewers might, for their own reasons, give something a better or worse review than it deserves. So what do you do if you’re a business owner and someone leaves a fake bad review of your place, whether as part of a prank or deliberate sabotage? Well, if you’re the restaurant owners in this article, you clap back. We’ve gathered examples from around the web of restaurant owners who were not willing to sit quietly by while people slandered their business online.

A Tale of Two Businesses

There is a whole lot of story that we are missing on this next one, and I wish we had the details. Clearly, we have two neighboring businesses here with no small amount of animosity between them. Where does it come from? Why does Paris Jeweler hate Raymond so much?

And how is Raymond so certain that this account belongs to Paris Jeweler? Has he done some online sleuthing? I just love the mental image of these two business owners sitting in neighboring buildings on their laptops and sniping at each other across the Internet.