Stream of Consciousness

The Good Burger Quandary. Top Story - December 2023.
“You’re sleeping in the bathtub tonight!” You don’t have to worry about any spoilers for Good Burger 2. This delightfully absurd movie is worth watching, especially if you have kids, because like the first one, it’s so bad it’s good. But this essay is not about the movie, so I won’t put the above line in context lest I spoil the joke. What’s important is that it was this movie from which the line came.
By C. Rommial Butler3 years ago in Humans
Decoding the Language of Taboo: Unveiling the Power and Evolution of Bad Words
When you initiate a call to customer service and are greeted with the familiar disclaimer, "to ensure quality service your call may be monitored or recorded," you might not fully grasp the depth of what follows. The Marchex Institute, over the past year, scrutinized over 600,000 recorded phone conversations made by Americans to businesses in the United States, unearthing intriguing patterns in the usage of curse words. As it turns out, the residents of Ohio topped the list as the most likely to employ explicit language, while Washington state residents emerged as the least likely. However, what exactly classifies a word as "bad," and how has the concept evolved over time?
By Kei Ben3 years ago in Humans
My Story 2
DISCLAIMER: This narrative includes a detailed account of child abuse. If such stories evoke traumatic reactions, it is recommended to read with caution.
By Ms. Hellena3 years ago in Humans
Truths and Untruths: Navigating Human Deception
In the intricate landscape of human behavior, lies weave a complex tapestry. An experiment by behavioral economist Dan Ariely revealed the unnerving truth: most of us lie, and we do it often.
By Alley Avila3 years ago in Humans
The Mystery Within: Delving into the Science of Dreaming
In the chilly winter of 1862, within the corridors of a Belgian chemistry professor's workspace, a puzzle teased the boundaries of chemistry itself—the enigmatic structure of Benzene. Benzene, notorious for its pungent odor and combustible nature, perplexed scientists due to its unusual composition. Unlike most hydrocarbons, which lean toward a surplus of hydrogen atoms compared to carbon, Benzene defied the norm, sporting an equal count of six atoms for both elements.
By Alley Avila3 years ago in Humans
The Story of the Celestial Tree 12 Days Before Christmas
Once upon a time there was a celestial tree designed to be a gift to the planet. God made him and his soul waited patiently to be born.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelle3 years ago in Humans
Daring
In the heart of a cobbled city, where shadows stretched like whispers and secrets danced in the gaslight, lived two friends: Eira, a wisp of a girl with eyes that held the glint of mischief, and Finn, a lanky boy with a grin that dared the world to challenge him. Their covenant of common goals and bold risks united them, and with every journey, they weaved a new fabric of carefree youth.
By Iftikhar Akram3 years ago in Humans
The Easiest Way To Increase Personal Growth
There exists a never-ending cycle of growth. Our souls journey through life, constantly evolving and expanding. Although, at times, it may seem like we're stuck in place, every experience – even the so-called negative ones – promotes soul growth.
By Zondra Dos Anjos3 years ago in Humans
Is Truth Subjective?
In the face of it, it seems like it’s a basic conclusion: Truth is not dependent on subjective opinion, therefore has to be objective.
By Mo Darasi3 years ago in Humans
A Journey Of Faith
It was a beautiful and hot summer day on the Greek Mediterranean island. In the legendary realms of Greece lies a small emerald green island called Thasos.
By Mezei József Tibor4 years ago in Humans
Before You Bury the Hatchet Do You Forget to Burn the Handle?
I made up with a former friend recently, after years of holding on to a grudge. Grudge is the only word that comes to mind, even though up until now, I thought I had let the issue go.
By Justiss Goode5 years ago in Humans
Why Are Some People Just Natural Born Liars?
When it comes to telling the truth, are you just as bad as Pinocchio? You may think the question doesn’t apply to you, but maybe to someone you know. Perhaps you just find it hard to admit the truth, because in reality, we all lie.
By Justiss Goode5 years ago in Humans