Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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The Top 12 Most Embarrassing Life Stats We Never Want To See

If life were a game allowing you to see your stats during the “game over” screen, what would you want to see? What would you … Read more

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Double Standards for Men and Women: 12 Ways Society Treats Women More Harshly

Society still praises men while deriding women for the very same actions. Discover society’s double standards for men and women that we all wish would … Read more

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12 Social Taboos That Desperately Need Normalizing

Social taboos keep a populace under control. Sometimes they’re crucial for a functioning society, but some social taboos need to be normalized. Social Taboos that … Read more

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Defining Moments of Our Lives: People of All Ages Share the First News Stories They Remember

Every few years, a massive event rocks a generation. These news stories become part of our core memories, helping form unbreakable generational values. Here, people … Read more

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Chilling Proof America Isn’t the Meritocracy You Think It Is

American society tricks its citizens into thinking it’s a meritocracy where anyone can succeed if they try hard enough. A deep dive into what’s really … Read more

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Global Problems We All Ignore While Sitting Comfortably in Our First World Bubbles

The world is not okay. Here are some of the biggest problems humans worldwide face that we don’t often pause to consider. Civil War Some … Read more

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The Best Evidence Suggesting We’re Really Living in a Simulation

Is the Matrix real? The conspiracy theory that we’re living in a simulation has been gaining steam since the iconic film hit theaters over 20 … Read more

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The Shocking Moment We Realized We Married the Wrong Person

Somewhere between 40% and 50% of all marriages end in divorce. We go into marriage with rose-colored glasses, hoping for the best and ignoring the … Read more

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17 Experiences Every Person Must Have at Least Once In Their Life

Everyone has different life goals, but some things transcend individualism. Here are 17 experiences every human should have at least once. Comfortable With You Can … Read more

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10 Retro Gaming Franchises that Need to Make a Comeback

Home gaming made a splash with the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System in the 80s and has been an integral part of our lives … Read more