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50 People On Their ‘Bad Gut Feeling’ That Turned Out To Be Right 

50 People On Their ‘Bad Gut Feeling’ That Turned Out To Be Right 

January Nelson January Nelson
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I went to go eat at a restaurant with my toddler, but something said not to eat there. Decided to just go home and make a meal. The restaurant was on the news later because it caught on fire.

50 People On Their ‘Bad Gut Feeling’ That Turned Out To Be Right 

50 People On Their ‘Bad Gut Feeling’ That Turned Out To Be Right 

Thought Catalog Thought Catalog
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I went to go eat at a restaurant with my toddler, but something said not to eat there. Decided to just go home and make a meal. The restaurant was on the news later because it caught on fire.

How To Listen To Yourself

How To Listen To Yourself

Brianna Wiest Brianna Wiest
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I once heard someone say that humans are the only animals who do everything in their power not to be animals.

I Broke Into My Boyfriend’s Place To See If He Was Cheating

I Broke Into My Boyfriend’s Place To See If He Was Cheating

Tammy Delatorre Tammy Delatorre
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My boyfriend was a flirt, but could he actually be sleeping with someone else? And if so, why was I the only one who couldn’t see it?

Please Mail This To My 21-Year Old Self

Please Mail This To My 21-Year Old Self

Karyn Spencer Karyn Spencer
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Build your inner strength quietly.

10 Gut Feelings You Should Never Ignore

10 Gut Feelings You Should Never Ignore

Brianna Wiest Brianna Wiest
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When that little voice rears it’s ugly head and tells you at the most mundane moment: but you don’t really love them.

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