Illustration: Yao Xiao

Illustrator Yao Xiao thinks people are overly apologetic when they should be thankful instead. “A few friends of mine would always say ‘thank you for hanging out with me’ and I couldn’t figure out why it was so nice to hear it,” she told A Plus. “When I thanked people, it brought to light the fact that we just did something together—and that realization made us both happier.”

Source: Cartoons Show How ‘Thank You’ Can Be an Empowering Substitute for ‘Sorry’ | GOOD

This infographic features 34 compelling first lines from some of the most famous books of all time.

Source: 34 Compelling First Lines of Famous Books | Scribendi.com

The perfect football prank on an unsuspecting fan during the UEFA Champions League match between A.S. Roma and Real Madrid. Well played Heineken, well played.

Source: Heineken | The Dilemma

I learned of Sweet Lou’s passing today. A legendary, one of a kind woman who was a Minneapolis institution that ticked the ivories at Nye’s Polonaise Room for 45 years.

A group of us caught Lou’s act one last time during of her final month at Nye’s back in 2011.  I believe we were properly lubricated while the room sang “Sweet Caroline” on what was a memorable night.

Thank you for sharing the gift of music for so many year.

Source: Legendary Nye’s Piano Goddess ‘Sweet Lou’ Sinder Dies | City Pages

A new commercial from Indian laundry detergent brand Ariel is seeking to close the housekeeping gap once and for all. As part of its campaign #ShareTheLoad, the company has released an ad in which a father apologizes to his grown daughter for teaching her retrograde gender stereotypes, including the fact that she should have to do all the housework in her family.

Photo: Ariel India

Warning: this will probably make you cry.

Source: This Powerful Commercial Features an Important Message From a Dad to His Daughter | Mic