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Some stories that exist out there sound like they're straight out of a movie. They can't possibly be true, right? Not so - writer Aidan Moher tweeted out the other day asking people to share their most unbelievable true stories, and let us just say...the people delivered.

It was a somber weekend for much of the United States after the news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death broke on Friday. The 87 year old judge was a champion for women's rights, and had become somewhat of a cult figure in recent years. Many devotees shared somber, wordy, and often beautiful tributes to their hero, highlighting her accomplishments and struggles as a woman in politics. But it's a warm and silly Twitter thread from one of Ginsburg's former clerks, Scott Hershovitz, that really made us feel something. 

The thread, which involves some "friendly" fantasy baseball competition, shows a side of RBG that's a little more personal than most. A quiet but feisty mischief that we assume only those closest to her were privy to witness. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

It's been a while since we shared an entertaining Twitter story with y'all, and we're happy to be able to change that today. Twitter user @enswelljones shared this hilarious tale from his teenage years last Friday, and it's responsible for the kind of serious out-loud laughter we wish happened more often. The scuba-diving anecdote is the perfect kind of humbling hilarity that we love to see played out in real life. Reading this amazing takedown of masculinity is almost as satisfying as seeing it in person.

You don't have to look far to find breathtaking ignorance in the United States. Anti-vaxxers, flat-earthers, people who actually believe 5G is the cause of coronavirus (it's not). Today, however, we're bringing you a refreshing tale of major stupidity from across the pond, in Europe. Twitter user @Archer_RS went viral yesterday after sharing an unfinished saga about dealing with his English neighbors who voted for Brexit. It seems they did not realize that their holiday home in France would be compromised by the separation from the EU. And appealed to our hero for help.

Our storyteller agreed to assist them, even going as far as to deal with their drunk son and secure him a Friday meeting with the town's Mayor. If you're getting some serious Karen vibes, you're not alone. This tire fitter (and drunk texter) really believes that having a chat with a French mayor will change anything about his parents situation. This delusional dolt even threatened to speak to Nigel Farage. It seems when people don't actually look into the lies that are being sold to them, they ultimately suffer. At least we're gaining some serious entertainment. Even better? Archer's sitting in on Friday's meeting of the minds as a translator. It's nice to have something to look forward to. 

You probably remember The Golden Girls as one of the most beloved TV shows of the '80s and '90s. However, you probably never considered the conspiracy theory that the girls were actually part of an organized crime syndicate, an idea presented on Twitter by Michael Harriot, Sr. Writer at The Root. If this sounds ridiculous to you, just scroll through the following tweets and prepare to have your mind changed.

There's been a lot of talk about Bong Joon-Ho's Oscar-winning Parasite, but this true and incredibly disturbing story kind of trumps it. Horror writer Grady Hendrix shared a chilling tale back in October about innocent food-sneaking gone incredibly wrong. Kids are known for sneaking around, and one night when Hendrix intended to sneak-eat his family's leftovers, he discovered a strange man in his kitchen consuming the contents of the family fridge. It doesn't stop there. His family didn't believe him, but later, some disturbing proof of his "run-in" comes to light. And we are not envious of the experience. 

Do you ever wonder what the world will be like when us Millennials get older? We certainly do. This amusing Twitter thread, imagined by Twitter user Zoom Zoom Lagoon, imagines an elderly Millennial's conversation with a youngin and their mom, and let's just say, it seems pretty accurate of what's to come in the future. Now go check out some Millennial memes here!

Twitter user Aaron Reynolds got a little surprise visit from a raccoon while relaxing in his hammock and listening to The Rolling Stones. For all the trouble they get into, raccoons sure are lucky that they're so gosh darn cute. Now go check out some prime animal memes here!

Twitter is a lot of things: a hub for political rants and raves, a sounding board for comedians, and a great way to keep up with current events and gossip. And as Twitter user @sixthformpoet displays in this classic thread, it's also a fabulous medium for storytellers who deserve their voices to be heard. This three part tale has it all: sadness, serendipitous romance, humor, and even some serious life lessons. And we're willing to bet you'll want more when you reach the end.

As protesters continue to march through the streets for racial justice, the general public has started to wake up to the realities of policing in America. This Twitter thread, written by University of Florida writing professor Sean Trainor, details a night he spent shadowing a police officer classmate, only to discover just how corrupt the system is.

Let's just say, if you were undecided on the policing system before, this thread might make up your mind.

Buckle up folks, this is one hell of a wild ride! Twitter user and comedian @avitable took to the social media site to regale us with a story of narrowly avoiding death at the hand of an unhinged stripper. It starts innocently enough with a Kevin Hart show, and ends with some seriously unfortunate mug shots. While we appreciate the insanity of his story, we're mostly just glad he made it out alive.

Everyone has an experience they'll never get over from their schooling years. Maybe you got punished once for something you didn't do, or maybe it was that time that your first grade teacher yelled at you in front of the class for getting a math question wrong (looking at you, Ms. Anderson). The following people took to Twitter to reveal the things they're still pissed off about, and we can't say we blame them.

Unfortunately for service industry employees everywhere, Karens have decided not to take any days off during the pandemic. In fact, it seems that they've even ramped up their antics, according to this amusing Twitter thread written by a guy observing the sheer panic taking place at an Olive Garden in Cranberry, Pennsylvania on Mother's Day. Who knew soup, salad, and breadsticks warranted screaming at minimum-wage restaurant employees!

Strap in folks, cause you're in for a wild ride. PhD candidate Laura Robinson took to Twitter to detail a totally ridiculous movie she watched with her husband. The movie, entitled Assassin 33 AD, has pretty much everything including time travel, machine guns, and a frat house in heaven. 

And the best part of this movie is that it isn't ironic at all. You can watch the trailer here if  you dare - it's really...something. But if you'd rather have a text rundown of the whole movie then scroll down. Godspeed.

For the first time since the Black Death in 1349, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem was closed amid coronavirus fears. Journalist David Videcette took to Twitter to tell the story of the Muslim family that has guarded the keys to the church since the seventh century. 

Scroll down for your history lesson for the day, but if you're craving more educational content, click here for some history memes!

Every family does weird stuff; it's just a fact of life. Actor and writer Bridie Connell shared an adorable, yet nonsensical game that she and her dad have been playing for 15 years called "pinch and a punch, first day of the month." Neither of them have any idea how it started, but it's cute and amusing nonetheless!