Many people have at least some relationship baggage—it’s natural if you’ve ever broken up with someone. That being said, finding out that the love of your life is staying in touch with their former partner can feel quite uncomfortable. In some cases, the situation gets even more confusing if your spouse co-parents with their ex. … Read more
Food, glorious food… Instagram is filled with beautiful photos of #foodporn that might make even the most pickiest of mouths water. It’s been scientifically proven that the mere sight of a delicious meal can stimulate someone’s appetite. One study found that our bodies secrete more of a certain hormone that makes us hungry when we … Read more
Some folks simply do not listen, even when it’s for their own good. For example, if you were to visit family and they had some complicated industrial machine in the garage, you would probably not mess around with it. Similarly, you would not go through someone’s medicine cabinet, just to sample some random pills. A … Read more
I have fond memories of visiting Santa in the mall every year as a child. I would put on my most festive dress, and my parents would brave the holiday crowds just so my brothers and I would have an opportunity to meet the big man in person. And, of course, they would get adorable … Read more
There are few things more heartbreaking than seeing an animal abandoned by its owners. And yet, it still happens more often than we’d like to think. The family in this Reddit story left their dog tied up in the backyard with just a little food and water before moving away without saying a word. Thankfully, … Read more
In our modern world, where various information is more available than it ever was, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between real and made-up information. That’s why conspiracy theories nowadays flourish more than ever too. It’s likely impossible to find an internet user who hasn’t encountered a conspiracy theory at some point in their life, even … Read more
Swapping services or goods with family and friends, such as homegrown produce, clothes, babysitting and hairstyling, is a great way to save money and foster community. But since bartering is a delicate art, it requires some ground rules to ensure that no one feels wronged in the exchange. These girlfriends had it all figured out … Read more
“Engrish” is a slang term for poorly translated or inaccurate use of the English language, and there are many reasons why this might occur. In an attempt to chronicle such—as they say—glitches, whiffs, and downright abuses, in one particular Asian country, a Facebook group called ‘Engrish in Japan’ was created in 2011. Through the years, … Read more
Birthdays are meant to be fun! They’re an excuse to celebrate someone you love and care about, not to mention eat lots of cake, completely guilt-free. What birthdays should not be is an attempt to judge or shame someone about their lack of fitness. If you humiliate someone, you probably won’t be invited to many … Read more
Anyone who has ever been pregnant will tell you it’s no walk in the park. You have a whole human being growing inside your body for several long months. Your hormones go crazy, your clothes stop fitting, you’re tired, you constantly need to pee. And if you’re really unlucky, there’s the dreaded morning, or all-day, … Read more