Before the internet, people must have just been ok with random mysteries, sequences of codes or symbols that they knew they’d never learn the explanation for. But in the digital age, there is nothing stopping someone from posting a question or picture and waiting for the ‘net to provide more context. So we’ve gathered some … Read more
You probably remember the furor a while back about the girl who wore a ‘Chinese dress’ as her prom dress. It became a huge story and got everyone in a tizzy about cultural appropriation, what it means, when it becomes problematic and if, just maybe, we are all becoming just a little too damn sensitive … Read more
When you become a parent, it might be difficult to think of anything to talk about other than your little one. Especially for the first few years, your kiddos can easily consume your life, as they need nearly constant attention. Not to mention the fact that you’ve probably never been more excited about anything in … Read more
As a (retired) soccer player, I can vouch for the fact that one of the worst things that can happen to us sporty folks is a health issue. When recovery is slow, and we are already doubting ourselves, the last thing we need is someone criticizing our abilities. This coach was recovering from surgery, so … Read more
It can be a lot of pressure when you feel that your parents and siblings might not accept you and your partner for who you are. Your life choices, while 100% right for you, might be causing a rift with your loved ones. And you might resort to lies to protect both yourself and your … Read more
Making friends is the sort of task that can look very different depending on your age. In primary school, all it might have taken was a sweater of the same color. Later, it can feel like one of those modern, six week job application processes. So it should be surprising that the folks we’re friends … Read more
Marrying someone, for better or worse, does mean dealing with their family. This can be a wonderful thing, a source of free food and babysitting, or it can mean having some folks who feel like they are entitled or your time and energy. A woman vented to the internet about her MIL who would constantly … Read more
Everything has a beginning and an end. However, as much as people like to think we know when it’s time, we don’t. At least not entirely. And to prove that, we collected a list of pictures that show ordinary objects just giving up and giving out. (This also builds nicely on our earlier gallery of … Read more
Travel is meant to broaden your mind and help you appreciate the world more. More than 1.5 billion international tourists traveled abroad in 2025. However, not everyone is a respectful sightseer. Some travelers are so entitled and obnoxious that they annoy both the locals and genuinely decent tourists. And they deserve to be (not so) … Read more
There are few things more mysterious than someone who suddenly decides they need to find themselves. Sometimes it involves a backpack, a mountain retreat, and a social media account full of inspirational quotes. Other times, it apparently involves walking away from a spouse, three children, and every responsibility that comes with family life. Today’s Original … Read more