People have the best knowledge of what they have experienced and to be more aware of what is going on outside their life’s bubble, they have to interact with people who are different from them and to actively search for that information. Otherwise, they might make themselves oblivious and out of touch with reality, which … Read more
Cringe is as cringe does. Even though the internet is full of wonderful things like cat pics, wholesome local news, and articles written by yours truly, it’s also home to the vast and spooky wilderness where you’ll find the most bizarre and cringe-worthy posts. And it’s the members of the ‘Cringetopia’ subreddit that bears the … Read more
Your teens years can be a rollercoaster ride. You’re testing boundaries, your hormones are all over the place, and you’re doing your best to figure out how to fit in with what’s cool and avoid what isn’t. No wonder teens have a reputation for being moody. One woman, whose 13-year-old brother constantly mocks her, finally … Read more
Almost three quarters of a century ago, George Orwell’s legendary novel “1984” was published, from which we, in particular, learned about Big Brother, who, as we all perhaps know, “is always watching you.” Since then, this phrase has become a kind of symbol of a totalitarian state – but for the hero of today’s tale, … Read more
We love to gossip and speculate about other couples to the point where it becomes like a hobby. Sometimes, those talks totally miss the mark. But other times, they prove to be more accurate than a tarot reading. So when a Reddit thread asked people to share the biggest giveaways that a relationship is heading … Read more
Karm Gilespie, a Melbourne-born actor best known for his role on the 90s police drama Blue Heelers, has spent more than a decade living with a metaphorical guillotine hanging over his head inside a Chinese prison. The 61-year-old was arrested in 2013 at Guangzhou’s Baiyun Airport after customs officers discovered 7.5 kilograms of illegal stimulants … Read more
We all know kids are like little sponges. They absorb everything, from repeating that one embarrassing word you said once in traffic, to copying your favorite dance moves, to mimicking your weird late-night snacking habits. It can be cute until it isn’t. Especially when what they’re soaking up is harmful. That’s exactly the heartbreaking situation … Read more
You know, when I had my third child, I hadn’t changed a diaper for five years, and I thought I’d never be able to do it once more. But as it turns out, it’s like learning to ride a bike – you only have to learn it once, and it stays with you forever. Muscle … Read more
We often grab any chance we can to bond with our siblings, maybe it’s a pottery class, lazy movie nights, or just hanging out at home doing nothing special. But sometimes, that bonding time can take a weird turn that leaves everyone uncomfortable. For example, one new mom shared how her 11-year-old stepbrother got super … Read more
Small conflicts over time tend to be so much more than the sum of their parts. This is perhaps one reason why communication is key in any relationship, as, without it, little things end up going unaddressed and those little things pretty quickly spiral out of control. A woman turned to the internet for advice … Read more