We see faces and familiar shapes everywhere we look. In clouds. In the bark of trees (or Ents as they prefer to be called). In the brick wall in the office kitchen. And just glancing at a car, we can tell that some of them are happy (or less than enthusiastic) to see us. If … Read more
When it comes to the debate over who grinds away more at work, few things get people more worked up than comparing employees with kids and without. After all, it’s no secret that working parents have to juggle a lot because creating schedules that find the perfect balance between meetings and field trips is quite … Read more
“Beyond offensive,” wrote Niamh Uí Bhriain for Gript, as part of the backlash sparked by the release of a children’s book by the Educational Company of Ireland (EDCO). The book, the newest edition of Health and Wellbeing SPHE 1, depicts two types of families who hold stereotypically depicted “traditional” and “progressive” values, and it vilifies … Read more
Coming out is not always easy; it requires a lot of courage. It’s difficult for teens to do because they’re often worried about their parents reacting badly. That’s why some young folks decide to wait a while before coming out of the closet. The worst thing that could happen is if someone outs a gay … Read more
A Turkish plastic surgery clinic shared before-and-after photos of a man’s facial transformation, and people remarked that he looked so different he might have to double-check when looking at himself in the mirror. The patient underwent three procedures to drastically alter his appearance: a rhinoplasty (nose job), a lower blepharoplasty (lower eyelid rejuvenation), and orthognathic … Read more
The state of your finances is, for the most part, a personal thing. Generally speaking, most people don’t make their earnings public knowledge, and they’re under no obligation to do so, except to the tax man. Imagine one woman’s surprise then, when her boyfriend’s entitled parents demanded to see a copy of her bank statements. … Read more
A day without memes is a day without humor these days… combine it with a subject such as science and you might think you’d get a mediocre combination at best. I mean, how funny can memes based on chemistry (unless you are a fan of Breaking Bad) or physics even be? Well, don’t be too … Read more
Changing a baby’s diaper in public is a surprisingly (or is it, really?) divisive issue. When you’re a parent to one, then there’s little choice you have if you’re out on errands, unprepared or without someone to look after your other kids. And as for the onlookers, the sight may indeed spark some thoughts, comments … Read more
Seeing something cringeworthy is like watching a trainwreck. It’s uncomfortable and unpleasant, yet you can’t seem to take your eyes off of it. If this forgettable mishap happened in the digital realm, it may have been broadcast in the Cringetopia subreddit. As the name suggests, it’s an online group that immortalizes people’s embarrassing situations. We’ve … Read more
Breastfeeding is a natural process that allows babies to get the nutrients they need, boost their immune system, and strengthen child-parent bonding. It also helps the nursing parent to recover faster after birth and protects them against various health issues. However, such an innate gift is still quite a taboo subject for some people, especially … Read more