A mother in New Zealand shared a photo of her daughter’s unappetizing school lunch — and she can’t figure out what it’s supposed to be. The photo depicts a bread roll with onion, corn, and some other miscellaneous fillings squashed in toil. “She brought it home and I thought ‘if that is what they are...
Alberto Cormillot fathered his third son at age 83. Despite the happiness of the occasion, he’s fully aware that he won’t live long enough to watch his son grow up, although he hopes to live to 105 to see him graduate. For now, the nutrition expert and resident of Argentina is enjoying every moment with...
Mauricia Ibanez gave birth to twins at age 64. The babies, Gabriel and María de la Cruz, came into the world on February 14, 2017. Ibanez, who lives in Spain, had traveled to the United States for fertility treatment to bear them. “It’s been worth it,” she said. “The mistakes, the anger, the uncertainty… They...
Nothing beats a popsicle on a hot summer day. They are so easy to make at home, with endless flavors to choose from— almost any drink can be frozen into a cool treat. And that includes booze. These long island iced tea pops don’t hold back on the alcohol, with five types of spirits in...
Many people who like classic old films have witnessed the seemingly glamorous life of the 1950s. In Leave It To Beaver, the Honeymooners, Father Knows Best, and the iconic I Love Lucy, family life was depicted as immaculately. The homes are always beautiful, children are well-behaved, the mother wears the prettiest dresses, and the home...
Farting is normal for anyone who has a digestive system. But it has a reputation to be crude, immature, and plain gross. In relationships, farting becomes a strange sort of taboo. Since it’s generally seen as unattractive, some couples take measures to keep their flatulence private. For others, it’s a milestone to become comfortable enough...
Love is difficult to understand. We desire to love and feel loved, but achieving that often seems impossible. Especially when it comes to modern relationships. In the United States, about 40 to 50 percent of married couples get a divorce. [1] It’s even harder to account for all of the breakups occurring in unmarried couples. What’s going...
This Australian school teaches girls vital life skills — and not the typical home economics either. The students learned how to check tire pressure, monitor coolant and oil levels, and how to respond in the case of a car accident. Stella Maris College in Manly hired Galmatic to teach the students in Year 11 these valuable skills. Galmatic is...
Unless you have a pet tarantula or an ant farm, bugs are never welcome in the home. And yet they manage to appear where we least want them, like in kitchens, bathrooms, and even beds. Not only are they unsanitary, they are annoying. It’s hard to ignore itchy mosquito bites or the endless buzzing of...
According to the United Nation’s World Happiness Report, Denmark is one of the happiest places on earth. [1] With that, it might seem obvious that the country has something to teach itself and the rest of the world. What would that something be? Empathy. Most people learn empathy when they are children — or they should have....
Sisters hold a special place in their families. They may borrow clothes without permission, tease the other kids, tattle to the parents, and hog the bathroom. But they are often the ones keeping the family together. They are present in good times and bad, bringing their unwavering honesty and loyalty. People who have good relationships...
Quora user Isabella Laguna was pregnant with twins when she posted a question that infuriated the internet. During their preparations for childbirth, her husband demanded to have her in-laws in the delivery room. Childbirth is a beautiful thing, but it’s also a private affair Stress and emotions run high and most future mothers prefer to...
