The button-down shirt has been a timeless wardrobe essential for, well, a long time. However, a subtle detail that often goes unnoticed is a loop on the back of the shirt, commonly known as the “locker loop.”1 This feature carries a rich history and unexpected social significance. With naval pragmatism, Ivy League symbolism, and modern...
A nine-year-old boy lived alone for two years in a cold apartment in southwestern France after his mother abandoned him to live with her boyfriend. The child fended for himself in an apartment in Nersac, France near Angoulême, as his mother moved three miles away. The 39-year-old mother was sentenced to six months in prison...
In a world where marriage continues to be a common expectation for adults (2), strong, independent women might find themselves asking: Is it okay to be single? The answer, of course, is yes. Singlehood is on the rise – and has been, for some time. As of 2015, only 50% of all adults in the US were married, as opposed to 72% in...
As a mother, sometimes it’s so easy for me to get so involved in being a provider and a parent that I forget to explore the other parts of myself. Raising a child could mean a sacrifice to you at first. We can focus on the things we might miss out on now that we...
Think back to your childhood: Do you recall a time when your older sibling looked after you while your parents were out? Or, if you are the oldest sibling, did your parents ever have you do this? There is a growing debate as to whether older children should or shouldn’t babysit their siblings. As always,...
Previously, people who ate M&M’s for the first time used to be amazed at the taste. But now, even the origin behind this delicious chocolate has gone quite viral on social media. One TikToker, Claire Dinhut, an American who currently lives in London, decided to explain the family drama behind this chocolate. She went on...
Long have people tried to use science to explain beauty. Particularly, doctors who work in the field of cosmetic surgery. After all, they are in the business of helping people achieve the “perfect” face, and business is booming. In 2021, the Global Cosmetic Surgery market was valued at $50.27 billion, and it’s expected to grow to $67.91...
Women and girls are strong beings, there is no doubt about that. This story proves just that. It also proves that miracles do happen. When Jessica Harding’s husband left one day and never came back, she stayed strong and gave their unborn daughter an incredible life. A decade later, her daughter showed strength of a...
The life of a Canadian woman has forever changed in the wake of a stroke she suffered after a chiropractor visit. Now facing a long recovery ahead of her, she decided to finally speak out to hopefully prevent others from suffering the same fate. Calgary Mom Has Stroke After A Chiropractor Visit Calgary, Alberta native...
Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to pick up after, to arrange appointments for, and to remind to turn on the dishwasher on the evening? “I do!” If marriage vows sounded like this, would women still get married? A recent study suggests that, whether they...
Weddings these days tend to have far nicer decor and bridesmaid’s dresses than back in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You may even have been part of a wedding party back then, and you and the others were forced to wear ugly bridesmaid’s dresses. You may have seen pictures of your mom or other family...
When you and your significant other think you are ready to take the next step and get married, there are a lot of things that you need to discuss. Typically, however, when thinking about marriage, people only think about the immediate: The wedding and the honeymoon. There are several things that all couples should discuss...
