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Working parents deserve our respect and yours. Not only are they taking care of their children, but they’re also grinding away, building a stable financial future for their family. Having so many responsibilities weighing on your shoulders can be exhausting! And while you expect your relatives to have your back, unfortunately, some of them can’t quite empathize with your struggles. Redditor u/Delicious_Welcome171, a working mom, opened up to the AITA community about a sensitive situation in her family....

As heartbreaking tributes continue pouring in to honor the legacy of actor James Van Der Beek , one tribute in particular from actor and host Alfonso Ribeiro has left fans gutted. On Thursday, February 12, Alfonso shared a deeply emotional and intimate photo documenting his “ last goodbye ” with his close friend and the Dawson’s Creek star. Alfonso Ribeiro left fans shattered after posting a photo taken just moments before his “last goodbye” to actor James Van Der Beek....

Our childhood food habits often stay with us well into adulthood, so parents are encouraged to model healthy behaviors for their kids. However, Reddit user Main-Bat-2458 started feeling like she had to take drastic measures. In a post on the subreddit ‘ Am I the [Jerk]? ‘, the mother revealed that she was struggling with her son’s excessive eating, so she decided to limit his intake. But this soon spiralled into a huge conflict between them and now she’s unsure if she made the right decision....

Call it what you want— luck , fate, serendipity, pure coincidence, or your intuition—but you’ve probably had moments in your life when your inner alarm bells go off and you instinctively know that you should leave . Immediately! Today, we’re looking at some of the most heart-pounding moments when people got lucky or trusted their instincts, and it actually saved their lives, as shared on AskReddit and Quora . Keep scrolling to read these internet users’ captivating stories....

Wagyu is considered by many to be the best beef in the world. So when foodie and Reddit user Southern-Nectarine81 ordered some to be delivered to his doorstep, he was ecstatic — the man hadn’t tasted it before. However, after coming back home from work, he found that his girlfriend had “surprised” him by cooking them to a crisp. The woman insisted that she didn’t know any better, but her partner suspected it was an attempt to get back at him after their previous argument....

Some people see work trips as a chore, while others see them as a way to get someone else to pick up the tab. After all, teambuilding and social events can be good to keep people motivated, however, when disagreements arise, it can spiral out of control. A man reached out to the internet for advice after a barrage of abuse from his coworkers when he didn’t want to go on a male-only fishing trip....

The human body is fascinating. But if you think you know everything there is to know about what makes you tick, think again! There’s so much that the regular person doesn’t understand about how biology and health work. But if you’re lucky enough to chat to an expert , you can really expand your perspective. It could even end up saving your life. Medical professionals hoping to make a difference in the world took to an informative thread on AskReddit and revealed the things they wish absolutely everyone knew about their body....

Five years ago, if you had asked me what parts of the world I’d like to see, I would have said “all of it.” Traveling is exhilarating, and I love collecting memories of new places that I know I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. But not every travel experience will be life-changing. In fact, some destinations might not even be worth it. Redditors have recently been discussing the popular tourist spots that they recommend avoiding at all costs, so we’ve gathered some of their thoughts below....

The British actors, who played Neville Longbottom and Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, have remained buddies since filming. While the Gryffindor and Slytherin students hated each other on-screen, Lewis, 30, and Felton, 32, have had several reunions over the years. One time, Felton even tried to “convert” Lewis from Gryffindor to Slytherin, documenting the moment on Instagram. Now, it’s Lewis who is taking a stab at his co-star....

Welcome to the glorious season of fresh beginnings – spring. This isn’t just about dusting off the winter blues, we’re on a mission to reinvent your space. From subtle rustic charm to pops of luxury, easy-to-tackle clutter cover-ups to nuisance-fixing home hacks, we’ve pulled together the trendiest, most practical products to give your abode a serious upgrade. With these effortless and elegant solutions at your disposal, prepare to transform your humble abode into a Pinterest-worthy paradise....

Do you know the difference between good sitcoms and second-rate ones? Due to the fact that there is not always enough money for screenwriters, not-so-original scenarios and jokes are often used in the second kind of shows. As a result, we understand that this or that plot twist is completely unnatural, and of course, this never happens in real life. We honestly don’t know who writes the scripts for our lives, but it seems that this guy also sometimes uses hackneyed plot moves....

Have you watched the most fear-inducing and gut-wrenching movie only for it to end with the words ‘based on a true story’? From demonic possessions to deeply thought-out and unsettling murders, our real world provides plenty of fuel for filmmakers to come up with films that keep us up at night. Tragically, not all of the scary real-life stories make it into the movies—there are more of them than we probably can count....

The Kardashian-Jenner clan is arguably the most well-known family in the world, at least in the realm of pop culture. Collectively, they have over a billion followers on Instagram. Whether you love them or hate them, you probably know who they are, even if you learned everything you know about them against your will. The Internet loves to hate on the Kardashians , and we have to admit that sometimes that hate is warranted....

Helicopter parents are moms and dads who pay extremely close attention to their kids’ activities and schoolwork in an effort to not only protect them from pain and disappointment but to help them succeed. Helicopter parents are known for constantly hovering over their children and being overly involved in their lives. I know helicopter parenting is funny from afar, but… My mom was a helicopter parent. She controlled who my friends were, what sports I played, and even the classes I took in high school....

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without delicious food. A big fat turkey fresh out of the oven, with mountains of seasonal veg and lashings of gravy. It’s a dream come true for a large portion of the western world. But what we consider a festive treat, might not do it for others. Some festive food that’s traditionally eaten in countries other than our own, might seem just a little too “out there” for our tastes....

If any of you have ever seen a series of concentric rings of color near a mist or fog, then it’s very likely you have seen a glory. Yet, when it appears 640 light-years away on the hot gas giant planet where it likely rains molten iron, it is definitely a rare magical event. More info: Astronomy & Astrophysics Scientists have discovered an extraordinary phenomenon known as ‘glory’ in the atmosphere of the distant exoplanet WASP-76b WASP-76b is an exoplanet classified as a Hot Jupiter that is located in the constellation Pisces....

The world doesn’t run on one set of rules. What’s totally normal in one country can seem downright bizarre in another. And while those differences are part of what makes life interesting, they can also leave people seriously confused. Americans took to Reddit to vent about the customs and habits from other countries that just don’t make sense to them. From washing machines in kitchens to milk sold in bags, they had plenty to say....

We all understand that maintaining oral hygiene is essential, but what about our canine companions? Well, it’s no surprise that dogs require dental care, too, and dental chews are an excellent way to promote your pup’s oral health. Dental treats help reduce tartar buildup and freshen breath while also standing in the way of more serious dental problems. However, as with any pet product on the market, your options are virtually endless, so getting advice from a professional is an absolute must....

Tallinn-based photographer Liisa Luts and her husband decided to do something unusual for their wedding on August 28th. The couple, who run a small photography and videography company, agreed that Liisa would take their wedding photos, using a mirror when necessary. Everyone was surprised by the result. “I just felt that I want something different, not those posed beauty shots and not that post-processed glamorous photo gallery,” Luts told PetaPixel. “With all respect to the wedding photographers, I just wanted something more ‘us’…And what could be more real than me taking the photos myself…?...

For a while after the invention of motion pictures, all the ventures were films directed by men. That is, until Alice Guy-Blaché came along. She was initially hired as a secretary for French inventor Léon Gaumont, who also founded the world’s first film studio. But in 1896, Alice directed her first film The Cabbage Fairy , becoming the first woman to ever do that and paving the way for generations of female directors to come....