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These photographs are part of a project that I have been carrying out in late 2021 and 2022, which involves placing old photographs of Macau, taken in black and white between the 1940s and 1990s, in the same places today. The original images, many captured by unknown authors, are part of my personal collection of old photographs acquired in auctions and antique houses. I produced an exhibition and published a book that is already in its second edition....

Parents can’t do it all themselves. In fact, about one in six parents admit they get help from a babysitter at least once a week. Granted, most of them pay the sitters or thank them in some other way. But one mother expected free child care , and at her sister’s party, nonetheless! A woman was asked to look after her friend’s sister’s kids at a party because she’s “good with children” Woman babysitting children in backyard, playing with them near a hammock on a sunny day....

Many of us are taught to turn the other cheek and not stoop to someone’s level if they insult us. But then there’s the crowd who firmly believes that when they go low, you most definitely should go lower. So low, in fact, that it burns… That’s exactly what one woman did when her sister humiliated her in public recently. The woman, who has a traumatic brain injury, says was celebrating landing a new job, when her sibling blurted out that she only got the position because of her disability....

“Gotta admit, that’s one ugly cat,” says a comment on a r/aww thread about an unusual lodger who has taken up residence in someone’s aunt’s garage: an opossum. Hank, as he’s affectionately called, may not have the charm of the puppies and kitties that make up most of the posts on the subreddit for all things cute, but the story’s wholesomeness has Redditors talking about why we should be thankful for opossums, which are often casually called possums in North America....

Taking a trip to the beach is the highlight of many people’s summers. Finally, a weekend to relax in the sunshine with sand between your toes and a great book by your side. Whether your favorite part of a beach trip is swimming in the ocean or getting a nice tan, you should feel relaxed and rejuvenated by the time you head home. But just like anywhere else that you’ll go on vacation, it’s important to keep your eye out for theft when at the beach....

Working in an office often means you have to socialize with your coworkers daily. When they have significant events in their lives, you also have to congratulate them, and sometimes even chip in for a collective gift. In fact, 43% of American workers say they have contributed to group gifts in the workplace or among family and friends. One recent story sparked a debate about whether that should be a given....

Some folks say it takes a village to raise a kid, but sometimes that “village” means a childfree friend who doesn’t even know how to hold a baby. Friendships are all fun and games until someone throws a baby in the middle. One minute you’re sharing jokes over brunch, and the next it’s “Hey, can you hold my baby while I shower … for the next 18 years?” A Redditor found out the hard way that being a supportive best friend apparently means being ready to rock a diaper bag and Frozen songs, even if that was never part of the deal....

Hosting a dinner does mean taking some care to make sure you actually serve food people can eat. From dietary and religious restrictions, to people making a choice to avoid certain ingredients, communication is key. A man decided to prepare a dish with some venison, only for one dinner guest to flip out, as she believed that he should have disclosed it beforehand. People online were divided on who exactly was in the wrong....

When you’re organizing your wedding day, one thing that you might not expect is for pretty much everyone in your family and social circle to have an opinion on how everything should be done. It can be overwhelming if they insist that their way of doing things is the only way. One anonymous woman took to the AITA online community to get some advice after her mother-in-law kept pressuring her to wear a white wedding dress....

Life does not always go according to plan. For some, the professional athlete career they dreamed about since they were five-years-old may have been derailed by an injury in college, and for others who are even less lucky, one small mistake can lead to years behind bars. And while some parents had their kids’ names picked out long before they even meet their partner, others just did not envision a life with children at all....

Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, a two-time Grammy winner best known for his 1970s hit Feels So Good , has lost his life at the age of 84. Chuck passed away at home in his sleep on Tuesday (July 22), a spokesperson for the star said. Throughout his career, the flugelhorn and trumpet player released more than 30 albums and earned 14 Grammy Award nominations. Legendary jazz musician Chuck Mangione passed away at home at age 84....

Oops, he did it again. Jason Momoa has shaved off his iconic facial hair, much to the dismay of fans, and maybe himself. It’s not the first time he’s stunned the public with his lack of a beard . But every time he does it, it’s still surprising and causes lots of chatter. The impetus this time was the same as last: Momoa is preparing for his role in Dune: Part Three ....

We live during interesting times. The global political climate is worsening, social media has warped our understanding of empathy and community, and all capital will soon be in the hands of the same five people. Sounds gloomy, but many people agree. When it comes to the planet, 42% people from 33 countries believe that parts of their countries will become uninhabitable because of extreme weather. In other bad news, almost half of those living in the U....

Plenty of famous quotes are known for having Eleanor Roosevelt’s trademark on them, and they have made their way into our collective consciousness. But Eleanor Roosevelt was so much more than a great speaker. Sure, she was trusted with giving speeches and appearing at campaign events in her husband’s place after he was diagnosed with a paralytic illness. Still, it’s her work as an activist for civil and human rights that contributed to her reshaping the role of a First Lady....

Four legs, cleft hooves, and a mouth with no upper teeth. Two horns, an udder, and a swishy tail. These words create a truly wondrous image - one that comes before your very own eyes as if from a mist, slowly revealing a statuesque picture of a… cow! And we are pretty certain that cows with their wet noses and plate-sized eyes rimmed by luscious lashes deserve all the poetry on Earth....

You know what the best part about science is? No, not the scientists who seem like walking enigmas to us, regular people. Nope, not even the fact that science betters our lives each and every day. And not even the fact that without it, we’d still probably be living in some version of the Stone Age! Okay, well, these points do sound very solid, but we think it’s the joy of discovery and that Eureka!...

Our world is a peculiar place – and there are a ton of questions, both simple and not-so-simple, that remain to be unanswered. When did time begin? How do you know you’re not crazy and just hallucinating your whole life? Did you arrive at this point in your life because you wanted it or because you were destined to be here? There are a million and one things that can keep you up at night – however, we evolve, and the stuff that was unknown a couple of years ago is now being studied broadly....

The United States is the land of laws and codices; always has and always will be. But on top of that, there are also unwritten rules about the American way of life that are worth knowing whether you’re planning to move there or just visit. Recently, Reddit user Praglik made a post on the platform, saying: “Americans of Reddit, what’s something anyone visiting the US for the first time absolutely must know about or be aware of?...

Those of us who haven’t worked as private investigators might assume that they spend all day neck-deep in cool cases, drinking coffee, and meeting interesting clients, like in black-and-white film noir crime dramas. However, reality is… let’s just say that it ranges from mildly to wildly different. A group of PIs took to a fascinating online thread to vent about the most bizarre and confusing jobs they’ve ever been assigned. Some of them were so off-putting that a handful of them even decided to quit!...

The true crime genre has grown huge lately, with plenty of true crime podcasts, movies, whodunits , and true crime TV shows popping up on streaming platforms pretty much daily. Quite a few explanations are floating around the web as to why people are becoming true crime obsessed. While some attempt to unravel the mystery, others are more interested in the thrill and something that will give them the heebie-jeebies. But in a controlled way while staying in their secure environment, aka , the bedroom....