Whether it’s the first day at the first job or your last, a steadfast work ethic is essential. We often hear about how the most successful people spent years toiling away at the ground level before they found success. They gave it their all to finally become the best they can be at their job....
Everyone is born with their unique striking beauty. 25-year-old Chelsea Werner from Danville, California was born with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal defect (1 in 700 babies) that delays physiological and intellectual development. Chelsea was introduced to gymnastics at the age of four to help her develop strong muscles because most people with Down...
A train company apologizes to a non-binary passenger, sparking a fiery debate on Twitter. After Lawrence Coles boarded the train, the conductor welcomed passengers with, “Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.” So Coles wrote on Twitter, “’ Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls…’ so as a non-binary person, this announcement doesn’t...
Parents are advised to take their children to the playground regularly to improve the kids’ motor skills and coordination. They also need fresh air, sunshine, and interaction with their peers, necessary for building socialization and communication skills. However, the idea of playgrounds shouldn’t be limited to kids only. Tender children and elderly adults have more...
Many experiencing homelessness lead difficult lives. They are constantly having to move around from place to place and spend their days just trying to meet basic needs like food and water. On top of that, many of them are battling mental health problems and addictions. Few see them as real, regular people, except for this...
Body shaming at a new level. No leggings allowed at this school, unless you’re smaller than a size two. As parents, teachers, or even as students, the tolerance we show collectively to subjects like shaming or bullying directly affects the learning environment in which children grow up. While most of us may find it rather...
Children’s safety is a large priority for most parents. Features like car seats, covers for electrical outlets, choking-hazard-free toys, and the like are typical safety measures. But one has been debated and even hated for a long time: a child leash, also called a child harness. However, one mom speaks in favor of the tool,...
What do you do when you pay for something in cash and then receive loose change back? Toss in the center console of your car? Drop it in the donation or tip jar at the checkout? Lose it almost immediately? From now on, you may want to look a little harder. There are currently dimes...
Robin Williams’s death in 2014 was a devastating loss. The late actor and comedian not only connected to people through his humor and films, but he was also regarded as one of the kindest men in Hollywood. As if we needed another reason to adore and miss him, former booking agent, Brian Lord shared a...
A couple of years ago, two little boys were responsible for melting the hearts of their parents and teachers, along with the entire internet. One of them had been telling his mom about his apparent doppelgänger, or identical twin as he called it. At a “twin day” event at their school, the two got dressed...
There are a lot of insane stories on Reddit, but this one beats them all. A woman in her late 20s turns to the internet for legal advice. She has unintentionally created an army of crows bent on defending her. They even dive-bombed a friend coming for a socially distanced visit. Luckily, no one was...
Mark Bryan, an American robotics engineer living in Germany, describes himself on Instagram as a straight, married man who enjoys porches and beautiful women… and incorporating skirts and stilettos into his daily wardrobe. (1) That’s right: A dad of three, he’s just a straight father wearing a skirt, and challenging gendered clothing norms everywhere he goes. Straight...