A week before my wedding, I caught my future mother-in-law, Margaret, quietly snapping photos of my dress. It was strange, but I brushed it off as her usual overbearing behavior. She’d always…
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Why does a green ring appear around hard-boiled eggs?
You’ve made hard-boiled eggs for your salad, and then… surprise: a green circle surrounds the yolk. It’s common, but far from tasty. Despite the fact that you followed your instructions exactly, why…
Optical Illusion Brain Test: Only X-ray Vision people Can Spot the Letter C in 7 Secs
Test your observation skills with this tricky optical illusion! Hidden among a sea of nearly identical letters is the elusive letter “C”—and only those with sharp eyes can find it in under…
She Stole My College Fund for a Perfect Smile — Then Karma Wiped That Grin Off Her Face
Hi, I’m Kristen, 17, and this is the story of how vanity clashed with values. My late mom set up a college fund for me, and I added to it with every…
13-year-old girl left with horrific burns on her neck after using her cellphone while it was charging
When Jackie Fedro gave her 13-year-old daughter Gabbie a cellphone for Christmas in 2016, she never imagined it would lead to a terrifying accident. One day, Jackie heard Gabbie scream from her…
Despite her husband’s repeated requests, this woman hasn’t had a haircut in 25 years
There comes a time in life when we feel the urge to change something about our appearance. Whether it is the dull hairstyle we’ve had for years or the clothes we got…
What It Means When You Wake Up at Night: Messages from Your Body and Spirit
Waking up too early, especially before a busy day, can be really frustrating especially when falling back asleep feels impossible. According to the ancient Chinese Medicine Clock, trouble sleeping during certain hours…
Tiger Mother Gives Birth To Lifeless Cub, Bystanders Left Stunned By Her Immediate Reaction
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2015. In August 2013, two rare Sumatran tiger cubs, Spot and Stripe, were born at Australia Zoo — a…
The Real Reason Many People Have a Scar on Their Upper Left Arm
Smallpox, once a deadly and highly contagious virus, killed 3 in 10 infected people and left many survivors with permanent scars. Caused by the variola virus, the disease was eventually defeated through a…
Deliberate Wildfire Leads to Ambush of Firefighters
Authorities in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, have identified 20-year-old Wess Val Roley as the suspect in a deadly ambush that targeted first responders. Investigators say Roley intentionally started a wildfire on Canfield Mountain,…