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Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2015.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,…
My Mother-in-Law Called Our House “Her Son’s” — and Then Asked for Something Unbelievable
I had always thought the horror stories about overbearing mothers-in-law were exaggerated. When I married Evan, I believed things would be different. I loved him deeply and wanted to be part of…
Wisconsin Dairy Queen Owner Defends Controversial Sign
Wisconsin Dairy Queen Owner Defends Controversial Sign Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in September 2017.A Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, has gone viral after a sign…
My Foster Parents Took My Parents’ Money
At ten, Mandy lost her parents and was taken in by David and Margaret, a couple from her church who promised to care for her. Instead, they exploited her inheritance to fund…