People tend to swap plane seats to sit with family or because they simply favor a particular seat. While no one bats an eye in certain situations, other passengers could be bothered by their demands. Last year, an angry traveler took to Reddit to vent their frustrations over a woman who apparently had the audacity...

Californian Shelby Hennick, 21 did something brave for her grandmother who was ill at the time. Her grandma was in a critical state due to issues with her lungs and a long battle with her general health. Her only solace was her little dog, Patsy. Dogs are not generally allowed into hospitals, so the granddaughter...

Over the last several years, advertisers have felt the push from the public to include more diversity in their campaigns. While this has tended to include people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ communities, they still manage to fall short in people with disabilities. In 2016, a mom found this out first-hand when he...

Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience and nothing could make it easier. Pets are familial companions with unconditional love. They leave a hole when they pass on. However, putting down pets brings its own brutal emotions. Knowing when the animal will pass on doesn’t make the grief easier. In fact, for veterinarians, who often...

One couple is at their breaking point due to housing inadequacies. Catherine Celiesius and Shane Turner are the parents of a baby and a toddler, with who they share a couch at night. The one-bedroom flat has a kitchen, a bathroom, and a lounge, where the family sleeps. Freddie, Catherine’s 7-year-old from a previous relationship,...

What is home economics? Chances are you’ve heard of it – it’s that old-school class they used to have all the girls in school take that taught them about taking care of a home and family, right? During the 19th and 20th centuries, that assessment would pretty much check out. Home economics, or simply homemaking,...

Imagine one day feeling perfectly fine, you go about your daily routine and nothing’s out of the norm. Then suddenly you feel like you’re getting the flu, only the symptoms are getting much worse by the hour. Eventually, you realize that you don’t have the flu at all, you have something much more severe –...

It’s a no-brainer that sleep is vital for one’s health. That is why so many researchers study the best way to get good quality shut-eye. However, forget chamomile tea and meditate before bed. According to new research, women sleep better next to dogs. That’s right; Canisius College in New York State conducted a study that...

If you’re seated reading this, I’m sure many of you are sitting cross-legged. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a cross-legged chair? Cross-legged is the default posture of millions of people. It just feels so relaxed and much better to sit and tuck your legs under each other, only that you are likely to experience...

There are some words you don’t expect to hear together. For example, “well-behaved toddler,” “comfortable bra,” or “funny obituary.” However, there is a recent obituary that has gone viral, and yes, it’s pretty darn funny. In fact, everyone who reads it ends up wishing they knew the woman who passed. In truth, she does sound...

A vacationer received warnings from fellow travelers after noticing “cute little pineapples” affixed to cruise ship doors. While they’re often seen as aesthetic tributes to tropical fruits, their meaning can change dramatically in certain contexts – bring on the upside-down pineapple. Pineapple Symbolism in Pop Culture and Beyond Typically, pineapple emblems and ornaments are appreciated...

Drew Binsky, a seasoned traveler from Arizona, has achieved a remarkable feat by visiting every country in the world. From the vibrant Brazilian favelas to the picturesque landscapes of Greece, Drew has explored it all. His extensive travels have given him unique insights into the best and worst experiences one can encounter while traversing the...