Adulting For Beginners: 42 Tricks That’ll Make You Look Like You Know What You’re Doing This Year

Let’s be honest – most of us are just tall children pretending to have our lives together while secretly Googling “how to make doctor appointments without crying.” But 2025 is the year we’re upgrading our chaos management skills with 21 genius finds that’ll make people think we’ve actually figured out this whole adulting thing. From looking put-together enough to fool LinkedIn to maintaining a living space that doesn’t scream “feral college student,” these products are about to turn your fake-it-till-you-make-it game into an art form....

January 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2118 words · Michael Kemp

Forensic Psychologists Break Down Luigi Mangione’s Radical Transformation

Luigi Mangione, the infamous suspect in themurderofUnited HealthcareCEOBrian Thompson, was living a seemingly pleasant life before finding himself incarcerated. People who knew him labeled him as an “intelligent,” “reserved,nice kid.” Born into wealth, Mangione had access to an elite education, a strong support system, and an upbringing free from the hardships that often lead to a life of crime. Yet, despite his privileged background, the alleged “nice” guy turned to radical, criminal actions that have shocked and fascinated the public in equal parts....

January 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Tamara Lewis

Hairdresser Creates Safe Space For Inclusive Cuts After Being “Treated Differently” In Salons

Jules Heronhas been working as ahairdresserin Oregonsince 2018. Their salon,Hair for Humans, specializes ingender-affirming cutsand has amassed over 170,000 followers on social media. Jules’ videos showcase the entire process, from consultations to the before-and-after reveals, culminating in a satisfied client’s smile. HighlightsJules Heron founded the Hair for Humans salon to provide gender-affirming haircuts.The salon has gone viral with over 170,000 followers on social media.Jules' salon offers a safe space for diverse gender identities, striving to provide clients with a haircut that truly reflects who they are....

January 1, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Sarah Fields

Husband Shoots Down Every Single Name Idea From Pregnant Wife, Netizens Say He’s Totally Right

Different families have different approaches to choosing names for children. For example, my dad and mom once had a real long argument about my name, but my wife and I chose names for all three of our offspring quite quickly and easily. However, the role of fathers is sometimes veryspecificin this process… An additional confirmation of this fact is today’s story from the userPlum02, who will soon give birth to her first child, and is eager to quickly pick a beautiful name for the daughter....

January 1, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Jason Malone

We’re Not Blushing, You Are: 22 Embarrassing Products That Actually Work Wonders AND Are Available Online

Let’s have a moment of silence for all the brave souls who had to buy embarrassing products in person before the internet saved us from making awkward eye contact with judgmental cashiers. These 22 products tackle those personal situations that make you want to wear a disguise to the store or create a fake persona named Catherine who’s “asking for a friend.” From beauty woes to body betrayals, these finds prove that sometimes the best self-care happens behind the privacy of your screen, where the only one judging your shopping cart is your browser history....

January 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1788 words · Melinda Johnson

Woman Discovers A “Dark Side” Of BF’s Personality Just A Week After Moving In Together, Nopes Out

Moving in together is a big step. Whether you shack up after a few months or a few years, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. You might learn things about each other that you never knew before. And it can make or break yourrelationship. One womansharedhow she moved in with her boyfriend recently after dating for just six months. Within days, he was a completely different person. He immediately becamecontrollingand wanted to manage every aspect of her life....

January 1, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Joshua Harris

Woman Forces 13YO Brother To Raise Her Kid, Refuses To Provide Payment, He Snaps After 3 Years

That’s basically what one Redditor went through for 3 years, all thanks to his sister’s questionableparentingchoices. For him, this wasn’t a one-time favor – it was an actual job, except he wasn’t getting paid for it. More info:Reddit RELATED: Image credits:prostooleh / Freepik (not the actual photo) Image credits:Tatiana Syrikova / Pexels (not the actual photo) Image credits:Freepik / Freepik (not the actual photo) Image credits:Novel-Heron-2297 Monday through Friday, the OP was clocking in at 3:30 PM, right after school, and not clocking out until 9PM....

January 1, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Rodney Doyle

“Had To Do A Double Take”: 30 Confusing Pics That Prove It’s All About Perspective (New Pics)

A wise man once said that “when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” In short, our perception shapes our reality. While the author and motivational speaker Wayne Dyer wasn’t referring tophotographs, his words certainly could apply to some images.Have you ever looked at a photo, and had to do a double-take? In life, and photography, things aren’t always as they appear, the first or second time around....

January 1, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Eugene Cruz

“I Just Want A Child”: Disabled Woman Slammed For Wanting To Give Birth To Baby

A social media star with cerebral palsy refuses to let onlinebacklashstand in the way of exploring the joys ofmotherhood. Netizens called her “irresponsible” and wondered whether she would pass on her condition if she gave birth to a child. “What did I do wrong? I just want a child,” 24-year-oldLi Mantold naysayers who criticized her decision. HighlightsA Chinese woman faced backlash for expressing her desire of wanting to be a mother....

January 1, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Jacob Andrews

“Never Seen Anything Like That”: Robbie Williams Slammed For Blaming Fan For Mistake At NYE Gig

Robbie Williamscalled out acrowd memberfor their lack of rhythm during hisNew Year’s Eveperformance inSydney, Australia, blaming them for ruining the intro to one of his songs. The British star headlined the New Year’s celebrations outside the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday evening. During his much-anticipated set, he performed some of his biggest hits, includingLet Me Entertain You,Rock DJ, and the romantic balladAngels, which he chose as his final song of the year....

January 1, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Jessica Davidson

“Selfish” And “Cruel”: Missing Woman Located After 52-Year Disappearance

Acold casespanning more than half a century has finally been closed. Sheila Foxwas just 16 years old when shemysteriously vanishedfrom Coventry city centre inEnglandin 1972. Back then, there were suspicions that she had been in a relationship with an older man, but nothing was confirmed as she’d still been living with her family. HighlightsSheila Fox was found alive and well 52 years after disappearing in 1972.She was discovered living safely in southern England....

January 1, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Lucas Perez

“Skinny Legend”: Lizzo Welcomes New Year By Clapping Back At Haters And Flaunting Her Weight Loss

As the curtains fell on the year 2024, the singer had much to celebrate as she won a key ruling in an ongoing legal battle just a few weeks back. In a clip captioned “#happynewyear,” she also made a dazzling display of her weight loss transformation, served with a side of sass. HighlightsLizzo seemed to have a classy clapback for her haters in a New Year video.The singer mouthed the lyrics of an old Nicki Minaj audio in the clip....

January 1, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Ashley Scott

18 Wholesome And Sometimes Sad Comics About Death And Its Apprentice By Marengo Lambert

Marengo Lambert is a talented cartoonist who is better known for hersheep comicsthat explore the topics of mental health. The artist disclosed that “those comics are for the lonely, anxious, and sheepish ones. I like to think that the topics of depression and grief are touched on in a kind way. A way that can bring comfort in times that are scary.” However, recently, Marengo has been creating more story-driven comics as well....

December 31, 2024 · 2 min · 424 words · Greg Dyer

25 Before And Afters That Had Us Gagged This Year And We Demand More In 2025

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that almost nothing is unfixable – except maybe your ex’s personality. We’ve collected 25 before-and-after transformations so dramatic, they make fairy godmother magic look like amateur hour. From rescue missions that saved surfaces we thought were destined for the dumpster to personal glow-ups that had us questioning reality, these transformations aren’t just changes – they’re full-blown plot twists that prove with the right products and a dash of patience, anything is possible....

December 31, 2024 · 23 min · 4845 words · Terry Murphy

30 Historical Facts That You Might Not Have Heard Of Before

Human history is long and complicated enough that things which end up affecting us every single day are sometimes wholly unknown to the vast majority of people. After all, so much of the world is made up of the results of choices and sometimes random chance, so it can be interesting to actually piece together some key episodes. This post may includeaffiliate links. When Anning was 12 years old, her older brother Joseph found a peculiar fossilized skull....

December 31, 2024 · 11 min · 2138 words · Jessica Norman