In the opera “Faust” Mephistopheles sings “People die for metal!” – meaning, of course, gold. Almost two centuries have passed since the opera took place, and people, alas, have changed little. Financial issues are ready to change them completely. For the worse, of course. The story we present for your attention today is one of such situations. Its author, after many years of marriage and sharing a roof with her husband and stepkids, suddenly encountered the true face of her family members....

Men in theUSandRussiaseem to have drastically different opinions about what a successful relationship looks like — especially when it comes to money. When an interviewer on TikTok known as “World Opinion” took it upon themselves to askAmericanandRussian menwhether they would “100% financially support their woman,” the contrast in their responses was strikingly obvious. Many of the replies, especially on the American side, have left viewers shocked and disappointed. RELATED: A video comparing how much financial support an American man would provide for their female partner with a Russian manhas gone viral on social media Image credits:Brooke Cagle/Unsplash (Not the actual photo)...

If you’re at least a tiny bit interested in baseball, you surely know about Shohei Ohtani and his stunning first postseason run with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani made history as the player who hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, becoming one of the greatest baseball talents ever. His success has captivated fans around the world, resulting in the rise of baseball’s popularity in Japan, Ohtani’s home country....

Caring for a sickparentcan be both physically and emotionally demanding. Especially for those who act as the primary caregiver, the burdensome task may push them to place their ailing mother or father in a long-term care facility. A mandid just that afterreceiving no supportfrom his two siblings. What made matters worse for him was that his brother accused him ofbeing selfishwhen he asked for help. The author went on a rant online and is now asking the AITAH subreddit if he was wrong for isolating their sick mother....

Economy airtravelduring the holidays can come with its challenges. Delays, cancellations, packed airports, and rude passengers are all part of the territory. So, if you can strike it lucky with your seat booking, it goes a long way to having a better journey. More info:Reddit RELATED: Economy class air travel isn’t great to start with, but this woman’s long flight home started off extra uncomfortable Image credits:onlyyouqj / Freepik (not the actual photo)...

“Poetry is plucking at the heartstrings, and making music with them,” Dennis Gabor once said. It’s a brilliant mentalhealthtool because reading and writing poetry can enhance people’s lives in many unexpectedly beautiful ways. The poet Deborah Alma probably knows this better than anyone else. After many years of prescribing poems as cures from the 1970s ambulance at festivals, conferences, hospitals and care settings, libraries and schools, the woman has opened the world’s first Poetry Pharmacy in the UK....

Catsare one of the most popular pets for many people. In fact, about 370 million catsare keptas pets globally. Responsible pet owners know that every pet needs a forever home. A place where they can live out their best days without having to worry about moving or new owners. This woman got a surprise when a friend who asked her toadopt her catsuddenly demanded that she give it back. When the woman refused, she was called a “cat thief” and was threatened with legal action....

A chaotic scene in aWalmartwas captured in a now-viral video, triggering mixed reactions aboutparenting. Amber Gregory, a shopper at the retail giant store, witnessed the child hurling items across the aisle and looking visibly distressed. HighlightsA child’s outburst at a Walmart store went viral on social media, fueling heated conversations about parenting.The little girl was seen smashing bottles and hurling items on the floor in the clip.One witness, Amber Gregory, stepped up and defended the child....

Emma Dumont, best known for their role inOppenheimer, is officially embracing theiridentity. While their professional name remains Emma Dumont, the change reflects a meaningful personal step for the rising Hollywood star. RELATED: Emma Dumont is embracing their identity, coming out as a trans masculine non-binary person Image credits:JB Lacroix/WireImage The announcement came quietly yet powerfully through theirInstagrambio, where they updated their pronouns to “they/them.” A representative confirmed toTMZthat the actor now identifies as trans masculinenon-binary....

Living with a scatterbrainedpartneris like signing up for a lifetime scavenger hunt, especially when they refuse to accept they might be suffering from ADHD. Their knack for turning any flat surface into a cluttered masterpiece might feel endearing at first, but after a few years, it’s more of a daily endurance challenge. Between the endless piles of “important stuff” and their ability to be late to their own plans, it’s a lot to handle....

Abriderecounted a hilarious moment when her5-year-old boysaw herwedding photosand mistakenly thought she had married herbridesmaidinstead of her husband. The pictures from the ceremony show the mom and her friend being so affectionate and playful that they could easily be mistaken for a couple. Lisa Evans recently posted photos of her special day, when she married Alex Brown on March 16, 2018, in Bath, England. HighlightsLisa Evans' wedding photos humorously suggest she married her bridesmaid, Emma Savage....

Having someone you love break your heart and your trust is something that is difficult—if at all possible—to recover from; arguably even more so when it involvesinfidelity. Forthis redditor, it was not only her husband’s unfaithfulness that seemingly ended their relationship. It was him moving his affair child into the family home that led to her thinking about filing for divorce. In addition to that, because of her husband’s child, the OP had to move their daughter and all of her stuff to her parents’ place for the time being, too....

Phone snatchers beware:Maddie Campionhas an unconventional way of making sure her device never leaves her side. The comedy writer, originally from the UK, said she was sick of seeing people’sphonesstolenevery day during her commute to work. Her solution to this was simple: “Fight crime with chaos.” RELATED: A woman shared a genius, albeit bewildering, hack to stop phone snatchers Image credits:fashiongurumaddie HighlightsMaddie Campion uses taramasalata on her phone to deter snatchers....

Contracts, agreements and other legal documents might seem, at a glance, to be pretty complicated and often hard to parse. After all, the language of the law has to be precise and encompass a lot of situations, so in general it’s almost always best to just get a lawyer. But they can be prettyexpensive, so some folks take matters into their own hands. A tenantsharedhow they used AI to analyze their rental agreement so as to sue their landlord for a fraudulent deposit deduction....

Ever thought about pranking someone with a flyer? With Prank-O’s collection, you’ll leave everyone laughing—and maybe a little confused. Their fake flyers are designed to look real but feature absurd events or strange services that make people stop and wonder if they’re serious.These flyers are great for spicing up a dull noticeboard or surprising a friend with something completely unexpected. They’re the kind of jokes that spark conversations and leave people smiling....