In modern folklore, the arrogant and entitled neighbors, come to think of it, take the place of dragons from ancient sagas and fairy tales. Well, judge for yourself – they live somewhere near us, keep the entire neighborhood at bay, breathe the fire of insults, demand constant sacrifices and offerings – but sooner or later … Read more

Surrogacy has long sparked debate, seen by some as a beautiful path to parenthood, and by others as a controversial use of women’s bodies. When one man announced that he and his husband were having a baby via surrogacy, most of his family supported them. But his sister wasn’t one of them. She called surrogacy … Read more

Does seeing an incoming call on your phone screen send your body into an involuntary shudder? If so, you’re among many whose preferred mode of communication is texting. I mean, what’s not to love about it? It saves time and is more convenient, flexible, and efficient than blabbing on the phone for hours. Not to … Read more

I think it’s fair to say that they do the traditional wedding photos somewhat differently in Russia. While it’s all about romance, beauty, and gazing longingly into each other’s eyes in the Western world, Russian couples choose to let their humor and personalities shine through. And as you will see, they sometimes come up with … Read more

Parenting isn’t always a walk in the park, it’s more like a marathon with snack breaks and sudden costume changes. But if there’s one thing that helps lighten the load, it’s knowing others are right there with you in the chaos. And sometimes, that support comes in the form of laugh-out-loud memes. From trying to … Read more

There are different ways you can get insulted on the internet. You might get “ratioed” if your message gets way more comments than “likes”. You might not receive any “likes” at all – and that might be the worst insult of all, especially if you were trying to be funny. But perhaps the most impactful … Read more

Making mistakes is a part of life. No matter how many times you play a song on your guitar, bake the same chocolate chip cookie recipe or develop film from your camera, there’s a chance that something will go wrong along the way. As embarrassing as these little mess ups can be, it’s best to … Read more

When you’re a kid, bedtime feels like the ultimate enemy. You’ll try every trick in the book just to stay up a little longer. But fast forward to adulthood, when waking up at the crack of dawn for work is the norm, and suddenly you’d give anything to go back and cherish those stolen naps. … Read more

Even I, a member of Gen Z, or a digital native as they call it, who grew up with technology, feel like I’m falling behind in knowing about all the new apps, glitzy phones, computers, and who knows what else. So imagine the struggle of those who were raised on magazines, TV, and radio. They … Read more

It’s often said that two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. While the first is still up for debate, the internet seems to prove the latter every day. Because frankly, the ridiculous and offensive opinions people express online sometimes make you wonder if common sense is even real. Fortunately, there’s a place where … Read more