Patricia Krentcil went viral in 2012 after being charged with child endangerment. Readers may in fact know her better by another name, “Tan Mom,” as she was obsessed with going to the…
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Stories
Playground craze leaves 11-year-old “looking like an alien”
We all do silly things as kids. After all, part of growing up is learning when to say no to something that sounds dangerous. Unfortunately, children are susceptive to peer pressure and…
If you spot a sugary spoon in your yard, you had better know what it means
There are many phobias in the world, some common (heights, snakes, spiders, etc), others so rare as to leave the majority of people who aren’t affected by them scratching their heads. My…
I Refused to Tip $300 After Being Invited to a Dinner
What began as a happy celebration of Mark’s son’s graduation quickly fell into chaos. Mark’s in-laws had planned an elegant family dinner, but when Mark invited his parents to attend the festivities,…
Entitled Mom Breaks My Daughter’s iPad on a Flight—And Regrets It Fast
I’m Bethany, 35, and a two-hour flight turned chaotic fast. My daughter Ella, 5, was quietly watching cartoons on her iPad when the mom across the aisle leaned over. “Can you put…
I Recognized My Bracelet That Went Missing a Month Ago on the Wrist of the Nurse Taking Care of Me in the Hospital
The moment my eyes landed on the delicate gold bracelet wrapped around Stephanie’s wrist, my breath caught in my throat. I knew that bracelet. I had spent weeks searching for it and…
President Trump Announces Tiffany Trump’s Pregnancy..
During a lively campaign event at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan, former President Donald Trump took a moment to shift the focus from politics to family, delivering a touching personal announcement….
I YELLED “I DON’T!” AT MY OWN WEDDING—AND EXPOSED A TRUTH THAT ALMOST RUINED MY LIFE
I YELLED “I DON’T!” AT MY OWN WEDDING—AND EXPOSED A TRUTH THAT ALMOST RUINED MY LIFE“I DON’T,” I declared loudly, my voice steady despite the turmoil in my chest. A stunned silence…
Little Johnny gets an F in math
I am sure that there are not many people who favored mathematics at school. Well, dealing with numbers, fractions, percentages, and the rest of the math operations, isn’t quite easy. Little Johnny…
Neighbor Asked My Son to ShoveI Snow for $10 a Day but Refused to Pay
Neighbor Cheats Boy Over Snow-Shoveling Job, Gets a Frosty Lesson in Justice When 12-year-old Ben’s wealthy neighbor, Mr. Dickinson, refused to pay him for shoveling snow, claiming it was a “lesson about…