Photographer Frank Liu was snapping pictures in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve when he noticed something strange among the zebras. There was a foal that looked out of place. People may argue whether zebras are black with white stripes or white with black stripes, but what about a rare baby zebra with spots?  “At first glance, he...

Farouk James is a nine-year-old model with a very striking feature — his long brown hair. His mother, Bonnie Miller, helped him attain over 269 thousand followers on Instagram. She explains that the decision to grow his hair was “cultural” at first. His father’s Ghanian family encouraged him to keep his hair long until he...

Grandparents and grandchildren share a special connection. And that connection lasts after the grandchild grows up and the grandparent becomes elderly. Data research finds that more grandkids have become caregivers when their grandparents need help in their old age. [1] After all, some grandchildren are raised by them or have the best relationship with them....

Words matter, especially the ones told to children. Words can leave a lasting impact on them, and how they see the world and themselves for better or worse. While most parents avoid threatening and derogatory language, they may use common phrases that seem helpful but could have the opposite effect. 5 Phrases You Should Never...

In the Wisconsin Rapids school district, parents could receive fines for their children’s bullying behavior. This ordinance makes bullying and harassment a legal prohibition. It also protects people who report these actions from those who want payback. But most interestingly, it holds parents or legal guardians accountable for bullying behavior of children under 18 years...

“I (18M) just graduated and gonna be starting community college in August,” OP begins his post. He had just started working full-time, going back to part-time once school began. However, his parents approached him about a month ago, before his 18th birthday to ask him about rent payment.  “My parents started talking about how they...

Madalyn (Maddy) Massabni was 19 when she died of Toxic Shock Syndrome. Her mother, Dawn Massabni, had no reason to believe her daughter was close to death. Madalyn had returned home from college to celebrate her birthday. She quickly exhibited some strange symptoms that seemed like a stomach bug or the flu. She had no...

Many people have friends they’ve known for what feels like forever. Maybe they met in college or at work or in a carpool group, or they go way back from childhood. With these types of friends, the friendship feels secure, as do most relationships that have lasted for years, but people may take these connections...

When Prince George of Wales turns 12 years old, he may no longer be allowed to fly with his father, Prince William. This tradition was put in place to protect the line of succession. As of now, Prince William is first in line for the throne, Prince George is second, and Princess Charlotte is third....

Cancer is the #1 leading cause of death worldwide, causing almost 10 million deaths in 2020 [1]. It’s also the second leading cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease [2]. Because of its commonality, almost everyone has some connection to the disease. Those who never experienced it firsthand most likely know...

The pandemic has created many changes in people’s lives. First, it trapped them at home. Their kitchen table has become their new workspace and their pajamas are their new uniforms. For many women, not going out means a respite from their usual regime. Who cares about hairy legs when you’re not going outside anyway? [1] However, some...

William Kyle Carpenter was fighting in Afghanistan when a grenade was thrown next to him and a fellow Marine. Without hesitation, Carpenter jumped on the grenade to shield his friend and saved his life. However, Carpenter had little chance of his survival. The Marine lance corporal’s body was shattered, one lung collapsed, and the blast...