In a post on the platform’s ‘Malicious Compliance’ forum, he explained that a couple of years ago, when he was Ubering, people started increasingly employing a scheme that was meant to get them out of paying a significant portion of the journey cost. Not to be outdone, the Redditor began fighting back at the dirty practice. Bad-mannered passengers can be a nightmare for rideshare drivers Share icon Image credits: Airam Dato-on (not the actual photo)...

One of these people is the OP’s daughter, who is both dairy and gluten intolerant. Recently, her school switched to serving only halal meat, which her mom doesn’t allow her to eat. Now, the girl’s options are so limited that she basically has only one meal there. So, her mom turned to the internet to ask whether it was unreasonable for her to want non-halal meat options at school. More info: Mumsnet...

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On one hand, having a surrogate means that the mother doesn’t have to deal with all the pregnancy troubles herself. On the other hand, it might bring a new set of unintended troubles into the family’s life. Like in this story, where an infertile couple found a surrogate to carry their baby. But the day after the birth it became apparent that the surrogate wasn’t planning to let go of them so easily....

One Redditor experienced this possible rift with her own friends. As she was out with them – one who’s a parent and the other who’s pregnant – an interesting argument broke out. The friends called out the OP for not responding maternally to a crying baby, calling her “heartless.” Wanting to check if her reaction was as inappropriate as her friends claimed, she turned to the Internet. Some people might argue that dessert is the best part of a meal at a restaurant Share icon Image credits: Alev Takil / unsplash (not the actual photo)...

The event, which honored the best recordings, compositions, and artists from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023, saw SZA receive the most nominations, with a total of nine. Meanwhile, Victoria Monét’s two-year-old daughter, Hazel, became the youngest nominee in Grammy Awards history. Phoebe Bridgers was the Grammys’ biggest winner, receiving four awards, and Taylor was once again at the center of attention. Not just because she made history as the first solo artist to win Album of the Year four times, but because she was the butt of the host’s jokes, except this time, she loved it....

A mom was enraged to learn that her parents pieced her two-year-old’s ears explicitly against her wishes. So she turned to the internet to ask for some advice. Bored Panda reached out to OP via Reddit and will update the story when she gets back to us. Outsourcing babysitting to one’s parents is a classic move Share icon Image credits: Valeria Boltneva / Pexels (not the actual photo) But one mom was shocked to discover that her parents had pierced her toddler’s ears without her permission Share icon Share icon Share icon Share icon Image credits: Carla Schizzi / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson issued a joint statement to their empire of fans after the British singer-songwriter, 31, fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16. Three of the ex-boybanders also shared their own personal tributes and emotional throwbacks on social media. Former members of One Direction shared a joint statement following the tragic death of Liam Payne in Argentina Share icon Image credits: One Direction “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” read their joint statement....

A woman shared her frustrating experience with a neighbor who came by her cabin to “inform her” that she would be taking over her gazebo for a six hour photoshoot. We also got in touch with the woman who shared the story to learn more. Most of us understand that someone else’s property is not “up for grabs” Share icon Image credits: mauriciotoro10 / Envato (not the actual photo)...

This TikTok user is one of the people going through this process. One day, she got 4 job interviews, one after another. And she managed to get all 4 jobs on the spot! But then came the decision: which one to choose? After all, each of them seemed to have their perks. So, she came to social media to ask for netizens’ advice. More info: TikTok A TikTok user came on the platform to ask for advice on which job she should take after getting 4 offers on the spot on the same day Share icon Image credits: ghaelyn...

A few days ago, Reddit user TemppThrowawa submitted a story to the platform’s ‘True Off My Chest‘ community about inadvertently becoming one of these people. The man said he was drinking and the alcohol pulled on his tongue, releasing the words “you don’t fall in love with looks” from his mouth. The phrase instantly made his wife feel ugly and his damage control isn’t working. How you treat your spouse in public often reflects the dynamics of your relationship Share icon Image credits: J carter / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

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During an amendment hearing on Minnesota state’s sick and safe time law, which requires employers to provide employees with a certain amount of paid time off for illness, Laura Haynor introduced herself as a “Minnesota resident and a Minneapolis-based pilot for Delta Airlines.” A few seconds after Laura shared her professional title, Minnesota Republican Senator Gene Dornink asked: “Can you tell me what a typical week, uh, workweek looks like for you as a stewardess?...

Celebrities and well-wishers, including his daughter Holly, flooded his comments section with messages for his speedy recovery. The 57-year-old Michelin-starred chef took to Instagram to recount a harrowing cycling accident he had while he was in Connecticut. As he shared the experience, he also emphasized the crucial role his helmet played in saving his life. Gordon Ramsay narrated a terrible cycling accident he had in Connecticut while sharing a video on Saturday ahead of Father’s Day Share icon Image credits: Gordon Ramsay / Instagram “With #FathersDay tomorrow I have very important message for all the dads out there… WEAR A HELMET !...

Since the bombshell indictment, Justin‘s once-close relationship with disgraced Diddy has come under intense scrutiny. Nevertheless, the new father-of-one has not yet publicly commented on the scandal. Moreover, Justin looked cheery as he stepped out for dinner on Monday (September 23) with his wife, Hailey Bieber, in Los Angeles, USA, The Daily Mail reported on Thursday (September 26). The musician reportedly wore a grey hoodie, baggy jeans, and a fedora for dinner, completing his ensemble with shades, while Hailey wore a leather coat and black trousers....

“Fast-food chains are consistent and familiar, offering a sense of comfort and reliability. For many, they are linked to childhood experiences, family outings, or late-night gatherings with friends, creating emotional connections that go beyond the food itself,” he said. “It’s also no accident that the brand personalities of many of these fast food restaurants are about childhood wholesomeness, which also adds to the nostalgia. Overall, the branding, atmosphere, and sensory experiences—like the smell of fries or the jingles from ads—further reinforce these memories, embedding them deeply in our minds as symbols of joy, convenience, and shared experiences....

That’s what happened to a Redditor’s younger sister. The sister fell in love with the woman’s cheating ex-fiancé and even got engaged to him. Despite betraying her sister in such a huge way, the younger sibling thought she was completely in the right, and even their family took her side. More info: Reddit Younger sister asks older sibling to be maid of honor despite secretly dating her cheating ex for a year and getting engaged to him Share icon Image credits: Анна Хазова / pexels (not the actual photo)...

Captured by NASA’s Hubble space telescope and Spitzer space telescope, the pairing, known collectively as Arp 142, was found 23 million light-years away, about 10 times farther from us than the Andromeda galaxy.⁣ The Andromeda galaxy is a notable barred spiral galaxy and is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way (our galaxy). The “penguin” part of the pair, officially recognized as NGC 2936, is a spiral galaxy, twisted and pulled by the pull of its neighbor...

But despite how diverse the nation is, some citizens seem to forget that there are a million different ways to be American. (And that even if someone isn’t from there, there’s still a good chance they can speak English!) Below, you’ll find a story that was recently shared in the Petty Revenge subreddit, detailing how one man got back at a server who made assumptions about him based on his appearance....

Taking to her TikTok page last Tuesday (May 14), Jae’lynn posted a video of herself boarding an airplane in Seattle, Washington, USA. The 27-year-old explained that she had requested wheelchair assistance, an initiative she claimed to always do as a result of her physical condition as a “plus-size wheelchair user.” When the time came for Jae’lynn to board her plane, she claimed the employee meant to assist her with her wheelchair walked away from her after noticing she wouldn’t be assisting “the smaller passengers....