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A single dad has adopted a 13-year-old who was abandoned two years earlier in a hospital. The adoption was made official on November 18 last year when Peter Mutabazi became 13-year-old Tony's legal father in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tony has been in the system since he was two years old,…
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Lesson one in baking school - the only thing better than a doughnut is a doughnut covered in chocolate. As a rule, if you can ever add a coating of sticky sweet brown lacquer to pastry, you definitely should. If you thought it was delicious before, your mind is about…
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Anyone who didn't grow up playing Uno with their friends and family really missed out. While it may have caused unnecessary arguments, rifts and possibly even physical fights - this card game is just pure entertainment. Now, it may have been a number of years since you sat down to…
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A woman has gone viral after watering a plant for two years - only to discover that it was fake. In a post to Facebook, Caelie Wilkes describes the pride she felt in owning and maintaining her "beautiful" plant. She had always strived to take good care of it and…
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Those of us who are light sleepers know how difficult it can be to fall asleep and, most importantly, stay asleep without the slightest hint of noise waking us up from our short-lived slumber. But you don't have to be a light sleeper to be unable to fall asleep -…
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In ordinary circumstances, Jelly Beans are about as threatening as a small fluffy rabbit. But, as we learned from the inimitable Monty Python And The Holy Grail, small fluffy rabbits can still be dynamite. Ideal for anyone who likes to enjoy their candy with the added fear factor, The Jelly…
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As much as moms love their children, there's no denying that every parent has experienced countless soul-crushing moments while raising their little ones. And they're totally lying if they claim they haven't. Because as adorable as little kids may be, they're not exactly reasonable, rational beings who know when to…
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Are you a die-hard Disney fan, or know someone who is? Then I have the perfect gift idea that will make dinner times just that more practical (and magical). You can now bake like your favorite Disney character with these Mickey Mouse Oven Mitts, which are shaped just like Mickey's…
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If you're somebody who regularly travels, goes hiking or camping, you might just benefit from owning LifeStraw's "Personal Water Filter". Available to buy on Amazon, it's the perfect addition to your emergency kit - allowing you access to clean drinking water when there's none around. According to its official description,…
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When you live a busy life, 'me time' is often hard to come by. That's why some people take any and every opportunity to enjoy five minutes to themselves, which, if they share a bathroom, can have some frustrating consequences. We've all been bursting and desperate for the bathroom door…
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Last month, people around the world were moved by the story of nine-year-old Brisbane boy Quaden Bayles. Quaden's mom, Yarraka Bayles, live-streamed a video on Facebook showing the inconsolable schoolboy saying he wanted to end his life as a result of bullying. In the video, Quaden can be heard telling…
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Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it has now become the most fun. Waffles may be a delicious breakfast food that goes perfect with bacon, fried chicken, syrups, fruit, ice cream, and more - but the standard waffle just doesn't cut it anymore. Introducing the…
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A health expert has warned that parents could be inadvertently shortening their children’s lives through poor packed lunch choices, expressing concerns over sugar and saturated fat contents in common meal options. According to one study, as cited in The Sun newspaper, an estimated 98% of British school pack lunches are…
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The touching final words of an 81-year-old pensioner have left viewers heartbroken this week, following the broadcast of medical docuseries Hospital on the BBC. After being told that he only had a 10 to 20% chance of surviving a procedure to close a hole left in his heart after a…
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A mom's form of punishment for her backtalking children has gone viral on Facebook this week, leaving people divided about whether or not it was too harsh. In a Facebook post shared by Molly Wooden of Texas, an unidentified mom can be seen standing over her son as he completes…
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As the rift between vegans and meat-eaters continues to grow, one vegan jogger's email has gone viral after they allegedly asking their neighbors to keep their windows closed while cooking, as they find the smells during their evening run "offensive". The email was sent to and later shared by the…
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‘Friends’ fans have had it good. Between the recent return of the show to Netflix and the news that the gang is getting back together for the most anticipated reunion since Rachel got off the plane, there’s never been a better time to obsess over the world’s favorite sitcom. But,…
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A father spiralled into panic after losing his daughter's pet hamster, and had a meltdown in a text message exchange which she later shared on Twitter. Daniel Veerman was so distraught when his daughter's hamster, Chester, escaped while cleaning his cage that he had a hilarious breakdown over text, which…
