‘Tis the season once more! The season for parents to be internally screaming for an entire month and a half straight. Everyone loves Christmas time (unless you’re a Grinch or prefer Halloween), but it comes with a few strings attached generally, and there’s an extra large amount if you’re a parent as the sheer stress of preparation while also dealing with children can really add up over time. Still, some parents take it all in stride, and from that group, some decided to cheerfully post about their struggles for us all to have a bit of a laugh and cry along with them. It’s alright, guys; we’ll get through this together.

1. Don’t Touch the Thermostat

Oh dear, the eternal battle for temperature that reigns eternally between all within the household. Being a dad also involves getting the supernatural sense to know when anyone is getting close to the thermostat so you can tell them to move away before they drive the electric bill through the roof.

There is a reason we won’t be able to afford Christmas if y’all just start playing with it, and that is why. Or, at the very least, I think that can be the Christmas present for this year: playing with the thermostat for an hour.

Every workplace has its own unique culture. With that unique culture comes plenty of secrets that employees would never tell customers. Well, you don’t have to wonder any longer. Ex-employees always take to the internet to reveal interesting, mortifying, and sometimes gross job secrets. Even if we don’t want to know these secrets, we can’t seem to look away. Keep reading if you want to learn how the sausage gets made at different businesses and workplaces and get ready for some wild revelations.

#1: Outlet, Not Overage

Many people try to adopt more sustainable shopping habits to help reduce fashion waste and overspending. However, one of the biggest “hacks” that people assume reduces fashion waste isn’t sustainable at all. Many of us are under the impression that outlet stores sell excess stock from popular up-scale stores. For example, Nordstrom Rack sells leftovers from Nordstrom stores, right?

Wrong. Most outlet stores are their own separate entity, buying up their own stock of clothing, accessories, shoes, and more. While shopping at an outlet is much more affordable, it’s not preventing fashion waste from going to the landfill. The clothing produced for outlets is usually of lesser quality, which is how they can sell it for less money.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that sentiment could not be more true when it comes to historical photos. Each photograph is a tiny time capsule, capturing a historical moment that can never be recreated or relived. Some photographs are well-known and iconic, while others are rare. Join us as we take a look at some of the most unique and fascinating historical images captured throughout the ages.

#1: Female High School Students Going to Work, 1943

During World War II, many high school girls were forced to abandon their studies and take up jobs in industries that were previously considered “men’s work.” This was due to the severe shortage of male workers, who were either fighting in the war or had been drafted. Women took on jobs such as factory workers, mechanics, and welders…

Allowing women to work in these positions marked a significant shift in societal attitudes toward gender roles. Women were no longer confined to traditional domestic roles and were allowed to prove themselves in male-dominated industries.

Across the vast expanse of the United States, each state conceals its own eerie mysteries, totaling up to 50 spine-chilling enigmas. These peculiar, unresolved secrets linger in the air, whispering tales of the unknown and reasons why the truth might forever elude us.

#1: The Vanishing of the Dye Brothers and Dan Brasher

Where? Alabama

When? 1965

In 1956, a chilling episode unfolded in Jefferson County, Alabama, as Billy Howard and Robert Dye, alongside their cousin, Dan Brasher, mysteriously vanished after departing a family member’s dwelling in a 1947 green Ford. Their frequent bouts of heavy drinking and tendency to vanish for days obscured the gravity of their absence, delaying the report of their disappearance.

Despite the eventual realization and subsequent investigation, responses veered between silence and implausible narratives, such as a car being entombed beneath a highway by a bulldozer. This bewildering case remains unresolved, adding to the lore of missing person enigmas that have perplexed many.

We know it’s hard to believe, but Christmas is right around the corner. And you know what that means, right? You should probably pull out that ugly holiday sweater your aunt got you as a present last Christmas. No matter how much you enjoy Christmas, buying and receiving presents is always going to be a big deal in one way or another. Almost everyone has gotten a Christmas present at some point that was less than festive, to say the least. So, we compiled a list of Tweets from the Jimmy Fallon #WorstGiftEver challenge as a service so you know what not to buy this holiday season!

#1: One Hundred Trillion Dollars

Even though it shows that not much thought has gone into the present, receiving money for Christmas is always fun. The best part about it is that you essentially have free money to spend or save on whatever you see fit. But when it comes to family, you never know how much you will get.

Is it just me or when you read the amount of this note out, do you hear Dr. Evil’s voice from Austin Powers? Created in one of the most intense hyperinflation moments in history, the one hundred trillion Zimbabwean dollar is worth just 40 U.S. cents. Don’t spend it all at once!

Life is difficult. We’ve all had our struggles, our ups and downs, as we try to bumble our way forward and accomplish what we can when we get the chance. Some people have figured out ways to make things easier, while others have not only done that but accomplished it through questionable means that exploit the system and sometimes human trust as well. But hey, we do what we have to, right? For those willing to take the risks, and for those who are good law-abiding citizens alike, we have compiled a list of things you could try… or at the very least, keep an eye out for to make sure you don’t get duped.

1. That’s One Way to Do It

In the grand theatrical production of “Avoiding Work 101,” there exists a tried and true method for those seeking to add a touch of authenticity to their sick day call: the art of lying on one’s back with the head dangled precariously over the bed’s edge.

This position, reminiscent of a poorly executed yoga pose or an attempt at amateur acrobatics, will miraculously transform your voice into the nasal, congested tones of the genuinely ill. After all, in the high-stakes game of hooky, believability is king. A little creativity (and discomfort) can go a long way in securing that much-needed day off.

In the intricate tapestry of human connections, the threads of past romances often linger, weaving tales of love once cherished and sometimes abruptly severed. The reasons behind these partings are as varied as the individuals themselves—ranging from heart-wrenching fallout to amicable farewells. Such endings frequently prompt introspection, leading one to ponder the very essence of attraction and partnership. The dissolution of a relationship, though, is not necessarily the end of the story. Join us as we explore the complexities of romantic detachments and the profound questions they leave in their wake.

Feline Victories Unleashed

In the twilight hours, loneliness often beckons us to act on impulse, reaching out to an ex with more than a casual “Hey, what’s up?” Despite a less-than-stellar past, the urge to reconnect can be tempting. But when apocalyptic drama seeps into their reply, it’s a stark reminder that your decision to part ways was spot on.

A tough pill to swallow, but reality often is..

In a way, celebrities get to dress up in costumes all year round – that’s their job – so you wouldn’t expect them to love Halloween this much. No one does Halloween better than the A-listers who bring their A-game every year with a new creative costume and holiday cheer in abundance! We’ve gathered some of our all-time favorite celebrity Halloween costumes, in case you’re in need of some holiday inspiration, or just in case you need to put a smile on your face.

Bella Hadid, as a Roy Lichtenstein Painting

It is no secret that supermodel Bella Hadid is a complete original. She doesn’t follow trends, rather, she sets them, and then the rest of the world knows what is cool for the next season. It should come as no surprise that she manages to do the same thing even when it comes to Halloween costumes…

We’re not sure how she manages to pull off these strange yet very intricate looks, but she does. When she dressed up as a Roy Lichtenstein painting, it was safe to say that people weren’t sure whether she could pull it off or not… But clearly, that thought didn’t last very long.

Since childhood, our parents have been trying to teach us that beauty comes in different shapes and sizes. Whether we are too tall, too short, or self-conscious about our ears, growing up, many of us wished we look like someone else. Unfortunately, physical appearance has always been an essential part of our lives, and probably always will be. These people struggled with their exceptional appearance growing up, but eventually, their unique features are what made them famous.

Coraline Jouhier

Much like with the freckles or the long legs, some of us like ginger hair and others prefer blonde or brunette. Either way, you can’t deny how special Coraline Jouhier’s hair is. She has admitted that growing up, people would giver her trouble (or weird looks, at least) for her red hair combined with her mixed-facial features.

Jouhier once described her look as, “a mix of everything you can see in my house.” Although her extraordinary look and impressive hair could have definitely gotten her a spot in the modeling industry, Coraline Jouhier decided to pursue her passion and became a chef. Today, she owns a vegan cafe in Paris.

Halloween is the time when we all let our freak fly just a little bit, and what better way to do that than to create cute and scary treats to eat? Personally, I prefer my food to be shockingly delicious, so maybe you’ll agree with me that some of these are going right on the to-do list. From the downright gruesome to the aw-dorable, here are Halloween treats people made that you’ll either dive into like the food-zombie you are or run away from, screaming into the night. What’re a few scary treats between friends, hmm?

Witch Fingers

When it comes to thinking of ideas of what to have laid out on the table at your next Halloween party, the possibilities are endless. It might seem like all Halloween food ideas are excessive, complicated, and even difficult, but there are so many different options to choose from, and many of them are much easier to make than you might think!

These witch fingers couldn’t be easier if they wanted to be! All you have to do is buy some pretzel sticks, dip them in lime green icing whilst making a few marks here and there and then top it off with black almonds as the fingernails! No matter where you set these out on the table, your party will look festive.