She sued her employer after overhearing coworkers say "dark horse."
There are several expressions that, if taken literally, may be seen as racist: Slave-era phrases like "sold down the river" or "off the reservation," a phrase with racial overtones that affect Native Americans.
Read full storyA Man Enjoyed 300 Free Meals on a Single Airplane Ticket at a VIP Lounge and Later Received a Complete Refund
Shower spas, premium toiletries, and hairdryers are common features of a first-class lounge at any airport. Once refreshed, you may choose from a variety of delectable meals, enjoy a premium drink, and reflect on your luxurious lifestyle. This is why one certain traveler decided it was the way to go for a day of pampering and eating delicious meals and bottomless drinks just once a day.
Read full storyMen Compete in the Annual Wife Carrying Race by Carrying Their Wives Across the 1,200-Foot Circuit
You may have encountered several “weird” cultural traditions; some may have caused you concern, while others may have astonished you. For example, the tournament known as “Wife Carrying,” held in Finland, is one of the weirdest competitions. And they have some strange ones, such as the mobile throwing tournament.
Read full storyA Grandma Who Wants to Conceive a Baby With Her 25-Year-Old Husband Has Contacted Three Surrogates
The 37-year age gap between Cheryl McGregor (age 62) and her boyfriend, Quran McCain (age 25), grabbed national news. However, Cheryl is unmoved by criticism and is confident that she is more energetic than most young mothers. They mentioned having a child as part of their future plans on the This Morning show.
Read full storyWhen a Woman of Mixed Ethnicity Was Asked if Her Hair Was Real by Her Mother-In-Law
This is the account of a mixed-race woman whose hair sparked intrigue in her mother-in-law when she inquired whether her hair was fake. Can a mother-in-law ask her daughter-in-law a question like this without being seen as intrusive?
Read full storyA Son Accused His Father of Eloping With His Wife and Abandoning Her Baby
Being betrayed by those closest to you is the worst possible thing that could happen to anyone. Although it's true that love might drive you to extremes, you should still have a rational part of your mind trying to reign you in every once in a while.
Read full storyA Brave Dog Found His Owner After a Week in the Desert
An 84-year-old Mexican man named Gregorio Romero became lost in the desert for a week before his dog, El Palomo, led rescuers to him. Gregorio Romero went on a walk from his house in Moctezuma in November 2022, but he never returned. The eight-year-old's loved ones didn’t initially worry when he went missing since he sometimes visited neighboring towns and didn’t return for many days. It took the man’s niece, Ramona, to report him missing, but once she did, a search team was organized. A week after Romero vanished, authorities continued searching the neighborhood where he used to live. Nevertheless, they were unable to locate the old man. In the end, the man’s loyal pet came through for him and saved him from an unimaginable fate.
Read full storyMan Tattoos Six-Pack on His Belly to Be “Summer Ready”
Most of us go to great lengths to ensure that our bodies are in peak condition for the summer. Some of us simply do not care enough to put in the effort required, so we take shortcuts to achieve beach-ready bodies.
Read full storyAn Ex-husband Was Ordered to Pay His Ex-wife $218,000 for 25 Years of Housework
It’s safe to assume that all women who have been wronged will feel emboldened to file lawsuits after this news from Spain. It is universally accepted that the wife’s primary responsibilities lie in the kitchen and housekeeping. As a wife or mother, you may find yourself doing a thankless job, especially if your partner or offspring fail to recognize your contributions. It would appear that a court has made women worldwide feel empowered.
Read full storyFather Sued His Daughter and Not His Sons for Failing to Care For Him After a Car Accident
When it comes to caring for aging parents, western societies might take some cues from other traditions. While many of these nations lack the infrastructure to care for their aging populations, most parents still choose to be with their children when they are in need of tender, loving care.
Read full storyGrandma’s Sobbing Made It Difficult for the Teen Pilot to Make an Emergency Landing
Brock Peters, then 18 years old, was piloting a single-engine plane carrying several members of his family over southern California. He has been a pilot for almost two years and hopes to fly for an airline one day. So when he finally got his license four months later, he couldn't wait to take his family on a short journey he'd flown many times before. His grandmother and two younger cousins were coming along for the adventure, so they all decided to make a day of it.
Read full storyA Man Was Asked to Recreate his Last Lottery Win for TV and Only to Win Again on Camera
So what are the chances of that happening twice? Lady luck was shining on Bill Morgan in that particular year. Aussie Bill Morgan bought a scratch card after coming out of a 15-day coma caused by a heart attack. He won a $30,000 Toyota Corolla with the card. Bill's heart stopped for 14 minutes in June 1998, but doctors miraculously resuscitated him. Unfortunately, he did not recover immediately and remained in a coma for almost two weeks.
Read full storyMother Was Angry When Her 11-Year-Old Daughter Returned Home From a Sleepover With Ten New Piercings
Body piercing is a big decision for everyone, which is why children must get permission from their parents before getting them done. So it's understandable that one mother was furious when her 11-year-old daughter returned from a sleepover with ten new piercings. The mother posted anonymously to Reddit for help and support and then shared the incredible turn of events with the community.
Read full storyA Woman Sued Her Boyfriend for Failing to Marry Her After Eight Years of Dating
A woman has filed a lawsuit against her long-term lover because he refused to marry her despite their eight years together. Gertrude Ngoma, 26, of Ndola, Zambia, has filed a lawsuit against Herbert Salaliki, 28, the father of her child, whom she claims pledged to marry her.
Read full storyThe Refusal to Shake a Woman’s Hand Cost an Immigrant His Citizenship
German authorities had decided against naturalizing a Muslim doctor because he declined to shake the woman’s hand when she presented him with his citizenship papers. The unidentified 40-year-old doctor from Lebanon, who moved to Germany in 2002, stated that he did not wish to shake ladies’ hands for religious reasons. After living in Germany for 13 years, finishing his medical education, and passing a citizenship exam with the best possible score, the guy was on the verge of becoming a German.
Read full storyShe Was Addicted to Loo Paper for 23 Years
Most people think of toilet paper as an important item that they wouldn't normally think of eating. After the traumatic experience of moving in with her grandmother and aunt as a youngster, 47-year-old Kesha started chewing toilet paper as a coping mechanism.
Read full storyCourt Ordered Woman to Pay Her Ex for Not Marrying Him
After experiencing rejection, some people may resort to spiteful actions as a means of restoring their sense of normalcy, according to research. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. They showed that people who had been rejected were more likely to want to get even and feel justice in their lives by getting payback. This is the way a guy has chosen to right the wrongs that have been done to him.
Read full storyShe Says Women Who Don’t Apply Makeup for the Birth of Their Child Are “Lazy.”
A debate broke out between guests on the Good Morning Britain morning show on whether women should wear makeup while in labor and giving birth. One of the show’s guests implied that new mothers who don’t bother with makeup after giving birth are just being “lazy.” Journalist Clare Muldoon and Broadcaster Naomi Isted joined the presenters to discuss the statistic that 68% of new moms put on makeup the day they give birth.
Read full storySchoolgirls Are in Tears as Male Teachers “Inspect Skirt Length” in a Uniform Dispute
Claims that male teachers have lined up female students with a ruler in order to enforce the school’s skirt length requirement have left several schoolgirls in tears. Girls at Rainford High School in St. Helens, Liverpool, UK, are required to wear skirts that fall at least to the knees. Several female students have said that male teachers have been measuring the length of their skirts. A petition signed by over 1,000 people has been submitted to the school administration in hopes of having the policy, which has been called “stupid” and “outdated,” revoked. Protests, it has been said, have taken place around the school.
Read full storyA Man Opened a Fake Restaurant and Made It to the Top of London's Dining Scene
It appears that becoming the best restaurant in London is not that difficult. Oobah Butler, a journalist for Vice, created a fake TripAdvisor profile in 2017 under the name “The Shed at Dulwich” for a restaurant that did not exist.
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