The problem with being homeless is that it is a reality that can happen to just about anyone. Life is often a cruel mistress, and whether we realise it or not, we are all often just a few steps away from potential homelessness ourselves. It only really takes a short streak of unfortunate events coming …
Did you know that there’s a “snake church” in Kentucky that features a rattlesnake biting its pastor as part of its worship? Surprisingly, it is not the only kind of church in the area because there are apparently more than 125 snake-handling churches in the state’s Appalachian Mountains. Cody Coots is one of the many …
Some people look forward to the winter to enjoy a white Christmas. There’s also something romantic, festive and beautiful about seeing a house with a layer of snow glistening amidst the Christmas lights. But snow can also be a source of roof problems. If it’s not carefully dealt with then you could risk a roof …
Although some may argue that the economy has been slowly recovering since the 2008 recession, the fact remains that life is getting harder and harder for many of us who weren’t already born with a silver spoon in our mouths. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of independent, peer-reviewed studies all coming to the …
Animal abuse is a form of abuse that unfortunately seems to slip through the cracks constantly, even more so than other forms of abuse. Despite the best efforts of animal welfare organisation and rescue centers, most people still don’t even consider the possibility of their actions being potential animal abuse, let alone recognising it and …
Between work, life, and pressures pushed down upon us by society, it often feels like being human is overrated. We end up turning to look at our cats and think, “Hey! Maybe I should be a cat anyway. All that would be expected of me then is to eat, sleep, and play.” Sounds like a …
For the last few years, a mom and son from Detroit have been documenting their transgender journey together as dad and daughter. Eric (formerly Erica) and Corey Maison have been chronicling their transition on Instagram and they have also talked to the press about their experiences. Corey, born a boy, was barely a teenager when …
The video of a man from Florida attacking a black female worker at McDonald’s has gone viral. It showed the enraged customer grabbing hold of the staff’s uniform top so he could drag her behind the counter. However, she fought back and punched the man repeatedly on the face. Apparently, the man was upset over …
A romance that began with a simple blind date, many decades ago, blossomed into a true love story for the ages. Preble Staver and Isabell Whitney, both born in October 1921, met while studying in Philadelphia. They were paired up on a blind date and hit it off. Their romance began to blossom from there. …
A news segment on ABC News has gone viral due to facing huge amounts of ridicule from viewers. In this segment, Deanne Carson, who is an educator and authors as well as Body Safety Australia’s CEO for their youth relationship service, states that families need to be responsible for creating consent culture in their own …