Extravagant Neighbors Who Make Every Day Interesting

I have a house, and my neighbors—a husband and wife—also have a nice house, but they’re very jealous. One time, a friend bought a new car, but…

100 Camels and a Clever Sales Pitch

We were on a cruise down the Nile River and Luxor was one of the places that we visited. While we were in the Temple of Hatshepsut,…

A Piece of Me I Didn’t Know I Gave

My ex gave me this vintage silver locket. After we broke up, I tossed it in a drawer. A year later, my new bf found it while…

When Earrings Spark Statewide Assumptions

So I walk into the bathroom and this girl stops me from entering and says, ’Sorry, I couldn’t help but notice your earrings, are you from Texas??’…

Freezing Chicago Cold Leaves Desperate EV Owners Unable To Charge Their Cars, Sparks Concerns Of “EV Armageddon”

Amid the frigid grip of winter in the Windy City, Chicago’s electric vehicle (EV) owners found themselves facing an unexpected challenge. As temperatures plummeted to negative double…

A Supermarket Moment to Remember

My son had a major meltdown in the supermarket today, and I was close to leaving the shopping cart at the checkout. Lots of people stared, but…

When Celebrations Lead to Confusion

A woman was describing the moment her daughter started her period. “We were so happy, and even celebrated it. We bought a cake, a box with everything…

A Shopping Encounter

I was out shopping with my 3-year-old daughter and the elderly woman in front of us started talking to her, “Aren’t you adorable, your mom got you…

Flight Attendants Proved They’re Full of Surprises

I was on a late-night flight, exhausted and just wanting sleep. Partway through, this super cheerful flight attendant came by, glowing with energy. When she asked if…

Insane True Stories That Could Make a Tarantino Script Look Tame

My wife and I were staying in an old motel with our baby. Around 3 a.m., I heard a cold whisper in the room. It said, “Now,…