‘Can confirm this is true. I worked at a Marriott’: Expert shares why room prices at hotels like Hilton, Marriott, IHG are ‘so high’ even when they’re empty

New York. Paris. London. Los Angeles. Tokyo. Dubai. Some of the most popular cities to visit in the world. Filled with endless culture, spirit, and life, these places are considered a dream to many.  But leave it to finances to kill the dream for any young (or old) traveler. Somehow these cities have managed to …

It's not COVID, it’s culture: Teacher who has worked overseas shares the problem with U.S. kids

A recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that 87% of public schools say the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted students’ socio-emotional development. Respondents have also said there has been a significant increase in student misconduct. However, a teacher with 24 years of experience in the U.S. and abroad believes we are …

Dad shares what happens when you give your child books instead of a smartphone

One of the most pressing dilemmas for parents these days is how much screen time they should allow their children. Research published by the Mayo Clinic shows that excessive screen time can lead to obesity, disrupted sleep, behavioral issues, poor academic performance, exposure to violence and a significant reduction in playtime. The American Academy of …

'Why women leave’: Wife who 'does everything' shares why she left her husband who did nothing

There are a few big reasons why 70% of divorces in the United States among heterosexual couples are filed by women. Women have more economic opportunities than in decades past and are better positioned to care for themselves and their children without a husband’s income. Another big reason is that even though the world has …

Dad shares family's confusion when his young son demanded 'people chicken' for dinner

One of the best parts of having kids is having a full-time, front row seat to the way they interpret and use language as they grow. There’s the classic mispronunciations of “spaghetti,” of course, but there are also one-of-a-kind terms they coin based on their limited vocabulary and the unique way they look at the …

‘It’s all a scam’: Woman shares why you should always round up when making purchases in-store after being asked at Walmart self-checkout. But there’s a catch

When going to a checkout, one may be prompted to add an additional charge to their order or simply “round up” to the nearest dollar. While this is occasionally a tip for workers, something that has long frustrated internet users, there are times where shoppers are instead prompted to round up their purchases and donate …

‘Dressing up and going in person to beg for a $40,000 job.’ – Job-Seeker Shares The Absurdity Of Hunting For Work

We all know how it feels if you put so much energy into your application and your look, only to go for that interview and get nowhere. Frankly, that makes it feel like we just wasted our time, and nobody likes that. So it’s kind of admirable that job-seeker @ajp563 has added a dash of …

‘I was discreet about it because I didn’t want to embarrass her’: Bartender shares the one thing you should never do when you’re at a bar

Last year, a TikTok went viral in which a customer at a bar ate an orange off of the counter. By the end of the video, they reveal they were charged $12 for consuming a “stolen orange.” This led to considerable discussion on the topic. Some claimed the bartender was in the right to charge …

Nicole Kidman shares the unconventional marriage rule she has with husband Keith Urban

Long before Nicole Kidman began her long-term relationship with AMC theaters, she was committed to husband and country singer Keith Urban. The two have happily been together since 2006—which is a good run for any modern day marriage, but most certainly a Hollywood one. And perhaps their nearly decades-long success can be partially attributed to …

‘Comparable to the Toyota Cross’: Honda HR-V driver shares whether or not hers is worth it—one year after purchasing

A TikToker recently went viral when she posted a review of her 2023 Honda HR-V. TikToker Rebecca Sowden (@rebecca.sowden) has accumulated approximately 4.5 million likes for her day-in-the-life videos, with this post garnering over 249,000 views and 17,000 likes as of publication. “I have officially had this car for a year now. I bought it …

‘EVERYone at my eye doctor wears glasses’: Eye doctor shares why he won’t get LASIK

For people who wear eyeglasses to help with their vision, sometimes getting LASIK surgery seems like an obvious choice for those looking to get rid of their spectacles. But not everyone is a good candidate for the surgery, and it could cause even greater problems for them down the road, one doctor explained in a …

Guys Shares The Adorable Beanie Babies Side Hustle That He Earns $25/hour For

Gig work often gets a bad rap for being boring and stressful, but this person found a side hustle online that actually looks really fun! “I just started a new job that I found in the App store,” TikToker @alex_makes1 explains in a recent viral video that starts with him in his car about to …