Dame Maggie Smith had a rebellious spirit, even at work—so much so that it once got her into trouble with theater director Sir John Gielgud, according to a man who claimed to have worked at the same theater as the late actress. Smith passed away “peacefully” on Friday (September 27). Her sons, Toby Stephens and … Read more

Being respectful to the people repairing your home is only common sense. However, common sense is in short supply. In this day and age, you’d think that everyone would understand that men and women are equally capable of pursuing any profession they desire. Alas, some folks are still so set in their ways that they … Read more

The answer to “who pays on a date” is generally now left up to each couple individually. However, some enterprising (or just downright cheap) individuals have now decided that they should be compensated not just for their time, but for whatever opportunities they gave up just to hang out. A woman turned to the internet … Read more

Weddings can be expensive affairs, but, after all, most of us plan to only have one, so you might as well go all out. The dresses, the venue, the decorations and even the flowers can all cost a pretty penny. Often this means getting some help from friends and family. Unfortunately, some folks feel like … Read more

Stealing is a surefire way to break someone’s trust and potentially ruin the relationship for good. Such scenarios can get ugly when they happen among family members, as you’ll come to read in the story below. A woman who had been collecting perfumes for a long time lost a few expensive bottles after her teenage … Read more

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a support system from their family, which often leads to estrangement from some of the most important people in a person’s life. Having to go through it alone can further result in overwhelming feelings like guilt, stress, exhaustion, and frustration. Redditor South-Gold-1475 knows this all too well. Throughout … Read more

It doesn’t matter whether you or I believe in God or are atheists – the world around us is so bizarre, unusual and beautiful that we can only admire the grandeur of the Creator’s plan – or the extravagance of evolution. Something interesting, beautiful or funny can be found in literally any pebble, any animal … Read more

You know what – each of us has things we do regret. Someone didn’t propose to their college crush, someone didn’t buy at least one Bitcoin in 2013, someone just paid their quarterback 60M a year… And I, for example, regret that a couple of years ago, when I compiled the selection “What screams ‘I’m … Read more

As kind and hopeful as the world can be, it also hides a much darker and more sinister side. These Redditors know this all too well, having learned some truly disgusting secrets about the people they once trusted. If you’re curious to hear the startling truths they’ve uncovered, you’ll find their stories below—but be warned, … Read more

Buying your first car is a huge milestone, and it certainly was for the teen girl in this Reddit story shared by her dad. She spent a full year working hard and saving every penny to reach her goal. But the excitement didn’t last long—her younger sister took the car for a drive and crashed … Read more