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The recent abortion bans passed in Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri has people sharing the many — and all equally valid — reasons they chose to have abortions. Model and activist Tess Holliday recently told People that after experiencing severe…

In a new cover story for Glamour UK's May digital cover, actor Millie Bobby Brown shared how bullying led to anxiety when she was growing up. The 15-year-old Stranger Things star, who became UNICEF'S youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador last year at 14…

A string of questions float against a millennial pink backdrop: “How do I fall in love? How do I keep that love? And most importantly, how do I get rid of this STD?” No, this is not your standard school sex ed class — it’s the intro to YouTubers…

You know the saying, “the truth is stranger than fiction?” A lot of the time, that really is the case — and these spooky podcasts about history prove it. There are plenty of events in our own pasts, in our own world, that seem to defy explanation;…

If you've never heard of the terms "vocal fry," "upspeak," or "discourse markers," you've probably never delved into the world of policing the way women speak. All of the aforementioned techniques are supposedly something that only women do when…

I will admit that “I must eat at McDonald’s” is not usually the first thing I think when I’m about to travel to another country. I’m usually excited about that country’s food in general, of course — food is one of my favorite things — but McD’s? I…

Revenge porn — the act of sharing private sexual images or videos without a person's consent — has been a crime in the UK for the past few years. (England and Wales passed the law in 2015, with Scotland and Northern Ireland following suit in 2016.)…

If there is one thing I have learned since Game Of Thrones Season 8 premiered, it’s that Etsy is full of delightful, GoT-themed items for your pets — and now, we’ve got another to add to the list: A Game Of Thrones cardboard cat house that looks…

If “lounging around a French chateau drinking rosé and posting on Instagram” sounds like the perfect job for you, good news: Wine brand Rosé All Day is looking for a “rosé influencer” to do just that in the name of the company. Should you win the…

And today in Things I Never Thought I’d See, Ever, Not In A Million Years, No Way, we have this: Taco Bell is opening a hotel and resort in Palm Springs. Yes, you heard me correctly. No, this is not a joke. Officially called The Bell: A Taco Bell…

Are you ready for the final episode of Game Of Thrones? Well, if you need a little something to help you get through it — which, honestly, would be understandable, the way things have gone this season — maybe this will help: Iconic cupcake bakery…

When paired together, caramel and chocolate are one of the world’s greatest flavor combinations. This is an indisputable fact. But it gets even better when you add it to ice cream — and if that’s your jam (it’s absolutely mine), Burger King has you…

There’s a lot to look forward to about the upcoming openings of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney World: The theming… the rides… the space-age food… and, of course, the spectacularly weird-looking drinks. What’s more, many of…

So, hey, fun fact: Trader Joe’s has its own YouTube channel now. It quietly launched at the end of April 2019, and somehow, many of us have only just figured out now that it’s, y’know, a thing. (For what it’s worth, Food and Wine knew about it…

In 2018, I had four jobs, and there were times I was working seven days a week. Because of this, I got a lot of things delivered. I mean, who has time to go to the store or prepare three meals a day when you're working nonstop? However, according to…

One of the best parts of the working day is going out to grab yourself a treat at lunch time. It breaks up the day, gives you something to look forward to, and gets you through the afternoon. And, let’s be honest, the best kind of treat at lunch…

If you've ever scrolled through Instagram, you've probably seen advice on everything under the sun from so-called influencers. But one recent study found that influencers are responsible for an alarming amount of inaccurate health advice. Even more…

Monday, May 13 marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week — a seven-day campaign with different themes each year. Body image is the focus of the 2019 week, leading the Mental Health Foundation to commission a large survey on the issue. Just…

Can’t get enough Game Of Thrones? Here’s a delightful gift to bestow upon your favorite fan—or yourself: Every few months, this Game Of Thrones subscription box from CultureFly brings all the treasures of Westeros right to your door, allowing you to…