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Woman Refuses to Use Her Trust Fund to Save Her Best Friend From Homelessness
On Reddit, a woman explained why she did not user her trust fund to save her best friend from homelessness. "In my country, every kid automatically gets a trust fund from the government that they receive when they turn 18, and the amount depends on how much the parents contribute to it. Most people get around 1-2K," the woman began.
Woman Fuming After Sister-In-Law Refuses to Let Her Wear Late Mom’s Wedding Dress
A woman's relationship with her brother is strained due to her refusal to let his fiancée wear their late mother's wedding dress, as she is wanting to wear it when she gets married. She wrote on Reddit that her future sister-in-law called her "selfish," and her brother is accusing...
15-Year-Old Girl Asked to Remove Her Bra to Prove Gender at Airport
A British teenager was forced to prove her gender at airport security by removing her bra. 15-year-old Caitlyn Disley was horrified when security staff at Egypt's Hurghada International Airport forced her to undergo a "sex check" because they did not believe she was a girl, even though her passport identified her as female.
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
While doing some “research” for an article called 16 Totally Awesome '80s Candies We Were Obsessed With, I stumbled across something that took me right back. You can’t make that list without mentioning the iconic candy, Nerds—but it brought back memories for a whole other reason.
The History Behind Colorado’s Black License Plates
I have been seeing a lot of animosity towards Colorado's black license plates on social media lately. Some people seem to think that the only reason why Colorado now has black license plates is to fit in better with all of the California and Texas license plates on the roadways.
Renewing a Passport for Colorado Adults is Now Much Easier
Traveling can be incredibly stressful for Colorado residents. Arriving at Denver International Airport on time, waiting in the security line that seems endless, and having all of the proper documents and identification are all comparable to having a root canal. Traveling via Colorado’s Largest Airport is About to Get Faster...
New Colorado Brewery Reduces Staff and Production After Just One Month
I am a big fan of the newest brewery in Fort Collins. Breckenridge Brewery opened their third Colorado location in August 2024. Every time I have been to the new Breckenridge Brewery location on East Lincoln Avenue it has plenty of customers. Breckenridge Brewery is much more busy than Sweetwater...
A Once Popular Colorado Brand Is Closing Final Full-Size Location
Back when many of us were growing up, this was one of those brands that felt like it was on every street corner. Each city seemed to have its own location, but in 2024, nobody will have one... Once An Iconic Brand In Colorado Will Now Close Its Final Full...
3 Reasons Why Colorado Can’t Wait for October to Oktoberfest
Several places across the country celebrate Oktoberfest right up to Halloween. Here in Colorado, Oktoberfest is an event held largely in August and September, and for good reason. Colorado has a large population percentage with German ancestry so Oktoberfest and Bavarian-style celebrations are not hard to find. What's different in...
Five People Arrested After Posing as Brad Pitt Online to Scam Women out of $350,000
Five people have been arrested after posing as Brad Pitt online and scamming two women out of $350,000. According to Variety, Spanish authorities revealed that the culprits have been charged with fraud, money laundering and forgery charges. Spain's Interior Ministry made the announcement on Sept. 23. Three of the scammers...
Once-Popular Home Food Delivery Service Shutting Down For Good
A home food delivery service that was once the predominant name in the industry is closing up shop. For more than 70 years, Yelloh has been hauling frozen food to homes across the U.S., but you might recognize the company by a much different name. Crowded And Changing Market. You...
Justin Bieber Seemingly Impersonates His Own Impersonator
Justin Bieber still has his cheeky sense of humor. The new dad to newborn baby Jack Blues seemingly poked fun at his own impersonator after his wife Hailey Bieber reacted to a sighting of the doppelgänger in France. During fashion week, a fan posted a photo of the fake...
Shawn Mendes Announces Surprise Colorado Concert At Red Rocks
2 years after canceling his last Colorado tour date, Shawn Mendes is starting to get back on the road and announced today that Red Rocks will be a part of a very special limited 7-city tour for his new album, "Shawn." Shawn Mendes Announces Special Colorado Concert At Red Rocks.
A Coloradan’s Biggest Pet Peeve When it Comes to Communication
When it comes to phones, there can be certain times and places where being on your phone is just plain rude. Sometimes you just have to take an important call. However, if you are in a situation where you are going to be disruptive, it is best to excuse yourself from the group and do what you need to do.
Woman Laughs in ‘Pitiful’ Ex-Husband’s Face After He Complains About His ‘Awful’ New Life
A woman feels vindicated after her husband, who divorced her three years ago for not wanting to have kids, showed up on her doorstep complaining about his new life. "I’m not really a big believer in divorce. I was ready to be married for the rest of our lives. We had a good marriage, but I guess he didn’t love me that much if he picked kids that didn’t even exist over me," the woman wrote on Reddit.
‘Hobby Baker’ Refuses to Make Free Cake for Bride Cousin’s Wedding: ‘She Took Offense’
A "hobby baker" on Reddit is dealing with an angry bride cousin after refusing to make her a free wedding cake. "I’ve gifted cakes to family and friends before but I’m very firm about not taking orders. It is not enjoyable to me and would not be a profitable endeavor unless I was pursuing it as a career," they said of their reasoning for refusing the request.
Mom of Ernst & Young Employee Claims Daughter Died Due to ‘Overwhelming Workload’
A woman in India, who worked at Ernst & Young, died as a result of what her mom called an "overwhelming workload." Anna Sebastian Perayil's mom, Anita Augustine, wrote a letter to Ernst & Young India's chairman Rajiv Memani following her daughter's death in July. Augustine told Memani that her...
What is the Most Common Birthday in Colorado?
Whether you love them or absolutely dread them, everybody has a birthday. Some people go all out in celebrating them, others feel intense existential dread because of them, while others simply do not care. My birthday recently came around, and I was originally a part of the existential dread crowd....
3 Great Colorado Restaurants Listed Among Top 50 ‘Best’
Let's be honest: You probably haven't been in these three restaurants in Colorado; but that only means you need to give them a shot, because they're among the nation's best. The New York Times released its list of the "Best Restaurants in America" in September of 2024, and three of them are from the Centennial State; two from Denver, and one from the southern part of Colorado.
Should You Catch + Keep Colorado Tarantulas as Pets?
If you've been in Colorado for long enough, it's likely that you've heard of the mass tarantula migration that takes place in the southeastern region of the state each fall. These tarantulas, which are all mature males, migrate en masse for many miles in search of a mate. Are the...
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