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Fury as parent can't get rid of sleeping guest but toddler gets job done
Social-media users were sympathetic toward the host, with one suggesting they should set off a smoke alarm to wake the guest.
MIL comes to stay with couple, nobody prepared for what she does next
"It could also point to early cognitive changes. If she genuinely believed the door was unlocked," a psychiatrist told Newsweek.
Plane passenger asked to swap first class seat—reply says it all: "respect"
Social media praised the response in the Reddit post, with one saying: "your failure to plan ahead does not constitute an inconvenience on my part."
Woman orders coffee on DoorDash, "shocked" at message she then receives
Newsweek spoke to the woman behind the viral Reddit post, which featured screenshots of the messages and quickly gained over 40,000 upvotes.
Parent goes to clean daughter's room—horror at what they find
Social media users were intrigued by the strange sighting in the viral Reddit post, with one saying: "looks like a mess."
Man visits 90-year-old aunt, horror at what dogs are drinking out of
Max was "surprised" to find something that belongs "in a museum" in his aunt's home. Quite how it got there is a mystery though.
Woman tells MIL she can't buy stepson a tablet—nobody prepared for response
Many Reddit users said that the mother-in-law's behavior should be grounds for no contact with her grandson.
Shocked homeowner unprepared for what neighbor installs outside house
The Reddit user told Newsweek that this is something she "would personally discuss" with her neighbors before choosing to do.
Parent asks internet what strange "bugs" are in bathroom, then learns truth
The mom told Newsweek that "it just clicked" after another Reddit user explained what it may be, saying "it drove me nuts until I figured out what they were."
Neighbor tells woman she's "calling animal control" over new cat's name
When Roxann Setzer and her family decided to name the pair of strays regularly visiting their house, she could never have predicted the anger and joy to come.
Man eats sandwich, internet not prepared for what crawls out of it at end
"I just hope he was the only one in there," the man wrote. "I ate three quarters of the sandwich before I saw him."
Mom-to-be shares baby name with family, nobody prepared for her choice
A baby name expert told Newsweek: "Ultimately, there's no right answer, it's about what resonates with each family. We encourage parents to trust their gut."
Woman sleepwalked one night, nobody prepared for what she wakes up with
"People do weird stuff when they sleep walk," one user said. Another added: "Yep. But also where is the glass plate now? Yikes."
Child's reaction to seeing Dolly Parton goes viral—"correct response"
The video has been viewed millions of times on social media.
Man chooses new name for himself when transitioning, but there's a problem
"Every trans male I tend to meet picks Toby for some reason," commented one social-media user on the viral post.
Customer struggles to park at Costco, what they see next sparks outrage
"If you have this sort of apocalyptic vehicle, you must sacrifice a closer spot to accommodate your monster truck," an etiquette expert told Newsweek.
Mom's 6-word response that left 4-year-old in tears backed: "Good job"
Mother's calm reply to daughter's outburst earns support, reflects modern parenting strategies.
Man borrows sibling's car, it doesn't end well: "woke up to this"
"The key to healthy resource-sharing lies in moving from implicit to explicit agreements," an expert told Newsweek.
Hospitality worker in Spain issues viral anti-tourist PSA: "A nightmare"
Hospitality workers and residents worldwide express exhaustion from tourism's growing local impact
Crew left "stunned" by what passenger does immediately after plane lands
"On what planet would you remotely think that is acceptable?"
Man taught "expensive lesson" after failing to remove ex from car insurance
Woman removes herself from ex's car insurance, costs him hundreds monthly.
Man finds "once in a lifetime" item in antique store—only pays $10 for it
The thrifter told Newsweek that he "was floored" when he found the jewel and realized it was only a fraction of its normal value.
Neighbor intrigued by woman's mysterious artwork on doorway: "what is it?"
Social-media users applauded the woman's "amazing" and "beautiful" unique artwork spotted in the viral social-media post.
Man rescues stray dog during hurricane—realizes she was hiding a surprise
Joe Tulgan, who lives in Florida, told Newsweek: "I wouldn't have traded the experience for anything."
Dog's heartbreaking look after family surrenders her at 14 goes viral
The previous owners adopted Abby, a 14-year-old Chihuahua, in April 2024 and returned her a year later.
Architect books Airbnb, shock at what neighbor can see in bathroom
Social-media users were understanding of the Airbnb guest's concerns, with one saying it is "a very odd design choice."
Millennials reveal shocking truth about their finances: "unsustainable"
Millennials are revealing their bleak finances—debt, limited savings, and feeling stuck in their family's homes.
Family knows exactly where "lost" luggage is—airline say they can't help
"Airport customer service, or airport police. Providing a share link to the AirTag will help immensely," one user suggested in the comments.
Stray kitten found 7 days ago, what she looks like now warms hearts
"She's so so well behaved," her new owner wrote on social media. "And all she wants is to be petted and cuddled."
Woman wakes up to something touching her, internet not ready for who it is
She felt a warm, familiar presence—but it wasn't who she thought.