Expectant parents want nothing more than to figure out their baby's gender. While having an ultrasound is the easiest way to determine that, people have vouched for some unconventional methods, and we've rounded up the 15 most interesting ones used around the world.
Several social media users shared their Holiday disaster stories on Reddit and Twitter, bringing awareness that Christmas is not always fun when accidents happen.
A Texas woman, who was already a mother to ten sons with her husband, fervently prayed for the blessing of a baby girl. Her heartfelt wish was granted, and she eventually welcomed her first daughter into the world. Little did she know what fate had in store for her.
A month after his son's birth, a man's wife left him, forcing him to raise the baby alone. At first, the man struggled in his new role as a single parent but soon got the hang of it. Little did he know that the boy was not his biological son and that he would soon have to give him up.
An Australian couple is said to have practiced kangaroo care to save their twin boy's life after he was declared dead by the doctors. Their bundle of joy has grown up to be a lively young boy and also has a baby brother.
A woman born with a birth defect faced a lot of adversity in her life, facing constant bullying about her disability. Some went as far as telling her that she didn't deserve to become a mother. She and her husband defied the odds when they welcomed a healthy baby into the world.
A man was upset when his wife didn't consult him about taking in her sister's children. After some reflection, he agreed to do it but had some strict stipulations.
In 2019, a woman called the police on her six-year-old granddaughter, making her daughter furious. As a result, she kicked her mother out of the house, knowing she had nowhere to go.
A couple of years into their marriage, one woman's husband had a relationship with his female colleague. He initially assured his wife that the whole thing happened while they were drunk, but that night resulted in something more.
A woman and her husband agreed to exchange gifts more often. Although it started out well, things quickly went pear-shaped and the woman knew she had a difficult decision to make.
An angry mob of internet users try to convince a woman that her husband was cheating on her after she posted photos showing a bridesmaid getting too close for comfort during their wedding day photoshoot. The woman tried to defend her husband, but people still insisted he was cheating.
A woman had to pay her husband and his ex-wife $3000 after her teenage daughter destroyed her stepsister's dress. Their entire family had been preparing for the stepsister's Quinceanera, and it made the teenager jealous.
A seemingly straightforward math equation puzzled individuals, prompting them to remember the different orders of operations they had been taught in school. The confusion deepened when two distinct answers emerged, leaving them uncertain about which one was correct.
A father had enough of his 16-year-old daughter's bad behavior, so he forced her to sleep in their backyard. The teenager pleaded with her father not to be subjected to such conditions, but he refused to budge.
A man felt the need to teach his stepdaughter a lesson after she humiliated a waiter in front of a busy restaurant. To his surprise, his wife sided with her daughter, and it made him feel in the wrong.
While a groom stood at the altar counting the minutes to tie the knot with his lovely bride, he became anxious when she didn't show up. Shortly afterward, he discovered beloved had fainted in a limousine on her way to him.
When people constantly told a man that his younger daughter didn't look like him, he decided to act on their comments and secretly took a DNA test. Little did he know that his life would change forever after seeing the results.
When a baby was born, her birth mom abandoned her because of what she looked like. The infant had a rare skin condition, and doctors said she wouldn't survive. Despite this, a couple saw something special when they met her.
Whenever a mother posted photos of her son with a rare condition, people bullied him based on his looks. They asked the woman not to post pictures of her child, but she didn't stop. Instead, she posted a message for her son's haters that went viral quickly.
Imagine installing an app to help you get a better night's sleep, only for the opposite to happen. That is precisely what happened to one woman when she installed a sleep-tracking app.
After leaving a terrible date, a man turned to netizens to find out if he was wrong for how he handled things. He soon found out many people thought he was.
I had been crushing on a woman at my gym when I finally plucked up the courage to ask her out on a date. But, I soon realized our match wasn't "made in heaven;" it was a HUGE mistake! What she did made me wish I'd never see her again!
When a man met a potential love interest, he was surprised to learn that she was pregnant. His decision to pursue a relationship was met with apprehension but taught others a lesson.
A mother was forced to go on the defensive after an airport worker heard her daughter's unique name and mocked her for it. However, the proud mother was able to turn the situation into a learning curve for her young daughter.
A man of faith stepped out on his wife and later decided to manipulate her with the results of his own doing. The woman became torn between choosing herself and falling for the trap.
A disappointed father, who thought he had done his best to raise an "honest and kind" child, could not believe what his daughter had done to another girl at her school. The father punished her according to what he thought was fair, but his family thought he was too harsh.
Baby showers are the usual go-to celebration for expectant mothers, but what if there was another option that didn't include embarrassing yourself in front of your loved ones? One TikToker had social media users stunned when she showed them another way to prepare for their child's birth.
A 60-year-old woman, once a teacher, was shocked when she was evicted from her "mermaid haven" beach hut, marking the area's first eviction of its kind in 25 years. The burning question remains: what mysterious circumstances led to her unexpected removal?
A puzzling math question intended for children has become a viral sensation, stirring a heated debate among thousands of people online. The tricky problem has left many perplexed, generating considerable buzz on social media as people struggle to decide between various answers.
One day, a woman organized a trip for her husband, her teenage daughter, and her three stepchildren. However, the excitement waned when the daughter's passport vanished unexpectedly before the journey, despite frantic searching. The lingering question persisted: where could the passport be?
A woman's husband made her feel like she did nothing around the house, and so she showed him what their home looked like when she actually did nothing. She shared the video on TikTok and has since gone viral.
A little boy faced unusual retribution for being late to school, which deeply upset him and left him in tears. When his mom decided to visit him during lunch one day, she was devastated to discover what his detention looked like.
When tying the knot and being integrated into a new family, two people who often have spats are the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Many of these relationships are broken due to differences in personalities and opinions.
When her husband fell sick shortly before their family vacation, a woman understood why he needed to stay home. However, their doorbell camera revealed his true intentions behind skipping the trip.
Through time, people have invented several strange-looking devices that serve a great purpose. However, they don't always come with instruction manuals when found around the house.
When Nicole Moore found out she was pregnant, the young lady could not believe it because she was still a virgin. Perhaps she was going to be the next Virgin Mary? Read on to find out more.
A man demanded his daughter clean up all the Christmas decorations after finding out she gave her stepmother an ill-intentioned gift. The man's wife went above and beyond to make Christmas memorable after finding out her stepdaughter was spending it with them.
When a father found out his daughter was a bully, he reacted unexpectedly. He befriended the victim and helped her face the challenges in a special way.
An American restaurant faced widespread backlash online due to a controversial policy that led to outrage among users. The dispute began when a customer shared their dissatisfaction after being charged extra for what the restaurant deemed as poor parenting during their visit.
With December drawing closer, it's time to get winter clothes out of the closet. Dressing in layers is a convenient way to keep yourself comfortable during the coldest season of the year, so we've rounded up the top seven best scarf colors to wear to complement your gray hair.
Women over the age of 50 often want hairstyles that take them back to their youth and highlight their best features. However, the best hairstyle for any woman is one that makes them feel beautiful, confident, and happy to be living their best life.
A single mother, whose husband had been absent from the picture since day one, worked tirelessly to provide for her son. In second grade, her son made a friend, and they started spending a lot of time together after school. Then, one day, the parents of her son's friend made her a surprising offer.
A woman was traumatized after her mother locked her newborn in a room, hoping to sleep train the infant, even when she said no. The woman no longer wants to sleep at her parents' house.
Mom calls her son her very own "real-life Pinocchio" because of his appearance. People constantly mock the boy for the way his nose looks, even going so far as to call him ugly without realizing the underlying medical reason for it.
When a woman and her children discovered her boyfriend was cheating on her, they were devastated. The man had a lot of issues, but the woman stood by him through everything. While the woman tried her best to move on, her children decided to seek revenge on her behalf.
Alison Botha sustained serious injuries after she was attacked and left for dead. Despite the awful incident, she went from being a victim to victor and lives to inspire others with her survival story.
She thought her mother had died during childbirth fifty-nine years before, however, as one woman did some digging into her past, she found her mother had never forgotten her.
A man sparked a debate on Twitter after he revealed his girlfriend's negative reaction upon seeing his pillow. According to him, the pillow is an essential bedroom piece that helps him fall into a deep slumber despite its appearance.
A man from Texas almost got many women's heart rates up when he uploaded a social media message of him sharing everything he didn't do to help his wife. However, the way he saved his post had women rushing to praise him.
Money can't buy everything, and one woman proved this sentiment when she declined a life-changing offer. The older woman's actions confused many, but she had a heartwarming reason for holding onto her property.
