People mistake us for twins or mother and daughter — here’s why that’s rather awkward for us

People mistake us for twins or mother and daughter — here’s why that’s rather awkward for us

Sisters or Mrs.? A married couple is proud to be expecting their first child together yet people still constantly mistake them for twins — that’s why they’re still fighting for LGBTQ+ recognition. Whitney, 37, and Megan Bacon-Evans, 38, first connected on MySpace as teenagers did back in 2006. They chatted online for two years before … Read more

The biggest mistake you can make when tracking calories — you may actually be eating less than you think

The biggest mistake you can make when tracking calories — you may actually be eating less than you think

End of an error? Most Americans have used a calorie-tracking app — or good, old-fashioned pen and paper — to log their dietary decisions and physical activity to see if they are burning more calories than they are consuming. It can be frustrating to see the scale stuck on the same old number despite this … Read more

ESPN kept making stunning ‘Bulldongs’ mistake during Fresno State bowl game

ESPN kept making stunning ‘Bulldongs’ mistake during Fresno State bowl game

Somebody running the graphics for ESPN’s coverage of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl was having a rough day.  The bowl game featured the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Fresno State Bulldogs, but on several occasions during the game, it seems Fresno State was given an unfortunate new nickname.  The score bug graphic had “Bulldongs” written … Read more

Martha Stewart makes major mistake while being a ‘brat’ with Charli XCX

Martha Stewart makes major mistake while being a ‘brat’ with Charli XCX

Social media mishaps happen. Martha Stewart hung out with Charli XCX this week but made a crucial mistake when she tried to share the “brat” moment on social media. The domestic doyenne, 83, posted a phot of her and the “365” singer Friday on Instagram, showing the pair looking incomparably “brat.” However, Stewart tagged the … Read more

We’re gastroenterologists — we’d never make this colon cancer mistake, plus a Taco Bell no-no

We’re gastroenterologists — we’d never make this colon cancer mistake, plus a Taco Bell no-no

They’re giving the scoop on poop. A group of Alabama gastroenterologists are sharing the mistakes they wouldn’t make — from doing parasite cleanses and colonics to relying on Google for medical guidance and undergoing coffee enemas. The first piece of advice in the TikTok video came from Dr. Charles A. Dasher, Jr., who encouraged “age-appropriate … Read more

Amazon, Kirk Herbstreit misidentify 49ers’ Trent Williams in embarrassing mistake

Amazon, Kirk Herbstreit misidentify 49ers’ Trent Williams in embarrassing mistake

Well, Trent Williams certainly looked different Thursday night. Amazon and analyst Kirk Herbstreit made a cringeworthy mistake during the Rams’ win over the 49ers when the broadcast and announcer misidentified Nesta Jade Silvera as Williams. “There’s Trent Williams,” Herbstreit said as the screen instead showed Silvera with a chyron stating he was Williams, “who’s a … Read more

This common diet mistake is ruining your energy levels — blame the ‘90s

This common diet mistake is ruining your energy levels — blame the ‘90s

The ’90s were full of questionable choices. But while we’ve left most of them behind — see frosted tips, ultra-baggy jeans and Beanie Babies — a food habit born in 1992 is still a pretty permanent fixture in many people’s lives. And according to Dr. Michael Aziz, a physician and author of The Ageless Revolution, it’s … Read more

I’m 32-year-old with stage 4 cancer — this is the one mistake I made three years ago

I’m 32-year-old with stage 4 cancer — this is the one mistake I made three years ago

A Canadian woman with stage 4 cancer says she ignored signs of the disease because she believed them to be “eczema-related.” Taylor Deanne Roy, 32, experienced extreme tiredness and itchy skin for years before medics made a devastating diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma last month. “I have been struggling for three years with itchy skin that … Read more

Chris Russo gets scolded on ‘First Take’ after calling out Tony Romo for mistake ‘you can’t make’

Chris Russo gets scolded on ‘First Take’ after calling out Tony Romo for mistake ‘you can’t make’

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo refused to give Tony Romo a pass for his mistake during CBS’s broadcast of the Chiefs-Bills game on Sunday — and his ESPN counterparts didn’t want to hear it. On a third-and-7 play early in the first quarter, Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw a perfectly placed ball to receiver Amari Cooper … Read more

Jay Leno suffers brutal injuries from hitting his head on a rock after ‘stupid’ mistake

Jay Leno suffers brutal injuries from hitting his head on a rock after ‘stupid’ mistake

Jay Leno sure has looked better. The 74-year-old comedian had a black eye, a swollen face and a bandaged wrist as he arrived at the Comedy for Koby event in Beverly Hills on Monday night. Leno, who was sporting an eye patch, told TMZ that he was “holding up fine” before revealing how he got … Read more

I made a huge mistake buying this toy for my kids — it created a messy nightmare

I made a huge mistake buying this toy for my kids — it created a messy nightmare

She’s not messing around. Emily Skye, an Australian fitness trainer and model, is warning parents against buying the toys that she regrets having given to her children. The mother-of-two posted a video on TikTok to share what products should be skipped on children’s wishlists this holiday season. “I made a huge mistake,” she said in … Read more

I’m a 43-year-old mom with terminal cancer — this is the fatal mistake I made in my 20s

I’m a 43-year-old mom with terminal cancer — this is the fatal mistake I made in my 20s

A mom-of-three diagnosed with stage four skin cancer is urging youngsters not to make the same mistake that she did in her twenties. Claire Turner, 43 was diagnosed with the cutaneous malignant melanoma in January, learning that the disease had spread to her liver, thighs, lymph nodes and shoulders. “I did use sun beds and … Read more

Flyer shocked after two people mistake emergency exit for bathroom — and try to open it

Flyer shocked after two people mistake emergency exit for bathroom — and try to open it

It’s not something that happens often on a flight, so for it to happen twice, on two separate occasions, left me in complete shock. I was recently on an SA Airlink flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town sitting at the front of the plane when an elderly man attempted to open the plane’s emergency exit … Read more

Woman slapped with $270 fine for simple driving mistake

Woman slapped with 0 fine for simple driving mistake

An Aussie woman has taken to social media to vent about a fine she received that she didn’t even know existed. Alice Brennan posted her story on LinkedIn, hoping for support from followers, but was instead met with a rude awakening. “Surely that’s not right?” Alice posted a photo on LinkedIn this week, showing herself sitting in the … Read more

Mark Cuban admits his ‘View’ comments about Trump campaigning with women were a ‘mistake’

Mark Cuban admits his ‘View’ comments about Trump campaigning with women were a ‘mistake’

Harris surrogate and billionaire investor Mark Cuban admitted his Trump comments on ABC’s “The View” were a “mistake” as he continues to face backlash. Cuban came under fire Thursday after he claimed former President Trump wouldn’t campaign with women like former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley because he doesn’t associate with “strong, intelligent women.” “Donald Trump, you … Read more

I’m a child psychiatrist — this is the most common parenting mistake I see

I’m a child psychiatrist — this is the most common parenting mistake I see

She’s crying foul! Dr. Willough Jenkins, a Canadian and American board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child psychiatry, is revealing the most common parenting mistake she sees — telling your kids to stop crying. “Telling kids not to cry sends the message that their feelings aren’t valid. Crying is a natural way to express emotions, and it’s … Read more

Olympian shares long journey to remove ‘God awful’ rings tattoo: ‘Mistake’

Olympian shares long journey to remove ‘God awful’ rings tattoo: ‘Mistake’

An Australian Olympian who took home gold at the Tokyo games has shared her long journey to remove a “god awful” tattoo she got to commemorate her swimming success. Swimmer Brianna Throssell urged her 31,000 TikTok fans to closely consider their choice in tattoo parlor after she got inked with the Olympic rings following the … Read more

Is your car’s check engine light on? This common mistake at the gas pump could be to blame 

Is your car’s check engine light on? This common mistake at the gas pump could be to blame 

This gas station faux pas will leave you fuming. An automotive enthusiast in Texas was recently filling up when he noticed another customer committing a highly common mistake — an amateur move that could have your check engine light blinking like the Griswold house at Christmas. Sharing the incident on TikTok, user @sweet_tea saw that the … Read more

This is the ‘career-ending’ mistake you’re making on your commute to work

This is the ‘career-ending’ mistake you’re making on your commute to work

As if you needed another excuse not to work outside of business hours. Trying to squeeze in a few extra emails or a work call during your commute to the office could actually do more harm than good, experts say. You never know who could be eavesdropping while sitting across from you on the bus … Read more

Shannon Sharpe back on ESPN as he cashes in on viral sex video mistake

Shannon Sharpe back on ESPN as he cashes in on viral sex video mistake

Shannon Sharpe is seizing the moment after he said he accidentally posted an Instagram Live video engaging in sex with an unnamed woman. The ESPN personality — who returned to the airwaves Monday on “First Take” for the first time since the incident — was selling t-shirts that appear to reference the viral moment. On … Read more