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A random man on the train thought it was OK to reach under her shirt. He f**ked with the wrong lady.

They may love their country. But they know it's far from perfect.

These lovely women call themselves BomBaebs.

They live in place where women are too often treated like things — objects for men's satisfaction. And they're pretty over it.

The BomBaebs are TV personality Pankhuri Awasthi (left) and theatre artist Uppekha Jain.

They got tired of hearing things like...

"We have the best culture. In our culture, there is no place for a woman." — ML Sharma

They've grown bored with the double standards.

They could certainly do without random men groping them in public.

And honestly, that's not even the worst of it.

So they made this fiery three-minute video to get some things off their chests — including strange men's grubby hands.

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A spate of sexual assault cases in India has led it to be known as the "rape capital of the world."

According to the country's National Crime Report Bureau, there are 93 reported cases of rape every day.

Many Indians contest the title of "rape capital of the world" on the grounds that sexual assault is a global problem that doesn't only tarnish India's reputation. That's true enough. There are places where the problem is statistically worse — like the United States, for example.

But regardless of where it's happening, we cannot be silent in the face of rape and the systemic oppression of women. And if you're as over it as Awasthi and Jain, give this post a share.

(Gentlemen, that goes for you too.)

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5 ways people are going "all in" this week

From the silliest to the most sentimental, there are so many ways people are going “all in” on the internet this week. Here are our five favorites.

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There's something truly special about watching someone go "all in." This could mean throwing an elaborately themed birthday party for a Chihuahua (see below) or something a little simpler, like surprising someone with a long-anticipated birthday present. Whatever it is, going "all in" means total commitment—no holding back, no second-guessing, just passion and full-throttle enthusiasm. It means being fully present in the moment and creating something truly special as a result.

In this roundup, we’ve scoured the internet for the best examples of people going all in—those moments where passion, creativity, and total commitment take center stage. Some are silly, some are sentimental, but all of them are a reminder that giving 100% is the only way to truly leave a mark on this world. Buckle up—these folks didn’t just show up, they went all in.

1. The guy who learned Mandarin to propose

@yinrun_hello He secretly learned Chinese to Propose 😭😭😭 #fiance #proposal #engagement #love ♬ pluto projector - ☆

Talk about commitment. Getting married is the ultimate example of being "all in," but this guy takes it to a whole other level. Shared to social media by content creator Yinrun Huang, the emotional video captures a marriage proposal that's completely in Mandarin from a non-native speaker. That's right—this guy learned a whole language (and executed it pretty well) to win his girlfriend's hand in marriage. Not only are the words beautiful, his dedication is, too.

2. Kid-approved snacks that help local communities  

It’s scientifically proven that kids are brutally honest, unfiltered, and don’t hold back—which is why our friends at All In couldn’t resist sitting down with this group and getting their honest opinion. Are these snack bars really that good?

The Bite Size Board has spoken—and they’re all in. Not only are these snack bars delicious, they’re also an easy way to help people in need: Every time you buy a bar, 2% goes to a community to help them get fresh food.

Want to try these Board-approved treats? Snag a free box by signing up with your phone number on Aisle. Then grab two boxes of All In bars at Sprouts, snap a picture of your receipt, and text it through Aisle. They’ll Venmo or PayPal you back for the cost of one box. Easy and delicious.

3. This Chihuahua’s extravagant birthday bash

@phoebeparsons__ Tell me you’re a DINK family without telling me #chihuahua #dink #mexican ♬ EVERLASTING LOVE - GROWS

Do you love your dog? Would you throw a birthday party for them? How about a full-out celebration in a Mexican restaurant that includes banners, party hats, and the entire restaurant serenading him? Yeah, we thought not. These pet owners are absolutely "all in" on this dog's birthday, and we love to see it. Not only is this celebration extravagant and clearly well thought-out, people in the comments section are jokingly pointing out that taking a Chihuahua to a Mexican restaurant is a nod to the dog's cultural heritage. If that was intentional, this might be the best dog birthday party we've ever seen.

4. Truly unhinged (and maybe true?) Taylor Swift theories

@grindcitymedia did taylor swift drop super bowl hints? 😲 #swifties #nfl #taylorswift ♬ original sound - grindcitymedia

OK, whether you love Taylor Swift or not, you have to admit that her fans (known as “Swifties”) have an incredible commitment to the fandom (and an eye for detail). Case in point: Last week on her boyfriend’s podcast, Taylor announced the upcoming release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. The news was responsible for breaking the internet, and also for spurring a ton of fan theories about the future album and her future performances. In case you didn’t know, Swift is famous for dropping “Easter eggs” that hint at things she’ll be doing in the future, such as when she kept flashing peace signs and dropping the number 2 in her instagram posts in the weeks leading up to her double album “The Tortured Poets Department” in April 2024. This time, Swifties have taken to social media to discuss potential Easter eggs that were hidden throughout her podcast appearance. The latest theory? Her constant references to sourdough bread were actually Easter eggs hinting at a 2027 Super Bowl Halftime performance. Only time will tell if that's accurate, but the enthusiasm, the attention to detail, and the hours of research that must have gone into all these fan theories is truly something to behold.

5. This dirt bike birthday surprise 

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This is why I look forward to fatherhood 🔥

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These parents didn't give their kid a birthday present—they gave him the best birthday present of all time. Not only did the setup require a lot of thought and planning, but check out this kid's reaction. You can tell this was something he'd been wanting for a long time. Going "all out" and getting such a great response in return—it's something amazing to see.


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Couple plants real-life 'money tree' and its first seeds are worth over $6,700

The species is at least 200 million years old.

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A Wollemi pine and one of its cones.

As the old adage goes, money doesn’t grow on trees. However, what if you had a tree that was so rare that people would spend good money for its seeds? Then you could honestly say that you have a money tree growing in your yard. Such is the case for a retired couple in England, Pamela and Alistair Thompson, both 75, who in 2010 paid £70 ($98) for a 46cm-tall Wollemi pine sapling that a friend bought on the Shopping Channel. It’s believed that it was the first ever endangered tree species to be protected by making it available to the general public.

What is the Wollemi pine?

The Wollemi pine is valuable because it appears in the fossil record as far back as 200 million years ago and was thought to have gone extinct about 70 to 90 million years back. However, in 1994, a bushwalker in Australia came across a Wollemi pine in a secluded gorge. Biologically, it was a discovery as significant as coming across a living dinosaur in a hidden part of Australia in the ‘90s.

Wollemi is an Australian Aboriginal word that means "watch out—look around you."

wollemi pine, endangered trees, australian trees, seattle, washington, rare trees A Wollemi pine in Seattle, Washington. via Brewbooks/Wikimedia Commons


The tree may have made its way to Eurpoe, but the wild trees are under threat from wildfires and climate change. It’s believed that only about 90 exist in the wild today. In 2006, it made its European debut when Sir David Attenborough planted one at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. “How exciting we should discover this rare survivor from such an ancient past,” Attenborough said.

After 15 years of special care, the Thompson’s tree began to bear fruit for the first time in August 2025. “This year has been so ­unusually dry, it happened earlier,” she said, according to The Times. The couple now plans to package the valuable seeds from the tree and give the money to the National Garden Scheme. The National Garden Scheme is a government program where people open their gardens up to the general public, and the money that is generated is donated to the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

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How much does a Wollemi pine cost?

“I saw a small tree for sale for more than £1,000 ($1352), which shows how rare they are. We’re planning to package the seeds five or six at a time and sell the bundles online for £5 ($6.76). We’ve seen some retailers sell them for much more, but we want to make them accessible for people, as well as raise money for charity. We don’t yet know how many will be healthy and produce trees. Only time will tell.”

"We have around five large cones, which have produced about a hundred or so large seeds each. It would be lovely to see just how many seeds we can produce, but I have been very surprised by the numbers so far this year,” she said, according to Unilad. So, if you do the math, 100 seed packs at $6.76 each would go for $676. Not bad for just collecting seeds.

But they could make a lot more money off the seeds if they chose to do so. It’s believed that one seed can go for as much as £10 ($13.52). If they sold all 500 seeds produced by the five cones, they'd make $6,760.

This tree could net them thousands of dollars a year in perpetuity. “It really does prove that money can grow on trees,” Mr. Thompson said, according to The Times.

wollemi pine, endangered trees wollemi pine cone, australia trees, money tree, dinosaur tree A female Wollemi pine cone.via Adrian198cm/Wikimedia Commons

Preserving the Wollemi pine for the future

In 2023, over 170 young Wollemi pines grown by the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, in Australia, were shipped to be planted in 28 botanic gardens with climates that could support the pines, across the UK and Europe. One Wollemi was sent to Atlanta, Georgia, in the U.S.

“Discovering the lost Wollemi pines in the wild was a truly astounding moment for international tree conservation, and to be a leading partner nearly thirty years later in launching this important new metacollection on UK soil is an exciting moment for Forestry England,” Mike Seddon, Forestry England Chief Executive, said in a press release. “As we care for the Wollemi pines we plant today, we’ll be able to study the way they grow, learning with the other botanic gardens how they flourish outside Australia. The climate crisis means that across all continents, many trees like Wollemi pines are facing urgent threats to their survival. We know that 34 per cent of conifers are now endangered, and our ongoing work to research, propagate, and save tree species is more vital than ever.”

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Jude York's mom joins him for ABBA's 'Slipping Through My Fingers' and now we're all a mess

The lyrics hit different when you sing them with an aging parent.

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Jude York's mom, Liza Beamish, had been a professional singer.

If you're in the mood for a good, cleansing cry session, you're in luck. We've got something that just might do it, so grab a tissue and settle in for this sweet little musical moment between a mother and son.

It began in February of 2025 when 26-year-old Australian music artist Jude York casually recorded himself singing ABBA's "Slipping Through My Fingers" in his family's home. For those who are unfamiliar with the song, "Slipping Through My Fingers" is about a mother's feelings about the speed at which her little girl is growing up. With lyrics like Sometimes, I wish that I could freeze the picture / And save it from the funny tricks of time / Slipping through my fingers it's easy to see how touching it is.

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Then there's the chorus:

I try to capture every minute
The feeling in it
Slipping through my fingers all the time
Do I really see what's in her mind?
Each time I think I'm close to knowing
She keeps on growing
Slipping through my fingers all the time

Oof. You get the picture. As York was singing the song, his mother joined in to harmonize with him. "Getting older is realizing these lyrics work both ways," York wrote, and seeing him sing the words with his aging mom…welp, it got people right in the heartstrings.

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when mum starts harmonizing 🥺 #coversforlovers


The video went incredibly viral, with over 46 million views and thousands of comments, most of which were some version of "Someone should have held my hands for this," and "Great, now I'm sobbing. I was not prepared."

But that was just their little ditty in the dining room. There was more to come. York's mother, Liza Beamish, had actually had a successful career as an opera singer, and the two had performed together many times starting when York was only 9. Beamish is retired now, but at a live performance on Aug 16, 2025, York brought her on stage to sing "Slipping Through My Fingers" with him. As her voice rang out, the crowd cheered.

"Mum had no idea people still wanted to hear her sing," York wrote. The video again wrecked millions, partly because Beamish herself got so emotional. It was the first time they've sung the song for a live audience together. So beautiful.

Just like the first time around, tens of thousands gushed over the gorgeous duet and praised York for honoring his mother's voice this way. Beamish had been nervous about people hearing her "older" voice and about her hands shaking when they recorded the song together in February of 2025, but clearly people are thrilled by the performance.

"We're both so blown away by the response, we can't believe it," York tells Upworthy. "Mum has always been 100% herself, whether she's nervous, excited, sad or joyous and that authenticity just immediately makes people want to root for her. In that moment on stage, Mum was just overwhelmed and deeply surprised by the love the audience was showing her. I also think our relationship somehow reminds people of their own mothers or children and the music enhances that."

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Replying to @Ana Kohler pt 2 the end was so sweet 🥺 thank you for being an audience of 15 million cheering my mum on. now it’s your turn to sing 🫶

It's true, and people who have experienced the physical and/or cognitive decline of an aging parent are feeling it particularly keenly. Beamish has developed some kind of condition that's causing her hands to shake, and it's a visible reminder for those watching that at some point our relationship with our parents flips. They cared for us as we grew up; we care for them as they grow old. The roles are so similar in so many ways, which is why the song feels so poignant through the lens of seeing our parents age.

The feeling that I'm losing her forever
And without really entering her world
I'm glad whenever I can share her laughter
That funny little girl

Phew. No wonder these two go viral every time they sing this song together. Look for the single, "Slipping Through My Fingers All the Time" by Jude York on Spotify or wherever you stream music. And you can follow Jude York on Instagram and TikTok.


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Mom shows 9-year-old how to leave uncomfortable conversations and it's advice everyone should hear

You don't need to let someone make you uncomfortable.

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A young girl with her hand over her mouth.

Few things are more uncomfortable than sitting like a deer in the headlights while someone pushes you into an incredibly awkward conversation. Whether it’s a TMI (too much information) conversation or they want to talk about politics or religion, it’s hard to tell someone that a subject is off-limits.

However, in a viral Instagram post, Charisse Sims makes an essential point about these awkward situations: it will be uncomfortable whether you tell them to change the subject or if you have to sit through the conversation. So, it’s better to take the option that’s less hurtful to you. Sims is a mother of six and the host of the Parenting for the Culture podcast. She is also an awarded Educator by PBS and PBS Kids and founder of The Sims Library of Poetry.

How do you leave uncomfortable conversations?

She shared the advice while talking to her nine-year-old daughter, who she could tell felt very awkward about a recent conversation. “Immediately, when she started having that conversation, I could see on your face that you felt uncomfortable,” Sims told her daughter in an Instagram Reel. “When you have that feeling, your response to them should be, ‘I feel uncomfortable in this conversation. Let's talk about something else.”

Sims then asked her daughter to repeat the phrase a few times to burn it into her brain for when she needed it. Her daughter then admitted that telling someone to change the conversation would be difficult. Most people probably agree that telling people you’d like to change the subject is uncomfortable.

However, Sims makes a great point: you will be uncomfortable both ways, so choose the one that best suits you.

“Which one is a longer discomfort, taking 10 seconds to say, ‘I feel uncomfortable in this conversation. Can we talk about something else?” Sims asked. “Or, sitting in a 20- to 30-minute conversation that you feel uncomfortable in?”

stop, woman, woman says stop, talk to hand, hand out, stop hand, conversation, awkward A woman holding her hand out saying "stop." via Canva/Photos

“It is uncomfortable telling people stop. It is uncomfortable being like, ‘I don't really like what you're doing,’ because you're worried you're going to hurt their feelings, and you want them to like you,” Sims continued. “But it's also uncomfortable to sit there and be uncomfortable for a long time. So choose your discomfort, and choose the one that's going to help you, not hurt you.”

Candace Smith, an etiquette expert, says it’s also helpful if you have another topic on deck that the person may be interested in to make the transition smoother for both parties. “When you think it’s time to let the other person know you will change the subject, be positive, and smile. Keep your eye contact warm and direct,” she says, before giving an example: “I’m going to change our subject here. Let’s talk about something cool like the Marvel movie!”

shhh, shush, finger over mouth, girl saying quiet, end of conversation, finger over mouth A young girl making a "quiet" motion. via Canva/Photos

Sims' advice is important because it’s something that all of us, adults included, could use next time they are forced into an uncomfortable situation. Her advice is a great tool for making sound decisions when we feel awkward and unable to think on our feet. “I wish when I was growing up, I was taught more how to navigate tricky situations rather than just being told to stay out of them,” Sims wrote in her post. “As simple as that is, It’s not always that easy. Our children need more support and actual practice navigating these awkward situations.”

This article originally appeared in April.

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Veterinarians explain the mystery over why makes cats literally flip out over aluminum foil

It's like water.

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Vets explain what makes cats literally flip out over aluminum foil

Cats really are strange creatures sometimes. We joke about them being liquid because they attempt to find a way to sit in the smallest, most awkward spaces for seemingly no reason. They can also be menaces to society, knocking things off of shelves, dipping their paws into whatever you're eating, or pouncing on your head while you're trying to sleep. There seems to be no end to their categorically weird behavior; they're even scared of strategically placed inanimate objects.

There are tons of videos showing cats practically leaving their body when they come face to face with a stray cucumber or orange. This is something that seems to have been repeated with aluminum foil. For some reason, a lot of cats simply can't stand the shiny stuff if it's not in the form of a ball with a bell inside. So what is it about the food wrap that causes felines to flip out if they encounter it? According to Forever Vets, the answer is simple–sensory overload.

cats; aluminum foil; cats scared of foil; foil on counters; cat deterrent Cooking up charm: kitchen cuddles and culinary creativity.Photo credit: Canva

Aluminum foil is shiny and smooth so when a cat's paw touches it the texture is foreign to them and may seem dangerous. But the real challenge comes when they put weight on the paw touching the foil. The noise foil makes when manipulated in any way can be uncomfortable or overwhelming to a cat's sensitive ears.

"Cats are highly particular about the surfaces they walk on, and many prefer soft, stable footing. Aluminum foil is the opposite — it's crinkly, slippery, and unpredictable. Cats rely on their paw pads to gauge texture and stability, and aluminum foil creates an unsettling sensation that they are not used to. The instability beneath their feet makes them feel unsafe, prompting them to jump away," Forever Vets writes in a blog post.

@paws.of.tiktok Cats discovering aluminum foil for the first time are some of the most hilarious moments lol #cat #catsoftiktok #catlover #foryou #funnycat ♬ original sound - .

One school of thought is that aluminum foil resembles water due to its reflective surface. Purrfect Fence says, "If a cat had not been exposed to foil before, and suddenly there was a large 'puddle' of it on the floor or countertop, it’s possible that it could be mistaken for water at first glance. In general, it’s safe to say that cats prefer to stay dry. So if the foil is initially perceived to be water, then most cats would likely be hesitant to walk right onto it."

Whether cats believe foil is a slippery sheet of ice or a suddenly appearing pond, it can be used as a short-term deterrent. Short-term, because while it may work great to keep cats from jumping onto counters or stop them from scratching furniture, it won't change their instinct to do so. That means as soon as you remove the foil deterrent, the unwanted behavior will surely return just as fast as it stopped. It also doesn't work for the long term because some cats are braver than others. Eventually, a brave kitty will figure out the foil isn't scary and test it out until they've become used to the sensations the aluminum foil brings.

@phanthavongrisugl Cat vs Aluminum foil #cat #catsoftiktok #funny #pets #funnycats #funnyvideo #foryou ♬ original sound - Cat Tales

This doesn't mean it doesn't have its place in deterring felines from unwanted behaviors. If you're attempting to keep cats out of a Christmas tree until presents are snuggly fitted beneath the branches, foil is a cheap and easy solution. The same goes for when you're preparing for a birthday party or holiday meal. Placing foil on the counters and table for a few days before the event will likely deter the furry roommates from adding their hair as seasoning to whatever dish you're preparing.

Cats are smart, determined little creatures, so the majority of deterrents used will have a shelf life of effectiveness. According to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the use of positive reinforcement is the best way to train animals...yes, even cats.

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People rally behind woman who attended 'anti-loneliness club' only to find out it wasn't real

The cruel prank turned into an affirming moment.

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Woman stood up at 'anti-loneliness club' people rush to support her

There's no definitive handbook on how to make friends as an adult, so most of us are out there winging it. Becoming friends with coworkers can be ill-advised, but often they're the only ones with whom adults spend the most time, so friendships naturally form. But those friendships can quickly sour with office politics or abruptly end when someone leaves the company. It's for that reason, many are told to avoid getting too close to people within the workplace.

This leaves people racking their brains for other ways to meet people they have things in common with. Josie, a woman who goes by the name pastacoma on social media, recently put herself out there in an attempt to meet new people. Things didn't go as planned. Josie saw an event in her area for an "anti-loneliness club" at a local sports bar. The event was shared on Eventbrite, a digital platform that allows people and event coordinators to list events and patrons to purchase digital tickets.

anti-loneliness club; lonely; meeting friends; making friends; adult friendships; social anxiety Quiet contemplation at a cozy night café.Photo credit: Canva

The anti-loneliness club was shared on the platform. Josie snagged her ticket, got dolled up on the night of the event and showed up ready to mingle with other 20-somethings who are hoping to avoid loneliness. Except, the server she encountered hadn't heard the sports bar was hosting an event. Undeterred, Josie showed the server the ticket before he went to ask another server about the event. Neither server knew what Josie was talking about, which is when they called in the owner, hoping to get a definitive answer as to when this event was supposed to take place.

The more Josie had to explain she was there for an anti-loneliness club meetup, the more the discomfort settled in. Unfortunately, the discomfort started to morph into embarrassment when the owner shared the news.

@pastacoma this is the saddest thing ever
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According to Josie, he says, "I was introduced to the owner, who asked to see the ticket, and he called it the cruelest prank he had ever heard of in his life. He said that if it was a real event that he would've had to approve it and like he's done events with Eventbrite before and like he would've known if it was real."

Though Josie was now sure the event wasn't real, she decided to stick around to see if anyone else "got scammed" and showed up to the faux event. The owner of the bar sat the woman at a six-top table in the middle of the bar so she could wait to see if any other anti-loneliness club members arrived. They didn't. People in the comments cannot believe someone would do this to someone else and offer her words of encouragement, as well as permission to enter her villain era.

anti-loneliness club; lonely; meeting friends; making friends; adult friendships; social anxiety Relaxing on the couch with a phone after takeout.Photo credit: Canva

"Lady you are now the president of the anti loneliness club, and you get to create the club you want it to be! let me know when it's up and running and I'll join you!" one person says.

"I would never trust another event in my life," another writes.

"This should be your villain origin story. And honestly everyone would understand," someone else jokingly encourages.

@pastacoma Replying to @ganondorfwick i hate u @Eventbrite ♬ original sound - josie

One person turned it around saying, "Look the worst possible thing happened to you and you survived to tell about it. That’s pretty awesome."

A common theme begins to emerge within the woman's comment section, people want to be Josie's friend. They also are advocating for her to start her own anti-loneliness group with one person sharing, "Hey, you made the initiative and that’s all that matters. If I lived near you I would love to be your friend. You seem like such a fun person with a fantastic personality!"

"This is your sign to start a group, because there ARE people out there who would appreciate you. You are now the president of the anti loneliness club, find your people."

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