All news by author: Paige Freshwater

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'I cry once a week over my baby's name - I want to change it but it's too late'
A mum has taken to social media to ask users whether it's 'too late' to change her baby girl's name, admitting she cries about it every single week
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'My father-in-law offered me £4k to leave my husband on our wedding night'
A wedding guest has shared the story of a bride and groom who had to invite the groom's parents to their big day, despite the fact they hated the bride and thought she wasn't good enough for their son
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'My mum slept with my husband 48 hours before our wedding - and won't apologise'
A woman has been left heartbroken after discovering her husband slept with her mum just two days before their wedding day - and she's now divorcing him
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'I was abducted by aliens as a teenager - I still have reoccurring nightmares'
A woman has taken to social media to share her mum's creepy encounter with aliens as a teenager - and says she still has reoccurring nightmares about being abducted
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'My girlfriend stars in X-rated movies - strangers high-five me in the street'
A man who is in a relationship with a "pretty popular" porn star has shared the impact her job has had on their relationship - and how he's learned to deal with it
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'I just found out my wife of 6 years is actually my cousin - I want to throw up'
A man has been left feeling sick to his stomach after discovering he accidentally married his cousin - and is now seeking advice on what to do moving forward with this informaiton
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'My ex forged my paternity test - I've been raising stranger's son for 11 years'
A man has been left heartbroken after learning the child he has been looking after for 11 years isn't his biological son. He explained how his ex-girlfriend forged his paternity test results by "using the real father's DNA and putting information on the test"
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Teacher mocks child's 'tragic' name after struggling to read class register
A teacher has taken to social media to share the unusual name given to one of her students - saying she didn't know how to pronounce it at first and is pleased the youngster uses a nickname instead
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'I was a hot popular chick in high school but now I feel like a loser'
A former 'it girl' is seeking advice after attending her high school reunion and realising she peaked in high school, saying she was the 'hot, popular chick' in her teenage years
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Pet owners urged to stop using antifreeze as it can kill animals in just days
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to remain mindful when using antifreeze this winter as even a small amount can be toxic to animals
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Man grows hair for three years to make wig for girlfriend with alopecia
Cody Ennis decided to grow his hair 2 feet long as a gift for his girlfriend, Hannah Hosking, who is bald due to the hair-loss condition
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Dog tragically dies 24 hours after eating hand warmer thrown in household bin
A woman has an urgent warning to all pet owners to remain mindful of what they put in their household bin after her dog died within 24 hours after eating a hand warmer
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People gobsmacked after learning why a marathon is specifically 26.2 miles long
People have been running marathons since ancient times - but many people are only just learning how the race got its name and its distance of 26.2 miles - or 42.195km
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People are only just realising what the Wiki in Wikipedia actually means
Having been around since January 2001, Wikipedia now has more than 62million articles in more than 300 languages - but many users have never stopped to question how it got its name
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'I'm a proud cougar - my boyfriend is only two years older than my son'
High school teacher Rachel, 48, started dating Alex, 25, in December 2020 after meeting him on a dating app - but her new romance didn't go down well with her sons, who are closer in age to Alex than Alex is to Rachel
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Bridezilla forces bridesmaids to sign 28-page contract with 'inhumane' rules
A bride has been slammed for ordering her bridesmaids to change their eye colour, hairstyle, and lose weight for her special day - as she wants everything to be exactly like she's pictured in her mind
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Mum in tears after entire class rejects their invites to son's birthday party
A mum has been left heartbroken after her son's entire class rejected their invites to his birthday party, despite him trying to win them over for years. But social media users have come to the rescue for his big day
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'My name is so unique - it took my dad five weeks to learn how to spell it'
A woman has shared how her mum wanted her to stand out in life - and so decided to give her a 'unique' name to give her a running start but it has only caused confusion and complications
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'I can't stop laughing at what my brother named his baby - it's a medication'
A woman has been left in stitches after hearing what her brother proudly named his newborn daughter - but people are divided over whether she's right to laugh or is just being mean
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Your old McDonald's toys could be worth a small fortune selling for £495 on eBay
Fast-food lovers are selling their McDoanld's Happy Meal toys on eBay for profit - with a random 'job lots' selling for £150. So, why not clear out your cupboards and get listing for some extra cash
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'I'm a body-confident granny in my 80s - you're never too old to wear a bikini'
A TikTok star, who is known as Bad Granny online, has been praised after urging both men and women to love their bodies no matter their age or size - and her viewers love her for it
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Adorable puppy abandoned in airport bathroom with heartbreaking note from owner
A three-month-old puppy was abandoned in an airport bathroom with a heartbreaking note from his owner, who was forced to leave him behind after fleeing an abusive relationship
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Dad branded 'evil' for excluding son's friend from birthday bash over wheelchair
A dad has been slammed for purposely excluding his son's best friend from his birthday party because he uses a wheelchair - and people have branded him as 'evil'
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McDonald's is giving its Big Mac a makeover as it makes major menu changes
McDonald's is giving its iconic Big Mac burger a glow-up - making it twice the size for twice the enjoyment. The fast-food chain is introducing a Double Big Mac burger to its American menu on January 24, with four burger patties inside the sandwich in total
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America's most inbred family who speak in barks and grunts have private cemetery
The Whittaker family, who are known as America's most inbred family, were treated to a day out by photographer Mark Laita - who took them to visit their family cemetery