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Weird, spooky, and tragic stories of people who passed in odd ways or on strange days.

Unusual Demises

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Sooner or later, the Grim Reaper comes for us all, but sometimes his mode of operation almost defies explanation.&nbsp;We all know about the major statistics - thousands of people die from things like cancer, car accidents, or other illnesses every day - but who would think hair extensions would be deadly or that a scarecrow would be lethal? Although getting an atomic wedgie in front of the watching world might be akin to dying a social death, who would imagine that one could be dispatched from this earth in such a way - killed by your own underwear?

It is said that life is stranger than fiction, but when reading about these strange deaths caused by random, everyday objects, one realizes that this saying also applies to death. Each item on this list is normally a completely innocuous, harmless object. Yet, in the right circumstance, they&#39;ve become instruments of absolute doom. Prepare to be fascinated by these unusual deaths caused by mundane items.

Strange Deaths Caused by Everyday Objects

General

21 Strange Deaths Caused by Everyday Objects

Anabel Conner

The coolest guns, most destructive weapons, and best, most iconic, most reliable firearm brands and manufacturers since the beginning of war and civil unrest.

Guns & Ammo & Weapons

Guns

It is of little comfort to understand that carrying common, every day objects can get you shot. One minute, you might be carrying a sub sandwich home for dinner,&nbsp;reaching for your sunglasses, or toting your apron home from your serving job. Then, suddenly, mass hysteria erupts because law officials or concerned citizens think you are packing heat. &nbsp; If taken lightly, it almost seems hilarious that completely innocuous objects like bananas, fingers, and cans of hairspray have been mistaken for guns. However, often, the results are quite tragic. Moreover, the phenomenon only seems to be accelerating at an alarming rate.&nbsp; &nbsp; Scarier yet is the fact that there are no concrete statistics on how many shootings of citizens there are by police in a year. The fact is, the US Government does not keep count of how many police shootings there are, let alone how many of them happen&nbsp;as a result of police mistaking random household objects for guns. In a recent case, a SWAT team was called to confront a man with a tattoo of a gun. Yup. That's right. A tattoo. &nbsp; Does a golf club look like a gun? How about a Bible or a television remote? Check out this list of gun accidents, accidental shootings, and completely harmless objects that have been mistaken for guns and, this time, you be the judge.

Harmless Objects Police Officers Have Mistaken for Guns

Lists of fascinating and bizarre real cases that continue to stump detectives and amateur sleuths.

Unsolved Mysteries

Missing Persons

Cases of missing children are among the most unsettling in the world of true crime. Every 40 seconds, a child <a href="https://childsafety.losangelescriminallawyer.pro/missing-and-abducted-children.html" target="_blank">goes missing</a> in the US, and 840,000 children are reported missing each year. While these statistics are dire, there have been instances in which the best outcome occurs in the worst situation.

Stories of missing children who were finally found offer hope to those who continue to search for their lost loved ones, and they&nbsp;highlight the fact that few cases are truly unsolvable.

From rescues of kidnapped kids to children who never even knew they were considered missing, this list contains the fascinating - and often courageous - stories of missing children who were finally found.

Lost Children Who Were Eventually Found

Missing Children Who Were Eventually Found

Come on, life is funny. Can't the end of life be funny, too?

Laugh All the Way to the Grave

Pop Culture

Sure, cemeteries can be scary, sad, and lonely places. But just because you&rsquo;re walking among the dead doesn&rsquo;t mean you have to be a Gloomy Gus. There&rsquo;s plenty of humor to be found on those well-manicured lawns (even if it is gallows&rsquo; humor). Some people left behind a little gift of comedic gold in the form their funny tombstone quotes and humorous epitaphs. Why not? Everyone&#39;s going to go someday, right? These guys decided to have one last laugh.

Beyond the puns on these funny tombstones, there are the gravestones that are hilarious without trying to be. Whether it&rsquo;s because they had ridiculous names (Mr. and Mrs. Pancake, we&rsquo;re looking at you), or accidentally made an off color joke, hopefully these people would be pleased that they can still put a smile on someone&#39;s face long after they&#39;re gone. It&rsquo;s a long-lasting and wonderful memorial. Death isn&#39;t funny, but grave stones can be!

13 Tombstones of People Who Died Laughing

Funny Tombstones | Funny Epitaphs, Gravestones, and Headstones

Lists for the most serious fans of Game of Thrones, HBO's epic, violent, unforgettable series.

The Iron Throne

Wondering what the best Game of Thrones names are? Parents are increasingly choosing to give their kids <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pop-culture-pet-names/ranker-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pop culture names</a>. Beyond role-playing or writing fan fiction, the ultimate way to show your devotion to your favorite show is to bestow your child with an awesome fictional name. And why not? It&rsquo;s a great way to honor your favorite character and avoid saddling your baby with a boring moniker. Of all the shows from which you can cull a great baby name,&nbsp;Game of Thrones has got to be the best. The HBO juggernaut is chock-full of unique names that have a fantastical, melodic sound to them.

You may wonder if it&rsquo;s practical to give your child a Game of Thrones name like Khaleesi or Sansa. Maybe not, but compared to&nbsp;popular celebrity baby name choices like Reign, North, or Wyatt, it&#39;s not a stretch.&nbsp;

Game of Thrones is likely to remain popular well after the final episode has aired -- which means the number of babies with Game of Thrones names like Arya and Doran is only going to go up, filling future classrooms and playgrounds with the most awesome names around. Can&#39;t you hear it now? &quot;Daenerrrrrryssss! Time for supper!&quot; or &quot;Sandor! Stop throwing sand in your sister&#39;s face!&quot;

Are you trendy enough name your kid after this show? Or after any television show? Vote for your favorite names from Game of Thrones!

22 Names from Game of Thrones That Are Gaining in Popularity

Best 'Game Of Thrones Names,' Ranked By Fans

Adorable and hilarious puppies and dog pals to look at while you are supposed to be doing other things.

Very Good Puppy Dogs

Then & Now

Our pets bring us joy and happiness every single day. They help us get through the bad days, and are happy to be there for the good. At the same time, many fantastic and kind humans have rescued dogs and changed their lives.&nbsp;Animal shelters and rescue centers around the world put countless volunteer hours&nbsp;into helping abused and homeless animals and rescues find loving homes with people who will be their best friend and guardian for the rest of their lives. These rescued dogs before and after will melt your heart and show you the power a loving human can have on a sweet pup.

There is nothing as sad as a dog that wants and needs its forever family. Shelters are not happy places for dogs and puppies waiting to be adopted. They are noisy, confusing and scary to a displaced or surrendered dog.&nbsp;Once these animals get out of that uncomfortable living situation, though, happiness can shine through. What a difference a home makes. If you&#39;re looking for your next <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-bffs/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best friend</a> and beloved family member,&nbsp;these before and after pictures of rescue dogs show that these animals don&#39;t take the term &quot;rescue&quot; lightly. Your choice to save a rescue dog will be rewarded a thousand times over. Just like people, every dog has it&#39;s own story, and it shouldn&#39;t have to end in a shelter or on the streets.&nbsp;No one will be able to doubt the power of a forever home after looking at these pets&#39; smiling faces!

The most inspiring quality these photos capture is the complete shift in the demeanor of the rescued dogs before and after. The&nbsp;transformations that these pets experienced after they were saved show how adoption can completely change a dog&#39;s life. If you were looking for a pick-me-up, search no further:&nbsp;these before and after pics of rescued dogs will make your heart melt and your soul soar!

Vote up the cutest rescues and adopted dogs with the most inspirational stories below and be sure to give your furry friends some love!

The Cutest Before and After Pictures of Adopted Dogs

Rescue Dogs Before & After | Pictures of Adopted Dogs

Museums & Attractions

Real places in the physical world that you should avoid at all costs, lest you never come back (alive). 

Get Out, Stay Out

Lists about some kooky places to check out right here in the US of A.

Where Ya Headed?

People love roadside attractions and theme parks, and why wouldn&#39;t they?&nbsp;There&#39;s the anticipation, the expectation, the excitement, the good old fashioned road trip fun! Today, visiting attractions in Orlando, California, and anywhere in between is nothing short of non-stop thrills. While you&#39;re there, no place on earth seems so full of life.&nbsp;But what of the shuttered theme parks and weird roadside attractions of bygone eras? 

Time has passed by many roadside stops.&nbsp;Some travelers might find such sites creepy as they stand stand frozen in time. Dead roads leading to decaying structures and&nbsp;abandoned buildings crumbling in ruins.&nbsp;It doesn&#39;t take long for nature to overtake places that have been left exposed to the elements. Soon, the only visitors to these sightseeing stops are tourists seeking the strange, weird, and maybe ghosts.&nbsp;There&#39;s just something about looking at old abandoned tourist traps and deserted roadside oddities. Once&nbsp;symbols of the great American <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-road-movies-or-list-of-road-movies/all-genre-movies-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">road trip</a>,&nbsp;they now appear only as haunted, desolate, or just weird slices of retired Americana. From dinosaur statues to a bunch of giant busts of American Presidents, there are plenty of creepy abandoned sites to see. 

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The Creepiest Abandoned Roadside Attractions Ever

Roadside Attractions | Weird Roadside Attractions in the US

Get a Job! 

Funny

If you&#39;re getting down in the dumps <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-and-_39_s-the-worst-thing-about-your-job-/desertrat89?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">about your job</a>, look at the silver lining:&nbsp;At least you don&#39;t have one of these career paths. If, by chance, you do, it definitely sucks to be you.&nbsp;The most dismal jobs require intense physical labor and harsh, gross, and embarrassing conditions. These are truly some of the worst jobs in America, and probably in the entire world.

Think you&#39;ve got the world&#39;s worst job? It could be worse. You could be giving an elephant a&nbsp;probe, cleansing diseased feet, or diving into sewage.&nbsp;These jobs are horrible, disgusting, tedious, foul, and give Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs a run for his money.&nbsp;Would you want to do one of them? Getting familiar with these really bad jobs will ensure you&#39;ll never say you hate Mondays again.

Who has the most terrible job imaginable? Well, these jobs totally suck.&nbsp;Take a moment to peruse this list of horrible, cringe-worthy occupations and vote on which are the very worst jobs to have&nbsp;ever.

Let's Take A Moment And Vote On The Worst Jobs EVER

Worst Jobs Ever | Terrible Careers You'd Never Want

Hey, what's up?! Oh—oh sorry, I thought you were someone else.

Well, This Is Awkward

Culture

Long gone are the days of thinking that simply taking a pic of a positive pregnancy test is an acceptable way to announce you&#39;re expecting a new baby. Creative parents have found new ways to spread the news that there&#39;s a new human being on the way. However, here&#39;s a word to the wise:&nbsp;If you&#39;re looking for a creative way to announce your bun in the oven, DO NOT use one of these awkward pregnancy reveals. These awkward and funny pregnancy announcements will make you cringe and represent some huge fails in the baby announcement department.

This list comprises&nbsp;some of&nbsp;the most truly weird and absolute worst pregnancy reveals in history.&nbsp;Vote for the most ridiculously awkward pregnancy announcements that really make you cringe.

Incredibly Awkward Pregnancy Announcements

Lists about what to expect when you're expecting, funny memes, movies to watch, delicious snacks to try, and much more to get you through these 40 magical weeks of pregnancy.

A Bun in the Oven

Lifestyle

If you&#39;re expecting a new edition to your family, the phrase &quot;We&#39;re pregnant!&quot; is probably running through your head a zillion times a day. Whether you&#39;re stoked beyond belief or you can barely believe it, the news is certainly exciting. You should tell your family and friends first, before you shout if from the rooftops and thankfully, there are lots of&nbsp;cute and creative ways to let them all know.

What are the cutest, most creative baby announcement ideas? While some are hilarious and some will pull at your heartstrings, these pregnancy photos and creative pregnancy reveal ideas will&nbsp;get you all the Facebook and Instagram likes. That&#39;s why you&#39;re having this baby, right?!

Take a look at these baby announcements and vote up the&nbsp;the most comical, creative, and cool methods for telling everyone that there&#39;s a little bun in the oven.

14 Creative Pregnancy Announcements

Creative Pregnancy Announcements and Photos

The best way to spread holiday cheer is to laugh out loud for all to hear.

Ho-Ho-Holidays

Not everyone decks the halls in style. Hey... there can only be one Martha Stewart, right? Individuality is important, but can we all agree that nothing throws a wet blanket on the Yuletide stoked hearth of the soul like a poorly envisioned, haphazardly slapped together, Christmas tree? These super weird and unusual, but oddly creative Christmas tree ideas will confound, confuse, and amaze you.&nbsp;Consider this collection of holiday photos a cautionary tale for your Christmas tree decorating endeavors. There's just no good explanation for any of these trees (other than maybe Godzilla tree). They're creative Christmas trees, but not necessarily in a good way.&nbsp;Some are just plain weird. Check out the ho-ho-horrendous Christmas trees that made us go &quot;huh?&quot; and vote for the most creative, yet most awkward and strange, ideas.

21 Creative Christmas Tree Ideas for the Non-Conformist

During the holidays, not everything is snowflakes and mistletoe and gingerbread men with gumdrop buttons. Let's explore the more sinister side of Christmas.

Very Bad Santa

Christmas

Elf on a Shelf has become quite a phenomenon around Christmastime, and it was only a matter of time&nbsp;before some bad elves -&nbsp;the "bad seeds" and juvenile de-Elf-quents - came out of the woodwork, or from the The North Pole's bad side of town.&nbsp;What happens when the Elf on the Shelf gets a little taste of the good life and goes on a freedom bender? What about all those good elves who've been wronged and shuffled over to the dark side?It's a total drag being nice all the time, so don't miss out on this fun bit of Christmas naughtiness. These aren't the innocent, kind, helpful Santa elves who make toys for all the good girls and boys. These are the naughty elves who've gone rogue.Vote for the most inappropriate, funniest, elf-gone-bad photos below, courtesy of those sketchy elves from the "wrong side of the shelf."

40 Times Elf on the Shelf Earned a Spot on the Naughty List

18 Funny Photos of Elf on the Shelf Gone Bad

Bullies & Bullying

These are the facts about bullying: bullies are encountered in every classroom and lunchroom, and on every playground in every school. Bullying happens online, on social media, and via text. It happens in public spaces, privately, and even follows children home. But the kids on this list took a stand and faced their bullies, creating change and inspiring others. How do you stand up to a bully? The best way to stand up to bullying is to treat everyone with respect and kindness.&nbsp;If you were ever bullied as a kid, maybe you fantasized about a protector - somebody bigger and stronger to help you fight your enemies. Maybe you even had a&nbsp;heroic moment where you faced a bully and gave them a piece of your mind.&nbsp;Individual bullies need to be stood up to or they will take over. Instead of hiding, these kids stood up and did something about it! Many of these young students and children inspired national (and even international) anti-bullying campaigns and though they were once picked on, they were able to make a difference.Each of these&nbsp;kids took great measures to do a very brave, very rare thing: stand up for themselves.&nbsp;Vote up the most inspirational stories of amazing kids who stood up to bullies in incredible ways and came out on top!

Encouraging Stories of Kids Standing Up to Bullies

Animals

When we think of wild animals, we generally consider one or two scenarios: increasing conflicts with them as humans encroach on the places they live and our response to the situation, or animal rescue missions to save them from a myriad of perils. There are many situations in which human beings need to solve the plight of an animal or go out on a limb to save their lives. These tales of rescue are often some of our favorite and most heartwarming animal stories.However, what about when the tables have turned and a person finds themselves in harms way without help nearby? One would think a human could hardly count on the help of a wild animal to save their lives, but incredibly, it has happened. Dolphins, gorillas, lions... all have crossed the imaginary lines of what is expected from the animal kingdom and have displayed extraordinary humanity to perform amazing acts of courage and kindness. The fact that wild animals are also capable of compassion and understanding shouldn't be too difficult to accept. Suspend your feelings of disbelief, and enjoy these inspirational and heroic true stories of wild animals saving humans!

15 Times Wild Animals Actually Saved Humans

Wild Animals Who Have Saved Humans

A Rose by Any Other Name

Babies

You finally found the perfect baby name for your perfect little angel... it works with your last name, it honors a relative, it nods to your heritage, it doesn't rhyme with a curse word, and neither you nor your significant other has a relative, ex-lover, or enemy with that name. But before you go inking it on a certificate, you might want to check out its meaning. Some of the most beautiful and popular names have some of the most bizarre and not-so-pleasing definitions!If your name meant “has no intelligence and is rather annoying,” would it bother you? Would you care if your baby’s name meant “smells like yak fur”? Even the prettiest-sounding names can fool you when it comes to their odd, sometimes kooky meanings. If you've got a thing for meaningful monikers, vote up the ones with the most surprising, and unfortunate, meanings.

Popular Names That Actually Have Embarrassing Meanings

Yikes: Popular Names That Actually Mean Horrible Things

Funny and Surprising Real Meanings of Popular Baby Names

Sweatpants at the table; sweatpants while you fistfight your neighbors over slightly discounted TVs. The holidays are here!

Thanksgiving & Black Friday

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

In the United States every November, the Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade draws more than 3.5 million New Yorkers to the streets, and 50 million more people will watch from the comfort of their homes. The parade, which has been around since 1924 (and televised starting in 1952), has become just as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and green bean casserole for many on this distinctly American holiday. Traditional to the Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade itself are the enormous, colorful, and quite often creepy balloons. 

After all, what better way to celebrate a day of serious poultry gorging followed by the year&#39;s most duly earned case of bloat? Who can resist a giant air-filled Homer Simpson gliding over Times Square? What kid won&#39;t lose his mind with delight seeing a 50-foot tall Buzz Lightyear or Mickey Mouse? The excitement of these mega balloons, coupled with a pumpkin pie induced sugar high is almost hard to contain on Thanksgiving Day.

However, these things aren&#39;t always daisies and rainbows. Since the parade&#39;s beginning, there have been some downright creepy Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons. Gargantuan leering elves, menacing mascots, and, hey... if you have even a tiny smidge of a clown phobia, you better hope that post-turkey coma sets in before you&#39;re faced with a looming 47-foot tall Ronald McDonald.

Check out some of these historic, helium-filled nightmares and vote up the most creep-tastic examples of Macy&#39;s Thanksgiving Day balloons before all the pumpkin pie is gone!

The Creepiest Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Creepy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Lists about all types of good boys and girls for the people who want to pet every single one of them.

Must Love Dogs

Names

Congratulations on your new fur baby! Now comes the important task: choosing an appropriate name for your newest family member. It's not as easy as it seems! You'll be yelling it every time you find a chewed-up shoe, a destroyed newspaper, or he's barking his fool head off at something a mere mortal cannot see, so you best make sure you pick a good one!Thankfully, if you're looking for names for dogs, there are folks who dig through data and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/compile-games-list/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">compile a list</a> of the most popular dog names each year. <a href="http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/new-pets/most-popular-pet-names.aspx">VPI Pet Insurance</a> releases the official list of top boy dog names and top <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/female-dog-names/anabel-conner">girl dog names</a> each year, so nobody needs to remain in the dark about which dog names all the &quot;cool kids&quot; are choosing. Vote up your faves in this list of the most popular male dog names, and maybe you'll discover the perfect name for your new fuzzball! Don't see you favorite on this list, be sure to add it.

The Best Male Dog Names Ever

Best Male Dog Names

Pets

It's an awesome feeling bringing a new pup home to be your canine companion, and while it may have been easy to pick her as the one to take home with you, choosing a name for your new dog may not be. It's a tough choice to make! You'll be using it sternly while pointing at a myriad of destroyed items and random messes and screaming it out across dog parks until your voice is hoarse for close to the next 12 to 17 years, so pressure is on to choose wisely, grasshopper!Thankfully, the diligent peeps at <a href="http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/new-pets/most-popular-pet-names.aspx">VPI Pet Insurance</a> pull enormous loads of data from all over the place, and once a year, they compile an official list of the most popular female dog names and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/male-dog-names/anabel-conner">male dog names</a> in the country. Inquiring minds can now know which girl puppy names are currently all the rage with the pet parents. It just might help you choose the perfect name for your pup, too. Check out this list or ideas and vote up which you think are the coolest dog names of the year! Don't see your favorite to name your female puppy? Be sure to add it to the list.

The Best Female Dog Names Ever

Best Female Dog Names

Lists about the speechless little creatures who hold our hearts and see us naked but don't even know our names.

For the Love of Pets

There's nothing more horrible than discovering your dog or cat is missing, and once a pet is lost, it's hard to know whether they'll ever return home. While pet owners can post flyers and go searching for them, it's impossible to know where your fur babies have run off to.Most of us have seen films about incredible journeys that beloved pets take, overcoming all odds to return to their homes and their families. Miraculously, it's happened in real life, too. Many real pets have undertaken amazing&nbsp;journeys to find their owners, some of them traveling for years to get home.If you've ever lost a dog or cat, you know how worrisome it can be. Will your furry friend return home on its own? Where has it gone? Is it facing danger? Will your pet go the distance to find home? These amazing animals did! Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged, and hug your dogs and cats as you read these extraordinary stories of pets traveling many miles to return home.

18 Crazy Stories of Long-Lost Pets Actually Returning Home

18 Incredible Stories of Pets Returning Home

Amazing Stories of Pets Returning Home

Ranking the best, worst, most creative, and funniest Halloween costumes you'll ever see.

Who Will You Be for Halloween?

Counting down the days to Halloween? Let&#39;s face it, this holiday is hella fun, but it does come with a fair amount of bother and stress. There&#39;s lots to do, including putting together the finishing touches on your costume, arranging a designated driver for the evening&#39;s spook-tacular revelry, and preparing to shell out more money on candy to feed trick-or-treaters than you probably pay in taxes. It&#39;s important to keep a sense of humor alive while going through the motions, which is probably why many people decide to dress their pets in Halloween costumes. Who doesn&#39;t want to see a pug dressed like Yoda, or a cat that looks just like Walter White?

Most animals are good sports, even though it seems evident that many feel demoralized while wearing Halloween costumes. Vote up which of these unfortunately dressed pets is worthy of the most laughs. Keep in mind that no animals were harmed in any of these photos... unless you count the crushing of their souls.

30 Really Unfortunate Halloween Costumes for Pets

18 Unfortunate Pet Halloween Costumes

Funny Pet Halloween Costumes

Weird Nature

Human beings have loved <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/06/the-origin-of-dogs/484976/" target="_blank">dogs for over 30,000 years</a>. Research shows that we&#39;ve been sharing our lives with them for that long. So, how is it that we still have so much to learn about our canine companions? Shouldn&#39;t we know it all by now? We know they like gnawing on bones, adore rolling in stinky things, and chasing squirrels and tennis balls. What more is there?&nbsp;

You&#39;d be surprised! Here are some fun dog facts that might change the way you see your canine companion. Thought you knew a lot about dogs? Read these interesting facts and think again.

25 Amazing Dog Facts You Never Knew

Dog Facts | Things You Should Know About Your Dog

Dogs

You might think you know everything about your dog. After all, he is your best friend, is he not? His favorite squeaky toy, his favorite place to nap, his favorite spot to get a rub... these are things that are easy to figure out, but what is he thinking when he wags his tail? What does it mean when he has a dry nose? Are these things indicative of a dog's state of mind or health? What do we really know about dogs?Whether it's a tip from a neighbor or something you read in a book, myths about dogs can steer you in the wrong direction.&nbsp;Some of these sayings and old wives tales have been around for centuries, but, in reality, many are simply myths that amount to bad advice. What are the true dog facts? Here are some of the biggest misconceptions about dogs that just won't die, as well as some truths to help separate fact from fiction.

The 20 Biggest Dog Myths, Debunked

Dog Myths Debunked

Lists for all parents trying their hardest to raise happy, emotionally healthy, successful children—or, at least, to keep the kids alive while maintaining some modicum of sanity.

Raising Little People

They say being in the Marine Corps is the toughest job you'll ever love. Well, not to take anything away from those brave and fearless souls, but the same can be said for parenting. Struggles, pain, tears, and Herculean efforts aplenty go toward shaping and nurturing a babe into a well-adjusted, productive adult. What are the most heart-warming parenting moments? What makes being a mom or dad so great?You love your children, but as you sit staring at your computer screen, bleary-eyed, smelling of sour milk and wearing a spit-up and booger corsage, the idea of positive parenting might seem far fetched. However, one shouldn't lose hope. There are a ton of reasons why parenting is the most awesome thing you'll ever do.What are the best things about being a parent?&nbsp;Quickly, before the kid wakes up (again), vote up the best parenting moments to reveal which parenting milestones carry the largest payload of joy.

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