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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adults Are Sharing The Superrrrr Weird Stuff They Did As Kids And I'm So Sorry, But You've Definitely Done Some Of These, Too (Because, Tragically, So Have I)
Children can be sooo quirky. Some have super active imaginations, others are just funky little explorers. And many, (myself included!) are doing some weirdddddd stuff (shoutout to the weirdos, though!! this post is Team-Weird-Kid!!). So when TikTok user howdoewedo posted, "Tell me the weird thing you did as a kid that you now realize wasn't normal," it received over 3 million views and 31,000 comments. And some of them were really good. So here are 21 genuinely odd (but perhaps relatable) things people did when they were kids: 1."I used to pretend I was a music video when riding in the backseat and it was raining." —medusssaaa 2."I would walk around the house and try to do everyday things with my eyes closed in case I ever went blind." —zoelifed 3."I would kiss my teddy bears goodnight, and if I accidentally kissed one twice, I'd have to kiss them all again so they didn't feel left out." —avysowavy 4."I used to imagine the death of someone who was very much still alive and cry about it." —demiegoddamn 5."Everything had feelings. If I had a favorite clothing item, I would never say it out loud, because I didn't want my clothes to be sad." —itsellerzz 6."I would prepare funeral speeches for each of my family members and would cry while reciting them in my head before bed." —whosjxdaa 7."I would practice breathing as quietly as I could in case I ever had to hide for my life." — 8."I used to pretend I was dead and float in our pool to see if anyone would save me." —user2261111042067 9."I ate a lot of Chapstick." —spacesuitnotneeded 10."I thought that for every song played on the radio, the artist had to come into the studio and sing it every single time it was played." —jasmynethompsonn 11."I used to wipe my boogers on the wall." —iodesuu 12."I refused to look down at my body while I was showering just in case my classmates figured out a way to spy on me through my own eyes." —deelitefool 13."I had a notebook where I kept a list of people who were 'mean to me.' I called it my 'revenge planner.' It had glitter stickers." —jane_ng21 14."I would pray every night for everyone's safety, and if I mentioned a specific person by name, I then had to pray individually for everyone else, too. And I truly believed if I left out someone or forgot someone, something bad would happen to them." —gracie_0305 15."I used to think the people on TV actually LIVED inside the TV, so I would leave snacks behind the TV for them." —mirandasuewho 16."I thought I controlled the clouds." —xchickenstrips 17."I used to stare at a Barbie doll and say, 'I know you're alive, please move so I can make sure! I won't tell anybody!' FOR SO LONG BELIEVING IT WOULD MOVE!!" —nikoletta_vg 18."I would eat cereal in pairs so no piece would go down alone." —dumbhouseplant 19."I would watch movies to fall asleep, and when the copyright warnings would pop up I'd close my eyes because I was convinced I'd go to jail if I didn't." —noellemariana__ 20."I would curl up on the floor to try to 'survive' without my bed to prove how tough I was. I would sleep on a tiny doll blanket and that was it." —badmamajama15 lastly, "I used to pretend that my crush could see me at all times, as if a camera was following me everywhere, and I would imagine what he would think. It would consume my every waking moment." —kaceehenson There you have it, 21 deeply quirky childhood behaviors. Did you do any of these? Or did you exhibit any other childhood idiosyncrasies of your own? Let us know in the comments. Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Strange Childhood Behaviors Many Of Us Have Done
Children can be sooo quirky. Some have super active imaginations, others are just funky little explorers. And many, (myself included!) are doing some weirdddddd stuff (shoutout to the weirdos, though!! this post is Team-Weird-Kid!!). So here are 21 genuinely odd (but perhaps relatable) things people did when they were kids: "I used to pretend I was a music video when riding in the backseat and it was raining." —medusssaaa "I would walk around the house and try to do everyday things with my eyes closed in case I ever went blind." "I would kiss my teddy bears goodnight, and if I accidentally kissed one twice, I'd have to kiss them all again so they didn't feel left out." —avysowavy "I used to imagine the death of someone who was very much still alive and cry about it." "Everything had feelings. If I had a favorite clothing item, I would never say it out loud, because I didn't want my clothes to be sad." —itsellerzz "I would prepare funeral speeches for each of my family members and would cry while reciting them in my head before bed." "I would practice breathing as quietly as I could in case I ever had to hide for my life." — "I used to pretend I was dead and float in our pool to see if anyone would save me." "I ate a lot of Chapstick." —spacesuitnotneeded "I thought that for every song played on the radio, the artist had to come into the studio and sing it every single time it was played." "I used to wipe my boogers on the wall." —iodesuu "I refused to look down at my body while I was showering just in case my classmates figured out a way to spy on me through my own eyes." "I had a notebook where I kept a list of people who were 'mean to me.' I called it my 'revenge planner.' It had glitter stickers." —jane_ng21 "I would pray every night for everyone's safety, and if I mentioned a specific person by name, I then had to pray individually for everyone else, too. And I truly believed if I left out someone or forgot someone, something bad would happen to them." "I used to think the people on TV actually LIVED inside the TV, so I would leave snacks behind the TV for them." —mirandasuewho "I thought I controlled the clouds." "I used to stare at a Barbie doll and say, 'I know you're alive, please move so I can make sure! I won't tell anybody!' FOR SO LONG BELIEVING IT WOULD MOVE!!" —nikoletta_vg "I would eat cereal in pairs so no piece would go down alone." "I would watch movies to fall asleep, and when the copyright warnings would pop up I'd close my eyes because I was convinced I'd go to jail if I didn't." —noellemariana__ "I would curl up on the floor to try to 'survive' without my bed to prove how tough I was. I would sleep on a tiny doll blanket and that was it." And lastly, "I used to pretend that my crush could see me at all times, as if a camera was following me everywhere, and I would imagine what he would think. It would consume my every waking moment." —kaceehenson There you have it, 21 deeply quirky childhood behaviors. Did you do any of these? Or did you exhibit any other childhood idiosyncrasies of your own? Let us know in the comments.
Buzz Feed
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
The Best Crossbody Belt Bag I Own Is Just $38 From Lululemon
As a non-binary person socialized as a woman, I have a charged relationship with purses. Wearing anything too girly can give me weird gender feelings, but running around with no bag is simply impossible. What can I say? I carry a lot of stuff. Luckily, I've recently found a bag I like that holds everything I need in a surprisingly compact pouch. My relationship with my Everywhere belt bag from Lululemon was love at first sight. Looking for a Christmas gift for my fitness-loving mom, I stumbled upon this unisex, multi-use water-resistant bag on the Lululemon site. It's a single zippered pouch with a long, adjustable strap and a buckle closure. You can wear it as a stylish crossbody bag, sling it over your shoulder, rock it on your waist like an old-school fanny pack — the options are endless. It feels chic and elevated, not dorky or bulky like the fanny packs of days past. Unlike other cross-body bags, it doesn't have fifty million compartments or a football-shaped body that feels like you're lugging around a human baby. It has a super simple silhouette, with no extra zippers or do-dads, meaning you can easily get things in and out of it. It's a fuss-free bag that keeps your hands free — ideal and convenient for carrying my inhaler with me (which I imagine could also be the case for people who carry Epipens, insulin or other necessities). It's a compact rectangle measuring just 7.5 by 5 inches, so you never have to hunt around a bottomless black hole searching for your Chapstick or a rogue AirPod. Volume-wise, it holds a liter, which is a weird way to think about a bag, but as I can assure you this means it holds everything you need for a day on the town: phone, keys, wallet, mask, headphones, pen, hair ties, chapstick, phone charger, emergency snack, etc. I will say, though, the dimensions of the bag are about the same size as my water bottle, a 32-ounce wide-mouth Nalgene, so it cannot zip closed with the water bottle inside it. But if you carry a smaller bottle, it may fit. Best of all, the Everywhere bag has a discrete zippered compartment on the back of the pouch (the side that lies on your body), perfect for storing cash or holding your passport when traveling ― a must-have in my book. I recently took a solo trip to Mexico City and wore my Everywhere bag every day. You can keep your wallet/credit cards zipped in safe and use the big main pocket for face masks, hand sanitizer and small bills, so you're never exposing your wallet to the world. While the hipster in me was psyched to find a cool hidden gem at a popular store, I soon realized this magical bag has developed a large following on TikTok. Everywhere belt bags videos have racked up over 243 million views, with people raving about the versatility and usability of the bag. Recently, the brand launched the Everywhere belt bag with an extended strap that measures 41.7 inches when fully extended. The extended strap fits better if you're taller, want a looser strap, have a large chest or plan to wear the bag crossbody and not just on your arm. The extender strap currently comes in more colors than the regular one, so it's certainly worth checking out. For a go-to bag that's effortless and stylish, I can't recommend the Lululemon Everywhere bag enough. But if you're looking for something in a different color or slightly different style, I rounded up a couple of other compact flat-front belt bags with adjustable straps. And yes, they all have the secret back zipper part. 1. Everywhere belt bag Lululemon Amazon You've likely seen this brand's trendy square backpacks on art students and people with mullets and lots of silver chains. It's no surprise they also make a great hip pack in nine colors, like this mint green, measuring just about the size of the Everywhere bag (7.1 by 4.7 inches, to be exact). There isn't a strap length listed, but a reviewer says it's about 40 inches long when fully extended. And yes, it has an inner secret pocket. Get it from Amazon for $42.35 (available in 12 colors).
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nadia Bartel reveals what her makeup free face REALLY looks like as she shares the secret to her flawless skin
Nadia Bartel has shared what her bare face really looks like. In a candid video shared to Instagram on Tuesday, the former WAG and clothing design went makeup free as she disclosed one of her skin secrets. The 39-year-old displayed her line-free visage as she worked her angles for the camera. Nadia explained that normally she wears 'a full face' of makeup on social media but she wanted to show her fans her bare skin. She then zoomed in close to the camera to reveal a series of pimples and 'bumps'. 'You can't see it when I have makeup on. But the reason I wanted to show you, is this always happens to me when I am not cleansing and exfoliating properly' she said. Nadia then explained that 'loads of makeup and fake tan' can lead to blemishes. To combat her issues, Nadia said she has been using a gentle exfoliating cleanser from Cetaphil. Nadia previously revealed her the secrets to her make-up routine. Speaking in the Instagram clip as she contoured her face, Nadia said: 'It's all about sculpting the face and really highlighting everything'. She explained that she puts dark contour on before foundation and goes over the lips to make them bigger. 'First I like to bronze them all out, then concealer,' she added revealing she uses one from MAC. The star finished off the look with Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Nadia recently flaunted her flawless complexion and 'glowing skin', which she said she achieves using only one skincare product. 'Here is my five minute skincare/makeup routine for healthy, glowing skin,' the former WAG said. She added: 'I don't wear a lot of makeup during the day, and prefer a good BB cream.' Nadia started her streamlined routine with pre-cleansed skin, first using a $69.95 Vitamin C serum from Laroche Posay. 'It brightens my skin and promotes a radiant glow,' Nadia explained. Forgoing even a basic moisturiser, the influencer squeezed a $25 SPF50+ tinted BB cream from the same brand, spreading across her face with just her fingers. 'It offers natural-looking coverage with an easy-to-apply, non-greasy formula, and it provides very high broad spectrum protection against harmful UV rays,' she said. After promoting the sponsored brand, Nadia went on to blend an unnamed caramel-toned nude eyeshadow into the crease of her eyelids. She concluded by curling her eyelashes and touching up her plump pout with a Chapstick.
Epoch Times
24-04-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Toiletries You Can Switch or Throw Out
Commentary Countless times at public events some man has come up to me to say a sincere thank you. I know exactly what this is about because it is the same every time. About 20 years ago, I wrote a passionate and compelling piece against shaving cream. I argued that it was a racket. My theory: When a young man starts getting whiskers on his face, it is a rather exciting time. But they grow very unevenly, a spot here and a spot there. It makes one curious what one's face would look like completely covered. That's where shaving cream comes in. It foams up to provide a firm mask at which to stare in the mirror, at the exact time in life when young men get curious about who they are. It looks kind of crazy! The foam is fun and exciting but then people make a mistake in thinking that the foam causes the shave to be safe and smooth, a necessary item. They keep it up, year after year, decade after decade, wasting money on spray foams that don't actually cause the shave to be better. It was always the case that warm water or maybe a bit of soap or oil would have been a better choice, something to disrupt the skin less. Related Stories 4/21/2025 4/18/2025 Herein lies the problem. The face comes to be strangely addicted to the cream. Without it, you do indeed cut yourself and create irritation because your face has become used to it. In my own case, I gave it up because I kept getting a rash, and that ended when I stopped using shaving cream. That said, I had to taper it off. Within a week, my skin had strengthened and I was fine with just water and a razor. My article from 20 years ago talked people through this, and it apparently had an effect, for both men and women. Perhaps I was among the early debunkers of the shaving cream scam. Which reminds me: I once knew a man severely addicted to Chapstick. He carried it always and put it on hourly or more. I was puzzled by this and then realized that such is a feature of all products. The lip balm seemed like the solution but it was actually the problem because it was causing his lips not to produce their own moisture and oil. Here, then, is a general principle. Whatever commercial product you are using to solve a problem might actually become the problem. Eliminating it seems to create the conditions, even worse, that led to the solution. But stick with it and you eventually find your way to health again in a natural way. What pertains to shaving cream and Chapstick might apply to much more. Let's talk about deodorant. No one wants smelly armpits. Blech. Most commercial products, however, leave stains on clothes. They are mucky and strange. We believe they are necessary because no one likes to stink. Well, what if I told you that a salt block alone works better? Don't dismiss me as hippy. I bought a salt block and put it on. Just a bit of water on the block and rub it in. Generously. Boom: it's perfect. Now it is a morning routine and it feels much better, no stains, no muck, nothing weird. The salt block cost $5. It seems like it will last years! Problem solved. Let's revisit toothpaste. It's an old commercial product. It is desired because it seems to make teeth clean and white. The varieties at the store are mind-boggling. They ask you to decide your priorities. Do I want to get rid of plaque, have white teeth, have gleaming white teeth, blast away tartar, make my gums healthy, give me fresh breath, or maybe all of the above? Goodness knows I've been through the brands in my life, but I could never shake the sense that I was putting some strange product with uncertain ingredients on my teeth. At some point, I got the hankering to be more natural in my approach and went for pure charcoal, complete with the alarming results of a blackened mouth, tongue, and sink. It's a bit much. Finally after many years, someone recommended straight baking soda. Fascinating. A small box even now costs $0.75. Wet your toothbrush and stick it in. Brush. The results are over-the-top wonderful, for teeth, tongue, and breath. It's amazing, and you save lots of money. That one box could last up to a year. I wish I had done this my whole life. People will immediately say that this approach wears down your enamel. That's pure propaganda from Big Toothpaste. As it turns out, pure baking soda has far less abrasive features than most commercial products. So it simply is not true that the power is more damaging in this respect. You can tell when you use it: it is clean without being invasive. Let's see where we are in the list. We've nixed lip balm, shaving cream, deodorant, and toothpaste. What else? Let's talk about shampoo. It dries out your hair, especially if you follow the crazy instructions to do it twice with huge handfuls. Why might they say that? Oh, to sell more! I get it, but it will dry out your hair, and cause you to reach for more products. What products? Oh, here is conditioner. But now your hair is tangled. That's because you need a detangler. And you need a curling lotion. And now you need… you name it. Next thing you know, you have a whole rack of ridiculous products and your hair keeps getting worse! Then you have to get your hair cut frequently to saw off the split ends. You see what is happening here? My strong suggestion is to forget your hair for about a week. The next time you wash, just run your soapy hands through and leave it. See what happens. Then don't go back to any products. At first, your hair will be excessively oily but that settles down in time. If you want more 'body,' try the current fashion for egg yolks. No kidding. It works, but don't use hot water for obvious reasons. Use cool water. You can throw out all your ridiculous products and save hundreds of dollars on this nonsense. That's fully five suggestions, but I'm going to throw in one more concerning a topic about which people are afraid to write. You will see why. Many people live with constant rashes, dryness, and skin conditions that send them to dermatologists who prescribe this, that, and the other thing. Hey, the doctor says you need it! You need to ask yourself a more fundamental question. Why is your skin dry? Think about what you do. Every day you blast yourself with hot water and scrap off the top layer of skin, the microbiome that keeps you healthy and well. Why are we doing this? Because we can. We are the first people in human history to do this. Americans are truly obsessed with it for no good reason. The result is dryness, sickness, and ill-health, which we seek to fix with more, more, more, and more expensive products. It's a racket. Let me suggest the unthinkable. Maybe we should shower and bathe less, maybe only every other day or twice a week. The 19th century way was to bathe on Sundays. That's a bit extreme but it is worth considering. Before you reject the idea, consider the Chapstick example above. The more you do something, the more you need to do it until not doing it seems unthinkable. Maybe bathing and showering less is the path to being more clean, as paradoxical as it seems, not to mention have moister, smoother, healthier skin. Like everyone else, I adore consumer culture, but we are surrounded by too many ridiculous products that are designed to fix the problems created by the previous products and so on forever. The subscription model of profitability began long before the digital age. Get off this preposterous treadmill one product at a time. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
