Matilda Doll

In several regions around the world, people have learned the hard way that the most ordinary part of daily life can hide a deadly surprise. It sounds absurd—almost like an urban legend parents tell kids to make them flush properly—but snake attacks in bathrooms are very real, and far more common than most people want…

A Mother’s Defiance: How One Woman Saved Her Baby from a Rare Tumor During Pregnancy Note: We are republishing this story, which originally made headlines in June 2012. What began as a routine prenatal checkup turned into a life-altering experience for one Florida mother—a story of hope, courage, and medical firsts. Tammy Gonzalez, a Miami…

This is a long-form webcomic (by the artist “Meng”) that tells a darkly humorous, exaggerated story about looks, dating, self-improvement, and double standards. It’s basically a satirical “blackpill” style comic with a twist at the end. Here’s the full story, panel by panel: A plain-looking, slightly chubby short-haired girl sees a spiky-haired guy she likes….